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Switzerland County Commissioners – Dec 1872

The following article appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 Dec 1872 – Page 2, Column 1

Proceedings of County Commissioners.

Among other business transacted by the County Commissioners, was the following:

Madison Mayfield was appointed a Constable.

In the matter of C. W. Bruner and others, for location of highway in Cotton Township, Silas Potter, Samuel B. Hyde and Ovid Potter, were appointed viewers, who will report at the next session of the Commissioners.

William G. Campbell, Thomas Delaney, John J. Roberts and John G. Cotton, of Vevay; and Joshua Scranton, of Patriot, were granted Licenses to retail liquors.

In the matter of the Petition of John Higham and others, for location of road in Posey Township, Wade H. Jack, Henry Dibble and Charles Dibble were appointed viewers, to report at the March Term.

In the matter of the Petition of P. Rumrill and others, for location of highway in Craig Township. Viewers reported and road granted.

County Bonds were ordered to be issued to the amount of $2,500.00.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Dec 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 7 Dec 1872 – Page 3, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Since our last Report the following cases have been disposed of:

Henry A. Downey vs. Wm. T. Daily and others—on account. Tried before the Court. Judgment for the plaintiff against some of the defendants for $50.

Eleazor B. Anderson and others vs. Jackson Sheets and others—for money. Judgment for plaintiffs by agreement for $200.00.

Wm. Parker vs. Wm. T. Wiley—malicious prosecution. Trial by Jury, and verdict rendered for the defendant.

Wm. S. McKay vs. Oliver Cain—appeal from Justice of the Peace.—Tried by Jury, and verdict rendered for the plaintiff for $20.

Caroline Daubenhyer vs. Ferdinand Luke—appeal from Justice of the Peace, on account. Trial by Jury, and verdict rendered for the plaintiff for $33.76.

Aaron B. Howe vs. Abner M. Thornton—appeal from Justice of the Peace, on account. Trial by Jury, and verdict for the plaintiff for $15.55.

Green Durbin vs. Wm. Craig—on account. Change of venue to Jennings County.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. George M. Oakley—to recover real estate and money. Change of venue from the Judge. To be tried by Judge Carter on the 17th day of December, 1872.

Several cases have been continued and dismissed.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 30 Nov 1872 – Page 3, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Switzerland County Circuit Court commenced its regular Fall Term last Monday—Judge Berkshire presiding. Maj. Oscar Cravens, the newly elected Prosecuting Attorney, has been entered upon the duties of his office. By the way, several Attorneys, who are competent to judge, inform us that he is the best qualified Prosecuting Attorney we ever had in this Court. Even an “outsider,” who is not acquainted with the legal profession, can see that he is prompt, energetic, and is anxious to do his business correctly.

In addition to our resident Attorneys, we notice the following from other places: C. A. Korbly, and Judge Walker, of Madison; Hon. S. H. Stewart and Reed Downey, of Rising Sun.

The following cases have been disposed of:

State vs. Sandy Marston—Grand Larceny. Tried by Jury and acquitted.

State vs. Wm. Fisk—Giving Liquor to Minor. Fined $5 and costs.

State vs. James Anderson and others—Disturbing a person going from Church. Fined $5 and costs.

State vs. John W. Anderson—Carrying concealed weapons. Fined $2.50 and costs.

Keziah B. Perry vs. Harvey Schroeder and others—To recover Real Estate. Change of Judge.

Huldey Merret and James H. Merret vs. Theodore Humphrey and Jacob R. Harris, Executors of Cornelius Humphrey—Change of Judge.

George Hastie vs. Frederick Strubbi and others—Foreclosure of Mortgage. Default and Judgment.

John W. Howard vs. John H. Daubenheyer, Administrator of Geo. Daubenheyer, and others—Foreclosure of Mortgage—Default and Judgement.

Will M. Smith, Executor of George Tardy, vs. James and Nancy Dunning—Foreclosure of Mortgage. Default and Judgment.

Thomas Jagers, Jr. vs. Hanna Jagers—Partition. Change of venue. Sent to Ripley County.

