Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

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

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. Frank Mellon; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Tom Ross; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Tom Ross; carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Wm. A. Minor; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

Robert E. Hall, Administrator, vs. Madison M. Phillips et al; foreclosure; judgment for $2,682.

Wm. C. Watts vs. Jesse B. Woodside et al; foreclosure; judgment for $461.70.

William Cunningham vs. Marion Reeves; to revive judgment; judgment for $126.50.

State vs. William Sullivan; assault and battery; trial by Judge; fined $5.

Andrew J. Schenck, Adm’r, vs. James H. Merit; foreclosure; judgment for $5,939.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

City of Vevay vs. Vevay Woolen Mill Company; on contract. Judgment for $177.11. U. P. Schenck appointed Receiver of Company, it being insolvent.

State vs. Wm. Plew; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. Walter Jennings; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. Peter Funk; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. A. J. Courtney; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. A. J. Courtney; selling liquor on Sunday. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

State vs. Geo. W. Rayl; assault and battery. Verdict of jury, guilty; fined $1.

Wm. I. Reid vs. Fletcher Buress et al; in regard to title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff for $25.

State vs. John Miles; assault and battery. Tried by court, and verdict not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Plew; two cases selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty, and court fined him $5 in each case.

State vs. Frank Shadday; public intoxication. Plead guilty, and court fined him $1.

 

PROBATE CASES.

Francis M. Griffith, guardian of Alvira Hollcroft and others; report and resignation approved.

James K. Pleasants, guardian of Kate Kellcher; report and resignation approved.

Dempsey Gullion, Administrator of Estate of Daniel McCreary; report and resignation approved.

Wm. L. Told, Administrator of the Estate of Garret Kelso; report and resignation approved.

John W. Lock, Administrator of the Estate of John Lock; partial report approved.

Martin M. Higgins, Administrator of Estate of Elizabeth McClanahan; report and resignation approved.

Wm. Geiske was appointed guardian of Mary E. Geiske and others.

John K. Pye, Administrator of the Estate of John Kerr; final report approved.

Wm. Matthews, guardian of Atlanta Rogers and others; partial report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

PROBATE DOCKET.
Before Judge Friedley.

Estate of Robert D. Fox; S. P. Miller & Co. allowed claim of $75.42.

Estate of Martha Hindman, deceased; Andrew J. Schenck allowed $435 and interest, for purchase money of real estate; Ward & VanOsdol allowed $20 for attorney’s fees; F. M. Griffith allowed $10 as costs of administrator; Wesley Bascom allowed $15 on account of last sickness o Mrs. Hindman; James R. Cole allowed $50 as cost of administration.

Estate of William Lawrence, deceased; estate being less than $500, the property was given to widow, Elizabeth Lawrence.

Estate of William Brindley, deceased; claim of John W. Wright for $17.58 allowed.

Estate of Hannah Brown, deceased; claim of Scott & Brown for $8.70 allowed.

Estate of William P. Eads, deceased; Dr. Geo. W. VanPelt allowed claim of $48.50; Dr. A. G. Craig, $7.45, also $38.35; William M. Patton, $12; Scott & Brown, $12.20.

John S. Malcomson was appointed guardian of Charles Hollcroft, a minor.

Proof of the wills of Jean Boyle and John Boyle were presented and the wills admitted to probate. James M. Scott qualified as executor.

Martha Shadday, guardian of Wm. H. Manuel and others; partial report approved.

Estate of Jacob F. Leatherbery, deceased; Wm. L. Leatherbry appointed administrator.

Guardianship of William J. Cain, Martha A. Cain guardian. James M. Guant, administrator of estate Martha A. Cain, filed a report, which was approved and the matter stricken from the docket.

Estate of Stephen Ellis, deceased; claims allowed; Jacob Imel, $41.25; Lawrence Conway, $51.50

David Armstrong, guardian of John Corns, an insane person, made a report—showing a balance of $586.38 in his hands. The report was approved. He was allowed $75 for services.

Estate of Sarah B. Fisher, deceased; partial report approved.

Lizzie B. Goldsmith, guardian of Zellie Goldsmith and others; report and resignation approved.

 

BEFORE JUDGE WALKER.

Estate of David Allen; Moses B. Allen allowed claim of $300.

Robert A. Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker; final report approved.

Mary A. Robentein, guardian of Clara Robenstein; final report approved.

Estate of Jane Thurston; claims allowed; Dr. John Elfers, $15; S. R. Heath, $11.65.

State vs. James Adams; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Mary E. Roberts; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for $216.

George W. McLeod et al vs. James F. Slack, on bill of exchange. Judgment for $192.95.

Mary H. Jack vs. John L. Jack, guardian; on account. Judgment for $335.95.

Charles Morris vs. County Commissioners; suit for damages on a claim of unhealthy prison. Judgment for defendants.

State vs. Thomas Ross, public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. same; carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

Henry C. Walden vs. Wm. R. Walden et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $169.35

State vs. James Wason; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. Charles L. Gibson; selling liquor without license. Trial by Court and found not guilty.

State vs. Frank Graham; keeping gaming room. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

(On account of illness of Judge Friedley, Judge Walker has been holding Court for him since last Monday morning. Judge Friedley could not have made a more satisfactory appointment—the business of Court going along as usual. We are pleased to learn that Judge Friedley is rapidly improving.)

Vevay Reveille – 26 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
Before Judge Walker.

America Courtney vs. Andrew J. Courtney; judgment for $55 for attorney’s fee.

Harvey M. Ford vs. Thomas Gilbert et al; partition. Geo. W. McKay, Ebenezer Phillips, John P. White, appointed Commissioners to make partition.

Susan J. Bray vs. Charles Wiseman; to set aside Sheriff’s sale. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. James Roberts; two cases selling liquor without license. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

State vs. John Gerbracht; selling on Sunday. Verdict of jury, guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Smith Armstrong; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

 

Before Judge Friedley.

J. K. Pleasants et al vs. Wm. Smith et al; to revive a judgment of $421.20. Judgment for plaintiffs.

State vs. John Gerbracht; selling on Sunday, two cases. Plea of guilty; fined $5 in each case.

Norman Hatch vs. James. A. Hatch et al; on note, etc. Trial by Court; judgment for defendant.

State vs. Bud Banta; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

State vs. Wm. Rook; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

State vs. Wm. Smith; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Carroll S. Tandy appointed guardian of Joseph Hays and others.

Estate of John B. Gordon, Wm. S. Tower, Administrator; final report approved.

Estate of Hannah Brown, deceased. Claims allowed: James H. Brown, $336; Sarah A. Crandall, $336.

