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Center Square School Rolls of Honor – 1877

The Center Square, Switzerland County, Indiana, School rolls of honor appeared in the following newspapers:

Vevay Reveille – 25 Oct 1877 – Page 3, Column 2

Roll of Honor
Center Square School, District No. 4:

I hereby certify that the scholars whose names are found upon this roll, have been obedient, punctual, and prompt, and passed a satisfactory examination, for the month beginning September 17th, and ending October 12th, 1877:

  • Zora Ransom, age 19
  • Minnie Zinn, age 13
  • Charlie Hall, age 10
  • Lottie Todd, age 13
  • Sallie Webb, age 8
  • Cotton Webb, age 10
  • Prorie Wallick, age 11
  • Mollie Wallick, age 12
  • Effie Wallick, age 9
  • Eric Hall, age 13
  • Florence Hall, age 5
  • Hal. Hall, age 12

ELIZA B. MURPHY, Teacher

Vevay Reveille – 22 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

CENTER SQUARE.

Roll of Honor

I hereby certify that all names found upon this roll have been prompt, punctual and obedient, and have passed a satisfactory examination in all the branches they are studying, for the month ending Nov. 9th:

  • Zora Ransom, age 19
  • Eva Hall, age 13
  • Jo Hanna, age 10
  • Prora Wallick, age 11
  • Effie Wallic, age 9
  • Cotton Webb, age 10
  • Myrtle Williamson, age 8
  • Lillie Ransom, age 12
  • Florence Hall, age 5
  • Ida Courtney, age 12
  • Mollie Wallick, age 12
  • Wilber McHunes, age 7
  • Sallie Webb, age 8
  • Katie Kirkpatrick, age 8

ELIZA B. MURPHY, Teacher.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Oct 1877

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

Vevay Reveille – 25 Oct 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Court commenced last Tuesday morning, John G. Berkshire, Judge, and John O. Cravens, Prosecuting Attorney.

The following cases have been disposed of:

Julius Blach vs. George Sturgeon et als—default and judgment for $316.03.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Dorwin Schmied et als—default and judgment for $663.83.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Christopher Carver et als—Default and judgment for $956.35.

State of Indiana vs. Ostrum Boright et als—Riot: acquitted.

Nathan Powell vs. William McMakin et als—Default and judgment for $116.68.

U. P. Schenck vs. Joseph Morris et als—default and judgment for $294.02.

The W. & W. Sewing Machine Co. vs. Cynthia A. Craig—default and judgment for $57.29.

J. D. Griffith, Adm’r, &c., vs. Jonathan McMakin—default and judgment for $238.49.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

U. P. Schenck vs. Hugh W. Brown et als—default and judgment for $1,175.51.

Mary A. Deermiller vs. Frank Baumgartner et als—default and judgment for $226.51.

John Andrew vs. John W. Miller et als—default and judgment for $280.40.

William Duhlmier vs. Frank Baumgartner et als—default and judgment for $368.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Lewis Land et als—judgment for $356.22.

John W. Howard vs. Ebenezer Butler et al—default and judgment for $1,831.38.

Thomas Higham vs. Chester C. Culp et als—default and judgment for $366.63.

Adolph Davis et al vs. Harry Krutz et al—dismissed at costs of plaintiffs.

Charles E. Walker vs. Hannah Jager—Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

H. W. Harrington et al vs. Hannah Jager—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Scott Billings vs. Francis Riley et als—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

W. T. Pate & Co. vs. Philip A. Bettens—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

George W. Dufour vs. Hattie E. Dufour—divorce granted plaintiff, and also custody of child.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Elias R. Protsman et als—default and judgment for $168.75.

Same vs. same—default and judgment for $238.89.

Same vs. same—default and judgment for $129.68.

Same vs. Charles W. Humphrey et al—default and judgment for $124.75.

Mary J. Nelson vs. James Nelson—divorce and custody of child granted plaintiff.

Hall & Lewis vs. Hiram H. Bakes—dismissed by plaintiffs.

Carter & Johnston vs. Caroline Gooch et al—default and judgment for $100.

Theodore Livings was appointed as Judge to try the case of James Tait vs. William T. Pate, in which the jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $421.

James B. McCrellis was appointed as Judge to try three cases of the State of Indiana vs. Leonard Griswold et al.

State vs. Leonard Griswold et al—trespass, two cases; tried and acquitted.

State vs. George Griswold—trespass; dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Caroline Himmelheber vs. John Himmelheber—divorce; dismissed by pl’ff.

State of Indiana vs. John W. Green—perjury; dismissed.

Same vs. Wilson N. Duncan—kidnapping; grand jury did not find indictment.

Same vs. Martin Wilson—grand larceny; defendant plead guilty, and was fined $1, sentenced to the penitentiary for three years, and disfranchised for the same length of time.

Same vs. Jesse B. Cole, two cases—assault and battery; submitted to the Court, and defendant fined $1 in each case.

