Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 30 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 4

COURT
Convened last Monday morning, Judge A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney R. L. Davis. Attorneys from a distance: Warren Hauck, of Lawrenceburg, was here Monday. S. H. Stewart and J. B. Coles, of Rising Sun. Mr. Stewart returning home Tuesday night. W. R. Johnston, Lawrenceburg, and Simeon Leland, Madison; J. A. VanOsdol, Elwood.

The Grand Jury only found one indictment—Fred Ogle, for murder—and adjourned Tuesday.

The Petit Jury was convened Tuesday, but did nothing and was dismissed until next Tuesday morning.

The case of Fred Ogle will come up next Tuesday.

Court has disposed of a large amount of probate business.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Apr 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

COURT REPORT.

Final reports approved and administrators discharged in the following estates:

• Estate of Samuel Wade, Samuel W. Wade executor.
• John Andrew, John B. Andrew administrator.
• Constant Golay, Aime M. Golay administrator.
• Julius Detraz, Mitchel F. Banta administrator.
• William A. Jackson, Alvin Buchanan administrator.
• Caroline Henry, Argus D. VanOsdol executor.
• Susan McMakin, Joseph E. Hart administrator.
• Anna Marton, Thomas A. Spencer administrator.
• Elizabeth Dalmazzo, Nat. M. Fallis administrator.
• Edwin A. Hall, Charles E. Hall administrator.
• John J. Douglas, Dilver E. Douglas administrator.

Alfred Driver was appointed guardian of Jacob J. Tarbox, insane.

The will of Mary A. Hatch was admitted to probate.

Nat. M. Fallis, guardian of Hannah Eddie and Willie Fallis. Final report approved as to Eddie Fallis, dead, and Hannah Fallis, of age, and discharged as to them. Partial report as to others approved and continued.

George S. Pleasants, executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormick, deceased. Sale of lot to Jessie Banta for $150 approved.

Estate of Geo. W. Saddler, Samuel Lostutter administrator. Claims allowed: Martha J. Saddler, $59.63; Susan Saddler, $20.30; Mary E. Saddler, $71.42.

Fannie Vandiver appointed Administratrix of the estate of Cornelius Vandiver.

Charles W. Smith, executor of Jesse Roberts, ordered to sell real estate.

John S. Malcomson, guardian of Charles Hollcroft. Final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Mariah C. Powell, Sylvester G. Powell administrator. Lizzie Clark allowed claim of $208.

Probate docket during vacation, from Jan. 15th to March 25th, approved.

Estate of Zellie C. Grisard, Fred D. Grisard administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Edgar M. Cheever, being less than $500, was given to widow, Mary E. Cheever.

Estate of Wm. H. Cunningham, Wm. Cunningham administrator. Partial report approved.

Indiana Fulton, guardian of Lula and Hiram Williamson. Final report approved.

Robert B. Littlefield appointed administrator of the estate of William P. Oak.

F. M. Griffith, guardian of John P. Beatty et al. Partial report approved.

James P. Orem, guardian of William H. Manuel and others. Partial report approved.

Dilver E. Douglas was appointed guardian of Albert B., Kate M., Fannie H., Edgar and Eva Douglas.

David Lee, administrator of estate of Moses Osborn, vs. Ulie Osborn. On account. Judgment for $370.

Charles M. Newkirk, commissioner in case of Harriet Cotton et al vs. William H. Manuel et al. Final report of sale of real estate approved and he discharged.

Simeon E. Leland, of Madison; Newton J. McGuire and John L. Davis, of Rising Sun, were admitted to the bar of this Court.

John E. Williams vs. The Adams Express Company. On account. Judgment by default for $210.

Eliza A. VanBriggle vs. David A. Stout et al. On note and account. Judgment against Ira Stout for $113.33; against David A. Stout for $20.70.

Paul Clark vs. Sarah M. Clark. Divorce. Granted.

State vs. Jesse Andrew. Public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fine $5.

Annie Wilson vs. George H. Wilson. Divorce. Refused.

State ex rel Zellie James vs. Clarence McKenzie. (Appeal from Justice of Peace.) Appeal ordered dismissed at cost of relatrix Zellie James.

Kate Bliss vs. Charles L. Bliss. Divorce. Refused.

Mechanic’s Trust Company, assignee of the Falls City Bank, of Louisville, Ky., vs. James Anderson. On note. Judgment for $1978.

Alice S. Gullion vs. Dempsey Gullion et al. Divorce and alimony. Granted, and she given custody of minor children, $1500 alimony for self, and $300 for support of Carrie Ann Gullion, $200 for support of Wallace Gullion, and $100 for support of Perry Gullion, and $100 for attorney’s fees and for her costs. Benjamin H. North and William L. Told, assignees of estate of Dempsey Gullion, ordered to make this judgment in favor of plaintiff first lien on property.

George G. Waltz vs. Elizabeth Bosaw et al. To quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Fred Ogle. Murder. Not guilty.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 12 Jan 1893 – Page 4, Column 1

COURT
Convened last Monday morning, Judge A. C. Downey presiding. Prosecuting Attorney R. L. Davis appeared to represent the interests of the State. He has appointed C. S. Tandy Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for this term of Court, his regular deputy, George S. Pleasants, being temporarily absent.

Monday the Court charged the Grand Jury, and appointed George W. Dorell foreman.

Yesterday the Grand Jury returned an indictment jointly charging with murder Marshal Travis, John Saunders, Albert Penn, Robert Schools (of Ghent, Ky.), Reuben Jones, Perry Andrew (of Vevay). They are charged with killing Oscar Leap, in Vevay, Saturday night, Nov. 5th. Yesterday afternoon the six defendants (all colored) were arraigned before Court, and plead “not guilty.” Their Attorneys asked for a change of venue from the county, which the Court granted, and sent the cases to Jefferson County, where they will come up in Circuit Court at Madison.

Owing to cold weather, the suspension of navigation of river, the absence of two Attorneys attending Legislature, in Indianapolis, several cases have been continued by agreement.

The Petit Jury has not yet been impanelled—because no case yet ready for them to try.

The case of Wesler vs. City of Lawrenceburg, brought here on change of venue, is set for today.

Capt. John B. Coles, of Rising Sun, is the only nonresident attorney who has been in Court—he on Tuesday.

It looks natural to see Lewis F. Works in Court. He was admitted to this Bar in 1868.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Jan 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Estate of Martha M. Roy, deceased; George Welby VanPelt administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Sarah B. Fisher, deceased; J. H. Harris administrator. Final report approved.

Guardianship of Hattie and Orlando Fisher; R. W. Galbreath guardian. Final report approved.

William Cunningham, executor, vs. John Cunningham et al. Granted permission to sell real estate.

Guardianship of Carrie DeHart; Samuel M. Bonnell guardian. Partial report approved.

Estate of George Land, deceased, being under $500 was given to widow, Mary J. Land.

Guardianship of Allen E. Wiley; Michael W. Long guardian. Partial report approved.
James M. Scott, trustee of funds belonging to Robert B. Henry. Partial report approved.

Estate of Davenport Oak, deceased; Robert B. Littlefield administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak, deceased; Robert B. Littlefield administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Polly Protsman, deceased; Wm. R. Protsman administrator. Sale of lot in Vevay approved.

Nat. M. Fallis, guardian of Willie Fallis; sale of lot in Vevay approved.

Estate of Julius Dufour, deceased; Alfred Rous administrator.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer; partition of real estate. George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, made final report, paid all money in his hands, $173.14, to Clerk for distribution, and was finally discharged.

Ralph Cotton, Sr., was excused from serving as a Grand Juror, and David Brindley was selected to fill vacancy.

The case of Lucy McNutt vs. Frederick Gockel was on change of venue sent to Ohio county.

The case of Laura A. Offerpost vs. Jackson J. Pate; slander. On change of venue sent to Jefferson county.

The Orphan’s Friends Society of Vevay vs. James M. Long et al; on note. Judgment for $451.33.

