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Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Apr 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana real estate transfers for April 1886 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 1 Apr 1886 – Page 5, Column 1

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Mary Hageman to Mary A. Brown
  • Wm. M. Green and wife to Robert P. Edrington
  • W. S. Tower, Commissioner, to Ebenezer Phillips
  • Robert W. Galbreath to Julia A. Mix
  • Julia A. and Wm. T. Mix to John Rayl and wife
  • James B. Waldon to Mary F.  Walden
  • Frank J. Molique et al to Stephen J. Searcy
  • Ralph N. Wycoff and wife to Jefferson Hizer
  • Henry Tardy et al to Mary L. Tardy
  • Henry Tardy et al to Oliver M. Tardy
  • Trustees German Church, Florence, to Thomas Land
  • John Aldred et al to John S. Heady
  • Janie Gribben to Charles Gribben
  • Geo. H. Keeney et al to Laura K. North
  • Geo. P. Keeney et al to P. W. North
  • Sarah E. and Joseph Brown to Adelaide Oakley
  • Edward P. Park and wife to Mary C. and Enoch Adams
  • Mary A. Murret et al to Edward Tilley
  • P. R. Lostetter, Administrator, to R. L. White
  • R. L. White to Margaret A. White
  • Wm. R. Walden to Solomon Walden
  • Robert Sheldon et al to Wm. J. Platt
  • James Stewart and wife to John Peak
  • S. H. Morrison and wife to John N. Vandever, Jr.
  • Julius Detraz and wife to Geo. W. Haskell
  • John Porter to Edward Porter
  • Mary A. Burgman et al to Moore H. Belden
  • Sheriff Simpson to Loren W. Mallett

Vevay Reveille – 8 Apr 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Henry H. Rutherford and wife to Robert Scott
  • Walter T. Clark and wife to Mary Reeves
  • Hosier Keeney et al to G. H. and J. H. Keeney
  • John Fisher et al to Elizabeth Riley
  • Green B. Seaver and wife to James K. Nave
  • John Riley and wife to Sarah B. Fisher
  • John H. Smith and wife to Beniah Belden
  • Sally Oak et al to Sarah A. Lockwood
  • Sarah A. Lockwood to Sally Oak et al

Vevay Reveille – 15 Apr 1886 – Page 4, Column 3

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Jean and John Boyle to Charles Boyle
  • Larkin Sigmon and wife to H. H. Rutherford
  • V. Cravens, Assignee, to Frank Wolf
  • Moore H. Belden and wife to Milly McCalum
  • Samuel F. Ford to Charlotte Campbell
  • Andrew C. Downey and wife to Sarah H. Dennis
  • Andrew C. Downey and wife to Sarah H. Dennis
  • Mary and A. C. Downey to Sarah H. Dennis
  • Harvey E. Carnine and wife to Henry E. Carnine
  • Harvey Elliott and wife to Stephen J. Searcy
  • Pauline and Benj. E. Addis to Stephen J. Searcy
  • Samuel Adams and wife to James M. Scott
  • Susan McMakin to Henry McMakin

Vevay Reveille – 22 Apr 1886 – Page 4, Column 3

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Riley Land and wife to Fred and Mary Essman
  • Riley Land and wife to Fred and Mary Essman
  • Joseph F. McKay and wife to F. K. Manford and wife
  • George Barrklow and wife to Rebecca Hastings
  • David A. Davis and wife to Wm. Faulkner
  • Elizabeth and Jacob J. Goodner to Elizabeth Johnson

Vevay Reveille – 29 Apr 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • William Riley and wife to Sarah Chase
  • Benj. F. Cotton and wife to Benj. Cole
  • Jane E. Kane et al to Benj. Cole
  • Nancy Damean to Agnes Schnaitter
  • Seward & Moore et ux to John B. Orr
  • Seward & Moore et ux to Delila Gridley
  • Auditor Holland to F. M. Griffith
  • Theodore Humphrey heirs to Lily M. Simpson
  • Margaret J. Kincaid to W. E. and Clara B. Morris
  • S. B. Morrison and wife to Harvey H. Buchanan
  • Anna E. and G. W. Larrison to Francis and A. J. Porter
  • M. B. Hyde et al to Charles Markland

Switzerland County Jury – Apr 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Apr 1886 – Page 4, Column 4

F. L. Grisard and W. B. Protsman, Jury Commissioners, have drawn the names of the following gentlemen to serve as Jurors for next term of Court:

GRAND JURY.
H. D. Banta, Joseph Voris, Joseph Rogers, James E. Peters, Elza Abbott, Joshua G. Coleman. Subpoenaed for April 20th.

