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Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1880

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 3 Jun 1880 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.

STATE DOCKET.

State vs. John W. Shirey, selling liquor to a minor; plea of guilty. Fine $10.00.

State vs. John W. Shirey, selling liquor to a minor. Nolle.

State vs. John W. Shirey, same; plea of guilty. Fine $10.00.

State vs. John W. Shirey, same.—Nolle.

State vs. John W. Shirey, same; plea of guilty. Fine $10.00.

State vs. Virg Simpson, carrying concealed weapons. Trial by jury; finding not guilty.

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Armstrong vs. Alfred Wilson, Guardian. Dismissed.

Solomon Walden vs. Percy Rous, Administrator of Solomon Walden, deceased, appeal; on account. Trial by jury. Verdict for plaintiff for $54.90. Motion filed for a new trial.

John F. Pate vs. William Wigal, et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $486.71.

F. M. Griffith, Receiver, etc., vs. Margaret K. Powell; on note. Trial by jury. Verdict for plaintiff for $65.

Eliza J. McMakin vs. Rodolph McMakin; divorce. Granted.

John H. Hamilton vs. Mille Hamilton; divorce. Dismissed.

The case of Allensville, Center Square and Vevay Turnpike Company vs. James M. Scott, Administrator of David Scott, deceased, is now being tried by jury. This is a claim filed by Company for money and property alleged to have been in Scott’s hands as treasurer of the Company. The whole week will be consumed in trying it.

Switzerland County Odd Fellows’ Lodges

The following article about Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 29 Apr 1880 – Page 4, Column 2

I. O. O. F.
Something About the Early History of the Order.
Sketches of Some of the Lodges in Switzerland County.

THE FIRST ODD FELLOWS’ LODGE IN VEVAY.

About the year 1837 Edward Patton, Isaac Stevens, George H. Kyle, Joseph Dalmazzo and Lewis Golay, went to Cincinnati, and were initiated in Washington Lodge. John F. Doan, then a resident of Cincinnati, and a member of Washington Lodge, assisted in initiating them. He is now a member of Indiana Lodge, of Vevay. They returned home and applied to the Grand Lodge of Indiana for a Charter, which was granted them, the Lodge being called Vevay Lodge No. 6. The Lodge first held its meetings in the old Court House, and afterwards in the second story of the brick house now occupied by C. O. Thiebaud as a residence, on Liberty street. In 1850 the Lodge erected the large three story brick building now known as the Kyle House. This involved the Lodge financially. It was unable to pay for the building, and in 1853 the members took cards and surrendered their Charter. Soon after Indiana Lodge was formed, and a few years later Phoenix Loge.

The records and charter of old Vevay Lodge cannot be found, nor were they returned to the Grand Lodge. Perhaps some old member can tell us where they are. Among those who were members of this Lodge are:

Capt. F. L. Grisard, John J. Dumont, Isaac Stevens, George H. Kyle, Julius Dufour, John L. Danglade, Rev. Hiram Wason, H. H. Hatch, Victor Kessler, Albert Tompkins, John F. Doan, Edward Patton, George E. Pleasants, David Armstrong, Wm. Hall, Perret Dufour, U. P. Schenck, Joseph Dalmazzo, Lewis Golay.

Following will be found brief histories of the Lodges of Odd Fellows in this County:

Indiana Lodge, No. 126, Vevay,
Was organized Tuesday evening, February 1st, 1853, in the 3d story of what is now the Kyle House.

Most Worthy Grand Master Joseph L. Silcox presided; assisted by P. G. Morerod, J. R. Grand Warden.

P. G. Franklin Dufour, Grand Secretary.

P. G. Joseph Jagers, Grand Marshall.

P. G. Dalmazzo, Grand Treasurer.

The following were the charter members:
Victor Kessler, John Patton, Jesse Teats, Francis R. Detraz, Edward H. Rodgers, William Patton, George W. Teats, J. P. Schenck, Charles Goldenburg, and Thomas M. Ward. The Charter is dated January 19, 1853.

The following persons were officers for first term:

  • John Patton, N. G.
  • Jesse Teats, V. G.
  • Victor Kessler, Secretary.
  • Isaac Stevens, Treasurer.
  • Henry Hatch, I. G.
  • F. Detraz, O. G.
  • F Dufour, Warden.
  • Edward Rogers, R. H. S. to N. G.
  • George Teats, L. H. S. to N. G.
  • J. P. Schenck, Conductor.
  • Charles Goldenburg, R. H. S. to V. G.
  • Thomas Ward, L. H. S. to V. G.

Wednesday evenings was selected for regular meetings.

Names of Past Grands:
[See newspaper for term dates.]