State vs. James Neal; assault and battery with intent to murder. Dismissed.

David Lee, Administrator of estate of Moses Osborn, deceased, vs. Oliver Osborn; on account. Judgment for $340.

Julia A. Roberts vs. Mary E. Smith et al; partition. Report of George W. McKay, Robert Scott and Joseph Orr, Commissioners, approved.

The Grand Jury visited the County Asylum, and in their report stated there was no “provisions for heating sleeping rooms, sick rooms, etc., provided by the county. We recommend that the County Commissioners give the heating matter their early attention.” They found the county jail secure and comfortable. Having completed their labors the Grand Jury adjourned Saturday evening.

The case of Frederick Wesler vs. City of Lawrenceburg; a civil suit for damages resulting from building levee between coal landing and yards—brought here on change of venue from Dearborn county—has been on trial since last Thursday. The attorneys are: For plaintiff—N. S. Givan, Hugh D. McMullen, W. R. Johnson, George E. Downey, Ward & VanOsdol. For defendant—Warren N. Houck (City Attorney), J. K. Thompson, Geo. M. Roberts, C. W. Stapp, C. S. Tandy.

LATER—This morning the jury brought in a verdict in favor of Wesler for $1,150.

Court adjourned this morning.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 10 Nov 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

State vs. Stewart Scranton; selling liquor to minor. Plea of guilty; fine $20.

Harriet and Robert Cotton vs. Wm. H. Manuel; partition of real estate. Clerk ordered to pay $248.65 to parties.

Benjamin C. Hicks vs. James Barker and Ededa Hicks; to set aside deed. Change of venue to Ohio county for convenience of witnesses.

State vs. Newton Short, William Furnish and James Burk; petit larceny. Trial by jury; verdict of guilty, and that each be imprisoned in penitentiary two years.

State vs. Charles Brown; grand larceny; stealing horse. Trial by Court; verdict guilty; five years in penitentiary.

Maggie Hewitt vs. George Hewitt; divorce. Granted, and given custody of child.

James B. Gullion vs. Geo. S. Gullion; appeal. Judgment of Court that the defendant pay plaintiff $30.

Julia A. Roberts vs. Mary E. Smith and seven others, heirs of Jesse Roberts, deceased; partition of real estate. Submitted to Court. One third of real estate given to widow. Geo. W. McKay, Robert Scott and Joseph Orr appointed Commissioners to partition land.

Martha Robinson vs. John Robinson; divorce. Granted.

Henry Kittenbrink vs. Caroline Kittenbrink; divorce. Granted.

Sarah Humphrey vs. Mary Hageman, Ira Rayl and James H. Hitchens; for Receiver. Benjamin N. Davies appointed.

Alvin M. Sadler vs. Rachel Sadler; divorce. Granted.

Rebecca Marlet vs. Charles Marlet; divorce. Refused, judgment for defendant.

W. H. Henry and David N. Hyadon were appointed Jury Commissioners for ensuing year.

Vevay Reveille – 17 Nov 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

LAW REPORT.
PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Justi Thiebaud, deceased. Final report of R. L. Thiebaud, executor, approved.

Estate of Joseph Wallick, deceased. Final report of George H. Bunger, administrator, approved.

Estate of John Tague, deceased—Estate being under $500 set off to widow, Mary A. Tague.

Sylvester G. Powell appointed administrator of the estate of Mariah C. Powell. Granted permission to sell personal property at private sale.

William Cunningham, executor of the estate of William H. Cunningham, granted permission to sell estate.

Estate of Emma J. Lotton, deceased. Final report of Charles L. Lee, administrator, approved.

J. B. Ramseyer, administrator of the estate of Lorene J. Riley, deceased, given permission to sell personal property at private sale.

Charles S. Peak appointed guardian of Charles O. Peak.

Samuel W. Wade, executor of estate of Samuel Wade, deceased. Sale of real estate approved.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, final report and discharged.

Estate of Percy Rous, deceased. Final report of Francis M. Rous, administrator, approved.

Charles W. Smith, Administrator of the estate of Jesse Roberts, deceased, given permission to sell personal property at private sale.

Charles Kiesel, guardian of Joseph Kiesel et al. Final report approved.

William R. Protsman, administrator of the estate of Polly Protsman, deceased, was given permission to sell real estate.

Dilver E. Douglas, guardian of Jacob Tarbox. Final report approved.

Catherine Anderson, administrator of estate of Ella Thiebaud. Final report approved.

Several guardians and administrators made partial reports.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 24 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

The jury, as published last week, was impaneled, except John H. Daubenheyer, who, at his request, was excused on account of his duties as County Assessor. The vacancy will not be filled until the jury is needed.

David S. Wilbur, of Rising Sun, special Judge in case of Philander S. Sage vs. James A. Works, on account, on Monday refused the application of plaintiff for a new trial—which leaves the case as formerly decided by him, in favor of defendant.

Nine cases of criminal charges were stricken from the docket, but indictments remain in full force.

State vs. John Jones; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to penitentiary for one year and fined $1. The prisoner was unable to walk on account of pistol shot received from Sheriff while endeavoring to escape, and was brought into Court on a cot. Monday night he was taken to penitentiary at Jeffersonville, where, of course, he will be assigned to the hospital.

Anna B. Batchelor vs. John W. Powell. Change of venue by plaintiff from county and case sent to Ohio county.

Martha J. Smith vs. Elizabeth Mendenhall et al; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary Chittenden vs. David A. Stout; on note. Judgment for $60.50.

Mary A. Chittenden vs. David A. Stout, John Wesley Gardner and Ira Stout; on note. Judgment for $236.40.

Thomas F. McCreary vs. Gustaf H. Schrumpf and Wm. S. Told, partners; complaint for goods, etc. Judgment for $301.45.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. George S. Pleasants, commissioner, reported he had a balance of $163.18, which he asked to be permitted to deposit with Clerk to be distributed by Court. Granted.

Joseph Silverman, doing business as Joseph Silverman & Co., vs. Chalmers L. Gibson and John Chatelin; on account and attachment. Judgment for plaintiff, and that John Chatelin, garnishe, pay $175 to Clerk.

Tuesday evening the following order was recorded:

“WHEREAS, The wife of James. A. VanOsdol, Esq., a member of the Bar of this Court, departed this life yesterday, and her funeral obsequies are to take place at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning; and,

“WHEREAS, The officers and members of the Bar of this Court desire to join in paying respect to the deceased—therefore, for such and out of sympathy with our brother and his affliction, it is ordered that the Court do now stand adjourned until ten o’clock tomorrow morning.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of John W. Howard, Thomas Carver, executor. Final report approved and he discharged, and Clerk ordered to make distribution of funds.

The Clerk reported the following action during vacation, which were approved:

Guardianship of William J. Sweezy, Francis M. Griffith, guardian. Additional bond of $1,000 approved.

Guardianship of Della Lock, Francis M. Griffith, guardian. Bond of $400 approved.

Wills probated—Samuel Wade, William A. Jackson, Theodore L. Pickett, Rebecca Campbell.

Appointment of Administrators, Executors and Guardians

• Eliza J. Detraz, guardian of Lewis and Emma Detraz, minor heirs of Julius Detraz, deceased, bond $9.120
• Joseph E. Hart, estate of Susan McMakin, bond $470
• John B. Andrew, estate of John Andrew, bond $2,400
• Philip I. Lock, guardian of James L. Lock, minor heirs of Henry Lock, bond $180
• Jackson J. Pate, guardian of Andrew J. Norris, bond $350
• Alvin Buchanan, estate of William A. Jackson, bond $1,600
• George S. Pleasants, estate of Theodore L. Pickett, bond $6,000
• Mitchel F. Banta, estate of Julius Detraz, bond $26,000
• Dilver E. Douglass, estate of John J. Douglass, bond $1,800
• H. B. Voris, estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol, bond $2,200
• Isaac Edward, guardian of Capatolic, William and Oliver Lebridge, bond $20
• Samuel W. Wade, estate of Samuel Wade, bond $800
• George S. Pleasants, estate of Rebecca Campbell, bond $3,000

All the above acts in vacation were approved by the Judge.