William Sealf vs. William M. Patton, Adm’r of Elizabeth Bray alias Bakes—account; submitted to the Court, and finding for defendant.

Thompson & O’Neal vs. Thomas Whallon—account; dismissed by pl’ffs.

Jacob W. Thompson vs. Thomas Whallon—account; submitted to a jury, and finding for defendant.

Morgan Carver vs. Epinetas B. Platt et als—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $726.89.

John L. Thiebaud vs. Samuel Porter, Adm’r of Alexander McCallum, dec’d—account; dismissed by claimant.

Same vs. same—note; claim allowed for $25.06.

John W. Howard vs. William G. Krutz et als—note; submitted to the Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $2,299.80.

Harrington & Korbly vs. Henrietta garner et al—judgment for plaintiffs for $100.

George Stoops vs. James P. Schmied et als—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $622 now due, and four notes of $419 each, to become due annually.

John W. Howard vs. George Woodruff et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $156.90.

A. L. Williams vs. E. C. Heady, Assignee of John E. Williams—claim on note for $2,000; submitted to a jury, verdict for amount of claim with 10 percent, interest.

Bazaleel N. Gleason vs. William T. Dailey—on account; submitted to the Court, and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $95.

Isaac Richards vs. George W. Willis—attachment; submitted to the Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $280.50.

John Shillito et als vs. Harry Krutz et als—account; dismissed by plaintiffs.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Philip A. Bettens et als—on note; submitted to the Court, and judgment vs. Bettens for $669.70.

The Grand Jury returned in all eighteen indictments, and were discharged. They also reported the county jail in good and safe condition, and that the prisoners were properly cared for.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Julius Blach vs. Eli Sturgeon—on note; default and judgment for $151.38.

Samuel E. Pleasants vs. Luther M. Hotchkiss et al—default and judgment for $169.83.

U. P. Schenck vs. Lewis G. Boyd et als—foreclosure; decree granted.

Lewis Detraz vs. Rude D. Gordon et al—foreclosure; decree for $524.25.

U. P. Schenck vs. Alfred Dunning et als—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $2,390.01.

Mary Thompson vs. Edward Shull—Slander; tried by a jury, and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $500.

F. M. Griffith, Adm’r of John Dusch, vs. William G. Krutz, et al—submitted to the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $283.33.

Richard H. Smith vs. John C. Wainscott et al—tried by a jury and judgment for plaintiff for $100.

Downey & Mendell vs. Samuel E. Pleasants et al; dismissed by plaintiffs.

State vs. Americus Benedict—failing to return marriage certificate, two cases; plea of guilty, and fine of $5 in each case.

Edward C. Heady, Assignee of John E. Williams, filed his final report, and was discharged, he paying to the Clerk for distribution among creditors, the sum of $607.63.

Court adjourned last Saturday evening.

Vevay List of Letters – 10 Oct 1877

The following article about Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Oct 1877 – Page 2, Column 1

List of Letters

Uncalled for at the Post Office, in Vevay, Switzerland County, Ind., October 10, 1877:

William Crooks, Miss Alice N. Coppuck, John J. DeHart, John Denning, Miss Loulle Hart, Norman Hatch, G. H. Miller, John T. Muret, Mrs. Fanny Parker, Harrison Roberts, Miss Semantha Shafer, Miss Hattie Shutts, Ed White, Newton Wilkinson, Frederick, Ang Greenwald, Don C. L. Price.

ALFRED SHAW, P. M.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Sep 1877

Switzerland County, Indiana real estate transfers for September 1877 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 4 Oct 1877 – Page 2, Column 4

Transfers of Real Estate
In Switzerland County during the month of September, 1877:

[See newspaper and/or deed books for details.]

James C. Long, Sheriff, to Thomas Thompson

A. P. Walker to Supply Walker

William Peak to Supply Walker

Henry L. Walker and others to Supply Walker

George Hastie to Julia Moriellon

George F. Jackman to Martha J. Danner

James Ferguson to William R[illegible]

James Ferguson to Samuel Dennis

David C. Gardner to Alonzo J. Gardner

David C. Gardner to William E. Gardner

H. Krutz and J. F. McCreary to F. M. Griffith, Assignee

Lydia L. Adkinson to John H. Smith

Sarah E. Jackman to Martha E. Danner

Martha J. and Samuel Danner to Sarah E. Jackman

Cornelius Vandever to Jas. W. and Mary E. McChristie

John Tipmore to John Roberts

Warren Roberts to George W. Roberts

Charles Markland to Perry Franklin

James H. Gibbs to Elijah Beatty

Agnes Clark and others to Scott Billings

Andrew C. Downey to William Laseur

Elizabeth R. and Eli Rayl to Nancy Ann Lowell

Thomas Thompson to Solomon Froman

George W. Roberts to James Weed

Hugh H. Lamb to Frank Shoenfeld

Wm. T. Pate to Rebecca Hastings and others

James Stewart to Abraham Z. Stewart

Samuel Adkinson to James Hill

Thomas L. Adams to John Hart

Switzerland and Ohio County Agricultural Fair Awards – 1877 – Part 1

The Switzerland and Ohio County, Indiana, Fair awards for 1877 appeared in the following newspapers:

Vevay Reveille – 27 Sep 1877 – Page 2, Column 3

THE FAIR.