  • John Patton
  • J. P. Schenck
  • H. H. Hatch
  • Geo. W. Teats
  • L. L. Thiebaud
  • F. R. Detraz
  • Geo. W. Teats
  • John M. Hollcroft
  • John F. Doan
  • O. S. Waldo
  • John M. Hollcroft
  • Harris Keeney
  • Oliver Ormsby
  • Lawrence W. Gordon
  • Geo. W. Hawthorn
  • Enos Littlefield
  • J. M. Hollcroft
  • John F. Doan
  • Victor Kessler
  • John S. Norisez
  • Geo. W. Hawthorn
  • Lawrence W. Gordon
  • William M. Patton
  • F. C. Gaudin
  • Wm. M. Patton
  • Eli T. Ogle
  • Larkin Johnston
  • Josiah Jackman
  • James W. Keith
  • Wm. R. Johnson
  • Lewis F. Works
  • John C. Cline
  • Wm. Norisez
  • Wm. Krisel
  • Victor Norisez
  • F. L. Courvoiser
  • J. G. Thiebaud
  • John J. P. Teats
  • Wm. Duhlmeir
  • H. A. Greenleaf
  • Charles F. Green
  • James W. Gibbs
  • John Moxley
  • W. B. Perry
  • George L. Flora
  • F. J. Hollcroft
  • Thomas Kincaid
  • John F. Doan
  • Joseph Burrows
  • John D. Works
  • Wm. Keisel
  • George F. Jackman
  • W. P. Lock

Officers for present term:

  • Kansas Hollcroft, N. G.
  • C. O. Thiebaud, V. G.
  • Marene Hollcroft, Secretary
  • C. F. Green, Treasurer
  • Geo. W. Teats, Warden
  • John D. Works, Conductor
  • Geo. J. Abbott, I. G.
  • John W. Banta, R. S. to N. G.
  • Will L. Teats, L. S. to N. G.
  • R. L. Phillips, R. S. S.
  • W. F. Bonner, L. S. S.
  • Charles D. Cain, R. S. to V. G.
  • Amie Lanham, L. S. to V. G.

Total number of members in good standing, 71.

 

Phoenix Lodge No. 182, Vevay.
Date of Charter, November 19, 1856.

The Lodge was instituted on the evening of February 10, 1857.

Charter members, holding withdrawal cards from Vevay Lodge No. 6:
Isaac Stevens, Samuel Porter, Samuel E. Pleasants, Samuel Russell, Joshua J. Porter, Julius Dufour, T. M. Danglade, James Cowan, John L. Danglade, William Hamilton.

Noble Grands since organization:
[See newspaper for term dates.]

  • Isaac Stevens
  • John D. Ramseyer
  • Joseph Dalmazzo
  • Robert P. Porter
  • David Armstrong
  • R. F. Grisard
  • J. S. Montgomery
  • Hiram Froman
  • Alfred Tapp
  • F. P. Dupraz
  • Joseph Rutherford
  • Philip Romerill
  • James Rutherford
  • F. S. Grisard, Jr.
  • W. H. Rugles
  • R. Graham
  • Joseph Rutherford
  • W. H. Rugles
  • R. F. Grisard
  • B. F. Gilbert
  • F. P. Dupraz
  • J. W. Kincaid
  • M. W. Tague
  • J. W. Rodgers
  • M. W. Tague
  • R. F. Grisard
  • John Chatelin
  • W. M. Smith
  • Alfred Rous
  • John T. Schofield
  • W. M. Smith
  • Fred Finnup
  • J. C. Long
  • J. W. Foulkner
  • J. G. Long
  • E. E. Long
  • W. B. Owens
  • Thomas Gordon
  • W. P. Hall
  • E. E. Long
  • J. C. Long
  • W. B. Owens
  • B. S. Northcott
  • P. T. Hartford
  • W. W. Long

Officers for present term:

  • A. P. Dufour, N. G.
  • Charles G. Boerner, V. G.
  • J. R. Hart, Secretary
  • E. M. Stevens, Treasurer
  • J. H. Burrows, Warden
  • Charles Mead, Conductor
  • Thomas Gordon, Guardian
  • George Krummell, R. S. S.
  • S. D. Armstrong, L. S. S.
  • Supporters N. G.: P. T. Hartford, R. S.; J. R. Cunningham, L. S.
  • Supporters to V. G.: James S. Knox, R. S.; Hiram Corns, L. S.

There are 97 members in good standing. The Lodge meets every Saturday night.

 

Naomi Encampment, No. 13, Vevay.

This encampment commenced work by dispensation on the evening of April 17, 1848, and on July 14, 1848, was granted a Charter.

The following were the charter members:
Wm. B. Moore, Wm. Boyd, Jr., John L. Danglade, Isaac Stevens, Wm. Hall, Julius Dufour, and Henry H. Hatch.

Officers for first term:

  • Wm. B. Moore, C. P.
  • Wm. Boyd, Jr., H. P.
  • John L. Danglade, S. W.
  • Wm. Hall, J. W.
  • Isaac Stevens, Jr., Scribe
  • Julius Dufour, Treasurer.

Names of Past Patriarchs:
[See newspapers for term details.]