Wm. Carver, Executor of Hannah Carver; partial report approved.

Wm. Tait, Administrator of Martha Leap; final report approved.

The will of Grovalina Mead was admitted to probate.

John L. Jack, guardian of Mary E. Jack; final report approved.

F. M. Griffith, Administrator of John B. Hastings; final report approved.

John A. Lock, guardian of Neva B. Lock and others; partial report approved.

Geo. W. Fallis, guardian of Luella M. Fallis; final report approved.

John C. Henry, Trustee of Robert B. Henry; final report approved.

Francis Dunning, guardian of Mortimer Dunning; final report approved.

David Lee appointed Administrator of the estate of David P. Blodgett.

The will of William W. Huston admitted to probate, and Samuel B. Stoops appointed Executor.

Sanford R. Wilson, guardian of Margaret Wilson, report and resignation approved.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Oct 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

Henry S. Stucy vs. Edith B. Stucy; divorce. Defendant did not appear. Tried by Court, judgment for plaintiff. The two children Nellie S. and Lillian Gertrude given into the custody of Samuel Stucy until the further order of the Court.

State vs. Bud Banta et al; malicious trespass. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.

Harvey M. Ford vs. Thomas Gilbert et al; partition. Geo. W. McKay and John P. White, Commissioners, submitted their report of partition, which was approved.

Stephen J. Searcy vs. Rosanna Searcy; divorce. Tried by Court, divorce granted, and plaintiff given possession of the three minor children. The defendant given alimony amounting to $4,500.

Several cases continued.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Thomas A. Spencer, Guardian of Alice, Alvin and Adolphus Spencer. Full report as to Alice Spencer, who is of age, and discharged as to her. Partial report as to other wards, and guardianship continued as to them.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Lillie C. Schenck. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Daniel McCreary, deceased. The Clerk was ordered to make distributions of funds in his hands.

Estate of William C. Kincaid, deceased. James C. Kincaid appointed Administrator.

Joseph Breecke, Administrator of the estate of Caroline Gooch, deceased. Partial report approved.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

PROBATE DOCKET.

The acts of the Clerk in vacation were approved and confirmed.

Geo. S. Pleasants, Admr. of Jonathan Miles, deceased, vs. Sarah A. Miles; petition to sell real estate. The Admr. filed a report of the sale of real estate to Sarah A. Miles. Said report was confirmed.

F. M. Griffith, Guard. of minor heirs of John and Susan Beatty, deceased, filed a partial report.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

J. K. Pleasants vs. Henry Charlton; on note and account. Judgment for plaintiff for $66.92.

Vevay Reveille – 9 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. Wm. Rook; selling liquor without license. Seven indictments; plead guilty to three—fined $5 in each. Remaining four nolled.

State vs. Ira Taylor; selling liquor to minor. Tried by Court—found not guilty.

State vs. Geo. Scott; selling liquor to minor. Plead guilty—fined $20.

State vs. James Joyce; disturbing meeting. Plead guilty—fined $5.

Jas. A. VanOsdol, Admr. of Ealey A. Howard, vs. Lewis F. Works et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Mary Fox et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Jennette Scott Ryan vs. John Scott et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Lou Neal and Julia Boswell (colored) plead guilty to being prostitutes. Sentence suspended until further order of Court.

J. K. Pleasants vs. Frank Cunningham; on notes. Judgment for plaintiff for $186.58.

State vs. William Plew; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $5.

State vs. Frank Scott; selling liquor on Sunday. Four indictments. Plead guilty to one—fined $10. Remaining three nolled.

State vs. Frank Graham; selling liquor to minor. Two indictments. Plead guilty to one—fined $20. Remaining one nolled.

State vs. Leonard Banta; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. Lett Tandy; being a prostitute. Found guilty—sentenced suspended.

William Waltz vs. Andrew J. Watz; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. James Neal; drawing knife. Plead guilty—fined $1.

Samuel W. Rochat vs. Medney Tardy; on judgment. Judgment for plaintiff for $92.50.

State vs. Theodore F. H. Sullivan; trespass. Indictment quashed—defendant discharged.

Eliza B. Rayl vs. John Rayl; divorce—granted.

State vs. Hugh Land; assault and battery. Tried—found not guilty.

Five men all guilty to the charge of public intoxication and were each fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Lewella Deppe was adopted by Jeremiah Plew and wife, and her name was changed to Lewella Deppe Plew.

Thos. F. McCreary, Admr. of J. Stewart, deceased, filed a partial report.

F. W. Cole, Guardian of heirs of C. W. Olmstead, filed a partial report.

Thos. F. McCreary, Guardian of heirs of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased, filed a partial report.

Joseph Voris, Admr. of Anthony Brinson, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, was ordered to sell one acre of land belonging to said ward in J. Sheets addition to Vevay.

Maggie Fisher, Admr. of Alex. Fisher, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

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

Mary Bristow, Admr. of James Bristow, deceased, vs. Nettie P. Bristow et al; petition to sell real estate—land ordered sold.

Phoebe Stepleton vs. Moses Allen, Executor of David Allen, deceased; exceptions to inventory. Judgment for plaintiff.

Eli Sturgeon, Guardian of Amie Dusch et al, filed a final report and was discharged.

Ben C. Mead, Executor of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, filed a partial report.

Vevay Reveille – 16 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Nancy McKay et al; foreclosure School Fund mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff for $16.50 (costs).

Philander S. Sage, Admr. of Elizabeth Walden, deceased vs. Henry Walden; to recover money. Dismissed—judgment for costs against plaintiff.

State vs. Samuel Scott; public intoxication. Plead guilty—fined $1.

Charles Postel vs. Drucilla Postel; divorce—granted.

Charles Goldenburg vs. Henry Georgell et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $345.77.

A. G. Craig vs. Paris F. Snyder et al; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff with $1 damages.

U. P. Schenck et al vs. U. P. Craig; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Phoebe Stepleton et al vs. Moses Allen et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary McKay et al vs. Cassie Wiseman et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary C. Brown vs. William Gieske et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Levi Block vs. Joseph Jacobs; damages. Verdict for defendant.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. Scott, Guardian of the heirs of Jennie Scott, deceased, filed a partial report.

Jacob Baker, Jr., Executor of Jacob Baker, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

John J. Douglas, Guardian of heirs of Nelson Tarbox, deceased, filed a partial report.

Emily Loefllier was adopted by Henry and Selena Kehlenbeck and her name was changed to Emily Loellier Kehlenbeck.

Albert G. Craig was appointed Admr., &c., of the estate of Justine Schenck, deceased.