A Grand Session—All Premiums Paid, and Over Seven Hundred Dollars in the Treasury.

AWARDS OF PREMIUMS.

The late Fair held by the Switzerland and Ohio County Agricultural Society was a grand success. The show was good in all departments. The articles on exhibition numbered over 900.—The attendance of the people was never better. The Society has paid off its debts, and has some $700 in its treasury, and as all surplus funds are expended in improvements, this gives promise of an enlarged track, improved stabling, additional seating room, and increased premiums. Though the officers and members of the Society have labored hard for its success, they would give all credit to the people who have so generously contributed by their presence and patronage. The people make the Fair.

The following named persons received premiums on stock and articles exhibited:

Class 1—Heavy Draught Horses.

  • Draught Team—George Gullion and Robert Bovard
  • Draught Stallion—4 years or over, E. C. Heady and Mulford & Gardner; under 4 years, Alex. Kinnett and C. O. Hastings
  • Draught Mare—4 years, James Gullion; under 4, John E. Grange and C. O. Hastings
  • Draught Gelding, 4 years—John Morrison

Class 2—Horses for All Purposes

  • Stallion—4 years, George Dickason, Riddell & Norris; 3 years, Riddell & Norris, Lewis Downey; 2 years, Riddell & Norris, Michael McGuire
  • Suckling Horse Colt—J. M. Horton, 2d premium
  • Mare—4 years, L. W. Cobb, Heeman Bradley; 3 years, William DeHart, James Burton; 2 years, T. J. Cochran, Heman Bradley; 1 year, Geo. Rochat, James Gullion
  • Suckling Mare Colt—Cyrus Demaree, Alexander Kinnett
  • Gelding—4 years, J. H. McDaniel, L. W. Cobb; 3 years, H. B. Crouch, Charles L. Lee; 2 years, Jasper Sadler, Thomas Carver
  • Matched Team—W. W. Brison, W. M. Wilber
  • Brood Mare—T. J. Calkin, Alexander Kinnett

Class 5—Light Harness.

  • Stallion—4 years, William Payne, Robert Klein; 3 years, S. T. Johnson
  • Gelding—4 years, M. T. Ellis, W. H. Brett; 3 years, S. T. Johnson, John Thatcher; 2 years, Joseph Jolly, Lemuel Bledsoe
  • Mare—4 years, F. K. Crouch, T. J. Cobb; 3 years, James Stewart, J. H. McDaniel; 2 years, William Woodruff
  • Best Harness Animal—Wm. Payne

Class 6—Saddle Horses.

  • Stallion—4 years old, W. P. Holton, M. T. Ellis
  • Gelding—4 years, M. T. Ellis, Marion Parker; under 4 years, M. T. Ellis
  • Mare—4 years, M. T. Ellis, W. H. Landrum; under 4 years, Frank Sebree
  • Best Saddle Animal—J. H. McDaniel

Farmers’ Ring—Trotting.

  • First—W. W. Brison, time 2:59, premium $20; second, Harvey Morrison, time 3:17, premium $10.

Sweepstakes Trot.

  • First, James T. Ricketts, time 2:40, premium $50; S. J. Riddell, time 2:41, premium $30; third, James Clore, time 2:42, premium $20.

Sweepstakes Pace

  • First, James T. Ricketts, time 2:35, premium $50; second, James Clore, time 2:33, premium $30; third, Moses Osborn, time 2:38, premium $20

Mule Trot.

  • John Dunning, time 3:49

Equestrian Ring.

  • Lady, Miss Mary Jack
  • Gent, Jackson Boys

Class 7—Jacks and Mules.

  • Jack, of any age—John Opp, W. M. Morgan
  • Mule—3 years old, W. A. Bailey, James T. Grange; 2 years old, W. A. Bailey, T. H. McCreary; 1 year old, Landa Pritchard, J. M. Horton; mule colt, John Beatty, Landa Pritchard
  • Jennet—P. P. Mix, Lewis Downey
  • Mule Team—W. A. Bailey, P. P. Goodner

Class 3—Cattle.

  • Alderney Bull—Lemuel Bledsoe, G. Bonderent
  • Alderney Cow—G. Bonderant, Lemuel Bledsoe

Breeding Cattle.

