Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 17 Mar 1887 – Page 1, Column 2
County Commissioners, William H. Scott, John F. Houze and David Armstrong, met in regular session Monday, March 7th, and adjourned Friday, March 11th. The following is a summary of the business transacted:
Township Trustees, Jacob S. Shadday, Jefferson; Lemuel H. Emerson, Posey; O. A. Potter, Cotton; Joseph D. Froman, York; Lyman B. Slawson, Pleasant; William Tait, Craig—presented their annual reports—which were approved.
A petition was presented for the incorporation of Moorefield. Election ordered for Saturday, April 2, 1887. Ballots to have the work “Yes,” or the word “No,” printed or written. A census of proposed town shows 22 men, 37 women, 22 boys and 21 girls. Total 102.
David N. Hayden, County Auditor elect, filed his official bond for $5,000, which was approved.
David B. Lee, County Clerk elect, filed his bond for $10,000, which was approved.
In the matter of Albert Bakes and others for vacation of highway.—Wm. R. Protsman, Lawrence Welsh and Henry K. Knox, viewers appointed at December term 1886, reported in favor of vacating said road. Report approved and road vacated.
In the matter of the petition of James Culbertson and others for a change in a highway in Pleasant Township, the order to open which was made on the 7th of December, 1886. Petition filed Jan. 3, 1887, by J. B. McCrellis, attorney for petition. After hearing testimony of witnesses, the Board appointed the following viewers: George W. McKay, Perry K. Cotton and Edward Shull—to meet at the house of George K. Manford on April 14th, 1887.
It was ordered that all petitioned for location, change or vacation, or record of highways, and all applications for license to retail liquors—shall be filed in the Auditor’s office, there to remain, at least ten days previous to the first day of any regular session of the Board.
Joseph Thaman, Sr., Vevay, was granted license to retail liquor.
Harvey Jack, of Posey Township, filed a claim for $100, for road being moved back on his farm, (on account of caving away bank during high water.) Also $60 for his wife for same cause. Morgan Carver and Luther Buck were appointed to assess damages.
William R. Johnston was employed County Auditor for another year, at a salary of $100.
Charles G. Adams, County Treasurer, presented county orders redeemed during quarter ending Feb. 28th, 1887, amounting to $13,895.12—found correct.
James F. Simpson was employed to take care of Court House yard at $15 per year.