  • Wm. B. Moore
  • John L. Danglade
  • Wm. Hall
  • J. R. Morerod
  • Ira N. Malin
  • Joseph Jagers
  • George H. Kyle
  • Lewis Golay
  • Isaac Stevens
  • Oliver Dufour
  • John F. Doan
  • T. M. Danglade
  • Jesse Teats
  • Wm. Patton
  • M. D. Briscoe
  • J. L. Thiebaud
  • Samuel E. Pleasants
  • T. M. Danglad
  • J. L. Thiebaud
  • Isaac Stevens
  • John F. Doan
  • Harris Keeney
  • F. J. Waldo
  • Oliver Ormsby
  • George W. Hathorn
  • J. R. Morerod
  • Isaac Stevens
  • L. W. Gordon
  • J. R. Morerod
  • Harris Keeney
  • John F. Doan
  • R. F. Grisard
  • Geo. W. Teats
  • J. M. Holcraft
  • John S. Norisez
  • Wm. M. Patton
  • Larkin Johnston
  • F. P. Dupraz
  • M. W. Tague
  • Joseph Rutherford
  • Wm. R. Johnston
  • John K. Pye
  • Wm. Patton
  • J. M. Hollcroft
  • R. F. Brewington
  • Fred L. Grisard, Jr.
  • John Chateline
  • Will M. Smith
  • Geo. W. Teats
  • M. W. Tague
  • Wm. Norisez
  • J. C. Long
  • James W. Gibbs
  • E. E. Long
  • J. W. Faulkner
  • C. F. Green
  • Fred L. Grisard, Jr.
  • J. W. Gibbs
  • John D. Works
  • W. P. Hall
  • F. J. Hollcroft

Officers for present term:

  • R. S. Northcott, C. P.
  • John W. Banta, H. P.
  • A. P. Dufour, S. W.
  • P. T. Hartford, J. W.
  • J. D. Works, Scribe
  • C. F. Green, Treasurer
  • R. F. T. Abbett, Guide
  • H. M. Fallis, I. S.
  • E. E. Long, 1st and 3d Watch
  • G. W. Teats, 2d and 4th Watch
  • A. P. Dufour, Host

Number of members in good standing, 41. Regular meetings 1st and 3d Friday nights each month.

 

Utilis Lodge, No. 260, Florence
This Lodge was instituted July 2d, 1866. P. G. Wm. H. Fry, officiated.

The following persons were appointed to fill the various offices on this occasion:

  • R. F. Grisard, P. G. , Grand Warden
  • A. M. Connett, Grand Secretary
  • S. Q. Howe, Treasurer
  • W. C. Barnes, Grand Sentinel
  • C. Loler, Grand Marshall
  • W. Y. Monroe, Grand Chaplain

The applicants for the charter were introduced and qualified, after which they proceeded to elect the following named officers:

  • Nicholus Jorgenson, N. G.
  • John F. W. Thomas, V. G.
  • Andrew Shafer, Treasurer
  • Wm. Emmerson, Secretary

The following petitioners were then duly elected and initiated:
John Mullen, John F. McCreary, W. C. Robinson, Lemuel Bledsoe, Thomas A. Stewart and John Henry.

James McFadden, Phillip A. Bettens and A. F. Moore were then admitted on card.

Date of charter May 2d, 1866.

Charter members: Nicholas Jorgenson, John F. W. Thomas, C. H. Albro, Green Bondurant, Wm. Emmerson, Andrew Shafer, C. T. McKibben.

Names of Past Grands and dates of office:
[See newspaper for term details.]

  • Nicholas Jorgenson
  • John F. W. Thomas
  • L. Bledsoe
    Phillip A. Bettens
  • C. T. McKibben
  • [illegible] John Mullen
  • A. F. [illegible]
  • C. H. Albro
  • John M. Dunn
  • Robert Kline
  • A. Givens
  • James Schmeid
  • Henry Easman
  • William Woodruff
  • W. C. Armstrong
  • Fred Luck
  • W. C. Robinson
  • G. W. Land
  • John M. Dunn
  • L. Edrington
  • E. J. Robinson
  • John F. McCreary
  • Ira Land
  • Thomas Carver
  • L. Edrington
  • J. E. Bonnell
  • Green Bondurant

Names of officers for present term beginning January 1st, 1880:

  • Dorwin Schmeid, N. G.
  • Thomas Wiley, V. G.
  • Wm. Woodruff, Per. Secretary
  • L. Bledsoe, Treasurer
  • J. E. Bonnell, Warden
  • A. Givens, Cond.
  • A. F. Moore, I. G.
  • Thomas Carver, R. S. N. G.
  • C. F. Schmeid, L. S. N. G.
  • Clinton Packenham, R. S. V. G.
  • John F. McCreary, L. S. V. G.
  • Amos Chase, R. S. S.
  • George Wells, L. S. S.

Total number of members at present in good standing, 36. Total number admitted to Lodge since institution, 69.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Apr 1880

Switzerland County, Indiana real estate transfers appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Apr 1880 – Page 5, Column 1

Transfers of Real Estate
In Switzerland County since last report.