  • Bull—3 years old, T. H. McCreary, J. M. Horton; 2 years old or over, B. A. Harris; 1 year, J. H. McDaniel, O. P. Cobb; bull calf, Lemuel Bledsoe
  • Cow—3 years or over, O. P. Cobb, J. H. McDaniel; heifer, 2 years, J. H. McDaniel, J. M. Horton; 1 year, J. H. McDaniel; heifer calf, O. P. Cobb

Milch Cows, Etc.

  • Milch Cow—G. Bonderant, Thomas Turpin
  • Herd of Cattle—J. H. McDaniel

Class 4—Sweepstakes on Cattle.

  • Best bull of any age—J. M. Storm
  • Best cow of any age—O. P. Cobb
  • Best fat animal—J. H. McDaniel

To be continued.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Oct 1877 – Page 3, Column 1

THE FAIR.
AWARDS OF PREMIUMS.

(Continued from Last Week.)

 

Class 15—Farming Implements.

  • Sod Plows, Breaking Plows and Side Hill Plow—E. S. Downey, William Clore, Bledsoe & Beymer, Thos. Turpin.
  • Single and Double Shovel Plows, and Two-horse Corn Plows—William Clore, Bledsoe & Beymer, Howard Stow.
  • Two-horse Harrows and Smoothing Harrows—E. S. Downey, Wm. Clore
  • Wheat Drill and Corn Drill—E. S. Downey
  • Field Roller—Samuel McCreary
  • Potato Hooks—John Rayl, Samuel McCreary
  • Hay Forks—E. S. Downey, Howard Stow
  • Hay Hoops—L. E. Turner, J. B. Glenn

Class 16—Mills, Machinery, &c.

  • Cora Sheller—E. S. Downey, Bledsoe & Beymer
  • Sulky Hay Rake—Bledsoe & Beymer
  • Platform Scales—James W. Hall
  • Fanning Mill—E. S. Downey
  • Washing Machine—Daniel Dorrell
  • Cooperage, tight and slack work—T. J. Heath
  • Churns—L. A. Cross, C. C. Briant
  • Chairs—C. W. Mendell
  • Grain Measures—E. S. Downey
  • Pumps—Baker & Co.
  • Grass Seed Sower—Wm. J. Keeney

Class 17—Wagons and Carriages.

  • One horse Buggies—J. A. Hearick, Ernest Smith
  • Two horse Spring Wagons—J. A. Hearick, Samuel McCreary
  • Two-horse Wagons—W. W. Tinker, S. B. Hyde

Class 18—Vegetables.

Articles so numerous we give only the names of persons to whom premiums were paid: Abner J. Heath, U. H. Stow, William J. Cooper, E. P. Goddard, George Madison, Martin Barker, George W. Sadler, Thomas Higham, Nelson Tarbox, Alvin Sadler, Shelometh Stow, James Cole, Howard Stow, Jacob Cole.

Class 19—Grain.

  • White Wheat—Charles L. Lee
  • Red Wheat—Abram Tinker, James Cole
  • White Corn—E. P. Goddard, Joseph Clement
  • Collection of Corn—E. P. Goddard
  • Yellow Corn—E. P. Goddard, J. B. Gerard
  • Rye—Lewis Downey, C. L. Lee
  • Oats—James Cole, C. L. Lee
  • Buckwheat—Jordan Wainscott

Class 20—Field Crops.

  • Leaf Tobacco—T. H. Wells, India Humphrey
  • Broom Corn—Nelson Tarbox

Acres or parts of acres of crops entered for premiums to be measured or weighed, and certified, as required in premium list, awards to be made third Tuesday in October.

Class 21—Poultry.

  • Light Brahmas—L. W. Mallet, C. L. Lee
  • Dark Brahmas—Thomas Turpin
  • Buff Cochins—C. L. Lee, S. Stow
  • Black Spanish—Joseph Walker, C. L. Lee
  • White Leghorns—H. Stow, S. Stow
  • Colored Bantams—Lewis Downey
  • Partridge Cochins—C. L. Lee
  • Turkey—L. W. Mallett, C. L. Lee
  • Tame Geese—C. L. Lee, J. H. Dunning
  • Ducks—Jacob Cole, Lewis Downey
  • Guinea Fowls—C. L. Lee, Jacob Cole

Class 22—Needlework.

  • About ninety entries in this class.
  • Worsted Quilt—Mrs. A. G. Jackson, Mrs. Roswell
  • Fancy Quilt—Mrs. G. M. Rogers, Mrs. P. D. Stagg
  • Silk Quilt—Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. E. J. Chrisler
  • White Solid Work Quilt—Mrs. Stagg, J. J. Goodner
  • Dresses—Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Maria Bovard, Mrs. Amy Rous, Jennie Cole
  • Ladies Underwear—Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Jackson
  • Men’s Clothing—Jennie Cole
  • Boys’ Clothing—Mary Waldon
  • Counterpane and Comforts—Mrs. Indiana Stapp, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Stagg, Julia McCulloch
  • Child’s Cloak, Sacque and Sun Bonnet—Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Jackson, Jennie Cole, Mrs. Amy Rous
  • Embroidery, Silk, Linen, Cotton and Worsted—Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Jackson
  • Tidys, Ottomans, and Fly Brushes—Mary E. Rutherford, Carrie Wooley, Mrs. Jackson, T. C. Jack
  • Burr Work and Bead Work—Emma Madison, Maria Bovard, Carrie Wooley
  • Wash Stand Mats, Lamp Mats and Toilet Sett—Mrs. Jackson, Mary A. Dorrell
  • Artificial Flowers—Mrs. R. J. Owens

Class 23—Domestic Manufactures.