R. E. Hall was appointed Admr. of the estate of Elizabeth Phillips, deceased.

A. G. Craig, Admr., &c., of Justine Schenck, filed a partial report.

John W. Lock was appointed Admr. of the estate of John Lock, deceased.

Wm. S. Tower, Admr. of Louis O. Schroder, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Cyrenius Brown, Admr. of Joseph Cowan, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

John H. Houze, Guardian of Andrew F. Houze, filed a final report and was discharged.

James H. Beard, Admr. of Elizabeth Tapp, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 21 Feb 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

Court convened last Monday. The Grand Jury was empanelled as follows: Isaac Littlefield, Perry Searcy, Leander M. Clendening, William Tegader, Charles Allen, William Beatty.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Geo. W. Connell vs. James Dunning; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The Court approved the acts of the Clerk in vacation.

Wm. S. Tower, administrator of the estate of John B. Gordon, deceased, filed a report.

Thomas Thompson, guardian of the heirs of Sam. Blodget, filed a partial report.

Wm. S. Tower, administrator of Robert Stearman, deceased, filed a partial report.

J. A. VanOsdol, administrator of the estate of Ealy A. Howard, filed a partial report.

Levi H. Sedam, guardian of the heirs of Phoebe Mead, filed a partial report.

John D. Phillips, guardian of the heirs of Mary Bennett, filed a partial report.

James W. Love, guardian of the heirs of Jackson P. Searcy, filed a partial report.

Geo. W. McKay, executor of Isaac McKay, filed a partial report.

Israel P. Loring, administrator of Irvin Armstrong, filed a partial report.

Sarah A. Fuget, administrator of Morton D. Fuget, filed a final report and was discharged.

Henry Myers, guardian of the heirs of Philip Etherington, filed a partial report.

Cora Richards, Administratrix of James D. Richards, filed a final report and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 28 Feb 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

Geo. W. Connell vs. James Dunning; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Jane Rayl; foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed.

State vs. George Brown; assault and battery. Fined $5.

State vs. George Brown; public intoxication. Dismissed.

Susie Manford vs. James A. Adams; breach of promise and seduction. Judgment for defendant for costs.

State ex rel Susie Manford vs. James A. Adams; bastardy. Judgment for defendant for costs.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. David W. Brownfield et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff for $38.72.

State ex rel David N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey Barkis et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Julia A. Mix vs. Wm. T. Mix; divorce. Granted without alimony.

State vs. James Brown; assault and battery. Jury disagreed after being out 21 hours.

State ex rel David N. Haydon vs. Hervey Faudre; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Silas Dibble, adm’r of John J. Dibble, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

The last will and testament of Justine Schenck, deceased, was admitted to probate.

James D. Glenn was appointed administrator of the estate of William Glenn, deceased.

Alfred Shaw, guardian of the heir of Merit M. Tague, filed his partial report.

James Hill, administrator, &c., of Samuel Hayde, deceased, filed his report and resignation and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Mar 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey Barkis and Savilla Barkis; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $259.08.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey and Caroline Faudre; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $268.26.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Rebecca Marshall; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $6.02.

State vs. Ed Taylor; assault and battery (2 cases). Fined $5 in each case.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James Beck et al; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff for $15.55.

State vs. Alvey Leap; trespass. Plead guilty. Fined $1.

State vs. John McMann; assault and battery. Fined $1.

State vs. Wm. McMann; assault and battery. Fined $1.

State vs. Walter Kincaid; assault and battery with intent to rape. Found not guilty.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Geo. W. Sweezey et al; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $24.41.

State vs. Henry Roberts; selling liquor to a minor. Plead guilty. Fined $20.

Cora McGrew vs. Charles O. McGrew; divorce. Granted.

Gustaf H. Schrumpf vs. Robert Kline; slander. Verdict for defendant.

The claims of F. M. Brown for $2, E. M. Cheever for $5.25, and R. A. Steele for $59.50, against the estate of Sarah B. Fisher, deceased, were allowed.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator of Ulysses P. Schenck, deceased, filed a partial report.

The claim of Ashbury Fisher vs. estate of Alexander B. Fisher was allowed for $15.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Mar 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

Charles Peak, &c., vs. Oliver M. Given et al; damages. Judgment for defendant.

U. P. Craig vs. Wm. H. Vawter; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Allen Estes; assault and battery. Found guilty. Fined $25.

State vs. James Brown; assault and battery with intent to murder. Found guilty. Fined $5 and sent to State’s prison for 2 years.

The will of Stephen Ellis, deceased, was admitted to probate and Thomas Spencer was appointed Administrator of his estate.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 29 Nov 1888 – Page 5, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. Edward Taylor; assault and battery. Plead guilty; fine $1.

The Grand Jury returned an indictment against Richard M. Caldwell, now in jail, for bigamy.

Wayne and Ratterman vs. Heman Bradley et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $629.

Edward C. Shull vs. David Dow et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,907.75.

Appelia Hickman et al vs. Abbie Vandorin et al; partition. Partition ordered.

Pleasant R. Vernon vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $260.70.

Narciesa Henry vs. Charles Henry; divorce. Granted and custody of child given to plaintiff.

State vs. Thomas Harper; assault and battery. Released on his own recognizance.

State vs. Rube Schaffer; assault and battery. Plead guilty and fined $1.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, &c., vs. Phillip Burns; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

The trial of John Chatelin is set for next Tuesday.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The acts of the Clerk in vacation in taking bonds, &c., were approved by the Court.

The claim of A. G. Craig, guardian, for $10 vs. the estate of Thos. H. Downey & Son was allowed.

Ira Banta, guardian of Wm. Hathorn, filed a final report and was discharged.

John L. Jack, guardian of Mary E. Jack, minor heir of Wm. Lostutter, deceased, filed a partial report.

Wm. Tait, administrator of the estate of Martha Leap, deceased, filed a partial report.

The last will and testament of Caroline Gooch, deceased, was admitted to probate.

F. M. Griffith appointed guardian of the minor heirs of Allen and Missouri Wright.

Joseph Breech appointed administrator of the estate of Caroline Gooch, deceased.

Daniel Trafelet, executor of the will of Esther Schwab, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

William S. Tower appointed administrator of the estate of Louis O. Schroeder, deceased.

Vevay Reveille – 6 Dec 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James S. White and Ann White; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff.

James Wayne et al vs. First National Bank et al; civil action. Judgment for plaintiff for $188.87.

State vs. David Brindley; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. Wm. Brindley; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. Jas. McCorkhill; selling liquor without license. Plead guilty—fined $5.

Oliver A. Cole vs. George Rayl; appeal. Judgment for plaintiff for $8.

Singer Manufacturing Co. vs. Martha E. Ake; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $56.79.

