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Vevay Graded Schools Roll of Honor – 18 Dec 1874

The Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana, Graded Schools Roll of Honor appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 9 Jan 1875 – Page 1, Column 2

Roll of Honor
Of Vevay Graded School for the month ending December 18, 1874:

High School.

A Class—Mary G. Patton, Samuel Porter
B Class—Rodolph Thiebaud, Angeline Welch
C Class—Julia D. Patton, Mary Armstrong

Intermediate Department.

A Grade

A Class—Nettie Northcott, Ida Stagg
B Class—Laura Harwood, Mary Bair

B Grade

A Class—Linda Banta, Lillie Stucy
B Class—Charles Butz, Amie Trafelet

C Grade

A Class—Jimmie Pleasants, Mollie Holder
B Class—Lottie Todd, Thomas Horton

Primary Department.

D Grade

A Class—Mollie Demint, Sarah Hollcraft
B Class—Eva Johnston, Amy Schenck

E Grade

A Class—Coleman Blach, Nettie Rutherford
B Class—Elvine Patton, Madge Patton

F Grade

A Class—Johnie Patton, Ernie Danglade
B Class—Zellie Thiebaud, Mattie Trafelet
C Class—Hattie Rochat

G Grade

A Class—Clara Craft, Amie Pleasants
B Class—Lucy Gill, Lillie Meyer

Switzerland County Commissioners – Dec 1874

The Switzerland County Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 12 Dec 1874 – Page 4, Column 3

The County Commissioners
Met last Monday. Among other matters that came before them was the following:

The last Grand Jury reported that repairs were needed in the county jail, of which the Commissioners took due notice and have taken steps to carry out the recommendation of the jury.

Jacob S. Shaddy, the Assessor elect, filed his Bond, which was approved, and took his official oath.

James Tate and John S. Gurley were appointed Constables for Posey Township.

James Vaughn was appointed a Constable for York Township.

David Melick was appointed a Constable for Cotton Township.

Geo. H. Redd was appointed a Constable for Jefferson Township.

Nearly all of the Constables were appointed on account of the Constables elected in Oct., 1874, failing to qualify.

In the matter of the petition of James Rayl and others. Viewers reported favorable, and highway ordered to be vacated.

Petition was presented by Robt. Bovard, Wm. Sanders and others, for change of highway. Edward Abbott, John Stewart, and Royal Aldrich were appointed viewers.

Case of W. J. Keeney and others for highway in York Township, was before the Board and points of law argued by Mr. Livings for petitioners, and J. A. Works & Son for Charles Smead.—The report of Viewers was received and re-Veiwers were appointed to assess damages.

A Grand Jury for March and October terms, 1875, of the Circuit Court were drawn.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Dec 1874 – Page 4, Column 2

County Commissioners.

Among other business transacted at the recent session of the County Commissioners, was the following:

In the case of the petition of Wm. J. Keeney and others, for change of highway in York Township. Thomas Armstrong, David lee, and R. E. Hall, were appointed re-viewers. They will meet at the office of Lovell Edrington, Esq., in Florence, February 20, 1875.

The following persons were selected to act as Grand Jurors for the March Term of the Circuit Court:

Jefferson Township—James Cole and Royal Aldrich
York—Charles Markland and John Andrew
Posey—Charles Campbell and James T. Bodkin
Cotton—Wm. J. Brown and Andrew J. Houze
Pleasant—John R. S. Smith and Andrew J. McHenry
Craig—John Malcomson and Wm. J. Hollingsworth

The following persons were selected to act as Grand Jurymen for the October Term, 1875:

Jefferson—John Larue and Wm. H. H. Gleason
York—Luther C. Buck and George Hastie
Posey—Daniel K. Crandel and Joel D. Davis
Cotton—John Bocock and Horace Ayers
Pleasant—David Gardner and Sylvester Morrison
Craig—Benj. Stoops and Ebenezer Hafford

Benjamin Picket was appointed a Constable for Cotton Township.

The question of grading Shull’s Hill was discussed, and it was decided to do so if it can be done at a satisfactory price. The Commissioners invite proposals for doing the work.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Oct 1874

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

Vevay Reveille – 31 Oct 1847 – Page 4, Column 2

Law Report.
Switzerland Circuit Court, October Term, 1874.
Judge Berkshire.

The following named foreign Attorneys are in attendance:

Judge C. E. Walker, Madison, Ind.; Maj. J. S. Jelley and D. T. Downey, Rising Sun, Ind.

CIVIL DOCKET.

David Hinman vs. Joseph Lientz et als—partition. Continued.

Thomas Jagers jr. vs. Hannah Jagers, Administrator, &c.—Claim on account. Continued.

U. P. Schenck et als vs. Julia C. Tandy—partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

Timothy McCarty vs. Catharine McCarty—partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

State of Indaina ex rel W. J. Gibbs, Administrator of Geo. Hunter, dec’d, vs. Jacob R. Harris et als—on Bond. Continued.

Joseph Leintz et al vs. Daniel Hinman et als—To set aside a sale.—Change of Judge granted.