George S. Pleasants, executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormick, reported sales of one lot each in Vevay to Rebecca J. Cole and Josephine Henry for $150 each. Approved.

Estate of John Langsdale, being under $500, was set off to widow, Mariam Langsdale.

Estate of Charles Norisez, being under $500, set off to widow, Rosalie Norisez.

Estate of John J. Douglass, Dilver E. Douglass, administrator, given permission to sell personal property at not less than appraised value.

Estate of Rebecca Campbell, Geo. S. Pleasants, executor, given permission to sell personal property (amounting to $201.25) at not less than appraised value.

William Cunningham, executor of estate of Wm. H. Cunningham, finding real estate was appraised by William Platt and James Moore at $550, files additional bond in the sum of $1,100, which was approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Lawrence, Waltee D. Cotton, administrator. Final report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 31 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman, administrator. Sale of part of real estate approved and case continued for sale of balance of real estate.

Estate of John McClintick, Mary A. Brown, executor. Final report approved.

Calvin R. Green, guardian of minor heirs of James D. Richards, deceased. Partial report, showing balance of $859.95, approved.

George Haston, guardian of the minor heirs of James Huston, deceased. Partial report approved.

Jeffrey Miles, guardian of the minor heirs of John Harmon. Final report approved.

Thomas Spencer, guardian of the minor heirs of John Rogers, deceased. Partial report approved.

Frank Cole, guardian of the minor heirs of Charles Olmstead. Report approved. Finally discharged as to Orrie Olmstead and continued as to Ellsworth Olmstead.

Belle D. Grisard, guardian of Paul Grisard. Partial report approved.

Thomas McCreary, guardian of the minor heirs of Nancy J. Stewart. Partial report. Discharged as to Mary J. Stewart and continued as to the others.

Estate of Wm. T. Wiley, deceased, Thomas R. Wiley, executor. Sale of real estate approved.

John S. Malcomson, guardian of Charles, minor heir of John Hollcroft. Partial report approved.

Eli S. Henry, guardian of David Henry, deceased. Partial report approved.

Francis R. Dufour, guardian of John D. Dufour. Bond of $2,000 approved.

Estate of Laura B. Gordon, deceased, James A. VanOsdol, administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Theodore L. Pickett. Henry S. Pickett appointed administrator, succeeding Geo. S. Pleasants.

James A. VanOsdol, guardian of the minor heirs of Rebecca Reyner. Report approved. Discharged as to Anna Reyner and continued as to Joshua Reyner.

James Shaw, guardian of Albert Weaver, minor heir of John Weaver. Partial report approved.

Estate of Caroline Henry, deceased, Argus D. VanOsdol, executor. Partial report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak, deceased, R. B. Littlefield, administrator. Authorized to sell personal property.

Estate of Davenport Oak, R. B. Littlefield, administrator. Authorized to sell personal property.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman, administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of John Andrew, John B. Andrew, administrator. Authorized to sell balance of personal property.

Estate of John Lamunyon, being under $500, was set off to widow, Clara L. Lamunyon.

Estate of Caroline McCreary, Samuel W. Wade, administrator. Final report approved.

 

GENERAL DOCKET.

Masaliness Miller vs. Robert L. Hastie et al; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff. F. M. Griffith appointed a commissioner to enter satisfaction and to cancel mortgage of record.

State vs. William Burton; assault with intent. Tried by court. Not guilty of intent, but guilty of assault and battery. Fined $10.

State vs. 25 Directors of Switzerland and Ohio County Fair Association; unlawful gambling, in selling permit for wheel of fortune. Tried by jury. Twenty not guilty, five guilty, and fined $25 each.

Lewis Lowenburg et al vs. Clara Lamunyon et al; for partition. James A. VanOsdol appointed guardian ad litem.

Petit jury dismissed last Friday at noon.

Alexander Horton vs. John W. Brown. Opinion of Supreme Court ordered spread of record, affirming former judgment, which was in favor of Brown.

Francis M. Turner vs. Eliza Turner; divorce. Trial by Judge. Divorce granted in favor of the plaintiff, the husband, the mother to have custody of the child.

Report of Charles M. Newkirk, Commissioner in case of Harriet Cotton et al, vs. William H. Manuel. Partition of real estate affirmed.

State ex rel R. L. Davis, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Louisville, Cincinnati and Dayton Railroad Company; for information. Continued by mutual agreement of all parties.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. Clerk ordered to distribute money.

Geo. W. VanPelt, administrator of estate of Martha Roy, deceased, vs. Eugene Tardy et al; foreclosure of mortgage on real estate. Judgment for $538.10 and foreclosure.

Frank P. Stead, of West Virginia, was admitted to bar of court for this term.

John Neal and George S. Hulley vs. Elizabeth Jackson and Albert G. Jackson; demand for money. Judgment for defendants, $100.

William Kerber vs. Arthur Abbott; on note. Judgment for $115.20.

Harvey Palmer vs. Laura Palmer; divorce. Granted plaintiff on her cross complaint and she given custody of the children.

Abijah S. Humphrey, receiver in case of Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolpheus E. Merit, made his final report, which was approved and he discharged. The Clerk ordered to pay Jane E. Gibson $1,328.16.

Several cases were dismissed and several continued.

Court adjourned yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 7 Jan 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

Circuit Court

Opened Monday morning—Judge A. C. Downey on the bench, and Hon. R. L. Davis, Prosecuting Attorney.

M. G. Keeney, of Quercus Grove, and Wm. M. Patton, were excused from serving as Grand Jurors, on account of being sick. The Sheriff filled the vacancies with Peter McMakin and Gabe Robinson, both of Vevay.

Considerable probate business has already been disposed of.

Yesterday Ed Taylor, Archie Jones and Robert Gilbert were tried before the Court for burglarizing the shanty boat of John Robinson. This morning Judge Downey found them all guilty. He sentenced Ed Taylor to the penitentiary for two years, but in consideration of the youth and inexperience of Jones and Gilbert (both being minors) he gave them lighter punishment—sixty days each in the county jail.

In view of latest information in regard to L. C. & D., and there being good prospects for the building of the road, the case brought by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney against the company was again continued until next term.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Jan 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Jason G. Gurley. Estate being under $500, set off to widow, Hannah Gurley.

Estate of Joshua and Sarah Smithson. Geo. S. Pleasants filed final report as Administrator, which was approved.

Estate of Julia McCormick. Geo. S. Pleasants reported sale of part of real estate for $150, and also filed general partial report, all of which was approved.

Estate of Charles O. Tapp. Being under $500, set off to widow, Celia B. Green.

Guardianship of minor heirs of Hugh L. Norris, deceased. Jackson J. pate, Guardian, filed partial report, which was approved.

The will of Sarah A. Gerard, deceased. Probate of will examined and approved.

Rodolph L. Thiebaud appointed Guardian of Curtis B. and Lawrence L. Thiebaud, minor heirs of Angeline W. Thiebaud, deceased.

The probating of the will of Margaret Lowenburg was approved.

Estate of Huldah Sullivan. The appointment of James H. Hitchens. Administrator approved.

Guardianship of the heirs of Charity Douglass. Final report of Allen J. Douglass, Guardian, approved.

Estate of Sarah B. Fisher, Jacob Harris, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Guardianship of John Corns, insane, Hiram Corns, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Heirs of Hattie Hayes, Carroll S. Tandy, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak. The appointment of Robert B. Littlefield, Administrator, approved.

Estate of Thomas Dyer. Administrator ordered to pay $5 to Ward & VanOsdol.

Minor heirs of Eben and Lucy Gray, John Jester, Guardian. Final report as to Marion Gray, and he paying into Court $200 for him.

Estate of Ann Morton. Thomas A. Spencer appointed Executor.