Martin Higgins and wife to Martin M. Higgins

Sampson J. Powell and wife to George W. Chace

Thomas J. Gibbs and others to Sugar Branch Mercantile Association

P. S. Sage and wife to Charles H. Sage

Edward C. Heady to Edwin E. Long

Joseph McClannahan to Americus Benedict

U. P. Schenck and wife to Martha Leap

Wm. M. Patton and wife to John H. House

John Hannis to Wm. Hannis

Wm. Hannis and wife to Cecelia A. Taylor

Samuel M. Emerson to Lemuel H. Emerson

Martin Medary and wife to Anna Chatlin

Benjamin Seaver and wife to C. H. and P. A. Padgett

Josiah Woodruff and wife to James and Rochester Chandler

E. E. Long and wife to Edward C. Heady

Lyman Manser, Administrator, to Anna Rogers

Florence N. and Wilber L. Fisk to Alfred Shaw

Sylvester H. Morrison and wife to Peter H. Milander

Harry L. Titus, Commissioner, to Frederick Detraz

Theodore Livings, Commissioner, to George W. Sanders

J. D. Griffith, Administrator, to Josie D. Griffith and Percy B. Shadday

Ethalina and George C. Scott to Parkinson Keffer

Julian and Henry Barker to John A. Keith

James C. Hastie and George W. Brown

George E. Newbold and wife to Henry M. Fallis

Harvey Wycoff and wife to Leap Andress

S. R. F. and C. B. Shafer to Margaret Stephenson

Maria Tucker to Jordan R. Wainscott

Elizabeth and Lemon Ross to Mersilda Jackson

Reubin and Hester Pollarnd to Wm. C. Scott

H. S. and P. J. Pendery to Eva M. Pendry

William G. Madison to Wm. H. Madison

Andrew J. Schenck to Isaac Robbins

C. W. Monger to Hanna Monger

Moses H. Holgarth and wife to Casper Strelter

Eliza and Alvin Van Houten to Silas Howe

Alvin Van Houten to Silas Howe

Morgan Carver and wife to John Peak

Harry L. Titus, Commissioner, to W. M. H. Weaver

Emma A. Van Briggle to Sarah B. Thiebaud

James H. Scott to J. H. and Annie C. Brown

John H. Daubenheyer and wife to Henry and Julian Barker

Mary and John A. Keith to Julian and Henry Barker

Wm. D. Dunn and others to G. H. Schrumpf

David Hallgarth and wife to Moses Hallgarth

Achillas Ogle and wife to John Bakes

Addison Works and wife to Julia Brown

John Mullen and wife to F. M. Griffith and wife

L. J. Woolen and wife to W. L. Fisk and wife

John Y. Vanosdol to F. M. and Harvey Sedam

Keffer & Platt to Wm. Chandler and others

John Moody and others to James Courter

John P. White (Sheriff) to Martha S. Lindley

John W. Jayne to Sarah L. Hess

Mt. Hope School Roll of Honor – Mar 1880

Mt. Hope [Switzerland County, Indiana] School roll of honor appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 8 Apr 1880 – Page 1, Column 3

Roll of Honor of Mt. Hope School for the term ending March 16, 1880:

  • Grade First—Frank Butler, Anna Gotamiller, Johnie Ricketts, Elmer Wiley
  • Grade Second—Frank Gotamiller, Edward Berkemier
  • Grade Third—Omer Butler, Claude Muret
  • Grade Fourth—Charlie Ricketts, Clarence Wiley
  • Grade Fifth—Anna Butler, Celestine Butler

Those who were neither absent nor tardy: Anna Butler, Celestine Butler, Mary Butler.

ELLA MURPHY, Teacher.

Vevay Public Schools Rolls of Honor – 1880

Vevay [Switzerland County, Indiana] Public Schools rolls of honor for 1800 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 18 Mar 1880 – Page 4, Column 3

Roll of Honor
Of Vevay Public Schools for the five weeks ending February 27, 1880:

HIGH SCHOOL.

Senior Class—C. Jennie Archer, Linnie Turner

Intermediate Class—Flora McMahan, Lida Griffith, Lillie Waldo

Freshman Class—Rosa Norisez, Lillie De Barth

 

INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.

A Grade

  • A Class—Mollie Hall, Inda Rous
  • B Class—Nettie Clark, Frank Detraz

B Grade

  • A Class—Jessie Gordon, Sallie Ormsby
  • B Class—Bessie Stratford, Justine Schenck

C Grade

  • A Class—Sallie Pleasants, Nettie Newton
  • B Class—Earnest Danglade, Annie Pleasants
  • C Class—Samuel Stucy, Mamie Clark
  • D Class—Charles Hilderbrand, Blanche Gordon

 

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.

D Grade

  • A Class—Lucy Amann, Thomas Eaglin
  • B Class—Anna Backes, Laura Rochat

E Grade

  • A Class—Loulie McMahan, Rhoda Eirvin
  • B Class—Eddie Graham, Thomas Kincaid

F Grade

  • A Class—Carrie McCrellis, Jennie Wintizer, Nettie Phillips
  • B Class—Adaline Eblin, Lyda Gilbert

G Grade

  • A Class—Walton Outcalt, John Amann
  • B Class—Fletcher Clark, Lee Wright, Frank Amann

Vevay Reveille – 9 Dec 1880 – Page 5, Column 2

Roll of Honor
Of the Vevay Public Schools for the five weeks ending November 21, 1880:

HIGH SCHOOL.

Senior Class—Hanah Waldenmeier, Mollie Holder

Intermediate Class—Rosa Norisez, Belle Melcher

Freshman Class—Mollie Hall, Sallie Hall, N. Miller

 

INTERMEDIATE.

A Grade

  • A Class—Nettie Clark, Nettie Rutherford
  • B Class—Charles Waldo, Justine Schenck

B Grade

  • A Class—Bessie Stratford, Nettie Newton
  • B Class—Emma Boerner, Ernest Danglade

C Grade

  • A Class—Sallie Blach, Lula Ward, Lillie Mayers
  • B Class—Sammie Stucy, Edwin Waldo

 

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.