John Craig et als vs. Wm. Craig et als—To set aside a deed. Continued.

State of Indiana, on complaint of Harriet Steel, vs. James T. Ash—Bastardy. Continued for process.

John McCormick et als vs. David J. Dow—Trespass. Dismissed.

John M. Netherland, et als vs. W. H. Netherland—Partition. Continued.

George H. Manford vs. J. M. Manford—civil action. Default and Judgment.

T. H. Lutton vs. James Hunter et als—Foreclosure. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State of Indiana, on complaint of Elen Evans, vs. George Washington—Bastardy. Continued for process.

Edward Ridgway vs. John L. Ridgway—To recover real estate. Dismissed.

James Torrence vs. David Dyer, jr.—For Damages. Dismissed.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Elija Waltz and Wm. Mercer—on note. Default as to Waltz.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Nov 1874 – Page 4, Column 3

Legal.
Switzerland Circuit Court, October Term, 1874.
Judge Berkshire.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. Perry Woods—assault and battery with intent to kill. Continued for process.

Same vs. Samuel Woods—grand larceny. Continued for process.

Same vs. Francis Hickman—burglary and grand larceny. Continued for process.

Same vs. Marion Douglas—grand larceny. Tried by a jury, and sentenced to the penitentiary for five years, fined $140, and disfranchised for fourteen years.

Same vs. John Dyer—disturbing lawful assembly. Continued for process.

Same vs. Charles Golay—selling to minor. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. John Riley—assault and battery. Tried by the Court and acquitted.

Same vs. Thomas Delaney—permitting unlawful gaming, four cases.—Nolle pros.

Same vs. James F. Robertson—selling to minor. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. James H. Davis—selling to minor. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Henry Schewe—selling without permit. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Henry Fallis—selling without permit. Affidavit quashed.

Same vs. George Protsman—selling on Fourth of July. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Jordan Wainscott—selling to minor. Tried by jury and acquitted.

Same vs. Henry Fallis—selling without permit. Tried by the Court and acquitted.

Same vs. Charles Stagenwhite—assault and battery. Fined $1 upon plea of guilty.

Same vs. Edward Manuel, jr.—assault and battery. Continued for process.

Same on relation of Henry Lovell—surety of the peace. Tried by jury and acquitted. Judgment against Lowell for costs.

Same vs. Robert P. Porter—attempt to provoke an assault. Continued for process.

Same vs. Oliver Rayl—selling to minor. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Henry Edrington and Rodus McCoy—attempt to provoke an assault and battery. Edrington pleaded guilty, and was fined $2.50. Continued for process as to McCoy.

Same, ex rel Samuel Leap, vs. Alva Leap—surety of the peace. Tried by a Jury, who found that the complaining witness had cause to fear, and does fear, that the defendant would do him harm.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Louisa Peak vs. the Log Lick and East Enterprise Turnpike Company—for damages. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Samuel Leap vs. James H. Wise et al—injunction. Tried by the Court and finding for plaintiff.

Nicholas Heisell vs. Theodore Bonnell et als—to open street in Patriot. Dismissed by plaintiff. Judgment against him for costs.

W. G. Krutz vs. James T. Walker et al—foreclosure. Submitted to the Court. Finding and decree for plaintiff.

William Pickett and James Dubutts, partners, vs. Patrick Carr—on note. Venue changed to Ohio county.

George Gilbert vs. Ezra Gilbert—partition. Dismissed.

G. W. Jennings vs. Patrick Carr—on note. Venue changed from Switzerland county.

Gazelli Adams vs. the Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike Company—for damages. Dismissed by the plaintiff. Judgment against her for costs.

Jonathan Froman vs. Elenett Philips and Dikens W. Aldrich—on note. Default and judgment as to Philips. Continued for process as to Aldrich.

Cynthia A. Craig vs. William G. Krutz et al—on note. Dismissed.

John Dusch vs. George Sturgeon and Eli Sturgeon—on note. Default and judgment.

Matthew Worstell vs. Samuel Fisk—on note. Default and judgment.

John M. Keana et als vs. Eli Schoonover et als—on note. Default and judgment.

James T. Gilbert vs. Paul Clark—on note—Default and judgment.

Robert N. Lamb, Administrator of the Estate of John Dumont, deceased, and James Torrance vs. Louisa Putnam et als—foreclosure. Decree of foreclosure.

Gideon Burton et als vs. W. G. Krutz et als—on note. Dismissed.

James A. Works and John D. Works vs. Daniel Manford et als—Default and judgment.

Same vs. J. W. Manford et als—civil action. Judgment by agreement.

Julius Blach vs. George W. Fallis—on note. Default and judgment.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Nov 1874 – Page 4, Column 3

Legal.
Switzerland Circuit Court, October Term, 1874.
Judge Berkshire.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. Charles Schmeid—assault and battery with intent to kill. Continued, defendant recognized.

Same vs. Melisa Mitchell—murder.—Tried by a jury and acquitted.

Same vs. James Mitchell—murder.—Nolle pros.

CIVIL DOCKET.