State vs. James Burke; public intoxication. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. John Chatelin; criminal provocation. Found not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Brandon; carrying concealed weapon. Plead guilty—discharged during good behavior.

State vs. John and William Davis; plead guilty to assault. John fined $10 and Wm. $5.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The will of George Gordon, deceased, was admitted to probate.

Perry K. Cotton was appointed Administrator of the estate of Lawrence Taylor, deceased.

Carroll S. Tandy, Administrator of the estate of America Schenck, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Frank Bradley was found to be of unsound mind and incapable of managing his estate.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, was given permission to sell lands belonging to said ward.

Schrumpf & Told vs. Thos. F. McCreary, administrator of the estate of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased; claim on note. Allowed for $265.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Dec 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

State vs. Richard M. Caldwell; bigamy. Plead guilty—sent to State Prison for two years and six months.

State vs. Rees McManama; selling liquor without license. Found guilty—fined $20.

There were several pleas of guilty and small fines for minor offenses.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Money ordered to be distributed in the Ann Blodgett estate.

Joseph Breech, Administrator of the estate of Caroline Gooch, deceased, was given leave to sell personal property of said estate.

The estate of Wm. A. Campbell being under $500 was ordered set over to Cora A. Campbell, his widow.

Andrew. J. Schenck, surviving partner of the firm of U. P. Schenck & Son, filed a partial report.

George McClanahan, Guardian of Julia, James and Lucy McClanahan, minor heirs of Susan McClanahan, filed a report and was discharged as to Julia and James, and this matter was continued as to Lucy.

Henry Brindley was appointed Administrator of the estate of William Brindley, deceased.

Vevay Reveille – 20 Dec 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. Reese McManama; selling liquor without license. Found guilty and fined $20 in one. Plead guilty in two more—fined five dollars in each. The rest of the cases against him were dismissed.

State vs. George Davidson; selling liquor on election day. One case dismissed and in the other plea of guilty was entered—fined $1.

State ex rel David N. Haydon, Auditor, &c., vs. Samuel Adkinson et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $600 and foreclosure.

Addison Works vs. Jane B. Works; divorce—granted.

Joseph Shull vs. Alexander Scudder; criminal conversation—judgment for plaintiff for $200.

M. Brown & Son vs. Ulysses C. Anderson; on note—judgment for plaintiff for $120.

Geo. W. Connell vs. Jas. Dunning; for possession of real estate—judgment for plaintiff.

A school teacher and pupil each plead guilty to assault and battery and were fined 1 cent each.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The claim of B. F. Wildman vs. the estate of John Kerr, deceased, was allowed by the Court for $115.

Sylvester H. Morrison, guardian of Phebe Demaree, an insane person, filed a final report and was discharged.

John M. Burns was appointed administrator of the estate of Eliza J. Burns, deceased.

Edward C. Shull, administrator of the estate of Martha A. Hinman, deceased, filed a report and resignation and was discharged.

Perry K. Cotton, administrator of the estate of Lawrence Taylor, deceased, was given permission to sell personal property of said estate at private sale.

The claim of Asbury Fisher vs. the estate of Alexander Fisher, deceased, was reinstated on the docket. It was dismissed last term by mistake.

Moses B. Allen was appointed executor of the will of David Allen, deceased.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 6 Sep 1888 – Page 4, Column 5

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Calvin R. Green vs. Theodore Bonnell; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

George L. James et al vs. Matilda Stoops et al; partition. Partition ordered to be made.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, ordered to be settled as insolvent.

Wm. S. Tower, administrator of Robert Stearman, deceased, filed a partial report.

W. C. Walker, guardian John Houze, an insane person, filed a final report and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Sep 1888 – Page 5, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

The cases of Jane Andress vs. Charles Morris et al and Maria M. Morris vs. Charles R. Morris et al were sent to Ohio County on a change of venue.

State vs. Charles O. Cole; assault and battery. Fined $1.

Geo. W. VanPelt vs. Charles Postal; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. C. Armstrong, administrator of the estate of Thomas Armstrong, deceased, filed a partial report.

Geo. S. Pleasants, administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a final report.

Thos. F. McCreary, guardian of Eaton Jackson, filed a partial report.

Nancy Cowan, guardian of John Todd, filed a final report and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Oct 1888 – Page 5, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Chas. Pelsor et al vs. Chas. Carpenter et al; partition. Sent to Ohio County on change of venue.

Mary E. Griffith vs. Thos. J. Griffith; divorce—granted.

State vs. Frank Emerson; assault and battery—fined 1 cent and sent to State prison for two years.

Daniel Leap et al vs. Mary Berge et al; partition—ordered to be made.

Geo. L. James et al vs. Matilda Stoops et al; same.

Martha I. Bear vs. John R. Bear; divorce—granted.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The following Guardians and Administrators filed partial reports:

• Robert D. Gullion, guardian of Della May and James F. Lock.
• James B. Walden, guardian of heirs of Elizabeth Walden.
• Sanford R. Wilson, guardian of Margaret Wilson, an insane person.
• Jane Dugan, guardian of heirs of John F. Pate.
• Jeffrey Miles, guardian of heirs of John Harmon.
• Maggie Fisher, adm’r of estate of Alex Fisher.
• Mary Bristow, adm’r of James F. Bristow.
• Aaron Miller, guardian of heirs of Barach Stoops.
• Mary E. Brown, guardian of heirs of Merit H. Brown.
• Edward Detraz, adm’r of Mary J. Detraz.
• Belle D. Grisard, guardian of heirs of R. F. Grisard.

The following Guardian and Administrators filed final reports and were discharged:

• Elmer E. Hufford, adm’r of Stephen R. Bradley.
• Benjamin Cole, adm’r of Zachariah Cole.
• Geo. S. Pleasants, adm’r, &c., of Alfred Tapp.
• David Lee, adm’r of Ann Blodgett.
• Rachael Clevenger, guardian of heirs of Marsh Courtney.
• Mary D. Hulley, guardian of the heirs of John B. Scott.
• Addison Works, adm’r of Phillip Muret.
• Ira M. Lientz, adm’r of Wm. Lee.
• Calvin R. Green, guardian of heirs of Rebecca Pate.
• Jonas C. Lee, adm’r of Christopher Noll.

David Lee was appointed administrator of the estate of Robert D. Fox, deceased.

Thomas J. Harris was found to be of unsound mind.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 26 Apr 1888 – Page 4, Column 5

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Justine A. Cook et al vs. Charles W. Humphrey; foreclosure of chattel mortgage; judgment for plaintiff for $110.25 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Rosanna Searcy vs. Stephen J. Searcy; divorce; motion for new trial overruled.