D Grade

  • A Class—Claud Siebenthal, Anna Hilderbrand
  • B Class—Johnnie Sharp, Jimmie Burrows

E Grade

  • A Class—Birda Ward, Rhoda Eirwin
  • B Class—Joseph Sullivan, Edith Walker

F Grade

  • A Class—Nettie Phillips, Carrie B. McCrellis
  • B Class—Adaline Eldirr, Eddie Fallis

G Grade

  • A Class—Joda Miller, Willie Sharp
  • B Class—Flora Mayers, Eugene Peelman

H Grade

  • A Class—Josie Greenleaf, Lutie Kirk
  • B Class—Louie Gramer, Maggie Chatlin

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Mar 1880

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Mar 1880 – Page 4, Column 3

Transfers of Real Estate
In Switzerland County from March 1st to 15th.

Wm. Stewart to Samuel Stewart

Matthew Brown and wife to Eli Anderson

Edward H. Tilley and wife to John W. Tilley

Charles F. Putnam and wife to Wm. Freeman and wife

A. H. Dunn and wife to Mrs. Indiana Williamson

Thomas J. Gibbs and wife to James H. Gibbs

Charles F. Schmeid and wife to Gustaf H. Schrump

Eleanor Thiebaud to John Dickason and Amie Golay

C. A. Gordon to Isaac Turner, and others

U. P. Schenck and wife to Julius Bersott

John Dickason and wife to J. K. Pleasants and O. S. Waldo

Charles M. Cole and wife to Edward Morrison

Stephen R. Bradley to Hannah Bradley

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Mar 1880

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 18 Mar 1880 – Page 4, Column 1

Legal Matters.

Judge Allison commenced a term of Court last Monday morning.

Prosecuting Bellamy is present looking after the interests of the State. He is an efficient and faithful officer.

Sheriff White has dismissed L. F. Hatch and place Adam Wordon in his place. Mr. Hatch was the best bailiff that was ever in the Court House.—John was satisfied with him, but the Vevay ringsters did not want him, and John succumbed. There is not much “civil reform” in this movement.

Samuel Stucy, Street Commissioner of Vevay, has another appointment—riding bailiff for Sheriff White. We don’t blame Sam—this is a free country, and he is entitled to three offices, if he can get them.

If you know of any violations of the law, go up to the highest room in the Court House and tell the following Grand Jurors the particulars:

James Cowan, Frederick Detraz, Eliakim Stoops, Joseph Wallick, Jacob Shaddy, and Philander Morrison.

Following are Petit Jurors:
John Neal, Jonathan David, Elisha Brown, Wm. Spaulding, Samuel Adams, Wm. E. Yonge, James C. Kincaid, Robert A. Knox, Sylvester H. Morrison, Charles Efner, Wm. A. Cross, and Samuel Lostutter.

The following attorneys from a distance are in attendance: Hons. A. C. Downey, S. H. Stewart, and J. B. Coles, of Rising Sun; and Wm. Walker, of Patriot.

While there has been a great deal of quite work done but few cases have been disposed of. A glance at the papers of Judge Allison’s desk almost made our head ache. Several cases are at issue, and to-day Court will be in good working order.

Vevay Reveille – 25 Mar 1880 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Catharine A. Gordon vs. Isaac Turner et als. Dismissed.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Benj. H. Oak et als—on note. Dismissed.

James Sullivan vs. Jesse Boright—replevin. Dismissed.

James H. Weston vs. Rodolph McMakin et al—on account. Dismissed.

William Cunningham, Administrator of Samuel Hess, vs. Laura Hess—partition and assignment of Dower. Commissioner’s report approved.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Geo. W. Bryson et al—foreclosure. Decree, $2,012.16.

U. P. Schenck vs. James H. Owens et al—foreclosure. Judgment, $610.76.

Nathan Walden vs. Henry A. Vogel et al—foreclosure. $3,275.75.

George Link vs. John N. Vandever et als—foreclosure. Dismissed.

Henry Mack et als vs. Walter S. Francis and John Francis, Sr.—on note. Judgment $303.14.

Percy Rous, Administrator of Solomon Froman, deceased, vs. Darius Stevens—on note. Judgment for $53.20.

Sidney Wood vs. Edward P. Goddard et als—foreclosure. Judgment for $1,736.00.

Sarah P. Fuller et als vs. Edward P. Goddard et als—foreclosure. Judgment for $1,736.00.

John Platt vs. Edward P. Goddard—foreclosure. Judgment for $827.60.

J. D. Griffith, Administrator of David Dyer, deceased, vs. John Cole—on note. Judgment, $189.50.

State, ex rel Wm. J. Gibbs, Administrator of George Hunter, deceased, vs. Jacob R. Harris et als—on bond. Trial by jury. Finding for the defendants.

U. P. Schenck, Guardian, etc., vs. Isaac N. Cole et als—foreclosure.—Judgment for $1,887.25.

Sarah J. Lock vs. Rebecca Lock et als—partition. Commissioner’s report approved.

Eli Swango vs. Peter McMakin, Constable, etc.,–replevin. Damages received, one cent.