  • Flannels, jeans, linseys, carpets, linen and cotton goods, yarns, thread, hose, half hose, mittens, mitts, gloves, toweling, &c.—Mrs. James Barker, Miss L. C. Barker, Mrs. Margaret Mendell, Matilda Lee, Mrs. John Moore, Cullie Rous, Mrs. Roswell, Mrs. Jackson, Charlotte Works, Mrs. Jane Shull, Mrs. J. H. Smith, C. W. Mendell, Mrs. Stagg, Mary Melick, James Brown.

Class 24

  • Goods made by Machinery—John Moore

Class 25—Leather Manufactures.

  • Wagon and carriage harness, saddles, bridles, boots, shoes, etc.—John W. Roberts, Henry Kuhlemier, A. Dobel & Bro., A. B. Vanatter

Class 26

  • Flowers, painting, drawing, penmanship, hair work, etc.—S. M. Dumont, John Moore, Mrs. Sophia L. Sage, Samuel Niell, Mary Branson, Mrs. E. C. Likely, Zora Fox, Mrs. Howard Stow, Mrs. Jackson, Emma McCulloch, J. J. Goodner.

Class 27—Table Comforts.

  • Entries of 100 articles that would grace a King’s table—Mrs. Amy Rous, Mrs. Percy Rous, Mrs. J. C. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. John Morrison, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. C. W. Mendell, Jennie Cole, Lavina Cunningham, Helen Humphrey, Emma Keeney, Esther Douglas, Emma Madison, Mary A. Carnine, Mrs. Howard Stow, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Elizabeth Newton, L. W. Mallett, S. Stow, John Lewis.

Class 28—Fruits.

  • Apples—T. H. McCreary, Geo. Newton, Samuel McCreary, Howard Stow.
  • Peaches—Stephen Ross, U. H. Stow
  • Pears—L. W. Mallett, J. House
  • Plums—Lavina Cunningham, L. W. Mallett
  • Quinces—L. W. Mallett, Blythe Buffington
  • Grapes—U. H. Stow

Class 29

  • Flour and Meal—Wm. McCreary, Lewis Downey, Daniel Melick, William Carnine

Class 30

  • Wine, Cider, Vinegar, etc—Mrs. Jane Simmons, Mrs. Percy Rous, Mrs. Amy Rous, Lucinda C. Barker, T. C. Jack, John Moore, Wm. Carnine, Jasper W. Sadler, Shelometh Stow

Class 31—Miscellaneous.

There were many entries in this class. The committee pronounced most articles in this class worthy of merit, but it was left for another committee to fix the amount of premium. The articles have been removed, and they could not judge, and allowed premiums on about one-half the articles. It is proposed in the future that one committee decide both merit and premium, which would be more just and satisfactory. The following persons were awarded premiums: Howard Stow, S. C. Barker, Delia Banta, Mrs. Ethrington, D. P. Oak, Lemuel Bledsoe, J. A. Fisher, Carrie Wooley, Jane Simmons, Mrs. Jackson, S. Buffington, E. S. Downey, Mary A. Dorrell, S. Stow, Mrs. Stagg, John Sohn, E. Livingston, B. F. Buchanan, Thomson Blue, C. A. Robinson.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Sep 1877

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Sep 1877 – Page 3, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

What the Commissioners Did at Their Session Last Week.

Monday, Sept. 3.

Jacob Banta, Commissioner elect for the First district, presented his certificate of election as such, and was sworn in.

Present also, William Stewart and Philander Morrison

Licenses to retail liquor were granted to John W. Shirey, Jacob W. Bruner, and Joshua M. Scranton.

F. M. Griffith, Ex-Treasurer presented to the Board County Bonds, Nos. 62 to 87, inclusive—26 Bonds of $300 each, amounting to $13,000—which he had paid off and redeemed, and the same were examined, canceled, and destroyed by burning in the presence of the Board. He also presented his account of interest paid on said Bonds, amounting to $385.98, and he was allowed orders to the amount of $13,385.98 to settle said account.

Said Griffith was also allowed $250 for one quarter’s salary as Treasurer; also $20.48 for interest paid on County Orders during last quarter; also an order for $2.47 to correct an error in books June 2, 1862; also an order for $1.50, office expense.