James W. Drewrey vs. Hannah R. Drewrey—for divorce. Granted.

Wm. H. Scott vs. Zachariah Scott—complaint of insanity. Submitted to a jury, finding for plaintiff, and letters of guardianship issued.

Wm. Brandon vs. Leonard and Franklin Griswoold—for damages. Submitted to a jury. Leonard acquitted.—Judgment against Franklin for $17.50 and costs.

Madison Mayfield vs. James P. Marsh et als—civil action. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $184.00.

Mary E. Dunning vs. Patriot and Barkworks Turnpike Company—injunction. Continued.

James L. Manford vs. Jeremiah M. Manford—on note. Continued by agreement.

The State of Indiana, ex rel J. P. Heady vs. John S. Heady et als—on a bond. Continued by agreement.

Vevay Reveille – 21 Nov 1874 – Page 4, Column 2

Legal.
Switzerland Circuit Court, October Term, 1874.
Judge Berkshire.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Rebecca Rayl vs. John Rayl—Divorce. Granted.

Henry Stropes vs. George W. Sadler, adm’r of John Stropes, deceased—on account. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

Nancy Nichols vs. Sarah Wiley and W. H. Wiley—to recover real estate. Tried by a jury. Verdict for plaintiff.

Nancy J. Farron vs. William Cooper and wife—slander. Tried by a jury. Verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $350.

W. T. Pate vs. John Armstrong, Sheriff, &c.,–replevin. Continued by agreement.

John T. Turner vs. John W. Wright—malicious prosecution. Tried by a jury, and verdict for defendant.

Court adjourned Friday, the 13th inst., to convene on the 4th day of January, 1875.

Switzerland County Juries – Oct 1874

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury lists appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 24 Oct 1874 – Page 4, Column 1

Grand and Traverse Juries

The following gentlemen will act as Jurymen during the October term of the Circuit Court:

GRAND JURY.

Jefferson Township—Benjamin F. Montayne and Joseph Tague
York—George G. Krutz and Daniel S. Boyd
Posey—John D. Mottier and Henry Wallick
Cotton—Jonathan David and Lyman N. Manser
Pleasant—James P. Marsh and David Blodget
Craig—Even D. Miller and Henry Turner

TRAVERSE JURY.

Jefferson—Sidney M. Dumont and Merret Banta
York—Eliakim Stoops and John Wiles
Posey—Aaron Lyons and Charles Fisher
Cotton—Jacob Leatherbury and Ezra Seymour
Pleasant—John Archer and Wm. A. Jayne
Craig—Joseph Hart and Lewis Detraz

Vevay Graded Schools Rolls of Honor – 1874

The Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana, Graded Schools Rolls of Honor for 1874 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 17 Oct 1874 – Page 5, Column 2

Roll of Honor.
Vevay Graded Schools, for the month ending October 9th:

High School.

A Class—Samuel Porter, Lela Baxter.
B Class—Angie Welch, Rodolph Thiebaud
C Class—Blanche VanPelt, Julia Patton

Intermediate Department.

A Grade

A Class—Laura tardy, Nettie Northcott
B Class—Linda Shaw, Abbie Coleman

B Grade

A Class—Jennie Demane, Lizzie Diermiller
B Class—Amie Trafelet, Beecher Rochat

C Grade

A Class—Lida Griffith, Josie Cole
B Class—Alice Burns, Charles Kiesel

Primary Department.

D Grade

A Class—Mary Demint, Laura Robertson
B Class—Maggie Hoffman, Amie Schenck

E Grade

A Class—Frank Detraz, Anna Duhlmeher
B Class—Elvine Patton, Nora Lewis

F Grade

A Class—Johnnie Patton, Elenor Thiebaud, Zellie Thiebaud
B Class—Frank Peelman, Harry Smith

G Grade

A Class—Thos. Thiebaud, Mollie Ross

Vevay Reveille – 28 Nov 1874 – Page 4, Column 3

Roll of Honor
Of Vevay Graded School, for the month ending November 13:

High School.

A Class—Mary G. Patton, Mary C. Kessler
B Class—Rodolph Thiebaud, Charles D. Cain
C Class—Blanche VanPelt, Julia D. Patton

Intermediate Department.

A Grade

A Class—Laura Tardy
B Class—Linda Shaw, Stella VanPelt

B Grade

A Class—Charles [illegible], Chas. Melcher
B Class—H. Waldemeyer, Mattie Warden

C Grade

A Class—Lillie Waldo, Jas. Pleasants
B Class—Julia Miller, Lottie Todd

Primary Department.

D Grade

A Class—Charles Allchin, Mary Hall
B Class—Amy Schenck, Eva Johnston

E Grade

A Class—Alice Yonge, Ettie O’Neal
B Class—Elvine Patton, Madge Patton

F Grade

A Class—John Patton, Ernest Danglade
B Class—Mattie Trafelet, Fred Todd
C Class—Harry Smith

G Grade

A Class—Bessie Stratford, Sammie Blach
B Class—Ollie Theibaud, Joseph Curry

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