James R. Cole vs. James B. McCrellis—On Account. Trial by Jury.—Verdict for defendant.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Sarah W. Anderson, Guardian of minor heirs of Robert D. Anderson, deceased—final report.

In the matter of the late firm of Lamson & Bonner, Wallace Lamson, surviving partner—Partial report.

In the matter of the Guardianship of Mary E. Shook et al, P. S. Sage, Guardian—partial report.

In the matter of the estate of Oliver F. McCreary, deceased, Perry J. Dunn, Administrator—partial report.

Joseph Clevenger, Guardian of minor heirs of Alfred Tapp, deceased—partial report.

In the matter of the estate of Jackson P. Searcy, deceased, Thomas C. Jack, Administrator—final report.

In the matter of the estate of Henry Lock, deceased, John W. Lock, Administrator—partial report.

Estate of May Wright, deceased, Perry K. Cotton, Administrator—final report.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. George Nash—appeal. Trial by a jury. Verdict, not guilty.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Apr 1880 – Page 1, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

E. S. Downey vs. Frederick Hess et als—on note. Judgment by agreement for $387.30.

Joseph Reed vs. William S. Tower et als—on note. Judgment for $504.84.

John Wiles vs. George W. Bryson—on note. Judgment for $85.40.

Johnston & Griffith vs. John Peelman—on account. Trial by Jury.—Verdict for $100.00.

R. S. Knox vs. Diana R. Hoffman et al—Foreclosure. Judgment for $507.50.

Nancy T. Roberts vs. Jesse P. Roberts—divorce. Granted.

State ex rel Samuel C. Cole vs. Lewis F. Works et als—on bond. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck, guardian &c., vs. Isaac N. Cole et al. Dismissed.

John Melcher vs. William R. Johnston, F. M. Griffith, and John Gill—on note. Judgment for $173.40.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Jane Owens, Wm. Owens, Administrator. Final report.

James M. Scott, Administrator of the estate of Henry Rogers, deceased. Final Report.

F. R. Dufour, guardian of John D. Dufour and James T. Dufour—insane persons. Partial report.

Guardianship of Harvey Buchanan, S. H. Morrison, guardian. Partial report.

Guardianship of Charlotte and Edward P. Dixon, Wm. M. Patton, guardian. Final report.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Apr 1880 – Page 1, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. P. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Charles Schmied—Foreclosure.—Judgment for $3575.00.

Hugh Espey vs. James T. Walker et als—Foreclosure. Judgment for $664.56.

U. P. Schenck vs. Elijah Waltz—To recover real estate. Recovery given.

U. P. Schenck vs. Jefferson Burres et al—Foreclosure. Judgment for $675.65.

Jacob Banta et als vs. John W. Banta—Partition. Report of commissioner approved.

Henry A. Downey vs. Jason G. Gurley—On account. Judgment for $75.

William Wilkie et als vs. Van S. Brandon et als—Partition. Commissioners appointed to partition.

S. H. Morrison. Guardian &c., vs. Sarah E. Garey et als—Foreclosure.—Trial by jury. Verdict for $1156.00.

First National Bank vs. Benjamin F. Dickason et als—On note. Judgment for $172.40.

PROBATE DOCKET.

In the matter of the minor heirs of Leah Charlton, deceased—Henry Charlton, guardian. Partial report.

In the matter of the estate of Phillip Romoril, Sr., deceased—James K. Pleasants, administrator—Final report.

In the matter of the estate of Abner Clarkson, deceased—Fred. L. Grisard, administrator. Final report.

STATE CASES.

State vs. John W. Russell—Fornication and adultery. Fine $100, and imprisonment in the county jail for ten days.

State vs. John W. Mansfield and Ed. Dailey—Burglary and grand larceny. Trial of Mansfield by jury. Fined $100, and imprisonment for four years.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Apr 1880 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

First National Bank of Rising Sun, Indiana vs. James T. Bodkin and James H. Merit—on note. Judgment for $7,808.92.

S. H. Morrison, Guardian, etc., vs. Sarah E. Gary et als—foreclosure.—Judgment for $1,156.00.

Ralph T. Butler vs. Jason Gurley—removal of Administrator ordered by Court.

James Kelley et als vs. U. P. Schenck et als—to recover real estate. Dismissed.

J. D. Griffith, Administrator, etc., vs. Paul Clark and Kizziah Clark—on note. Judgment for $75.00 as against Paul Clark, and judgment against Administrator as to Kizziah Clark for costs.

Louisa Nash et al vs. Henry Beakmin—civil action for rent. Judgment for defendant.

John W. Lock, Administrator, vs. Geo. W. Fallis, et als—on note. Dismissed.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Mar 1880

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Mar 1880 – Page 4, Column 4

A list of allowances made by the Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their March Term, 1880:

 

FOR PAUPERS AND POOR PERSONS, &C.