PETIT JURY.
Levi A. Sedam, Harry Henry, James H. Crandall, Charles J. Ryan, Green Seavers, David Armstrong, Henry Foster, Robert Kline, John Stewart, Americus Benedict, Perry Franklin, Johnson Brown, Jr. Subpoenaed for May 4th.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Apr 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Apr 1886 – Page 4, Column 4

List of Allowances
Made by the Board of County Commissioners, at their adjourned March term, on April 12th and 13th, 1886:

  • Thomas Armstrong, services as overseer poor, $2.00
  • William Kincaid, removing paupers to poor house, $3.00
  • James W. Love, services as overseer of poor, $2.50
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., for Sarah Jones, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., for Joe Baker, $3.00
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., for John Bailey, $2.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for Mrs. J. H. Gillis, $10.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for Mrs. Rebecca Day, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for Andrew Boyd, $5.00
  • E. E. & W. F. North, for Joe Baker, $3.00
  • N. H. North, for Chris Icenogle, $5.00
  • Wm. C. Robinson, office expenses as Treasurer, $1.00
  • Jeremiah Plew, for wood for Mrs. S. A. Miller, $3.00
  • Dr. John H. Shadday, for attendance Coroner’s Inquest on Caroline A. Gilbert, $8.00
  • James P. Orem, premium on insurance Court House, $33.75
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, premium on insurance poor house, $15.60
  • Wm. Brindley, 2 days as Commissioner, $7.00
  • Wm. H. Scott, 2 days as Commissioner, $7.00
  • John F. Houze, 2 days as Commissioner, $7.00
  • James F. Simpson, 2 days as Sheriff, $4.00
  • James Murdock, inked ribbon for cancelling stamp, $0.50

Switzerland County Commissioners – Apr 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Apr 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

County Business.

The County Commissioners met last Monday and continued in session until Tuesday evening.

Thomas Armstrong, Trustee of York Township, and J. W. Love, Trustee of Posey Township, presented their final reports, which were found correct, accepted, and they discharged as Trustees.

The Board contracted with King Bridge Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, to repair bridges over Beaty’s Ford and Powell’s Ford. The abutments at Beaty’s Ford are to be raised two feet, and the iron work thoroughly repaired and the bridge made ready for travel at a total cost of $750. The bridge at Powell’s Ford to be raised four feet, thoroughly repaired and ready for travel at a total cost $1,510. Both bridges to be ready for travel by July 1, 1886.

In the matter of the petition of Nelson Carnine, John VanOsdol and others for bridge over Ogle’s Branch, at Edward Shull’s, on Vevay and Versailles turnpike road, the Board refused to grant the petition.

Wm. Carnine was given an order to the Superintendent of the Poor House for eight of the children there; the said Carnine is to feed, clothe and attend to sick children, and have them attend public schools, and to take good care of them physically and morally for $42.50 each per annum.

In the matter of the petition of Thomas Dyer, Walter S. Lock and others, for bridge over Indian Creek at Knox’s Ford—continued until next term.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Mar 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana real estate transfers for March 1886 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 4 Mar 1886 – Page 4, Column 3

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Gilbert Gibbs et al to Andrew J. Myers
  • David Lee, Administrator, to Peter Voris
  • Hosier J. Harris and wife to Abjiah S. Humphrey
  • Rachel and S. R. Tinker to Amos and John Elfers
  • George W. Joyce and wife to Jeremiah Brook
  • James Huston to John Shepherd

MARCH.

