Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 Apr 1894 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.

Charles W. Stepp, John H. Russe, Jr., of Lawrenceburg, and Wm. W. Williams, of Rising Sun, were admitted to practice in this Court.

State vs. Henry W. Kittenbrink, assault and battery, two cases. Non prossed.

Albert Roberts, Administrator of the estate of Oscar Leap, vs. Robert Schools et al, damages. Dismissed.

Daniel Ulrey vs. Mary E. Lostutter and Wilson Lostutter, on note and foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff $1211.70, and foreclosure.

Eugene McCreary vs. Josie McCreary, divorce. Granted.

Mary C. Webster vs. William Maybin, civil damages. The verdict of Appellate Court confirmed the previous verdict of this Court, and spread on record.

Clara B. Blodgett vs. Harriet Blodgett et al, to quiet title and for partition. Judgment for plaintiff. George W. McKay, John Bakes, Jr., and Robert Scott appointed commissioners to make partition.

State ex rel Kezie Wehnere vs. Frank Horton. On application of defendant changed to Ohio County, and by agreement of parties case set for trial 3rd day of next term of Court.

Ed. P. Downey vs. Elizabeth Smith, on note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff, $211.99 and foreclosure.

Maria Tucker vs. James Jennings, to set aside conveyance and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff and foreclosure.

Andrew J. Schenck vs. James B. Gullion, on account. Judgment for plaintiff, $73.65.

John J. McCreary vs. Viola and Thomas Lineback, to quiet title. Verdict for defendant.

James H. Daniel & Sons vs. William and Indiana Fulton, on account and to foreclose lien for material. Judgment for plaintiff $71.20.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Apr 1894 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Lorena J. Riley, Joseph B. Ramseyer Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of John C. Packingham, Thomas Carver Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of John M. Kelly being under $500, was set off to his widow, Rosa M. Kelly.

Guardianship of Hannah J. Paugh, a person of unsound mind. Milford J. Paugh, guardian voluntarily resigned, and William Ralston appointed to succeed him, he given permission to sell real estate; afterwards sold and approved.

Estate of Lorenzo W. Hinman, George W. Land Administrator. Resigned, and Lemuel C. Turner appointed Administrator de bonis non.

Charles Peak, guardian of Ollie Peak. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Margaret Wade, Samuel W. Wade Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Nancy Ann Miller, Robert E. Hall Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Margaret Wade, Thomas Fulcher allowed claim of $12.65.

Estate of Catharine Edgar, Edgar Culbertson Administrator. Permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Edward P. Goddard, Thomas Carver Administrator. Permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Maria C. Powell, Sylvester G. Powell Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Zellie C. Grizard, F. L. Grisard Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Mary E. Wilson, John W. Knox Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estae of George W. Heady, James P. Orem Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

State on relation of John S. Heady vs. Eliza E. Heady; insanity. Trial by Jury; verdict for defendant.

Estate of William Norris, Geo. W. Norris Administrator. Andrew J. Norris allowed claim of $625. Miranda Norris, administrator of estate of Hugh L. Norris, allowed claim $230.

James A. VanOsdal, guardian of Joshua Reinner. Final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Wade H. Jack, Mary H. Jack, Executrix. Sarah A. Bailey allowed claim of $172.15.

Estate of William P. Oak, Robert B. Littlefield Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Bennett Phillips, David H. Boyle Administrator. Final report approved.

Guardianship of Nora, Lewis and Dawson Stewart; Thomas F. McCreary guardian. Final report approved and resignation accepted. Alger Stewart appointed to succeed him.

Many Administrators, Executors, and Guardians, made partial reports.