Nat M. Fallis was appointed Guardian of Pearl Dyer.

Estate of Martha A. Shadday, Millard F. Turner, Administrator. Final report approved. Administrator discharged and proceeds ordered distributed to heirs.

The probating of the will of Ann Morton approved.

Estate of John White, Samuel Brown, Administrator. Final report approved.

William Cunningham, Executor, vs. John Cunningham et al. Petition to sell real estate granted.

Neva B. Lock and others, minor heirs of Wm. P. Lock, John A. Lock, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Durbin M. Miller vs. Nat M. Fallis, Guardian of Pearl Dyer. Claim of $200 allowed by Court to Miller for keeping Pearl Dyer from October 1883, to January 7, 1892.

The probating of will of Jerusha Neal, deceased, approved.

John S. Hulley, Guardian of James F. Lock, filed his final report and was discharged.

Eliza Adkinson, Guardian of minor heirs of Wesley Adkinson, was granted permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Mariah L. Blodgett. Albert G. Craig, Administrator, filed final report and was discharged.

Mary Sweezy vs. F. M. Griffith, Guardian of Wm. J. Sweezey. The Court ordered, after payment of all costs, then $180 to Mary Sweezey.

Robert Sharp, Guardian of minor heirs of David P. Blodgett. Partial report approved.

Joseph G. Mellick, Guardian, etc., vs. J. H. Harris, Administrator of Sarah B. Fisher. Allowed claim of $156.07.

Hattie G. Shulse vs. James A. VanOsdol, Administrator of Laura Gordon, deceased. Claim of $96 not allowed.

Estate of Joseph Rutherford, James M. Scott, Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estates of Joseph and Margaret Rutherford. James M. Scott, Administrator, presented his final report, which was approved and he discharged.

Nat M. Fallis, Guardian of Willie Fallis, granted permission to sell interest in real estate, lot 21 P D’s add to Vevay.

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State vs. George Warner; injuring tree. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. William Buchanan; injuring tree. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. John Roberts; cruelty to animals. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

William C. Robinson vs. Robert McFadden et al; on note. Judgment for $66.65.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Robert McFadden et al; on note. Judgment for $127.40.

Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolpheus E. Merit et al. Report of receiver, Abijah S. Humphrey, showing he had $913.60, which by order of the court he paid to Jane A. Gibson, and the matter is continued for final report of receiver.

Ulysses P. Craig vs. Mary M. LeClerc et al; foreclosure. Judgment rendered for $600.73 and foreclosure.

State vs. Joseph M. W. Langsdale; selling liquor without license. Trial by jury; not guilty.

The Grand Jury reported they had examined thirty three witnesses and found one indictment.

State vs. Ed. Taylor, Archie Jones and Robert Gilbert; burglary. Trial by Court; guilty. Taylor sent to the penitentiary for two years and disfranchised for two years. Jones and Gilbert being under 21 years of age, were sent to jail for sixty days each.

State vs. George Brown; malicious trespass. Trial by jury, fined $4 and sent to jail 120 days.

State vs. George Brown; assault and battery with intent to commit murder in second degree. Trial by jury; sent to penitentiary for two years and fined $1.

Charles E. Golay, of Vevay, was admitted a member of Switzerland County Bar.

John T. Ellis and James R. Cole were allowed $10 each for defending George Brown.

George B. Hall, of Ohio county, was admitted to practice in this Court.

State vs. Ed. McKay; disturbing meeting. Not guilty.

Estate of David Henry. David Dyer, Commissioner, reported sale of real estate at public sale to Edward G. Henry, Wm. H. Henry, Mary VanOsdol, and Drusella Henry, for $4,150. Sale and deed approved, and Commissioner discharged.

State vs. Carl Bray; disturbing public meeting. Not guilty.

Dennis G. Manning, of Vevay, was admitted a member of Switzerland County Bar.

David S. Wilber, of Ohio County Bar, was admitted to practice in this Court.

Kentucky National Bank, of Louisville, Ky., vs. James V. Anderson; on note. Judgment for $500.

 

BEFORE JUDGE DAVID S. WILBER.

Hon. A. C. Downey, the regular Judge, being related to one of the parties in the case of Philander S. Sage vs. James A. Works, on claim, appointed David S. Wilber a special Judge to try the case, which he did last Tuesday. The verdict of the jury was in favor of the defendant.

Several cases were settled by agreement and dismissed, and many cases on account of sickness and other causes, were continued.

Court adjourned Tuesday evening.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

Charles M. Newkirk, Commissioner, case of Harriet R. Cotton et al vs. William H. Manuel et al. Sale of real estate approved.

State vs. Albert Brown, assault and battery with intent to kill. Plea of guilty and sentenced to penitentiary for two years and fined $5.

Benjamin F. English vs. Nannie A. English. Divorce granted to plaintiff. Defendant given possession of child and plaintiff to pay $50 per year for its support.

Estate of David P. Blodgett, deceased. Final report of David Lee, Administrator, approved.

Estate of George W. Heady, deceased, James P. Orem, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Robert Sharp, Guardian of Charles Blodgett et al. Part of real estate sold and deed approved. Continued for sale of balance of real estate.

Estate of Thomas Dyer. Benj. L. Dyer allowed claim of $325.

Estate of John McClintick. A. G. Craig allowed claim of $7.

Estate of Robert D. Gullion. Claims allowed: A. G. Craig, $75; C. V. Thiebaud, $16.87; William M. Patton, $50; James P. Orem, $248; John L. Rand, $20; P. T. Hartford, $11.

Estate of Jeremiah McCreary, Schrumpf & Told allowed claim of $17.70.

Estate of U. H. Stow, Evaline Teats allowed claim of $2,114.

Guardianship of Lucy McClanahan, George McClanahan, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Charles L. Lee was appointed Administrator of the estate of Emma J. Lawton.

Guardianship of Rollin Brown et al, Mary E. Brown, Guardian. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Lawrence, deceased. Walter D. Cotton, Administrator, given permission to sell part of U. S. bonds to pay debts and legacies.

Estate of Levi A. Sedam, John Melcher, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Benjamin A. Lee, Thomas Montayne, Administrator. Report approved and resignation accepted.

Estate of Thomas Dyer, Lawrence Dyer, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Alexander Edgar. Claims allowed: James Culbertson, $854.15; Catharine Edgar, $157; George Rayl, $3.

Estate of Jeremiah McCreary. Claim allowed: E. E. North, $9.

Thomas A. Spencer, Guardian of Harvey Rogers. Final report approved.

James W. Love, Guardian of Harvey, Nancy and Abbie Searcy, minor heirs of Jackson P. Searcy, deceased. Final report approved and resignation accepted.

Aletha Howard was adjudged insane by a jury. The Court appointed Thomas Carver her Guardian and approved his bond of $3,000.

John D. Phillips, Guardian of Alonzo, Callie and George Bennet, minor heirs of Mary Bennet. Partial report approved.

Frank W. Cole, Guardian of Ellsworth, Eddie and Ovie Olmstead, minor heirs of Charles W. Olmstead. Partial report approved.

Estate of Joseph Rutherford, James M. Scott, Administrator. Report of sale of part of real estate approved and sale confirmed.

Estate of Catharine Wiseman, deceased, Joseph Netherland, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Amie M. Golay was appointed Administrator of the estate of Constant Golay, with will annexed. His bond of $1,000 was approved.

Vevay Reveille – 9 Apr 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

State vs. Joseph Thamann; selling liquor on 4th of July. Plea of guilty, fined $10. The case of selling to a minor was dismissed.

State vs. Cyrus Jackson; provoke. Fined $1.

State vs. John Stoops and Thurston Netherland; larceny. The grand jury, after investigating the case, refused to return an indictment and the case was dismissed.

Rose B. Aldred and James Adams vs. William Miles et al; partition of real estate. C. S. Tandy appointed Guardian ad libitum of Cora Miles, John Miles, et al, minors, and case continued.