H. J. Harris, 3 days as overseer of poor, $6.00

C. G. Adams, sundries for poor, Pleasant Township, $74.00

C. G. Adams, 2 days as overseer of poor, $4.00

N. N. Martin, for self and family, $20.00

Wm. Brindley, sundries, poor of Craig Township, $70.76

John Holler, shaving and dressing Mayhew’s corpse, $3.00

S. R. Heath, sundries, poor, Cotton Township, $35.61

James Hall, sundries, poor, Cotton Township, $1.00

James Downey, sundries, poor, Cotton Township, $13.00

W. W. Gilbert, sundries, poor, Cotton Township, $5.93

Heady & Lewis, lumber poor farm, $22.91

Levi H. Smith, Cotton Township, keeping Miss Mills, $5.00

Peter Pelsor, Cotton Township, keeping Ben Pelsor, $10.00

Galbraith & Bro., Posey Township, for Mrs. Bayne, $5.00

Jnt. C. Ricketts, Posey Township, for Mrs. Mix, $14.00

W. H. North, Posey Township for Icenogle, $5.00

Wm. M. Patton, coffin and box, Bosaw, $6.00

Wm. M. Patton, 4 coffins for paupers, $20.00

Jnt. M. Froman, rent Mrs. Kelgore, Jefferson Township, $9.00

Margaret Sturgeon, rent Deppe family, $9.00

U. P. Schenck & Son, rent and sundries poor Vevay, $49.55

Lucy Bryson, bread and stuff, Indiana Hinman, York Township, $7.00

O. D. Cunningham, sundries, poor, York Township, $19.60

J. H. Daubenheyer, sundries, poor, York Township, $4.00

Nicholas Keith, keeping mother-in-law, $12.00

John L. O’Neal, bead stuff, poor, York Township, $17.50

Ben Simmons, poor of Vevay, $33.28

Hall & Lewis, poor of Vevay, $15.95

Boyle & Love, poor of Posey Township, $3.38

O. S. Waldo, poor of Vevay, $23.64

Benjamin Cole, poor Jefferson Township, $13.70

Kincaid & Clendening, poor, Jefferson Township, $5.00

Armstrong & Walden, poor, Jefferson Township, $7.00

David & Benedict, poor, Jefferson Township, $7.00

John T. Walker, poor, Jefferson Township, $4.00

H. M. Fallis, poor, Jefferson Township, $23.00

Thiebaud & Beagle, poor, Jefferson Township, $7.00

C. O. Thiebaud, poor, Jefferson Township, $3.50

J. H. Shadday, poor, Jefferson Township, $9.00

Oscar Webb, poor, Jefferson Township, $5.00

Wm. Smith, poor, Jefferson Township, $2.00

Jno. L. Thiebaud, poor, Jefferson Township, $3.55

F. J. Holdcroft, coffins and burying, $16.50

Bristow & Lock, coal for poor of Jefferson Township, $9.00

Matthew Worstell, Jr., Poor House, $143.50

B. N. Davies, overseer of the poor, $85.00

John Gill, sundries for poor of Vevay, $1.85

 

HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE EXPENSE.

Thos. J. Gordon, extra digging at Elk Creek, $18.30

Sam’l Butler, taking care Plum Creek bridge, $2.00

Wm. H. Lamson, lumber and repairing Lower Indian Creek bridge, $16.00

R. E. Hall, viewing Protsman road, $3.00

John Ransom, viewing Protsman road, $3.00

Jacob Bata, lumber and repairing road, $13.50

D. B. Lee, lumber for Sand Run bridge, $26.79

M. G. Keeney, work for Bridge Co., at Sand Run, $9.11

Jacob Meyers, Railing at Plum Creek bridge, $5.00

Geo. H. Keeney, lumber and nails, Vawter Creek bridge, $5.46

John P. White, serving notices, etc., Protsman road, $3.15

 

REFUNDED TAXES.

Bettie Lewis and sister, $15.00

Martha Moxley, $7.69

Isaiah M. H. Smith, $1.00

Caroline Lewis, $8.00

Eliza M. Goodwin, $26.87

Lucinda Thompson, $2.16

Nancy Duncan, $5.56

Mary Stewart, $13.88

 

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

Alfred Stow, glazing Court House windows, $1.50

Golay & Stevens, sundries for Court House, $2.65

Bristow & Lock, coal for Court House, $80.80

C. O. Thiebaud, sundries for Court House, $3.30

J. L. Thiebaud, sundries for Court House, $5.30

F. L. Grisard & Son, sundries for Court House, $9.20

W. A. Courtney, kindling wood for Court House, $3.50

John Gill, office expense, $2.05

A. Benedict, office expense, $10.25

R. T. F. Abbett, office expense, $3.20

F. J. Holdcroft, repairing case Clerk’s office, $13.00

G. Goldenburg & Son, stoves, pipe, coal, etc., $62.63

John P. White, quarter allowance taking care Court House, etc., $10.00

 

COUNTY OFFICERS’ FEES.

Jacob Banta, 1 day at poor farm, $2.00

Wm. Stewart, 1 day at Sand Run Bridge, $2.00

F. A. Carter, drawing 2 juries, $2.00

John Gill, salary, etc., quarter, $438.79

Americus Benedict, quarter salary, $200.00

R. S. Northcott, quarter salary, $181.85

Jacob Banta, 6 days Commissioner, $24.00

Wm. Stewart, 6 days Commissioner, $24.00

D. B. Drake, 6 days Commissioner, $24.00

John P. White, 5 days Sheriff, $10.00

R. A. Knox, 1 day Sheriff, $2.00

 

BOOKS, STATIONERY, and PUBLIC PRINTING.

