Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1875

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 17 Apr 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

A Special Term of the Circuit Court was opened by the Hon. Jas. Y. Allison, last Tuesday morning. John B. Coles, Maj. J. S. Jelley, and Maj. John O. Cravens were the only Attorneys in attendance from abroad.

The following business has been disposed of:

State of Indiana vs. James H. Davies—selling to minor. Default and forfeiture of recognizance.

Same vs. Charles Golay—selling to minor. Nol. Pros.

Same vs. Henry Schewe—selling without permit, three cases. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $10 in each.

Same vs. same—selling without permit, three cases. Submitted to the Court and was fined $10 in each.

Same vs. same—for same offense two cases. Submitted to the Court and acquitted.

Same vs. William Banks—illegal vending, two cases. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $10 in each.

Same vs. William Cassell, William Deaver, Frank Blair, Emma Blair, and Sarah Russell—grand larceny. Cassell, Deaver and Blair pleaded guilty, and were sentenced to the State’s Prison for two years, fined $1 each, and disfranchised for five years. A Nolle was entered as to the others.

Same vs. George Gleason—assault and battery. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $1.

Vevay Reveille – 24 Apr 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Special Session of Circuit Court—Judge J. Y. Allison.

Since last report, the following cases have been disposed of:

State of Indiana vs. Edward Manuel, jr.—Assault and battery. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $10.

Same vs. Henry Schewe—illegal vending, one case. Indictment quashed.

Same vs. Charles Schmeid—Assault and battery with intent to murder.—Tried by a jury who returned a verdict of guilty of assault and battery, and assessed a fine of $50 against the defendant.

The Pleasant Grove and Indian Creek Turnpike Company vs. R. D. Gullion—On subscription. Submitted to jury, who failed to agree.

The case of William J. Keeney vs. Charles Schmeid, for damages, was called up Tuesday Evening. It will probably consume the balance of the present term.