Margaret J. Farris vs. Orem McKay et al; foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff and foreclosure.

Jane B. Works vs. Addison Works; divorce; motion for a new trial overruled.

The defendant in the Searcy divorce case was ordered to pay the Clerk of the Switzerland Circuit Court $50 additional attorney’s fees for the plaintiff’s attorneys.

The Judge decided that each party must pay their own costs in the Works divorce case.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a report of the sale of real estate.

John K. Pye was appointed Administrator of the estate of John Kerr, deceased.

John K. Pye, Administrator of the estate of John Kerr, deceased, was authorized to sell personal property at private sale.

Geo. S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a partial report.

Philander S. Sage was appointed Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Walden, deceased.

James Culbertson, Guardian of Clarence and Nettie Culbertson, filed a report and was discharged as to Clarence and the matter was continued as to Nettie.

John C. F. Baumann, Administrator of the estate of Margaret Scholle, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Thomas Carver, Administrator of the estate of Rosetta Carver, deceased, filed a partial report.

J. C. F. Baumann vs. estate of Margaret Scholle, deceased; claim on account allowed for $80.

Vevay Reveille – 3 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, vs. John F. Green et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $1,388.

Catharine Miles vs. Edward Miles; divorce; granted.

Henry H. Knox vs. John Gill et al; foreclosure; judgment for $1,947.15 and foreclosure.

The Grand Jury returned 7 indictments.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Charles W. Johnson, guardian of Jonn W. and Flora C. Johnson, filed a final report and was discharged.

Addison Works, guardian of Willie and Luella Moxley, filed a partial report.

Martha M. Roy, guardian of the heirs of Aaron Windheaizer, filed a partial report and an inventory.

Benjamin C. Mead, administrator of the estate of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, filed a partial report.

James Shaw, guardian of Eddie W. Shaw, filed a partial report.

Mary Bristow, Administratrix of the estate of James F. Bristow, deceased, allowed the claims of J. W. Smith for $24 and James S. Knox for $3.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Justine A. and Lillie C. Schenck, filed a report and was discharged as to Justine, and the matter continued as to Lillie.

Vevay Reveille – 10 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Henry K. Knox vs. John Gill et al; foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff for $1,947.15 and foreclosure.

Sanford R. Wilson, guardian of Margaret Wilson, an insane person, vs. Olive Goddard et al; to set aside deed; judgment for defendant.

Wilbert L. Fisk vs. John H. Cunningham; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $135.06.

Justine Schenck et al vs. Wm. Rocaat et al; for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Justine Schenck et al vs. John Hart et al; for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Jeremiah McCreary vs. Sarah A. Long; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $171.

State vs. Frank Emerson; assault and battery with intent to kill; jury disagreed.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

George S. Pleasants, administrator, &c., of the estate of Jonathan Miles, deceased, vs. Sarah Ann Miles et al; petition to sell real estate; land ordered to be sold.

Jane Dugan, guardian of the minor heirs of John F. Pate, deceased, filed a petition to sell real estate; sale ordered.

Robert A. Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker, filed a partial report.

The estate of Newburry Gleason, deceased, being under $500 was given to his widow, Laura J. Gleason.

The claim on note of Harriet G. Shulse vs. estate of Jno. B. Gordon, deceased, was allowed by the Court for $80.

James A. VanOsdol, guardian of Arthur Efner, deceased, filed a partial report.

William Hall, executor of the estate of Joshua Smithson, deceased, filed a partial report.

Petit Baxter, guardian of Mary C. and Elizabeth Baxter, filed a report, and was discharged as to Mary and the matter continued as to Elizabeth.

Peter McMakin, administrator of the estate of Margaret McMakin, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Robert Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker; petition to sell real estate; land ordered to be sold.

Vevay Reveille – 17 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Waltz et al vs. George Waltz et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

David Cowan et al vs. James Cowan et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Elizabeth Myers vs. Charles E. Myers; divorce. Granted.

Charles Henry vs. Narcissa Henry; divorce. Refused.

Bartholomew Strack vs. Wm. F. North; damages. Judgment for defendant.

Levi Orem vs. Hiram Ford et al; injunction. Judgment for defendants.

Silas Q. Howe vs. Andrew Shafer et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $237.20.

Fletcher Burrows vs. David N. Haydon, Auditor, et al; to redeem real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Walter Bales; selling liquor without license. Plead guilty; fine $5.

State vs. Walter Bales and James McCorkhill. Dismissed as to Bales; McCorkhill plead guilty, fine $5.

State vs. Philip Adams and James Cooper; obstructing highway. Verdict not guilty, returned by jury.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

F. M. Griffith was appointed guardian of Henry Whitson, a person of unsound mind.

Wm. Tait, Administrator of the estate of Martha Leap, deceased, filed a report of the sale of personal property.

The sale of the W. half of lot 116, Vevay, by Eliza H. Adkinson, guardian of the minor heirs of Wesley Adkinson, was confirmed. Said guardian then filed a partial report.

John Andrew, guardian of Perry Andrew, filed a final report and was discharged.

Samuel Thompson et al vs. David Blodgett et al; exception to reports. Judgment for defendants for costs.

John Orem, Administrator of the estate of Benjamin F. Graves, filed a partial report.

Thomas A. Spencer, guardian of Harvey Rodgers, filed a partial report.

W. M. Patton, Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Bray, deceased, filed a partial report and resignation and was discharged.

Thomas A. Spencer, guardian of the minor heirs of John Rodgers, deceased, filed a partial report.

Lewis F. Works, Administrator of the estate of Columbus Bennett, deceased, filed a partial report.

David Cowan vs. Cyrenius W. Brown, Administrator; claim on account. Judgment for $606.15 for plaintiff.

Vevay Reveille – 24 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

David Cowan et al vs. James Cowan et al. Partition; Commissioners filed a report of the partition of land.

John Waltz et al vs. George Waltz et al. Partition; Commissioners filed a report of the partition of land.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Jonas C. Lee, administrator of the estate of Christopher Nolle, deceased, filed a partial report.

George S. Pleasants, administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a petition to settle said estate as insolvent.

Sallie A. Danglade vs. Joseph W. Rutherford, administrator of the estate Joseph Rutherford, deceased. On note; allowed by agreement for $33.66.

F. M. Griffith, assignee of T. H. Downey & Son, filed a report.

Joseph W. Rutherford, administrator of the estate of Joseph Rutherford, deceased, filed a partial report.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 16 Feb 1888 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

Robert Knox vs. Sarah M. Wood; foreclosure. Foreclosed.