  • John Thunemann and wife to Samuel Allen
  • Wm. Vandorin and wife to Earnest Body
  • Wm. A. Pearce and wife to Joseph M. Pearce
  • Susan N. and F. W. Cole to Ann Pearce
  • Wm. Freeman and wife to E. F. Barker
  • Silas W. Hickman to R. B. Huston
  • Sarah M. Woods to R. B. and Mary J. Huston
  • Ida M. and R. N. Wycoff to John W. Vanosdol
  • Solomon Adams and wife to Alvin Adams
  • Perry M. Smith et al to Orville W. Potter

Vevay Reveille – 18 Mar 1886 – Page 5, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Wm. Lester and wife to Philip Strain
  • Bennett J. Robins and wife to James B. Beaty
  • Robert Scott, Commissioner, to Naomi and Wm. Jester
  • Anna M. and Thos. J. Cotton to John W. Jaynes and Sarah L. Hess
  • John Anderson and wife to Theodore H. Wells
  • John Howard (Executor) to Berrnhardt Waldenmier and wife
  • Bernhard Waldemire and wife to Albert and Hannah Waldenmire
  • Isaac N. Paugh and wife to Wm. Ralston
  • John Callahan and wife to Thomas R. Wiley
  • Geo. H. Kyle et al to Thomas Delaney
  • Joseph M. Pearce, Administrator, to Alexander Horton
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, Commissioner, to Samuel Schoffner
  • Argus D. Carnine and wife to Levi Orem

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Mar 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Mar 1886 – Page 4, Column 4

List of Allowances
Made by the Board of County Commissioners, of Switzerland County, Indiana, at the regular March session, 1886:

  • F. L. Grisard, sundries for Mrs. Jennings, $11.78
  • F. L. Grisard, sundries for Leachs, $9.40
  • F. L. Grisard, sundries for Mrs. Taylor, $8.95
  • F. L. Grisard, sundries for William Daily, $3.00
  • George Reeves, sundries for Mrs. Sarah Miller, $12.00
  • Chas. V. Thiebaud, sundries for Newton Short, $2.00
  • Chas. V. Thiebaud, sundries for Mrs. Louisa Plew, $1.00
  • Chas. V. Thiebaud, sundries for Elizabeth Simpson, $4.00
  • John March, taking Mrs. Vailes and family to poor farm, $3.00
  • Shaw & Detraz, sundries for Mark Smith, $3.50
  • Shaw & Detraz, sundries for David Woods, $2.00
  • Shaw & Detraz, sundries for Duval, $1.50
  • John Melcher, for coal for Samuel Butler, $8.10
  • John Melcher, for coal for Mrs. Leach, $5.40
  • John Melcher, for coal for Mrs. Jennings, $7.20
  • John Melcher, for coal for Sarah Miller, $2.20
  • John Melcher, for coal for Mrs. James Cole, $2.70
  • John Melcher, for coal for Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson, $3.60
  • Peter E. Told, for coal for Mrs. Orem, $6.60
  • Peter E. Told, for coal for Nancy Schenck, $4.80
  • Peter E. Told, for coal for N. N. Martin, $3.00
  • Peter E. Told, for coal for Betty Smith, $1.80
  • Scott & Brown, sundries for Duval, $10.00
  • Scott & Brown, sundries for Dick Russell, $3.00
  • Scott & Brown, sundries for Henry Wells, $3.00
  • Scott & Brown, sundries for Mrs. J. Cole, $5.00
  • Z. I. Yonge & Co., sundries for Mrs. E. Simpson, $2.00
  • Z. I. Yonge & Co., sundries for Mrs. McCorkhill, $0.70
  • David & Robinson, for keeping transient paupers, $2.50
  • O. S. Waldo, for sundries for Mrs. Nancy Schenck, $2.00
  • O. S. Waldo, for sundries for Mrs. Mary Travis, $4.00
  • O. S. Waldo, for sundries for Mrs. Viola Plew, $1.00
  • O. S. Waldo, for sundries for Mrs. Joseph Bullock, $4.00
  • Wm. M. Patton, coffin and hauling Wm. White, $6.00
  • Mrs. Kilgore, rent and support, $12.50
  • Harry Smead, rent for Boggs family, $9.00
  • Mrs. Lucy M. Detraz, rent for Mrs. Orem, $6.00
  • Andrew J. Schenck, sundries for Boggs family, $13.33
  • J. S. Shaddy, services as overseer of poor for year, $30.00
  • John L. Thiebaud, school books for poor children, $13.35
  • Wm. M. Patton, coffin and hauling Wm. White, $6.00
  • Mrs. Julia Wolf, for keeping Wm. Barker, $11.25
  • Dicey Estes, for keeping McGee children, $12.00
  • N. N. Martin, for himself, $10.00
  • Jno. Gautsmuller, for himself, $10.00
  • Thomas Land, sundries for Jeptha Skidmore, $9.00
  • Thomas Land, sundries for Sarah Burke, $5.00
  • Thomas Land, sundries for Mahala Wheeler, $5.00
  • Thomas Land, sundries for Louisa Perkins, $10.52
  • Indiana Williamson, for keeping Sally Nipper, $10.00
  • Mrs. Farrar, for nursing Louisa Perkins, $12.00
  • John I. O’Neal, breadstuff for Mahala Wheeler, $3.00
  • John I. O’Neal, breadstuff for Calvin Fredenberg, $3.00
  • John I. O’Neal, breadstuff for Polly McCleland, $4.00
  • Schrumph & Told, sundries for Calvin Fredenberg, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, sundries for Louisa Perkins, $1.25
  • Chris Weichert, for keeping Louisa Perkins, $10.00
  • Henry Barker, for keeping 3 tramps, supper, lodging and breakfast, $1.50
  • Mrs. English, for nursing Louisa Perkins, $2.50
  • Thomas Armstrong, services as overseer of poor, on year, $14.00
  • William Jockel, Jr., for Sarah Jones, $5.00
  • William Jockel, Jr., for Mrs. Crouch, $2.00
  • William Jockel, Jr., for Joseph Baker, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for Mrs. Gillis, $10.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for Mrs. Rebecca Day, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for Andrew Boyd, $4.85
  • N. H. North, for C. Icenogle, $5.00
  • E. E. & W. F. North, coal for Joseph Baker, $6.30
  • Ben C. Mead, wood for Joseph Baker, $3.00
  • Geo. H. Keeney, burial case for Isaac Straughan, $5.00
  • Mrs. Sam’l Fisk, board and lodging Mrs. Miles and children, $2.25
  • R. A. Steele, coffin for Mrs. Crouch, $5.00