Matthew Worstell was allowed $483 for keeping paupers.

Alfred Downey and others presented a petition for the vacation of a road in Cotton Township, and John McHenry, Henry Likely, and William Cunningham were appointed Viewers to report at the next regular meeting of the Board. Said petitioners also presented a petition for the location of a highway in Cotton Township, and the same viewers were appointed to report at next term.

F. M. Griffith, Ex Treasurer, presented to the Board County Orders redeemed by him during the last quarter, with the interest paid thereon, amounting to $13,502.71, which were examined and compared with the books and vouchers on file in the Auditor’s office, and after being cancelled were destroyed by burning in the presence of the Board.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Retail liquor licenses were granted to Dorwin Schmiedt and Andrew J. Ricketts.

James H. Merit, Stephen H. Scranton and James T. Bodkin, viewers, made a report locating a highway leading from North’s Landing and Quercus Grove turnpike road to Davis Corners.

The following order was made: That the court room shall be used for holding Commissioners’ Court, the Circuit Court and political meetings, and for no other purposes whatever. Also, that no office or room in the Court House building shall be used for holding Justice’s or Mayor’s Courts, or offices.

The Sheriff was required to see that the above orders are strictly enforced, without any exception.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 5.

George W. Mendell, Mayor of Vevay, was granted the privilege of occupying a room in the Court House as an office until September 20, 1877, in order to give him time to procure another room for an office.

The order of the Board relative to meetings of religious and all other organizations was so modified as to include temperance meetings.

 

Friday, Sept. 7.

Martin Thompson and Israel Warner, of Posey Township, and Samuel Shievelbein, of Jefferson Township, all cripples, were relieved from paying poll tax and work on highway.

John T. Huston, of Posey Township, was relieved from paying $6.11 taxes, by reason of double tax charged to him.

On the petition of John W. Powell and others for change and location of highway, the Board ordered the opening of the highway to be width of 30 feet, expenses to be paid by the county.

On the petition of Mrs. Caroline Gooch, a public ferry was established from Ash’s Landing, in Switzerland county, Ind., to the town of Carrollton, Ky., petitioner to give bond in the sum of $500.

The bill of Ohio county, for change of venue in case of Vanosdol vs. Richards, amounting to $82, was allowed, as certified by Judge O. F. Roberts.

George W. Mendell was allowed the right to occupy the room now occupied by him in the Court House, as a law office only, at a rent of $20 per annum, payable quarterly in advance.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Sep 1877

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Sep 1877 – Page 2, Column 4

ALLOWANCES

Made by the Board of County Commissioners for Switzerland County, Indiana, at their September Session, 1877:

Peter Pelser, for keeping Ben Pelser, $10.00

A. E. Hall, for work on Poor House, $139.00

Heady & Lewis, for lumber for Poor House, $3.72

George H. Keeney, for Coffin for [illegible], $5.00

Harvey Wade, for grave, $2.00

Wm. M. Patton for Coffin and hauling body to graveyard of Peter Hilderbeck, $7.00

Matt. Worstell, for keeping paupers at Poor House, $483.00

John Sullivan, for keeping Rhoda Pickett, $11.00

Younger Pickett, for rent house for Kilgore family, $13.65

Noah Martin, for self and family, $20.00

John B. Danbenheyer, for sundries to poor, York Township, $33.72

C. W. Johnson, for sundries to poor, Pleasant Township, $9.33

Wm. Smith, for grave, Elizabeth Russell, $3.00

C. W. Johnson, for sundries to poor, Pleasant Township, $2.00

S. B. Hyde, for sundries to poor, Cotton Twp, $10.00

Jas. K. Pleasants, for lumber for Poor House, $28.67

Jamse Lemons, for wood for Noah Martin, $1.50

U. P. Schenck & Son, for sundries on B. N. Davies’ orders, $10.00

J. W. Dodd, for plastering Poor House, $82.00

Ben Cole, for sundries on B. N. Davies’ order, $5.07

F. L. Moxley, for sash for Poor House, $6.00

Matt Worstell for hauling for Poor House, $16.00

F. M. Griffith, assignee of Krutz, sundries by Trustee’s order, $3.00

O. S. Waldo, for sundries for Poor Farm, $3.75

 