Irvin Armstrong, public printing, $219.64

W. J. Baird, public printing, $8.05

W. B. Burford, books and stationery, $151.03

Indianapolis Sentinel Co., books and stationery, $64.25

Indianapolis Journal Co., books and stationery, $21.80

Culver, Payne, Hoyue & Co., books and stationery, $38.40

Levy Brothers, books and stationery, $64.50

 

SHERIFF.

John P. White, summoning juries, election expense, criminal expense, specific allowances, $90.65.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1880

Switzerland County Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Mar 1880 – Page 4, Column 2

County Business.

The County Commissioners, Jacob Banta, Wm. Stewart and Dillard Drake, held a session last week, adjourning Saturday at noon. Among other business transacted was the following:

H. J. Harris, Trustee of Posey Township, made his report. [See newspaper.]

We published the report of C. G. Adams, Trustee of Pleasant Township, last week.

Wm. Brindley, Trustee of Craig township, made his report. [See newspaper.]

Geo. W. Potter, Trustee of Cotton township, reported. [See newspaper.]

Benjamin N. Davies, Trustee of Jefferson Township, presented his report. [See newspaper.]

F. M. Griffith, Treasurer of Board of School Trustees of Vevay, presented the following report. [See newspaper.]

John Daubenheyer, Trustee of York Township, being sick in bed, did not make a report.

The Board then drew Grand Jurors for the March term of Court as follows:

  • James Cowan and Frederick Detraz, 1st District
  • Eliakin Stoops and Joseph Wallick, 2d District
  • Philander Morrison and Jacob S. Shaddy, 3d District

In the matter of vacation of a road on the lands of G. W. Hageman’s heirs, in Pleasant Township. The road was ordered vacated.

In the matter of the vacation of road in Posey Township, from R. P. Monroe’s residence to the road from hiram Douglas’s past Eakin’s to E. H. Jack’s. The Road was ordered vacated as a public highway, but is left as a private road for Mrs. Martha Monroe and her heirs—the road to be a gateway.

The question of enclosing all kinds of stock was brought up before the Board last Thursday. Petitions asking that all kinds of stock be enclosed were presented; also remonstrances against enclosing stock. The Board finally took the following action:

“Comes the petitioners and file additional remonstrances, and the Board desiring to be governed by the wishes of a majority of the citizens of the County, recommend to the voters of the County that the question, whether cattle shall be allowed to run at large, be voted on at the April election, 1880. The Board further recommends that the be printed on each of the tickets to be voted at the Township, election, the question: ‘Shall Cattle Be Allowed to Run at Large?’ And that each voter write his answer, Yes or No, immediately after the question.”

Americus Benedict, County Treasurer, presented to the Board County orders redeemed by him since December term, amounting to $14,596.13, which were examined and compared with Auditor’s books, found correct, and cancelled.

B. F. Gilbert and others petitioned for a bridge over Bee Tree Run, near Mrs. Pickett’s. M. G. Keeney, civil engineer, was requested to make estimate of stone abutements, and a wooden bridge not over 25 feet in the clear—and report at June session.

In the matter of the petition of Peter Voris and others for a donation toward building a bridge over Bear Creek, near Aaron, in Pleasant Township, seventy-five dollars was donated by the County. C. G. Adams, Trustee of Pleasant Township, to superintend the work.

In the matter of the petition of Benjamin Jain and others for a change of road, R. E. Hall and John Ransom, Viewers, recommend that the change be made. The report was received and the Viewers discharged.

Henry Tardy, one of the parties through whose land the road and proposed change of road passes, appeared by his Attorney, and filed his remonstrance.—Wm. Detraz, Wm. Anderson, and Merret Brown were appointed Viewers, to assess the damages that may occur to said Henry Tardy, if the road is changed.—They will meet in the Auditor’s office March 13th, and after being duly qualified proceed to view the proposed road and assess damages.

In the matter of the petition of E. E. Long and others for a bridge over Indian Creek, at Knox’s ford. Continued until next term.

John Gill, Auditor, presented his bond as County Auditor from November 1st, 1879, to October 30th, 1883, in the sum of $5,000, with F. M. Griffith, R. A. Knox, and Amie Morerod, as sureties.

It was ordered that the upper Indian Creek wooden bridge be repaired, it being in a dangerous condition. Jacob Banta was appointed superintendent of the work.

York Township School Report – Feb 1880

York Township [Switzerland County, Indiana] District No. 9 School report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Mar 1880 – Page 1, Column 6

Average grade of studies of scholars, of York Township, District No. 9, for month ending February 20, 1880:

100—perfect; 90—good; 80—fair; 65—passable.

1st Grade—Fannie Smead (79); Will Patterson (83); Ollie Patterson (85); Ira Patterson (90)

2d Grade—Luie Carver (80); Mollie Smead (81); Lulle Crutz (80); Lydia Patterson (80); Nannie Andrews (79); Nelson Dumer (86); Alvie Smead (71)

3d Grade—Charlie Smead (88); Lena Williamson (92); Omer Williamson (90); Tommie Patterson (89); Fannie Kelly (79)

4th Grade—Eddie Kelly (90); Willie Smead (94); Chrissie Smead (82); Luie Eichler (92); Charlie Eichler (80)

MAMIE MEDDOCK.