Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 26 Feb 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

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

SECOND DAY.

State vs. James Plew—assault and battery.  Plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Joseph Martin—drunk in public place. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

State vs. Edward Brooks—assault and battery, two cases. Continued by agreement until next term.

George Hughes vs. Julia A. Konkle—partition of real estate. Division and payment of purchase money ordered.

James A. Works et al vs. James Kelley et als—attachment. Dismissed at plaintiffs costs.

The Union Furniture Co. &c. vs. Jas. Kelly et als—for improvements. Dismissed by agreement.

James Stewart vs. Americus Benedict—on check. Dismissed by plaintiff at his own costs.

James A. Works et al vs. Ulysses P. Schenck et al—for rent. Dismissed as to Union Furniture Co. by agreement.

Harvey Zearing vs. George Norris—malicious prosecution. Dismissed by plaintiff at his own costs.

John D. Reinhart vs. Wm. L. Teats—on account. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. John W. McHenry et al—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed as to John W. McHenry.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Bruce Gilbert—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Thomas J. Simpson—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Amasa Hyde—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Samuel Lostutter, Administrator of Rebecca Pate, deceased—for contribution as surety. Dismissed as to John Mullen.

The First National Bank of Vevay, Indiana, vs. Heman Bradley et als. Judgment for $334.

 

THIRD DAY.

State vs. Justi Banta—disturbing persons returning from religious meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. James Konkle—disturbing persons returning from religious meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. William McSwain—provoke. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. William McSwain—carrying concealed weapons. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Thomas Callahan—carrying concealed weapons. Trial; guilty and fine of $1 and costs.

State vs. John Boyce—assault and battery. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Anthony Miles—assault and battery. Trial; finding not guilty.

John D. Reinhart vs. Americus Benedict—on account. Judgment for $116.33.

Hon. Charles E. Walker has taken the bench, by appointment from Judge Allison, to dispose of sundry cases set down before him.

 

FOURTH DAY.

State vs. Ira Peelman—larceny. Defendant arraigned; pleads not guilty. James A. Vanosdol, Esq., appointed by the Court as counsel for prisoner.

Margaret Funk et al vs. Mary Reeves et als—partition. Report of Commissioners made and approved.

State of Indiana vs. George Higgins and William R. Williams—forfeited recognizance. Judgment against Williams for $100 and costs.

State of Indiana vs. Wm. F. Cross and Andrew J. Truesdale—forfeited recognizance. Judgment against Truesdale for $300 and costs.

The Hon. C. E. Walker has resumed the bench as Special Judge.

 

FIFTH DAY.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon et als—partition. Continued for publication as to heirs of Amanda Sturgeon.

State vs. Ira Peelman—larceny. Trial by jury; verdict guilty, and fine of one cent, disfranchised for one year and confined in State’s prison one year. Sentenced the following day.

Philip C. Burns et al vs. Margaret Cayton et al—partition. Report of sale of real estate approved.

 

SIXTH DAY.

Justine A. Schenck et als vs. Justine A. Schenck et al—partition of real estate. Demur for partition. Commissioner appointed; sale of land ordered; appraisers appointed; appraisement returned; continued for report of sale.

 

SEVENTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Elfers—assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Henry Elfers—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

 

EIGHTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Fallis—aiding escape of prisoner charged with felony. Arraigned and put under $500 bond.

State on relation of P. C. Holland, Auditor, &c. vs. Indianus A. Humphrey et al—foreclosure of school mortgage. Judgment for $525.75 and decree of foreclosure.

Vevay Reveille – 5 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

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

NINTH DAY.

The First National Bank of Vevay, Ind., vs. Elias R. Protsman, William H. Stewart and James W. Garner. Judgment for $378.85 and costs.

 

TENTH DAY.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. Johathan McMakin et al—to recover real estate. Opinion of Supreme Court reversing said cause ordered of record.

Julius Blach vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note in attachment. Judgment for $37.06 and costs.

James W. Lewis, surviving partner, &c., vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note and in attachment. Judgment for $146.19 and costs.

Z. I. Yonge & Co. vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note and in attachment. Judgment for $25.68 and costs.

Golay & Stevens vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on account and in attachment. Judgment for $7.35 and costs.

 

ELEVENTH DAY.

State vs. Eph. Little—disturbing meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

Eli Sturgeon vs. Jonas C. Lee, Administrator, and fourteen others—To revive judgment. Judgment for plaintiff.

Adolphus E. Merit vs. Elmer Seaver et al—foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff and decree of foreclosure.

F. L. Grisard vs. Charles A. Grenat et als—partition. Decree of partition; Commissioner appointed to sell real estate; appraisement filed; bond of Commissioner filed; continued for sae.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Margaret Scudder—foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed by the State.

George W. Heady et al vs. Julius M. Heady—partition of real estate. Decree of partition. Commissioners appointed to divide the real estate.

Israel Loring, Admr., &c., vs. Omer Wiley et al—for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff for possession; one cent damages and costs.

