The Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 6 Mar 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

Commissioner’s Court.

The County Commissioners convened in regular session last Monday. Among other business transacted was the following:

The Township Trustees made their Annual reports of receipts and disbursements of receipts and disbursements of money for the year ending March 1.

In the matter of Jonathan McMakin and others to have road described and entered of record. On motion of Huldey Sullivan, the petition was dismissed for want of form.

In the matter of petition of Robert Bovard and others for change of road.—Viewers reported favorable, and road located, 33 feet wide.

John A. Lineback was appointed Turnpike Assessor, vice Thos. Armstrong, resigned.

The County Treasurer reported having redeemed Orders amounting to $33,328.69, for the Quarter ending March 1st:

Township Assessors were appointed as follows:

• Jefferson—R. E. Hall
• York—John A. Lineback
• Posey—William McNutt
• Cotton—James McHenry
• Pleasant—R. G. Simpson
• Craig—Lewis F. Works

County Orders were issued to the amount of $3,000.00.

The Commissioners adjourned on Thursday evening, to meet again on Tuesday morning next, at which time they will receive the Bonds of Township Assessors.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Mar 1875 – Page 4, Column 1

Commissioners Court.

The County Commissioners adjourned last Tuesday. Among other business transacted that day was the following:

The A., C. S. & V. Turnpike Co. was granted permission to assess omitted lands. Assessors—Wm. Anderson, Wm. Dalgleish, and John W. Howard. To meet March 22d.

In the matter of petition of Wm. J. Keeney and others, for change of highway. Thomas Armstrong, David Lee, and R. E. Hall, were appointed viewers. To meet March 17th.

In the matter of Lewis Schroeder and others, for location of highway. John W. Morison, Henry Myers and Wm. Clevenger, were appointed viewers. To meet April 12th.

John Gill was appointed to superintend the work on Shull’s Hill.