Irvin Armstrong for public printing, $24.30

Wm. J. Baird for public printing, $12.23

Indianapolis Sentinel Co. for Docket J. P. for G. W. Mendell, $9.00

Indianapolis Sentinel Co., for Books and Stationery, $81.00

W. B. Burford, Books and Stationery, $188.20

J. W. Shirey, for box, &c., burying drowned man, $5.00

Wilson Legg, for grave for drowned man, $2.00

William Smith, for grave for drowned man, $3.00

John Gill, for salary as Auditor and Managing School Funds, $176.88

F. M. Griffith, for salary as Treasurer, $250.18

J. H. Netherland, for Clerk’s fees, County vs. Amos Downey, $3.10

Lewis Weitzell, Sheriff, fees, County vs. Amos Downey, $2.10

John Armstrong, Sheriff, fees, County vs. Amos Downey, $3.60

W. B. Davis, fees, County vs. Amos Downey, $3.10

J. H. Netherland, docket fees, County vs. Amos Downey, $2.00

Wm. Stewart, 5 days as Commissioner, $20.00

Philander Morrison, 5 days as Commissioner, $20.00

Jacob Banta, 5 days as Commissioner, $20.00

J. C. Long, 4 days as Sheriff, $8.00

John Gill, for office expense, $1.50

F. M. Griffith, for office expense, $1.50

Anderson & Newbold, for Court House expense, $4.60

J. C. Long, taking care, Court House, $10.00

F. J. Hollcroft, for 1 table and repair, Court House, $19.00

Norisez, Bro. & Fisk, for 12 Juror chairs, $32.00

J. H. Netherland, for office expense, $3.00

F. M. Griffith, for County Bonds redeemed, $13,000.00

F. M. Griffith, for Interest paid on County bonds, $385.98

F. M. Griffith for Interest paid on County orders, $20.48

R. F. Grisard, interest paid on money, $16.79

F. M. Griffith, to correct error in Township funds on Treasurer’s Ledger in 1862, $2.17

Carter & Johnson, for quarter’s salary as County Attorneys, $23.00

John H. Danbenheyer, for taking enumeration of voters, $33.00

Benj. N. Davies, for taking enumeration of voters, $33.00

Isaac W. Richards, for County School Superintendent’s salary, &c., $77.45

Stephen H. Jones, for Fox Scalps, $8.00

E. C. Ford, for Fox Scalps, $1.50

John T. Huston, for erroneous tax refunded, $6.11

O. H. Miller, Auditor, for change of venue costs to Ohio county, $82.00

Wm. Smith, for grave for Hilderbecker, $3.00

Union Fur. Co., for Mastress for jail, $3.50

Ormsby & Green, for Blankets for jail, $6.30

James C. Long, for boarding criminals, $122.60

James C. Long, for summoning Jurors, $33.00

James C. Long, for summoning road viewers, $6.30

James H. Merit, for 2 days road viewer, $3.00

Stephen H. Scranton, for 2 days road viewer, $3.00

James T. Bodkin, 1 day road viewer, $1.50

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Aug 1877

Switzerland County, Indiana real estate transfers for August 1877 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 6 Sep 1877 – Page 3, Column 1

Transfers of Real Estate
In Switzerland County during month of August:

[See newspaper and/or deed books for details.]

Charles Markland to Hugh, Joseph and David McClanahan

David H. McClanahan to Joseph McClanahan

Joseph McClanahan to W. C. Kincaid and Leander Clendenning

Joseph McClanahan to Susanna McClanahan

Andrew C. Downey to Joseph Pyle

William G. Krutz to William D. Dunn

Joseph Adams to James W. Garner

Louis Dusch to Maria S. Dusch

William L. [illegible] to James B. McCrellis

James Helm to Gustaf H. Schrampf

Gustaf H. Schrampf to Trustees of Germany Church of Florence, Ind.

Cornelius Miller and others to James Phillips

Frederick B. O’Neal to Mary J. Dow

Josiah [illegible], Adm’r, to Rebecca Day

Samuel Brown to [illegible] Brown

Eleanor Thiebaud to John Louis

Alexander S. [illegible] to George H. Keeney

Mary Keeney and George H. Keeney to Alexander S. [illegible]

Greenberry Mc. Seaver to Henry Nate

John F. McCreary to Henry Buscher

William Brown to Hublah and James Sullivan

James Torrance to Susie W. Mendell

Mary A. Brown and others to John McClintock

Mary A. and Albert Bayne to Geo. G. Waltz

Gustaf B. Schrampf to Trustees of German Church of Florence

Corelia and William Schierelbein to Julius Tapp

Hiram Baldwin to Lucinda Baldwin

Eleanor Thiebaud to Samuel Shuff

David C. Gardner to Mary Gardner

Josiah Turner to James M. Scott

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Aug 1877

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

Vevay Reveille – 16 Aug 1877 – Page 2, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Adjourned Term—Judge Berkshire.

State ex rel Daniel Norris vs. Geo. W. Norris—surety of the peace. Dismissed.

State vs. Geo. W. Norris—provoke. Fined $2.50 and costs.

State vs. Hiram McMurray, Sr.—assault and battery. Submitted to a jury, and fined $2.50 and costs.

State vs. Hiram McMurray, Sr., and others—desecrating Sabbath. Esquire Fletcher, Scott Fletcher, and Harvey Wade pleaded guilty, and were fined $2.50 each and costs.

State vs. William Rowan—gaming. Plea of guilty, and fined $1 and costs.