  • Steamer Tom Ross, passage Mrs. Miles and children, $1.50
  • John W. Smiley, hauling Mrs. Miles and children to poor house, $2.50
  • James W. Love, 1 year services overseer of poor, $13.00
  • Charles O. Potter, for Hannah Acra, $7.24
  • S. R. Heath, for Mary Wells, $5.80
  • S. R. Heath, for Elias Brown, $12.98
  • James B. Gibbs, for Mrs. Merrill, $15.00
  • James B. Gibbs, for David Tibbats, $8.09
  • Hugh S. Pickett, for keeping 2 Pelsor children, $20.00
  • John Pelsor, for keeping 1 Pelsor child, $8.00
  • O. W. Potter, services as overseer of poor 1 year, $9.00
  • Thomas Lawton, for keeping Ben Pelsor, $12.00
  • Ford & Steele, for Wm. Sutherland, $8.00
  • Ford & Steele, for Mrs. M. D. Leintz, $3.00
  • Ford & Steele, for Mrs. Lucinda Manford, $5.00
  • Ford & Steele, for Mrs. LeClerc, $5.00
  • Orinda H. Ricketts, for Mrs. McDaniel, $8.00
  • Padget & Seaver, for Mrs. M. D. Leintz, $7.00
  • Padget & Seaver, for Mrs. Lucinda Manuel, $2.75
  • John Smith, for Mrs. Lucinda Manuel, $3.50
  • Daniel Lock, for taking Rachel Buchanan to Poor House, $1.00
  • Ben F. Rodgers, hauling wood for Mrs. Manuel, $1.00
  • Josiah Orem, hauling wood and house rent for Mrs. Manuel, $6.00
  • George W. Cole, wood for Mrs. M. D. Leintz, $10.30
  • Maria Tucker, $12.22
  • L. B. Slawson, for team to take R. Buchanan to poor house, $1.00
  • L. B. Slawson, for services as overseer of poor for year, $13.00
  • F. J. Siebenthal, for Ostranders, $4.23
  • F. L. Grisard, for same, $4.80
  • John E. Morgan, for E. Davis, $1.03
  • Rodolph Thiebaud, for John Baker, $1.65
  • William Andrew, for Wintyser, $9.00
  • William Tait, services as overseer of poor 1 year, $14.00
  • James Curry, keeping paupers at poor house, $675.06
  • James Curry, hauling out manure, $18.75
  • Charles Goldenburg & Son, ironwork, etc., poor house, $16.20
  • Union Furniture Co., lounge for poor house, $2.00
  • Golay & Stevens, disinfectants, etc., for poor house, $1.20
  • A. J. Schenck, pump fixtures poor farm, $1.50
  • George W. McKay, viewing and surveying Leatherbury road, $7.30
  • R. R. Stout, reviewing Leatherbury road, $4.50
  • John R. S. Smith, reviewing Leatherbury road, $4.50
  • Ben F. Rodgers, reviewing Leatherbury road, $4.50
  • John W. Powell, taking out of drift pile and care of bridge brick, $25.00
  • Theodore Livings, damages for Leatherbury road, $60.00
  • James Cole, damages for moving road on his land, $14.00
  • P. C. Holland, salary and filing acct, last qr, $442.61
  • C. G. Adams, salary, $200.00
  • M. C. Walden, salary, etc., $294.00
  • R. T. F. Abbett, fees, etc., $4.30
  • A. G. Craig, salary, etc., health officer for year, $101.95
  • James B. McCrellis, salary, etc., advisory county attorney, $25.00
  • Wm. Brindley, per diem 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • Wm. H. Scott, per diem 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • John F. Houze, per diem 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • James F. Simpson, Sheriff, $10.00
  • James F. Simpson, kindling wood and care of Court House, $16.75
  • C. Goldenberg & Son, stove pipe, repairs etc., Court House, $9.15
  • Scott & Brown, kerosene and matches Court House, $1.57
  • F. L. Grisard, 1 coal had, Auditor, $0.45
  • P. C. Holland, office expenses, $3.15
  • C. O. Adams, office expenses, $4.00
  • P. T. Hartford, advertising and blanks and stationery, $108.20
  • W. A. Knox, advertising, $30.00
  • W. J. Baird, advertising, $38.15
  • W. B. Burford, Books and stationery, $28.00
  • John W. Smiley, cab hire Ellis to Lee’s and back, $4.00
  • John W. Smiley, cab hire Commissioners to poor farm, $1.50
  • James F. Simpson, receiving, boarding and discharging prisoners, $56.80
  • James F. Simpson, posting notices of tax sale, $7.25
  • James F. Simpson, summoning juries, $29.00
  • George G. Krutz, for taxes erroneously paid, $29.00
  • Granville Bailes, for taxes erroneously paid, $0.51