John F. McCreary vs. Francis Stephenson et al; partition of real estate. Report of sale of real estate by Samuel W. Wade, Commissioner, approved and Commissioner discharged.

State vs. Stephen Spears; selling liquor to a minor. Trial by jury, fined $20. One case tried by Court, fined $20. Three cases selling on Sunday, and one case selling without license, nollied.

State vs. Alexander Horton; provoke. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

James Leap; contempt of Court. Found guilty, and that he pay cost of attachment.

Elmer E. Glenn vs. Maria M. Morris et al; to foreclose tax lien. James A. VanOsdol appointed Guardian ad libitum of Charles Pelser et al, minors. Judgment of plaintiff for $63 and land ordered sold to pay same, and if balance, money be paid into Court.

Frank Miller et al vs. Crawford Miller et al; partition of real estate. Geo. W. McKay, James M. Scott and Ira Banta appointed Commissioners.

Thomas J. McElrath, of Carrollton, admitted to practice.

State vs. Frank Boswell, Jr., (colored); petit larceny. Court found him guilty, fined $1, imprisoned in county jail thirty days, and disfranchised for two years.

George S. Gullion vs. C. M. Newkirk, Administrator of Robert D. Gullion, deceased, et al. To contest will. Verdict of jury for plaintiff and will set aside.

State vs. Fletcher Pate, James Wigal and Stone Wigal; malicious trespass. Plea of guilty, fined $2 each.

State ex rel County Auditor vs. Joshua D. Griffith, Jr., et al; possession of real estate. Verdict of Court for plaintiff.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of Joshua and Sarah Smithson, deceased. Sale of real estate confirmed and case continued for collection of balance of purchase money.

William A. Shadday vs. Oscar Williamson et al; replevin. Verdict of jury for defendant.

Susannah Adams vs. James A. Adams; divorce. Divorce granted plaintiff and given $500 alimony and possession of minor child, Lewis Adams.

Sarah F. Gullion vs. Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, et al; replevin. Judgment for defendant for $99.

Stephen Scranton vs. Alonzo Fisk et al; on note. Judgment for defendant for $150.

Benjamin H. Oak vs. Michael Dunning; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff for possession of real estate.

John L. Shadday, Guardian, etc., vs. Phoenix Insurance Company et al; on insurance policy. Judgment for $350, without costs.

Carrie Schnaitter vs. John Schnaitter; divorce. Granted.

Martha E. Richter vs. Robert Hazelett; for rents. Judgment for $165.

Louisa E. Phillips vs. Madison Phillips; divorce. Restraining order as to disposing of personal property or removing timer, etc., from real estate.

Frank Miller et al vs. Crawford Miller et al; partition of real estate. Objections filed to report of Commissioners and case continued.

George S. Gullion vs. Charles M. Newkirk, Administrator of Robert D. Gullion, deceased; to contest will. The will having previously been set aside, George W. McKay, David Dyer and James M. Scott were appointed Commissioners to divide the real estate between George S. and James B. Gullion, the only heirs of Robert D. Gullion, deceased.

James R. Cole vs. Emanuel Farwood; appeal from Justice of Peace on claim of $10. Jury, after being out from 5 o’clock Saturday evening until 9 o’clock Sunday morning, disagreed and were dismissed.

Estate of Julia McCormick. Geo. S. Pleasants presented plat of real estate—“Julia H. McCormick’s Executor’s addition to the city of Vevay”—divided into 11 lots and a block, and was given permission to sell the same.

James A. VanOsdol, Administrator, vs. Catharine Stow. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of David Henry, A. D. VanOsdol, Executor. Partial distribution of money and personal property ordered.

Estate of George J. Taylor. Estate being under $500 was given to widow.

Estate of Ira M. Taylor, Algie Taylor, Administrator. Final report approved.

James P. Orem, Administrator of George W. Heady, vs. John S. Heady et al. Petition to pay taxes granted.

James Culbertson, Administrator of the estate of Alexander Edgar. Petition to sell real estate granted and bond for $4,000 approved.

Edward C. Shull, Guardian of Maria J. Windheizer. Final report approved.

A. G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck. Sale of real estate approved.

The Clerk was ordered, during vacation, to issue citations to all delinquent Administrators, Executors and Guardians to appear in Court on first day of next term, in June.

Vevay Reveille – 16 Apr 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

Before Hon. George S. Pleasants, special Judge by appointment of Judge Bainbridge, last Saturday.

Frank Miller et al vs. Crawford Miller et al. Partition of real estate. Report of commissioners approved.

George S. Gullion vs. James B. Gullion. Partition of real estate. Report of commissioners approved.

Phillip C. Holland et al vs. Eleanor Thiebaud et al. To quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff and by agreement he paid costs.

Andrew J. Schenck submitted his final reports as surviving partner of the firm of Ulysses P. Schenck & Son, and Administrator of the estate of Ulysses P. Schenck. Reports approved and he discharged.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 4 Dec 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT
Switzerland Circuit Court.

State vs. Albert Brindley; assault and battery. Plea guilty, fined $1.

Sarah F. Brownfield vs. John W. Neal et al; partition of real estate—Land sold by Commissioner and distribution ordered.

William Hall, Executor of the estate of Joshua Smithson, deceased, and administrator of the estate of Sarah Smithson, deceased, vs. Eugene W. Smithson, deceased, vs. Eugene W. Smithson et al; to construe two wills, &c. Mr. Hall as Commissioner reported sale of a portion of real estate, and resigned as such Commissioner. Geo. S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell remainder of real estate.

Robert B. Henry vs. James M. Scott, Trustee; to have an accounting. Tried before Chas. E. Walker, special Judge. Judgment for defendant.

Elvira Murret et al vs. David Huston et al; partition of real estate. Commissioner reported sale and deed was approved.

State vs. Tobe Still; assault and battery. Plea guilty, fined $1.

State vs. Samuel Gilbert; assault and battery. Tried by Court, not guilty.

David Brownfield vs. John W. Neal; to quiet title. Dismissed by plaintiff at his cost.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. John L. Smith et al; foreclosure—Dismissed by plaintiff, costs paid by defendant.

Cynthania K. Scranton vs. Jason G. Gurley; on note. Judgment for $200 by agreement.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Stephen Ricketts et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $834.84 and 2 percent damages and foreclosure.

State vs. Stephen Spears; selling intoxicating liquors without license, five cases. Plea of guilty in two, fined $5 and costs each case, three cases nollied.

State vs. Samuel Fallis, assault and battery with intent. Jury fined him guilty of assault and battery, fined him $100 and imprisonment in county jail for four months.

The Grand Jury returned 25 indictments.

 

PROBATE.

Ann Thompson et al vs. David Lee, Administrator of the estate of David P. Blodgett, deceased; claim for $1250.00—allowed $735.30.

The will and codicil of Margaret Rutherford, deceased, approved and admitted to probate and record.

Samuel Brown, Administrator of the estate of John White, Sr. Partial report approved.

Petition of William Geiske, Guardian of David C. Hageman et al. Conveyance of real estate ordered and deed approved.

John Pattie was appointed Guardian of Madge Pattie et al. Petition to sell real estate granted, sale ordered and deed approved.

George Kelleher was appointed guardian of Kate Kelleher, insane.

William R. Protsman, Administrator of Polly Protsman, deceased. Partial report approved.

Claims allowed against the estate of Julia H. McCormick, deceased: Dr. John W. Smith, $205. Anna B. Schroder, $75.

John Melcher, Administrator of the estate of Levi Sedam, deceased. Sale of real estate approved.

John Jester, Guardian of Marion Gray et al. Sale of real estate approved.

Claims allowed against the estate of Levi Sedam, deceased: J. M. & O. J. Long, $3.40. Dr. R. A. Jamieson, $3.75.

Claim allowed against the estate of Martha M. Roy, deceased: Porter & Miller, $4.25.