Woodford C. DeHart vs. Harvey Jack et al; on note. Judgment for $384.95.

Stephen J. Searcy vs. George W. Powell et al; on note. Judgment for $1,138.

W. R. Johnston vs. Mary E. Searcy et al; on account. Judgment for costs.

Banhart Schoffner vs. Sarah Siebenthal et als; on note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for $297.13 and foreclosure.

State vs. Walter Reed; riot. Plead guilty; fine $1.

Several cases were dismissed and several continued.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Feb 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

State vs. Irvin Peters; larceny. Dismissed.

State vs. Kit C. Phillips; assault and battery. Plead guilty; fined $1.

State vs. Amie Dush; criminal provocation. Plead guilty; fine $1.

William H. Gridley vs. Wm. O’Neal; on note. Judgmetn for $496.99.

Samuel Stewart vs. John W. Cunningham; appeal. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

James V. Anderson vs. Phillip Bittel; attachment. Judgment for $81.65.

U. P. Craig vs. Robert Chapman et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $448 and foreclosure.

State ex rel Marcus R. Sulze vs. William A. Chittenden; foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, et al vs. Wm. H. Stewart et al; to set aside deed. Judgment applying the balance of purchase money to the payment of debts.

Harry Schmeid vs. Andrew J. Schenck et al; for rents. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, vs. James Kelley et al; for value of improvements. Judgment for defendants for costs.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

R. B. Drake, guardian of Elmer D. Drake, filed his final report and was discharged.

P. Baxter, guardian of the minor heirs of Harmon B. Baxter, filed a partial report.

The claim of Florence Lodge F. & A. M. against the estate of Daniel McCreary for $75, allowed.

The claim of A. G. Craig against the estate of Elizabeth Romerill for $16, allowed.

John Neal, administrator of the estate of Polly Shadday, filed his final report and was discharged.

Maggie Tandy vs. the estate of Mary J. Detraz, Edward Detraz, administrator; claim. Judgment for $3.35 for defendant.

Martha M. Roy was appointed guardian of Amanda Windheaizer et al.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Mar 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Samuel M. Bonnell vs. Wm. H. Vawter. Judgment for $213.90.

State ex rel Marcus R. Sulzer vs. James Burk et al. To foreclose tax lien. Judgment for $9.93.

Frederic Stucy et al vs. James Detraz; damages. Judgment for $128.50.

Bartholomew Strack vs. William F. North; damages; continued. Judgment for plaintiff for costs at present term.

Michael Long vs. Allen E. Wiley; an insane person. Judgment for $1,221.58.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, vs. Harvey Jack et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $1,508 and foreclosure.

Ida Corns vs. John Corns; divorce. Granted.

Anna McKay vs. Sarah Siebenthal et al; foreclosure. Commissioner filed report of sale.

State vs. Hiram Calvert; keeping a gaming house. Fined $15.

State vs. Edward Riggs; selling liquor without license; plead guilty. Fined $5.

State vs. Smith Roberts; robbery; imprisonment for 2 years. Disfranchised two years and fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

James M. Scott, Administrator of John F. Doan, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Calvin R. Green, Guardian of the minor heirs of Rebecca Pate, deceased, filed a partial report.

Martha Cain, Guardian of the minor heirs of Oliver P. Cain, deceased, filed a partial report.

Asa Newton, Administrator of the estate of Dillard R. Drake, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Thomas F. McCreary was appointed Administrator of the estate of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased; also appointed Guardian of the minor heirs of said decedent.

David Lee, Administrator of the estate of Samuel Blodget, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Charlotte E. Wiley, Guardian of Allen E. Wiley, an insane person, filed a partial report.

Perry K. Cotton, Guardian of Silas Farrell, filed a final report and was discharged.

John H. Heady, Executor of the estate George W. Heady, deceased, filed a report and resignation and was discharged.

Last will of Esther Schwab was admitted to probate and Daniel Trafelet was appointed Executor.

In the estate of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased; Thomas F. McCreary, Administrator. Order to sell personal property issued.

Cyrenius W. Brown was appointed Administrator of the estate of Joseph Cowan, deceased.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Mar 1888 – Page 5, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Emma Miles vs. Antony Miles; divorce. Granted.

Wm. A. Chittenden vs. Lawrence B. Chittenden et al; partition. Report of sale of real estate filed.

Rosanna J. Searcy vs. Stephen J. Searcy; divorce. Refused.

Jane B. Works vs. Addison Works; divorce. Refused.

State vs. Harry Marsh; public intoxication. Plead guilty, fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. C. Robinson, guardian of Aurelia Talbre, an insane person, filed a partial report.

Daniel Trafelet, Executor of the estate of Esther Schwab, filed an inventory.

Maggie Fisher, Administrator of the estate of Alexander B. Fisher, deceased, filed a report of the sale of real estate.

State vs. Indiana ex rel Mary Sweezy vs. William Sweezy; inquest of sanity. Found to be of unsound mind.

Joseph W. Rutherford, Administrator, vs. Margaret Rutherford et al; petition to sell real estate. Real estate ordered to be sold.

Francis R. Dufour, guardian of John D. and James T. Dufour, filed a partial report and was discharged as to James and the matter was continued as to John.

William S. Tower, Administrator vs. Laura B. Gordon et al; petition to sell real estate. Appraisers appointed.

James Hill vs. James Hill, Administrator of the estate of Samuel B. Hyde, deceased; claim on account. Finding and judgment for plaintiff.

Amelia Patton, guardian of Eloine and Madge Patton, filed a final report and was discharged.

Francis M. Griffith appointed guardian of Wm. J. Sweezy, an insane person.

Court adjourned until the April Term, beginning April 23, 1888—4th Monday.

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 6 Mar 1884 – Page 2, Column 2

Law Report.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

STATE CASES.

State vs. Wm. P. Davies; bunko steering—dismissed.

State vs. Absolom Adams; forcible entry and detainer—dismissed.

State vs. Thomas Dyer; appeal—quashed.

State vs. Benjamen Siebenthal; assault and battery; plea of guilty—fine $1.00.

State vs. Kansas Holcroft; selling liquor to minor; plea of guilty—fined $20.00

State vs. Kansas Holcroft; same charge—nolled.

State vs. Thomas Weaver; burglary; plea of guilty—fined $1.00, imprisonment in State’s prison for five years and disfranchised for five years.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Lucinda Richardson vs. Margaret Wilson et al; partition—dismissed.

Eliza B. Adams et al vs. Lewis F. Works et al; partition—dismissed.

Martha E. Richter vs. Joseph E. Hart; on note—dismissed.

John McGregor vs. Estate of John Rogers; claim—dismissed.