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Mar 1886 – Page 4, Column 1

County Business.

William Brindley, William H. Scott and John F. Houze, County Commissioners, met in regular session, Monday, March 1st, and adjourned Friday evening, 5th.

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE REPORTS. [See newspaper for details.]

  • Posey Township, J. W. Love, Trustee.
  • Jefferson Township, Jacob S. Shaddy, Trustee.
  • Craig Township, Wm. Tait, Trustee.
  • Pleasant Township, Lyman B. Slawson, Trustee.
  • Cotton Township, O. A. Potter, Trustee.
  • York Township, Thomas Armstrong, Trustee.

In the matter of the petition of Jacob F. Letherbury and others, for change of highway. R. R. Stout, J. R. S. Smith and B. F. Rodgers, reported that Theodore Livings would be damaged $60.00 by said change of road. Report approved—Mr. Livings to be paid $60.00, and the road to be opened.

In the matter of the petition of James Cole, for change of road, Hiram Bakes and Abner Gates, viewers assessed damages to James Cole at $14.00. Approved.

Dr. A. G. Craig was reappointed Health Officer and Secretary of Board of Health for present year.

C. G. Adams, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for the past quarter, amounting to $15,341.84. Found correct and cancelled.

Cornelius Miller was appointed Inspector of Markland precinct, vice Robert Galbreath, removed from the county.

Wm. R. Johnston was appointed County Attorney at a salary of $150.00, vice James B. McCrellis, term expired.

The bridges at Beatty’s and Powell’s Ford are to be raised and repaired.

Thomas Dyer, Walter S. Lock and others petitioned for bridge at Knox’s Ford. Estimates of cost ordered.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 18 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

Court convened last Monday morning.

The following attorneys from a distance are in attendance: Prosecuting Attorney M. R. Sulzer, Hon. J. Y. Allison, Madison; Wm. Walker, Esq., Patriot; and Capt. J. B. Coles, Rising Sun.

W. P. Lock, who was drawn as a Grand Juror, being sick was not able to appear. Wm. S. Tower was selected to fill the vacancy, and is Foreman. The Judge instructed the Grand Jury Monday morning and it is now in session.

 

The following are among the cases disposed of:

State vs. James Brown. Public indecency. Dismissed.

State vs. Gabe Gerard. Selling liquor. Plea of guilty. Fined $10.

State vs. Merit Roberts. Selling liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty. Fined $10.

State vs. Gabe Gerard. Selling liquor Thanksgiving Day. Plea of guilty. Fined $10.

State vs. Merit Roberts. Selling liquor on Thanksgiving Day. Dismissed.

State vs. Gabe Gerard and Merit Roberts. Selling on Sunday. Dismissed.

State vs. Joseph Thamann. Selling liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty in two cases. Fined $10 each case.

State vs. Joseph Thamann, Sr. Selling on Sunday. Dismissed.

State vs. Wm. Rowin. Selling liquor on Sunday. Tried by Court, found guilty and fined $10. One case dismissed.

State vs. Francis Eads. Carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty. Fined $1.

State vs. James and Tude Brown. Disturbing meeting. James plead guilty and was fined $5. The case against Tude was dismissed.

State vs. Frank Turner. Drawing dangerous weapon. Plea of guilty. Fined $1.

State vs. William Turner. Assault and battery. Dismissed.

 

Several cases have been continued by the mutual agreement of parties.

The Petit Jury is summoned for next Monday.

Judge Friedly has fixed the times for trying cases as follows:

 

SECOND WEEK.

  • Monday, Feb. 22—State vs. March. State vs. Bosaw. Houze vs. Houze.
  • Tuesday.—State vs. Fallis. Costello vs. Mead.
  • Wednesday.—Schenck vs. McMakin.
  • Thursday.—Anderson vs. Phillips. Summons vs. Torrence.
  • Friday.—Dickason vs. Lee. State ex rel vs. Lee. Spencer vs. Thiebaud.

THIRD WEEK.

  • Monday.—State vs. Peters.
  • Tuesday.—Bray vs. McKay.
  • Wednesday.—Burnes vs. VanOsdol. Lewis vs. Williams.
  • Thursday.—Lostutter vs. McNutt.
  • Friday.—Bellamy vs. Grimes.

Vevay Reveille – 25 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL CASES.

George S. Pleasants, Commissioner in case of Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon; partition. Report sale of land approved.

Peter McMakin, Commissioner, Phillip C. Burns vs. Margaret Cayton; partition. Report sale of land approved.

Peter McMakin, Commissioner, F. L. Grisard vs. Charles A. Greent et al; partition. Report sale of land approved.

State, on relation of Ella Lewis, vs. Joshua D. Griffith, Guardian; on bond. Judgment for $773.30.

G. H. Schrumpf vs. John Rayl; on note. Judgment for $66.75.

State, on relation of County Auditor, vs. Alvin Works et al; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for $120.58.

State, on relation of County Auditor, vs. Isaac McHenry et al; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for $660.10.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Joseph Peelman et al, foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment of $50.66.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Melbourne Miles et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $53.06.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Henry C. Carnine et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $36.33.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James F. Stewart et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $34.69.

Harvey Jack vs. Sarah M. Woods; on notes. Judgment for $208.50.

Missouri Abdon vs. George Abdon; divorce. Granted.

George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, Harriet E. Hull et al vs. J. L. Thiebaud; partition. Report sale of land approved.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. John A. J. Bray; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $74.59.