George Hastie vs. Frederick Strubbi and wife—Foreclosure of Mortgage. Default and Judgment.

Jonathan N. Harris and others vs. Americus and Wm. Benedict—On Note. Default and Judgment.

Wm. M. Cameron vs. George W. Hawthorn—On Note and Account. Default and Judgment.

Switzerland County Common Pleas Court – Sep 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 Sep 1872 – Page 2, Column 2

Court Proceedings.

September Common Pleas Court is in session. Hon. Scott Carter Judge presiding. Present the members of the Bar of Vevay and Hon. C. A. Korbly of Madison, Hon. S. H. Stewart of Rising Sun.

The Docket is but a small one and has but a few important cases pending. The case of George F. Tardy et al vs. Will M. Smith, Executor of the last will and testament of George Tardy, deceased, et al, to set aside a will, is the most important one pending in the Court, but will not probably be tried this term. There has been a change of Judge taken in one case, while fifteen have been dismissed. The following other cases have been disposed of as indicated:

State vs. Daniel Plew, 2 cases, selling liquor on Sunday. Acquitted.

State vs. Daniel Plew, Assault and Batery. Fined $1.

State vs. Columbus Stepleton, Assault and Battery, 2 cases. Acquitted.

State vs. Isaac Truman, carrying concealed weapons. Acquitted.

Annie Liddell vs. John Liddell. Divorce. Granted.

Jeremiah Bennet vs. John W. Miller et al. Foreclosure. Judgment for Plaintiff.

Richard H. Morrow vs. Roddis White. On note. Judgment for Plaintiff.

Isaac N. Cole vs. David Hineman et al. On note. Judgment for Plaintiff.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Aug 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 10 Aug 1872 – Page 2, Column 3

Special Term of Circuit Court—Judge Emmerson.

A special Term of the Circuit Court convened in this place last Monday. The following cases have been disposed of:

The most important case in this Court—that of Columbus D. Conway vs. Samuel E. Pleasants, Administrator of Ira Lindley, deceased—was postponed until Sept. 10th, on account of the illness of one of Judge Walker’s family; Walker is one of the Attorneys of Conway.

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The following article appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 17 Aug 1872 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Special Term of Circuit Court—Judge Emmerson.

Since our last report the following cases have been disposed of:

Wm. G. Krutz vs. Michael Platz—an appeal from Justice of Peace, on account. Judgment for defendant.

J. W. Thompson vs. Martha P. Thompson—Divorce. Granted.

Five cases were continued until the 10th of September.

Court adjourned last Friday.

Switzerland County Common Pleas Court – Aug 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 10 Aug 1872 – Page 2, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Special Term of Common Pleas Court—Judge Berkshire.

Since our last report the following cases have been disposed of:

State vs. C. A. Thiebaud, 4 cases—Nolle Pros.

Sarah Campbell vs. Daniel K. Harris—To set aside a will—Dismissed by plaintiff, at her own costs.

John Conner, Administrator vs. Wm. H. Dunning and Martha M. Dunning—Foreclosure of Mortgage—Change of venue to Ohio county.

Mary Adams vs. 1st National Bank of Vevay—Money—Verdict and Judgment for plaintiff for $432.00.

Matthew F. Wolf vs. John Dickason—On note—Case transferred by agreement to the Circuit Court, November Term, 1872.

Krutz, Land & Co. vs. Michael Platz—Appeal from Justice of the Peace—Verdict and judgment for defendant.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Jun 1872 – Page 3, Column 1

Proceedings of County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners adjourned last Saturday. Among other business transacted at this Term was the following:

In the matter of James T. Bodkin and others—For change of Highway, in Posey Township. Joel D. Davis, John N. Searcy and Stephen Searcy, were appointed Viewers. To meet on the first of August, 1872.

In the matter of Philip Rumrill and others—For change of Highway, in Craig Township. Constant Golay, H. C. Picket and William R. Protsman, were appointed Viewers. To meet on the 17th of August, 1872.