The Lane & Bodly Co. vs. William McCreary; on note—dismissed.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. James A. Works et al; foreclosure, school fund mortgage—judgment and decree $242.22.

John Howard et als vs. John Holler et als; foreclosure—judgment and decree $397.00.

Rachel Scudder vs. Abner Scudder et als—report of Commissioners confirmed.

James A. Works et als vs. Lafayette Peelman et als; injunction—injunction made perpetual.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

B. L. Wiley, Administrator, vs. William Lampton et als; petition to sell real estate—sale ordered.

William H. Anderson, Administrator, vs. Lucinda Baldwin et als; petition to sell real estate—sale approved.

Samuel E. Pleasants, Administrator, vs. Unknown Heirs of John F. Tardy; petition to sell real estate—sale approved.

Guardianship of Henry Henghold, Clemans Deman, guardian—final report approved.

Guardianship of Phoeba Demaree, Sylvester Morrison, guardian—partial report approved.

Guardian of William and Perry Andrew, John Andrew, guardian—partial report approved.

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 6 Dec 1883 – Page 4, Column 2

Law Report.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

STATE CASES.

State vs. Riston Wiley—unlawful sale of intoxicating liquors; plea of guilty; fined $20.00.

State vs. Francis Young and Lucinda McCord—adultery and fornication; nolle.

State vs. Riston Wiley—unlawful sale of intoxicating liquors; plea of guilty; fined $20.00.

State vs. Yantis Wiley and Riston Wiley—selling on Sunday; nolled as to Yantis Wiley. Riston Wiley enters a plea of guilty; fined $10.00.

State vs. Fred Ogle—affray; nolle.

State vs. William McMan—being a pimp; nolle.

State vs. Sabe Boswell—keeping a house of ill fame; trial by Court; fined $10.00 and imprisoned in county jail for six months.

State vs. William Peelman—stealing a listed dog; quashed.

State vs. Robert Burkam—drawing and threatening to use deadly weapon; quashed.

State vs. George Boyd—assault and battery with intent to commit murder, &c.; trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Dave Weaver et al—disturbing lawful meeting (bond of Ephraim Little forfeited); Dave Weaver tried by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. William Peelman—assault and battery; trial by court; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Thomas Lewis—cruelty to animals; trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Muz. Scranton—malicious trespass; trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. John Burns—carrying concealed weapons; nolled.

State vs. James Brown—assault and battery with intent to commit rape; trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. George Griffin—selling liquor without a license; trial by Court; finding not guilty.

State vs. George W. Hewitt—selling without license; trial in three cases; finding not guilty.

State vs. Eliza Ridgway—assault and battery; trial by jury; verdict guilty; fined $1.00.

State vs. Wm. Mix—making false statement; nolled.

State vs. James Brown—assault and battery; trial by jury; jury unable to agree.

State vs. Andrew J. Courtney—provoke; trial by jury; verdict guilty and fined one cent.

State vs. Charles Findley—an affray; trial by the Court; finding not guilty.

State vs. Ed. Taylor—petit larceny; trial by Court; finding guilty and sentenced to two years in state’s prison, fine $1.00, disfranchised for five years.

State vs. Henry Fallis—assault and battery; trial by jury; verdict guilty and fined $15.00.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Gustave H. Schrumpf vs. Lucinda Perkins—to correct and revive judgment; dismissed.

State ex rel Charlotte Stewart vs. John Roop et al—on Constable’s bond; dismissed.

Gustave H. Schrumpf vs. Lucinda Perkins—for possession of real estate; dismissed.

Jonathan McMakin vs. Sarah M. Clark, adm’x., &c.—partition to remove adm’x.; adm’x. removed.

The Singer Sewing Machine Co. vs. Joshua D. Griffith et al—on note; judgment $65.45.

James M. Love et al vs. John S. Bonnell et als—on notes and to set aside deed; dismissed.

James Stevenson vs. John S. Bonnell et als—on notes and to set aside deed; dismissed.

William Gockell, Jr., vs. John S. Bonnell et al—on note and to set aside deed; dismissed.

Bonnell & Moredock vs. John S. Bonnell et als—to set aside deed; dismissed.

William L. Jarvis, adm’r., &c., vs. Andrew Schmall et al—on note; dismissed.

Fred L. Grisard vs. George Higgins—on note and account; judgment for $146.

Julius Blach vs. Thomas B. Adams—on note; judgment $94.50.

Benjamine Waters vs. Samuel W. Wade et als—to set aside Sheriff’s deed; deed set aside.

Irvin Armstrong vs. Sarah Pickett—foreclosure; judgment and decree $279.10.

State ex rel Nancy Monteith vs. William Miles—bastardy; dismissed.

Mary A. Montanye et als vs. Emma J. Leatherberry et al—partition. George W. McKay, Joseph Voris and George Cole appointed Commissioners.

State ex rel Mary C. Hastings vs. John B. Hastings—insanity; dismissed.

First National Bank vs. James Anderson et als—on note; judgment $334.66.

Heady & Lewis vs. Charles Dufour—on account; dismissed.

Jonathan McMakin vs. U. P. Schenck—to quiet title; dismissed.

James B. Warwick et als vs. James H. Merit—partition; commissioners appointed.

James W. Lewis vs. Geo. Heady et als—partition; report of commissioners approved.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of James Wilson, deceased; Sam’l Lostutter, adm’r—partial report approved.

Guardianship of Jefferson Hizer, an insane person—partial report approved.

Wm. M. Miller, adm’r, Hiram Lanham, deceased, vs. Mary Lanham et als—petition to sell real estate; sale ordered.

Estate of Louisa M. Kelleher, deceased; George S. Pleasants, adm’r—final report approved and distribution ordered.

Guardianship of James M. Truesdale et als; Hiram Mead, guardian—partial report approved.

Estate of John Rogers, deceased; Joseph Voris, adm’r—partial report approved.

Estate of Wm. T. Wiley, deceased; Thomas R. Wiley, adm’r.—partial report approved.

Estate of Solomon Froman, deceased; Percy Rous, adm’r—final report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Dec 1883 – Page 4, Column 2

Law Report.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Margaret J. Hemphill et al vs. Caroline Hutchinson et als—partition and damage; judgment for defendants. (Before Judge Walker.)

James Detraz vs. The Springfield F. & M. Insurances Co.—civil action in a policy of insurance; trial by jury; verdict for the defendant. (Before Judge Walker.)

John Andrew vs. James Smith et als—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $260.28.