Court adjourned until Tuesday morning, March 3d.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

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

FOURTEENTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Fallis—aiding escape of prisoner charged with felony. Continued upon affidavit of defendant until next term; bond $500.

Cornelius Hizer et als vs. Lucy Burns et als—partition of real estate. Decree for partition; commissioners appointed to make partition.

Oscar Bradford vs. Bonnell, Moredock and Alonzo Fisk—on note. Judgment for $1,057.77 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Bonnell & Moredock—on note. Judgment for $272 and costs.

The State ex rel Philip C. Holland, Auditor, &c., vs. Michael Orem et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $910.62 and costs; decree of foreclosure.

Samuel Butler vs. Rowland E. Bliss—foreclosure. Dismissed.

 

FIFTEENTH DAY.

State vs. Frank Outcalt—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. William M. Green and Adolphus E. Merit—on note. Judgment for $598 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $2,681.62 and decree of foreclosure.

The Hon. Charles E. Walker here took the bench and resumed consideration of certain cases set down before him for trial.

 

SIXTEENTH DAY.

Harriet E. Hull vs. John L. Thiebaud, Trustee—exceptions to report of Trustee. Judgment of plaintiff for amount of income and costs.

The Hon. Charles E. Walker here resumed the bench.

 

SEVENTEETH DAY.

Before Hon. Charles E. Walker—Zelie C. Grisard, Executrix, &c., vs. William H. Lamson et al. Judgment for plaintiff for $309.08 and decree of foreclosure.

 

EIGHTEENTH DAY.

Before Hon. Charles E. Walker—Thomas Delaney vs. Tobitha O. N. Kyle et al—for possession of real estate. Trial; finding and judgment for defendant Lelia J. Kyle. Motion by plaintiff for new trial, overruled.

Court adjourned until Monday, March 10th, 1885.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

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

TWENTIETH DAY.

State vs. Dode Peelman—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine of $1.00 and costs.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 1st case; arraigned; plea of not guilty.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 2nd case; arraigned; plea of not guilty.

Jacob J. Richter, Administrator of estate of Ed C. Heady, vs. Eugene Tardy—on judgment. Submitted for trial, and taken under advisement.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Wm. H. Vauter et al—on note. Judgment for $157.00 and costs.

Ernest Bodde and Luther Buck vs. Theodore Bonnell and Alfred Murdock—for damages. Judgment for $437.00 and costs.

Aribeet Buck vs. Theodore Bonnell and Alfred Murdock—damages. Judgment $185.00 and costs.

Robert Scott vs. Richard Briggs et al—proceedings supplementary to execution. Dismissed by plaintiff.

 

TWENTY-FIRST DAY.

State ex rel E. G. Hay Pros. Atty. vs. John Morris—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $53.24 and decree of foreclosure.

TWENTY-SECOND DAY.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 1st case; defendant withdraws plea of not guilty, and pleas guilty; sentenced to five years in State prison; $10.00 fine and costs.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 2nd case; continued.

Sarah A. Miller vs. John Beatty et als—to set aside Sheriff’s deed. Cross complaint dismissed by Younger Pickett; trial of original case and finding for defendants.

Hannah Carver vs. Wm. G. Krutz et al—motion for residue of purchase money. Dismissed by John W. Howard.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, &c. vs. James Weed et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $189.90; decree of foreclosure.

State ex rel E. G. Hay Pros. Atty. vs. Elias Scudder—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment and decree of foreclosure.

Edward M. Dickson vs. Wm. J. Dickson et al—for partition. Decree of partition; commissioners appointed to make partition &c.

James H. Merit vs. John W. Shirey—petition to be released from bond of Justice of the Peace. Hearing and finding for plaintiff and order that he be released from the bond of John W. Shirey as Justice of the Peace, and said office is declared vacant.

 

TWENTY THIRD DAY.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay vs. Nancy Duncan—to foreclose a tax lien. Judgment for $8.96 and decree of foreclosure.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay vs. Henry Zearing et al—to foreclose a tax lien. Judgment for $9.00 and decree of foreclosure.

J. J. Richter, Admr. &c. of Ed. C. Heady, deceased, vs. Eugene Tardy—to enforce judgment. Finding and Judgment for defendant.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

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

23d DAY CONCLUDED.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Henry Zearing et al—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $9.00 and decree of foreclosure.

Same vs. Henry Stropes—tax lien. Judgment for $20.50 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Robert R. Sedam—tax lien. Judgment for $14.37 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Moses H. Anderson—tax lien. Judgment for $27.47 and foreclosure.

Same vs. James P. Cole et al—tax lien. Judgment for $98.79 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Dickens P. Aldrich—tax. Judgment for $12.41 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Nancy T. Rolston—tax lien. Judgment for $15.33 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Clarence Blodgett—tax lien. Judgment for $5.33 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Mariah Morris—tax lien. Judgment for $19.06 and foreclosure.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Americus Benedict—to correct mortgage. Judgment in favor of Cooks cross complainants.

Justine Schenck vs. Justine A. Schenck et al—partition. Report of Commissioners.

Geo. W. Heady et al vs. Julius M. Heady—partition. Report of Commissioners.