Claims allowed against the estate of Alexander Edgar, deceased: J. K. Pleasants, $9.75 also $7.57; Dr. H. T. Dalgleish, $12.50; Dr. P. S. Sage, $13.50; James Detraz, $1076.60, also $135.63; Henry Hill, $100.64.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estate of William J. Keeney, deceased. Final report approved.

William H. Madison, Administrator of Leah Platt, deceased. Final report approved.

James M. Scott, Administrator of the estates of John and Jean Boyle, deceased. Final report approved.

Henry Myers, Guardian of Thomas Etherington. Partial report approved.

Joseph Breech, Administrator of Caroline Cooch. Partial report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 18 Dec 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

State vs. William Rook—selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty, two cases, fined $5 and costs each.

State vs. Silas Silvers—selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty, one case, fined $5 and costs.

State vs. John Schaffer—larceny.—Found guilty and, being a minor, committed to the Indiana Reform School for Boys until 21, or legally discharged.

Frederick W. Housemeier vs. Isaac Richards—to revive judgment. Finding for plaintiff.

David Lostutter vs. William D. Wallick—on note. Dismissed at cost of defendant.

State vs. Thomas Heady—assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Irven Montayne—assault and battery with intent, etc. Trial by Jury. Found guilty of assault and battery; fined $5 without costs.

Harriet Cotton et al vs. William H. Manuel—partition of real estate. Sale ordered.

Elvira Muret et al vs. David Huston et al—partition of real estate. Distribution ordered.

Re-appraisement ordered of the real estate belonging to the estates of Joshua and Sarah Smithson, deceased.

Robert Smiley vs. Anzy Smiley—divorce. Granted.

Henry S. McNutt et al vs. Emma C. Powell et al—partition. Confirmed.

State vs. Wm. Told—provoke. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.

John T. Ellis allowed $50 for defending Smith Roberts.

Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al—motion for the appointment of a receiver. Receiver appointed. Appealed to the Supreme Court.

David M. Haskell and William C. Armstrong were appointed Jury Commissioners for the ensuing year.

James B. Tandy vs. James H. Merit et al—Judgment for $11,569.35, and foreclosure. Cause continued on cross complaint herein.

 

PROBATE.

Robert Sharp, Guardian of Charles Blodget et al, granted permission to sell real estate.

James M. Scott, Administrator of the estates of Joseph and Margaret Rutherford, deceased—petition to sell real estate. Re-appraisement ordered by Court.

John VanOsdol was appointed Guardian of Margaret Rodgers.

George S. Pleasants, Executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormack, deceased—report of sale of personal property approved.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estates of Joshua and Sarah Smithson, deceased—report of sale of U. S. bonds approved.

John A. Lock, Guardian of Neva B. Lock et al—petition to borrow money approved.

Moses B. Allen, Administrator of the estates of David Allen, deceased—final report approved.

Samuel B. Stoops, Executor of the estate of William W. Huston, deceased—final report approved.

John Smiley allowed claim of $18.25 against estate of Marthah M. Roy, deceased.

Milton S. Vawter allowed claim of $139.15 against the estate of Alexander Edgar, deceased.

Estate of George Taylor, deceased—Margaret Taylor, widow, granted permission to settle without Administrator.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck—granted permission to invest funds.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 8 May 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Thomas R. Humphrey vs. Florence V. Humphrey; divorce granted.

State vs. Wood Smith, aged 13; assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Discharged during good behavior.

Fidelity Loan and Building Association vs. James H. Merit and others; foreclosure. Judgment in favor of Calvin R. Green on cross complaint for $712.50. Judgment for plaintiff $1,350.

State vs. William Moore; keeping house of ill fame. Fined $10 and sent to jail for ten days.

State vs. Joseph Thaman, Sr.; selling liquor to minor. Tried by court. Not guilty.

Cynthia K. Scranton vs. James H. Merit; foreclosure. Chattel mortgage. Judgment for $205.

Wm. Hall, Executor of Joshua Smithson vs. Eugene W. Smithson and others; to construe will. Demur to complaint overruled, to which there will be answer. Case not yet tried.

Andrew J. Schenck et al vs. U. P. Schenck et al; partition of real estate. James M. Scott, Lemuel Bledsoe and Geo. W. McKay, appointed Commissioners.

State vs. Martin Keeney; assault and battery. Fined $1.

Emogene Russell vs. Pearl Dyer et al; partition of real estate. James M. Scott, John G. Sigmon and Henry K. Knox, appointed Commissioners.

State vs. Bettie Smith; keeping house of ill fame. Not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Moore; perjury. Not guilty.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

James P. Orem appointed guardian of Wm. H. Manuel et al.
Claims against the estate of Elizabeth Boyd: Georgie Stevens, $150; Permilla Peters, $145.

The will of Jane Montgomery was admitted to probate.

Mary A. Brown appointed Executrix of the will of John McClintick.

William Hall, Executor of Joshua Smithson, deceased, filed a partial report. Approved.

James Culbertson, Guardian of Nettie Culbertson, filed a partial report. Approved.

Benj. C. Mead, Executor of Elias M. Humphrey; partial report. Approved.

Daniel Konkle against the estate of John Konkle. Allowed claim of $22.45.

David Armstrong, Guardian of John Carns, insane. Report and resignation approved.

Thomas Thompson, Guardian of Izella Thompson; final report. Approved.

Vevay Reveille – 15 May 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

Norman Hatch vs. James A. Hatch; on note. Verdict of jury; judgment for plaintiff for $32.50.

State vs. Wm. Moore; perjury. Guilty; sentenced by Court to ten years in State prison.

Eugenia S. Eddy et al vs. Martin V. Turner et al; on note. Verdict of jury; judgment for plaintiff for $172.30.

Ebenezer Phillips et al vs. Elizabeth Ludlow et al; partition. Granted, and Julius N. E. Muret, Wm. R. Protsman and Hiram Bakes appointed Commissioners to partition the land.

State vs. Edward Brindley; assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. R. Protsman, Administrator of the Estate of Polly Protsman, deceased; sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Robert D. Gullion; Geo. S. Gullion appointed Administrator.

Estate of Elizabeth Boyd; Charles Peters, Administrator; final report approved and resignation accepted.

Estate of Levi A. Sedam, deceased; Martin G. Keeney, Administrator; final report approved and resignation accepted.

Estate of William J. Keeney, deceased; Martin G. Keeney, Administrator; report approved and resignation accepted. George S. Pleasants appointed Administrator de bonis non.

Estate of Thomas Lawton, deceased. Estate less than $500, and given to widow.

James Shaw, Guardian of Eddie W. Shaw; report approved.

Samuel Henry, Wm. H. Henry, Trustees of Eli S. Henry; report approved.

James M. Scott, Trustee of Robert B. Henry; report—sale of real estate approved.

James M. Scott, Administrator of the estate of William P. Eads; sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Phillips; final report of Robert E. Hall, Administrator, approved.

Estate of Hannah Brown, deceased; James M. Scott, Administrator; sale of real estate approved; final report approved.

Estate of William T. Kincaid; Jas. C. Kincaid, Administrator; sale of real estate approved.

Vevay Reveille – 22 May 1890 – Page 4, Column 4

Court Report.

James V. Anderson vs. Eli Anderson; on account. Judgment for $31.64.

A. J. Schenck et als vs. U. P. Schenck et al; partition of land. Wm. Detraz, J. M. Scott and Geo. McKay made report partitioning land, which was approved.

Thomas F. McCreary vs. John Love; injunction. Judgment for plaintiff.

Harry Smead vs. A. J. Schenck et al; on bond. Judgment for defendant.

Thomas Montayne vs. Timothy I. Porter; for money interest in tobacco, rent. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Petit Baxter, Guardian of Elizabeth Baxter, made a partial report. Approved.

Estate of Jane Thurston, Thomas F. McCreary, Administrator. Final report approved.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, made a partial report. Approved.

James Culbertson, Guardian of Nettie Culbertson, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of John W. Lock, John Lock Administrator. Report approved and resignation accepted.