The Grand Jury visited the County Jail and made the following report as to its condition:–
It is sufficient and safe for the keeping of prisoners; but we do not find the prison in a healthy condition, from the fact that there is not proper and sufficient ventilation; and that the prison is so constructed that prisoners of both sexes are necessarily thrown together, and cannot be kept separated; and that, further, owing to the manner in which the prison is situated in the building the air in the prison is vitiated by it. We have enquired into the matter in which the same has been kept since the last term of the Court, and find that it has been kept in a good, safe and healthy a condition as it could be under the circumstances. We would further state that one of the prisoners complained that there was not sufficient beds furnished to prisoners.—David Lee, Foreman.

In the matter of petition of J. F. Cotton and others for vacation of Highway. Ordered that said road be vacated in accordance with the petition, and report of viewers when the new road is opened.

The Board appointed physicians to attend on paupers and poor persons in the County, as follows:

  • For Jefferson and Craig Townships and the Pauper Asylum—Dr. Jacob W. Thompson, a salary of $150.00 per year.
  • For York Township.—Dr. Benjamin H. Graves, at salary of $50 per year.
  • For Quercus Grove, Voting Precinct, Posey Township.—Dr. Edgar M. Cheever, at salary of $25 per year.
  • For Patriot Precinct, Posey Township.—Dr. R. A. Jameson, at salary of $45 per year.
  • For Cotton Township.—Dr. James Hunter, at salary of $40 per year.
  • For Pleasant Township.—Dr. Philip C. Holland, at salary of $40 per year.

The Board no proceeded to levy the tax for County Revenue, and to maintain paupers and poor persons for the year 1872, to-wit: On each one hundred dollars valuation of real and personal property legally appraised and assessed in said County for the year 1872, the sum of sixty cents, and fifty cents on each poll for county revenue; and on each one hundred dollars as appraised and assessed as aforesaid, the sum of ten cents, as a pauper tax for the maintenance of paupers and poor persons in said County.

The amount of County Orders allowed by the Board during the term for various purposes was $3,000.64.

It was decided not to place the Railroad Tax on the Duplicate.

Samuel Stewart was appointed inspector of elections for Quercus Grove Precinct, in Posey Township.

STATEMENT OF FUND.

  • County Bonds Outstanding, $5,000.00
  • County Orders Outstanding, $21,116.67
  • Cash on hand, $17,742.00
  • Leaving County Indebtedness above amount in Treasury, $8,374.67

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 8 Jun 1872 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Circuit Court—(June Session)
Judge Berkshire Presiding.

State vs. John Plew—Assault and Battery. Trial and found not guilty.

State vs. Stephen Scudder—Provoking Assault and Battery. Found guilty and fined three dollars.

State vs. Absalom McCreary—Fornication. Trial and found not guilty.

State vs. Ferdinand Luke—Violating liquor law. Trial in 3 cases and found not guilty.

State vs. John Vanhouten—Violating liquor law. 13 cases. Fined in 6, acquitted in 2 and 5 dismissed.

State vs. Ulysses P. Schenck—Violating liquor law. Nolle Porsequi.

State vs. Joshua Scranton—Violating liquor law. Fined in 1 case, dismissed as to 2.

State vs. Nicholas Wycoff—Perjury. Nolle Porsequi.

State vs. Charles Mayer—Grand larceny. Found guilty. Sentenced to penitentiary for two years.

State vs. Matthew Worstell, Lewis Golay and Ira Peelman—Manslaughter. Tried and found not guilty.

State vs. James Higgins and Butler McKay—Disturbing religious meeting. McKay tried and found not guilty. Continued as to Higgins.

State vs. John J. Roberts—Violating liquor law. Trial and found not guilty.

State vs. James Krutz—Selling whisky to minor. Trial and fined $5.00.

State vs. Daniel Plew—Selling whisky to minor. Tried and found not guilty.

State vs. Peter Boso—Violating liquor law. 14 cases plead guilty and fined in two, and twelve cases dismissed.

State vs. Henry Fallis—Betting. Trial, found guilty and fined $18.

State vs. John W. Neal and Bruner Cole—Assault and Battery with intent, &c. Tried and found not guilty.