Walter S. Scott vs. Polly Shadday et als—foreclosure; trial begun. Objection raised by the Court that Ben. F. Rodgers, Administrator of Emsley Shadday’s (sr.) estate, should be made a party. His final report having been filed and approved, asking to be discharged on account of his intended removal from the county, but the record not showing word discharged in approving and confirming report—cause thereupon continued until next term.

Charles F. Galbreath vs. Otis S. Waldo—damages; now on trial before jury.

 

STATE DOCKET.

State vs. John Love—drawing and threatening to use deadly weapon; trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

 

PROBATE DOCKET..

William Lampton vs. Estate Samuel Lampton, deceased—claim allowed for $936.00.

Estate of Sarah Krawl, deceased; Jonas C. Lee, Administrator; partial report approved.

Guardianship of heirs of Jackson P. Searcy; James W. Love, guardian; partial report approved.

Estate of Sarah Jane Lock, deceased; final report approved.

Estate of Eliza Gullion and Jessie Gullion, deceased; Scott Carter, Administrator; final report approved.

Samuel E. Pleasants, Administrator of Estate of John F. Tardy, deceased, vs. the unknown heirs of said John F. Tardy, deceased; petition to sell real estate; sale ordered.

Vevay Reveille – 20 Dec 1883 – Page 4, Column 1

Law Report.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Chas. F. Galbreath vs. Otis S. Waldo—damages; trial by jury; verdict for defendant.

Rachel Scudder vs. Abner Scudder et als—partition; Commissioners appointed.

Lorenzo D. Day, adm., vs. Adam Wolf—foreclosure of chattel mortgage; judgment for $157.80.

State ex rel Charlotte Stewart vs. James Morrison—bastardy; dismissed.

U. P. Schenck vs. S. W. Rochat et al—to recover real estate; trial by the Court; finding for defendants.

U. P. Schenck vs. John Hart et al—to recover real estate; trial by the Court; finding for the defendant.

Andrew J. Schenck, guardian &c., vs. George W. Heady—on note; judgment for $718.48.

John Howard et als, Committee, &c., vs. John Holler et als—foreclosure; trial by the Court; finding for plaintiff; amount due $397.00.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of James S. Murphy—final report approved.

Guardianship of heirs of Martha Baxter, deceased; Petit Baxter guardian—partial report approved.

Estate of James Harwood, deceased, John Harwood exr—partial report approved.

Thomas R. Wiley exr. of estate of Wm. T. Wiley, deceased, vs. Nancy Wiley et als—petition to sell real estate, sale ordered.

Wm. H. Anderson, administrator of estate of Rhoda Wiley, deceased, vs. Lucinda Baldwin, et als—petition to sell real estate; sale ordered.

 

STATE DOCKET.

State vs. John Love—drawing and threatening to use deadly weapon; trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Andrew J. Courtney—provoke; trial by jury; verdict guilty; fined one cent.

State vs. Henry Fallis—assault and battery; nolled.

State vs. Henry Fallis—drunk in a public place; plea of guilty; fine $1.00.

 

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Robt. W. Smiley vs. Nancy Ellen Smiley—granted.

Caroline Gooch vs. John Gooch—granted.

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
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Law Report.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Samuel Lostutter, admr. of James Wilson, deceased; petition to sell real estate—sale ordered.

Guardianship of Amelia Falbre, an insane person, Wm. C. Robinson, guardian—partial report approved.

Estate of Joseph Rutherford, deceased, R. G. Ormsby, admr de bonis non—partial report approved.

Guardianship of Addie Smock, Argus VanOsdol, guardian—final report approved.

State of Indiana ex rel Richard Burns vs. Jefferson Hizer, insanity; trial by jury; verdict of insanity—Cornelius Hizer appointed guardian.

Jonas C. Lee appointed administrator of Aaron Sturgeon, deceased.

Mahala Gullion vs. Scott Carter, admr of Jane Gullion, deceased; claim on account; trial—allowed for $101.

N. C. Keyes vs. same; claim on account; trial—allowed for $14.75.

Mahala Gullion vs. Scott Carter, admr of Eliza Gullion; claim on account; trial—amount allowed, $113.

N. C. Keyes vs. same; claim on account; trial—allowed for $15.

Jas. W. Lewis, surviving partner of Heady & Lewis—partial report approved.

Estate of B. F. Schenck, U. P. Schenck, exr—partial report approved.

Estate of George H. Hotchkiss, Richard H. Smith, admr—report approved.

John Joseph Sebick vs. estate Christopher Noll; claim on note; trial—allowed $129.80.

Chris Elverk vs. estate of Chris Noll, deceased; claim on account; trial allowed $35.

Estate of Joseph G. Burgess, Mary Jane Burgess, widow; estate under $500—set off to widow.

Guardianship of Kate Kellcher—J. K. Pleasants appointed guardian.

Jonas C. Lee, admr Chris Noll, deceased; partition to sell real estate—sale ordered.

Percy Rous admr of Sol Froman vs. J. D. Griffith, admr of David Dyer—judgment for $88.60 and plaintiff to pay costs.

Guardianship of Belle Watts, B. C. Mead, guardian—final report and resignation approved.

Clerk ordered to issue citations against all guardians who have failed to report for two years, and all executors and administrators who have failed to.

 

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Jennie Fletcher vs. Henry Z. Fletcher—divorce granted and custody of child.

Caroline Mottier vs. Abraham Mottier—divorce granted.

U[?]elah J. Gullion vs. James Gullion—divorce granted and $500 alimony.

Eliza Robinson vs. Charles A. Robinson—divorce granted.

Nancy R. Snyder vs. Richard H. Snyder—divorce granted and custody of children.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel John Gill vs. Samuel J. Pavy; to recover real estate—judgment for possession.

Adolphus E. Merit vs. james Bodkin; injunction—report of receiver approved.

Silas Shelley vs. Robt. D. Gullion; for wages; trial by jury—judgment for $25.

Fred W. Hansemeir vs. Isaac Richards; injunction—judgment for plaintiff.

Mary Richards vs. Fred W. Housemeir; partition—judgment for plaintiff.

Fred W. Housmeir vs. Isaac Richards et al; to recover real estate—judgment by agreement.

State ex rel John Gill, auditor, &c., vs. John H. McHenry et al; foreclosure—judgment and decree for $406.

U. P. Schenck vs. Jonathan McMakin et al; to recover real estate—judgment of recovery.

John J. McCreary vs. Samuel White; for possession of real estate; trial by jury—verdict for plaintiff.

 

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Massy Scranton; sodony; trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Albert B. Protsman et al; disturbing meeting; trial by jury—verdict not guilty.

 

At adjourned term, Hon. John K. Thompson, Judge:

Jos. Longworth et al vs. John Higam et als; change of venue—case sent to Jefferson county.