The following attorneys from a distance are here attending court: John B. Coles, S. H. Stewart, David Wilber, Rising Sun; T. E. Ballard, Crawfordsville; Judge Walker, Madison; W. R. Johnston, Geo. E. Downey, Aurora.

Vevay Reveille – 29 May 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

Fidelity Loan and Building Association vs. Thomas Waltz et als; foreclosure. Judgment for $113.20.

Charles Blodget et als vs. Lydia Orem; partition of land. Amie Rous appointed Commissioner and ordered to sell real estate.

Cornelia J. Peak vs. William W. Peak; divorce. Granted. Mrs. Peak given possession of children, real and personal property. Mr. Peak given $200, a lien against the real estate.

Alice M. Summers et als vs. Mary J. Stewart et als, partition suit. Partition ordered and Joel D. Davis, Stephen J. Searcy and Geo. W. McKay appointed Commissioners to divide the real estate. This case was originally a suit for foreclosure—Noah Babb et als vs. Samuel Stewart et als. The case was tried in Circuit Court and appealed to Supreme Court, and was sent back for trial, finally assuming the form of a suit for partition of land.

Norman Hatch vs. James A. Hatch; motion by defendant to tax costs sustained.

John Orem vs. Eliza Orem; divorce granted.

State vs. Rees McManama; selling liquor on Sunday, two cases; fined $10 each. One case selling without license, $5.

Ebenezer Phillips et al vs. Elizabeth Ludlow et al; partition of real estate. Hiram Bakes, W. R. Protsman and Julius N. E. Muret reported partition of land, which report was confirmed.

Mary Claghorn vs. John Claghorn; divorce. Granted.

Edith B. Stucy applied for possession of children belonging to [?] and former husband Henry Stucy, they being divorced. The Court ordered that Samuel Stucy retain possession of the children, but that Mrs. Stucy be given permission to visit them and take them away with her not longer than one day at a time.

Schrumpf & Told vs. Ferdinand Carver et al; on note and account. Judgment for plaintiff.

Fred Bruns vs. Joseph A. Gilbert; attachment. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Ed Taylor; provoke. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

A. J. Schenck, adm’r, vs. Wm. W. Gardner et al; on notes. Judgment for $172.15.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Henry Schmied vs. A. J. Schenck, adm’r, claim of $75 allowed.

Guardianship of Mary Z. Trusdale et als; Joseph G. Mellick appointed Guardian.

Estate of Elia J. Burns, John M. Burns Administrator. Final report approved.

Estaet of Eliza J. Burns; J. A. VanOsdol appointed Commissioner to convey real estate to John M. Burns.

Guardianship of Allen E. Wiley, Charlotte L. Wiley Guardian. Final report approved and resignation accepted.

Estate of Isaac McKay, George W. McKay Executor. Final report approved.

Estate of Jacob F. Leatherbury, George S. Pleasants Administrator. Final statement that estate is insolvent and was ordered to give notice accordingly.

A. G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck. Sale of real estate approved.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Wm. J. Keeney, deceased, vs. Mary R. Keeney et als; partition to sell real estate. Sale of land ordered.

Mary A. Bristow, Administratrix of the estate of James F. Bristow, deceased, vs. Nettie P. Bristow et als. Sale of real estate confirmed.

Guardianship of John D. Dufour, F. R. Dufour Guardian. Final partial report, which was approved.

Estate of Polly Prostman, deceased. Flora B. Morrison allowed claim of $315.59.

Estate of Levi A. Sedam, deceased. Martin G. Keeney Administrator. Filed supplement report to final report. Approved.

Estate of Robert D. Gullion, deceased. George S. Gullion applied to be given permission to sell personal property at private sale. Granted.

Assignment of Thomas H. Downey & Son, F. M. Griffith assignee. Made final report and was discharged. Distribution ordered.

Estate of James F. Bristow, deceased, James A. VanOsdol Administrator. Report approved and resignation accepted.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 20 Feb 1890 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Court convened last Monday morning, Judge Friedley on the bench.

The Grand Jury was empaneled Monday morning, and has been holding daily sessions since.

The docket is being called and time for trying cases fixed.

The following business has been transacted on:

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Columbus Bennet, deceased; Lewis F. Works, administrator. Final report approved.

J. A. VanOsdol, guardian of Anna Remer, et als. Partial report approved.

Martha Shadday, guardian of William H. Manuel and others. Partial report approved.

Estate of Isaac McKay; George W. McKay, administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Leah Platt, deceased. Claims allowed: Wm. J. Platt, $2; Dr. E. M. Cheever, $18.

Estate of Ben A. Lee, deceased. Claims allowed: Dr. John H. Shadday, $16; John Smiley, $35.

Estate of Wm. J. Keeney, deceased. Claims allowed: Gockel & Elliott, $24.28; A. L. North, $43; U. P. Schenck, $3,268.35.

Estate of Wm. T. Kincaid, deceased. Claim allowed: Jane E. Kincaid, $1472.62.

Vevay Reveille – 27 Feb 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Robert Sharp appointed guardian of Charles Blodgett and others.

Estate of Thomas Montayne. Claim allowed: George Boggs, $22.65.

Estate of William Glenn. Final report of James D. Glenn, administrator, approved and he discharged.

Estate of Martha M. Roy. Geo. W. VanPelt appointed administrator.

Estate of Elizabeth Leatherbury et al. Partial report of Geo. S. Pleasants, administrator, approved.

Estate of Christian Wiseman. Partial report of Joseph H. Netherland, administrator, approved.

Estate of William T. Kincaid. Claim allowed: James C. Kincaid, $2,837.17.

Calvin R. Green appointed guardian of Carroll H. Richards.

James P. Orem appointed guardian of Isadora Manuel and others.

Thomas Joyce appointed guardian of Mirah J. Windhizer.

 

CIVIL AND STATE DOCKET.

John L. Thiebaud, Trustee of Harriet E. Hull, vs. Wm. Tait, County Treasurer, Harriet E. Hull and Charles Dufour. Motion of plaintiff for new trial overruled. Also motion of plaintiff for arrest of judgment overruled. Judgment rendered in favor of County Treasurer Tait for $542.75. Thiebaud removed as Trustee and ordered to pay in to Court $3,811.67 and interest from March 2, 1889—amount of trust fund, less amount he has paid for takes since March 2, 1889.

Carroll S. Tandy vs. Susan M. Allen et al; foreclosure. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $611.20. Judgment in favor of defendant Brocksmidt on cross complaint for $1,376.70.

David Shull vs. David Dow et al. Judgment for possession of real estate and one cent damages.

Mary Keeney vs. Martin G. Keeney; for partition of real estate. Partition ordered.

State vs. Wm. Wise; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State ex rel Perry E. Bear vs. Nancy J. See; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $23.63.

State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. Philander J. Riley et al; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $69.85 and foreclosure.

Andrew J. Schenck vs. Henry Georgell; on note. Judgment for $82.07.

John Baker vs. David Lostutter et al; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for $1,289 and foreclosure.

Emogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer; for partition of real estate. Partition ordered.

State vs. Charles Brown; public intoxication. Verdict of jury not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Downey and others; Provoke. Fined $1.

Joseph Jacobs vs. Levi Bloch et al; damages. Judgment for $57.50.

Several civil suits dismissed by plaintiffs.

Vevay Reveille – 6 Mar 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Francis M. Graham vs. Martha Graham; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Frank Houze, public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. Marion Webster; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. George Manford; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. Alexander Bain; contempt of court. Fined $1.

State vs. Nat Cotton; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. James Burk; carrying concealed weapons. Fined $1.

State vs. Perry Andrew; robbery. Trial by court; not guilty.

Mary Keeney vs. Marietta Sedam et al; Partition of real estate. Report of Commissioners confirmed.

State vs. John Roberts; public intoxication. Fined $1.

Wm. Wigal vs. Dianna Vincent; to quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff, quieting title.

State vs. Addison Works; carrying concealed weapons. Fined $1.

State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. John C. L. Neal et al; Foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $13.81.