Allensville, Centre Square and Vevay Turnpike Company vs. Robert D. Fox—on contract. Change of venue from Judge.

State vs. Wesley Tinker—Contract. Change of venue from Judge.

Mary F. Levell vs. Thomas Levell—Divorce. Granted.

Columbus D. Conway vs. Samuel E. Pleasants, Adm’r of the estate of Ira Lindley. Change of venue. Set for special term August 6th.

Jane Singer vs. George Hastie—Judgment on verdict rendered at former term of Court for $1200.

James Orem et al vs. Levi Orem et al—Partition. Trial and finding for defendants.

John L. Thiebaud vs. First National Bank—To recover Real Estate. Judgment for defendants for costs. Appeal to Supreme Court.

Lydia Slater and Thomas Slater vs. Sarah Vanduzen and John Vanduzen—Slander. Change of venue from county.

James B. Tandy vs. Wm. Buchanan and Daniel Goodner—on Note. Judgment for plaintiff for $515.87.

Robert N. Lamb, Adm’r of John Dumont, deceased, vs. Perret Dufour—on Note. Judgment for plaintiff.

Annie Chatelin and John Chatelin vs. James Dunning and wife—Foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Ann McGregor vs. Elijah Waltz and George Waltz—on Note. Judgment for plaintiff for $226.15.

Robert A. Knox vs. Wm. H. Dunning and wife—Foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

John Dickason vs. Milo A. Hanna—Foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Matthias Barricklow vs. Wm. H. Dunning and Mortimer Dunning—on Note. Judgment for plaintiff.

Silas Howe, Jr. et al vs. Alfred Dunning—on Note. Judgment for plaintiff for $421.22.

John Wyatt vs. Dallas F. Banta et al—on Note. Judgment for plaintiff for $465.57.

George W. D. Culp vs. Benjamin F. Cotton—on Note. Judgment for plaintiff for $111.70.

Thomas T. Wright vs. Abijah Myers and Matthew Worstell, Sheriff—Injunction. Judgment for defendants on demurrer to complaint.

Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike Co. vs. Samuel E. Pleasants and James K. Pleasants. Change of venue from Judge. Set for special term August 6th.

The case of Josiah Lee vs. J. P. Butz—for slander—is now being tried.

No. of cases continued, 44; dismissed 23.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Jun 1872 – Page 3, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Circuit Court—(June Session)
Judge Berkshire Presiding.

The following cases have been disposed of since our last issue:

George Hastie vs. Frederick Stroube—Foreclosure. Continued until next term of Court.

George A. Hotchkiss vs. John S. Olmsted—Slander. Settled.

Josiah Lee vs. John P. Butz—Slander. Judgment for plaintiff for $50.

Arabella Rayl vs. George A. Rayl—Divorce. Granted.

State vs. Francis Hickman—Desecrating Sabbath. Four cases. Fined in one, nolle prosequi in three.

Robert Neal et al vs. John Henry et al—Partition. Dismissed.

Lacy J. Vandorin and Conrad Vandorin vs. James Dunning—To recover real estate. Change of venue to Ohio county.

Wm. R. Johnston, Adm’r of Estate of Mary Craig, deceased, vs. James Dunning—For money. Change of venue to Ohio county.

Nancy Nichols vs. Sarah Wiley et al—Partition. Continued to next term of Court.

Thomas Jager vs. Hannah Jager et al—To set aside Deed. Finding for plaintiff.

June 12th Court adjourned to Monday, June 17.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Jun 1872 – Page 3, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Circuit Court—(June Session)
Judge Berkshire Presiding.

Fleming Jones vs. Henry Taylor—To set aside Deed. Verdict for defendant. Motion for new trial.

State vs. Daniel Plew—Burglary and Counterfeiting. Change of venue from Judge.

State vs. Wm. Dement—Burglary. Change of venue from Judge.

State vs. Newton Short—Burglary. Dismissed.

A special Term of the Common Pleas Court will be held in Vevay, commencing Tuesday, June 25th.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Jun 1872 – Page 2, Column 2

Circuit Court adjourned on the 21st inst.