State vs. John L. Cole—assault and battery. Plea of guilty, and fined $2.50 and costs.

W. T. Pate et al vs. the Town of Patriot et als—injunction. Dismissed by plaintiffs.

James T. Ash vs. Isaac F. McKay—to enforce mechanic’s lien. Dismissed.

David Scott vs. Juliann Jackson et al—foreclosure. Dismissed.

Mary Ann Montayne et al vs. John S. Barker—partition. Dismissed.

Abigail Long vs. Charles Grammer—foreclosure. Judgment for $187.43, and decree of foreclosure.

Rachel Whitehead vs. Perret Dufour et als—foreclosure. Dismissed.

State vs. George Fallis (2 cases)—selling on Sunday. Acquitted.

State vs. George Fallis—selling on Sunday. Dismissed.

State vs. Samuel Fallis—selling on Sunday. Dismissed.

State vs. Samuel Fallis—selling on Sunday. Acquitted.

State vs. Henry Sturgeon—assault and battery with intent to murder.—Guilty of assault and battery, and fined $100, and imprisoned in the county jail ten days.

State vs. Hiram McMurray, Sr., and Marcellus McMurray—desecrating the Sabbath. Fined $2.50 each.

State vs. William Bosaw—larceny. Dismissed.

State vs. Augustus Frazier—perjury. Acquitted.

State vs. Robert Smith—perjury. Dismissed.

State vs. George Torrence—perjury. Dismissed.

State vs. Brewster Alvord—assault and battery. Acquitted.

State ex rel Elizabeth McMurray vs. Hiram McMurray—surety of the peace. Dismissed.

State vs. Chester Stevens, Scott Ferguson, Rutherford Ferguson, John Dyer, and Fred Stevens—disturbing meeting. Defendants, except Chester Stevens, fined $5 each.

State vs. Van S. Brandon—malicious trespass. Fined $2.50.

Julius McMakin vs. E. C. Heady, Assignee of John E. Williams—on note. Dismissed.

Elias Cooper vs. William A. Cross et al—to enforce vendor’s lien. Judgment for $100.

Alfred Shaw, Ex’r, &c., vs. Thomas J. Peak et al—foreclosure. Dismissed.

Same vs. William Geskie et al—foreclosure. Dismissed.

Reuben Jackson vs. Eli T. Ogle, Administrator, &c., of Spaulding Ransom, dec’d—claim allowed for $30.25.

The National Bank of Madison, Ind., vs. William McMakin et al—on note. Dismissed.

John H. Stewart vs. William G. Krutz et al—on note. Dismissed.

French Brinegar vs. Samuel Hess—appeal. Dismissed.

Abigail C. Jackson et al vs. Lewis G. Boyd et al—on note and to enforce vendor’s lien. Judgment against Boyd for $436.89, and decree.

Vevay Reveille – 30 Aug 1877 – Page 3, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Adjourned Term—Judge Berkshire.

State vs. Harvey Schroeder—assault with intent to murder. Submitted to a jury, who returned a verdict of not guilty.

John H. Wright vs. E. C. Heady, Assignee of John E. Williams—claim on account. Dismissed by plaintiff.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. George W. Hathorn et als—on note. Judgment for $223.21.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Paul Clark et als—on note. Judgment for $275.71.

Charles S. Dunlap vs. Wilson N. Duncan et al—damages. Dismissed for want of security for costs.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Henry J. Cole et al—on notes.—Judgment for $1,180.51.

Same vs. Jonathan M. Froman et al—on note. Judgment vs. J. M. Froman for $715.23.

Same vs. William H. Dunning et al—on note, &c. Dismissed by plaintiff.

America Fisk et als vs. Sarah V. Shields et al—partition. Dismissed by plaintiffs.

John R. S. Smith vs. J. Augustus Thompson—attachment and garnishment. Judgment vs. J. A. Thompson for $92.26 and costs; judgment vs. J. W. Thompson for $1 to be applied on above judgment, and for costs.

John Green vs. William Stewart—appeal. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Charles L. Summers was admitted and sworn as an Attorney and Counsellor at Law.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Jul 1877

Switzerland County, Indiana real estate transfers for July 1877 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 2 Aug 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

Transfers of Real Estate
In Switzerland County during the month of July:

[See newspaper and/or deed books for details.]

William Duhlmeier and others to Frederick and Henry Finnip

Sheriff of Switzerland County to Nancy Smith

Francis M. Turner to Americus Benedict

Frederick and Henry Finnip to the Union Furniture Company

Wm. Schuman and others to Nancy Smith

W. R. Johnston, Commissioner, to Caroline J. Tandy

John E. Jackman to Sarah E. Jackman

Americus Benedict to Trustee of Jefferson Township

John Douglas to Martin M. Fish

Julian Jackson and others to David Scott

Walter S. Francis to George S. Pleasants