State vs. Charles Oakley; raffling. Fined $10.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of William P. Eads—James M. Scott, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Hannah Brown—James M. Scott, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Wm. T. Kincaid—James C. Kincaid, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Catharine Fallis—Nat M. Fallis, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Polly Protsman—Wm. R. Protsman, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Ira M. Taylor—Algie Taylor appointed Administrator.

Albert G. Craig vs. Estate of David Allen, deceased—Moses Allen, adm’r. Claim, previously secured by mortgage, for $845.30, allowed.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Mar 1890 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. Bob Neal; Gaming. Fined $5.

State vs. Albert Adams; Assault and battery. Fined $10.

Lewis Cole vs. Nancy M. Dyer et al; To satisfy mortgage and perfect title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Elizabeth Boyd, deceased. Charles Peters appointed Administrator.

John C. Henry, Trustee, vs. Robert B. Henry et al; petition to correct order book entry and to sell real estate. Granted. Resigned, and J. M. Scott appointed Trustee and given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Irvin Armstrong, deceased. Final report of L. P. Loring, Administrator approved.

Estate of Martha M. Roy. George S. Pleasants allowed claim of $10.

Estate of James F. Bristow. Mary Bristow, Administratrix, resigned. J. A. VanOsdol appointed Administrator, de bonis non, and ordered to sell real estate.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 28 Nov 1889 – Page 4, Column 1

Court Notes.

Hon. Perry E. Bear, of Madison, is attending to the duties of his office—Prosecuting Attorney.

John P. White is foreman of the Grand Jury.

A large number of persons from Patriot and Posey township last Tuesday were witnesses before the Grand Jury.

Judge Friedley, who was in poor health during last term of Court, we are pleased to state is now in very good health. He has commenced letting his beard grow to shield his throat from the winter blasts.

Judge Walker, of Madison, will come up to Court next Monday.

Alfred Rous is assisting Clerk Lee.

Jail empty.

Light Docket.

Grand Jury this week, Petit Jury next.

Vevay Reveille – 28 Nov 1889 – Page 5, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

John Cotton vs. Daniel Cotton et al; partition of land. Sale of land confirmed.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Mary E. Bledsoe, guardian of Nettie Bristow. Final report approved.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of Martha A. Hinman, deceased. Final report approved.

James P. Orem was appointed Administrator of the estate of Geo. W. Heady, deceased.

David Lee, Administrator of the estate of Robert D. Fox, deceased. Final report approved.

Estate of Christian Wiseman, deceased. A. J. Schenck allowed claim on note, $119.60.

Estates of Pleasant Littlejohn, Benjamin Jain, Wm. N. Lee, John Griffin, settled without administration and property given to the widow of each.

Estate of Lawrence Taylor, deceased. C. C. Shaw allowed claim of $107.80.

Estate of Jacob F. Leatherbury, Eugenia S. Eddy et als allowed claim of $2,866.50. A. J. Schenck, Administrator, $51.20.

Wm. C. Armstrong, Guardian of Irvin Armstrong. Final report approved.

Estate of James F. Bristow, deceased. Claim of A. J. Schenck allowed, $628.40.

Estate of Clarissa Cole, John H. Reynolds allowed claim of $5; Dr. H. C. Rous, $5.26.

Vevay Reveille – 5 Dec 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Henry Pendry vs. Phoebe J. Pendry; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Alexander Horton; obstructing public highway. Trial by jury; acquitted.

State vs. Dan Myers; selling on Sunday. Trial by jury; acquitted.

State vs. Geo. W. Hewitt; selling on Sunday. Plea of guilty; fined $5.

State vs. Joseph Thamann; selling Sunday. Plea of guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Joseph G. Thamann; selling on Sunday. Nol. Pros.

State vs. Geo. Kerth; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

A. J. Schenck, Adm’r, vs. Wm. L. Leatherbury, Adm’r of Jacob Leatherbury, deceased; on account. Judgment for $24.12.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Dec 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Francis M. Griffith, Receiver of S. Howe & Co. Final report approved.

Wm. C. Robinson, Guardian of Aurelia Falbre, insane. Report approved, and case continued.

Jackson J. Pate, Guardianship of Andrew J. Norris. Report approved and case continued.

Henry M. Brindley, Administrator of the estate of Wm. Brindley, deceased. Report approved and case continued.

James M. Scott, Administrator of estate of John Boyle, deceased. Report approved and case continued.

Benjamin C. Mead, Administrator of the estate of John Houze, deceased. Final report approved.

Wm. C. Armstrong, Administrator of the estate of Thomas Armstrong, deceased. Final report approved.

William L. Leatherbury, Administrator of Jacob F. Leatherbury, deceased, vs. Elizabeth Leatherbury et al; petition to sell real estate. Land ordered sold, and proceeds of 150 acres first paid to satisfy lien of Eugenia S. Eddy, Justine S. Zook, and Lillie S. Schenck, and out of proceeds from sale of 201 27/100 acres the lien of Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, be satisfied.

Julius Detraz vs. J. H. Netherland, Administrator of Christian Wiseman, deceased. Claim on note, $322.75, allowed.

Alfred Shaw, Guardian of Daisey E. Tague. Final report approved.

Levi Orem, Guardian of Albert R. Shadday. Final report approved.

Jonathan M. Clark, Guardian of John F. Clark. Final report approved.

F. M. Griffith appointed Guardian of Frank Bradley, insane.

Henry Pendry vs. Phoebe J. Pendry; divorce. Granted.

Andrew J. Courtney vs. Frederick Bender; damages. Dismissed.

State vs. Frederick Bender; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. George Myers; giving away liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty; fined $5.

Harriet Blodgett vs. Charles B. Blodgett; partition of real estate. Granted.

First National Bank vs. Nathaniel H. Scudder et al; on note. Judgment for $64.70.

John Wiseman vs. Alice Wiseman; divorce. Granted.

Anna Mountz vs. William Mountz; divorce. Granted.

Melisa A. McCreary vs. Alsolom McCreary; divorce. Refused.

Charles Wiseman, Jr., vs. Susan J. Bray; to foreclose mortgage. Judgment by agreement for $1,357.11.

Philander S. Sage, Administrator of Elizabeth Walden. Final report approved.

W. H. Madison, Administrator of Leah Platt. Partial report approved and distribution ordered.

Isaac Vannatter, Guardian of Ira Vannatter. Final report approved.

Henry Whitson declared sane. F. M. Griffith filed final report as Guardian and was discharged.

F. M. Griffith, Guardian of Allen Wright and others. Partial report approved.

Clara B. Richards, Guardian of Carroll H. Richards. Final report approved.

Rufus Ferguson, Administrator of James Ferguson. Final report approved.

George Huston appointed Guardian of Mayocet S. Huston et al.

Perry K. Cotton, Administrator of Lawrence Taylor. Final report approved.

John Orem, Administrator of Benj. F. Graves. Final report approved.

Norcissa Mitchel, Guardian of Luella Mitchel et al. Final report approved.

Lucinda Thompson et als vs. Martin Shadday; appeal from Justice of Peace. Trial by jury; verdict for $30.

Franklin Bennett vs. John L. Gullion et als; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

U. P. Schenck, Receiver of Vevay Woollen Mill Company, filed a report. Approved and continued. Receiver ordered to pay a dividend of six percent to creditors.

Nancy Griffith vs. John N. Vandever; foreclosure. Judgment for $371.

Harriet Blodgett vs. Charles B. Blodgett et als; partition. Report of Commissioners—Geo. W. McKay, Jr., W. R. Protsman and Joseph B. Voris—approved and land divided.

John L. Thiebaud, Trustee of Harriet E. Hull, vs. Wm. Tait, County Treasurer; to enjoin the collection of taxes. Cross complaint filed by Harriet E. Hull to remove Trustee. Finding of Court, that the Trustee pay the taxes, $542.75, and that he be removed from the trust and account for the amount of money in his hands as such Trustee–$3,811.67.