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1875Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1875 – Part 2

The following article appeared in:
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.