The last case tried was that of Mrs. Graham vs. Geo. A Hotchkiss. This was a suit brought for about one fourth of an acre of land in Pleasant Township. The Judge has not yet rendered a verdict.

A Special Term of the Common Pleas Court was to have been held last Tuesday; but for some reason Judge Berkshire postponed it until July 30th next.

Switzerland County Common Pleas Court – Mar 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 16 Mar 1872 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Common Pleas Court—Judge Carter.

Common Pleas Court is in session. The following cases have been disposed of:

Joseph Cowan vs. Perret Dufour et al—on note. Judgment for $452.26.

Michael Konkle vs. Joseph Ramseyer—on note. Judgment for $197.65.

James A. Works & Sons vs. Emer Palmer, et al—on account.—Judgment for $80.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Wm. Buchanan and Daniel Goodner—on note. Judgment for $85.00.

Wm. R. Johnston vs. David Allen and Roseta Allen—on note. Judgment for $361.65.

Matilda C. Gray vs. George H. Manford—on note. Judgment for $200.00.

17 cases have been dismissed, 2 continued, and change of venue taken in 4 cases.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Mar 1872 – Page 2, Column 4

LAW REPORT.

Common Pleas Court—Judge Carter.

The following cases have been disposed of since our last issue:

State vs. Johnson Brown—Assault and Battery. Fined $10 and costs.

Joseph Peelman vs. Harvey Schroeder et al—On Mortgage. Judgment for $869.21.

State vs. Perry Andrew (colored)—Petit Larceny. Acquitted.

State vs. Christopher Carver—Assault and Battery. Fined $25 and costs.

Benjamin F. Smith vs. Estate of Thomas H. Smith—Claim. Allowed $200.00.

State vs. David Parker et al—Trespass. Acquitted.

State vs. Peter Funk—Malicious Trespass. Fined 40 cents and costs.

State vs. Richard Hinsley—Assault and Battery. Acquitted.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1872

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 16 Mar 1872 – Page 2, Column 2

Proceedings of the County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners closed their March session last Saturday night. Among other business transacted was the following:

In the matter of the petition of George W. Woodruff and others for vacation of highway. The viewers, S. B. Hyde, Silas R. Potter, J. J. McIntosh, reported  in favor of vacating said road.

In the matter of the petition of Wm. S. Twinham and others for vacation of highway. Thomas B. Dow, Jonathan McMakin, Solomon Waldon, viewers, reported that in their opinion said road was not of public utility. Benj. F. Rodgers, filed his objections to said report. The Commissioners sustained the objections of Rodgers, and laid aside the report of the viewers.

In the matter of the petition of John F. Cotton and others, for vacation of highway. John R. Morerod, Francis R. Dufour and Robert A. Knox were appointed viewers, to report at the next session, in June.

In the matter of the petition of Robert Scott and others, for location of highway. Dismissed.

The following persons were selected by lot by the Commissioners to act as Grand Jurors, for the May term of the Circuit Court:

  • Jefferson Township—Edward A. Abbott, John Gill.
  • York—Andrew Givens, Daniel S. Boyd.
  • Posey—Eli Rayl, Samuel Lostutter.
  • Cotton—David Lee, Joseph Clement.
  • Pleasant—George A. Hotchkiss, Joseph Lewis.
  • Craig—Abraham Plunket, Joseph B. Ramsyer.

The following persons were selected as Grand Jurors for the November term of Circuit Court:

  • Jefferson—Zadig Rous, John Bakes.
  • York—Geo. W. Bryson, Simon Beymer.
  • Posey—Benjamin C. Mead, James H. Merrit.
  • Cotton—James H. Campbell, Thomas Turpen.
  • Pleasant—Wm. Dalgleish, John H. McHenry.
  • Craig—Merret McKay, Perry K. Cotton.

In the matter of the petition of Leander Stewart, C. Olmstead, Tunis Voris and others, vacation of highway. Granted.

John Vanhouten, was licensed to retail liquor in Patriot. Volney Peelman was also licensed to retail liquor in Florence.