Morton D. Thiebaud vs. P. T. Hartford et al; on note. Demurer to cross complaint of Wm. S. Tower, Administrator, &c. Defendant abides ruling on demurer. Judgment for plaintiff for $1060.00 in hands of Clerk.

Robert Scott, Commissioner, Naomi Jester et al vs. Elizabeth Jagers et al. Report sale of real estate approved.

Wm. Newbold vs. Sarah M. Woods et al; on note. Judgment for $237.00.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Benjamin W. Simmons et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $101.49.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. John N. Vandever et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $12.43.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Catherine Craig; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $62.64.

Eliza Brown et al vs. John A. J. Bray et al; for possession of real estate. Decree for possession and $1 damages.

State, ex rel George Houze, vs. John Houze; insanity. Trial by Jury—verdict that defendant is of unsound mine and incompetent of transacting ordinary business.

 

STATE CASE.

State vs. Taylor Brownfield; assault and battery. Trial by Court, fined $10.

 

Costs are added to amounts of Judgment.

Business is being disposed of rapidly.

Joseph A. Hart and John F. Patton are assisting Clerk Abbott, and all are kept busy.

Delinquent Administrators, Executors, and Guardians, were gently stirred up last term, and many at once reported. At this term Judge Friedly firmly, but respectfully, quotes the rugged law to those who are tardy with trust funds, and they are rendering reports.

The Grand Jury returned twenty-seven indictments and adjourned.

Three vacancies were created on the Petit Jury drawn, for the following reasons: Samuel Jackson, not found; Peter R. Lostutter and Daniel Brindley, not free holders and house holders. William Twineham, Ostrum Boright and Enoch W. Protsman, were selected to fill the vacancies.

Hon. Stephen H. Stewart and Capt. J. B. Coles, of Rising Sun, are attending Court.

The case of Schenck vs. McMakin will come up today.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Mar 1886 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL CASES.

Andrew J. Schenck et al vs. Jonathan McMakin; to recover real estate. Verdict of Jury for possession of real estate and $1 damages.

Julia Froman and Mary E. Atwood vs. Mary Walden; slander. Dismissed. Also same vs. James B. Walden; slander—dismissed.

State, ex rel County Auditor, vs. Matilda Lee et al; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Trial by Court—judgment for $741.15.

Maley Spencer vs. George J. Thiebaud; slander. Tried by Jury, verdict for defendant.

Eliza Brown et al vs. John John Brown; partition. Granted and Peter McMakin appointed Commissioner to sell land.

 

STATE CASE.

State vs. Irvin Peters, James Peters and Smith Armstrong; assault and battery with intent to murder (Charles Wiseman). Irvin Peters tried by Jury—found guilty of assault and battery, fined $100.00 and costs. The cases against James Peters and Smith Armstrong were dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 18 Mar 1886 – Page 5, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

STATE CASES.

State, ex rel Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Wm. G. Krutz; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $89.53.

State vs. Sarah Vanduzen; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $24.00.

State, ex rel Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James Brown. Foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff, $42.57.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Gustaf H. Schrumph et al vs. Wm. McCreary. On notes. Judgment for $254.00.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon et al. Report of Geo. S. Pleasants, Commissioner, approved.

Susan J. Bray et al vs. Margaret McKay et al; to quiet title to real estate. Jury disagreed.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Feb 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana real estate transfers for February 1886:

Vevay Reveille – 4 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Geo. E. Newbold and wife to Wilber L. Fisk and wife
  • Marshall B. Hyde and wife to Orson Potter
  • James H. Gibbs and wife to David B. Lee (Executor)
  • Joseph M. Pearce and wife to John P. Houze and wife
  • Isaac M. Smith and wife to Levi L. and Reuben E. Adkinson
  • Levi Adkinson and wife to M. F. Truitt and R. A. Adkinson
  • Circuit Court to U. P. Schenck et al
  • John Wycoff et al to Harvey Wycoff

Vevay Reveille – 11 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 1

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Smith B. Dumont and wife to Jane Morerod et al
  • Eliza B. Adams and husband to Lewis F. Works
  • Belle D. Grisard (guardian) to C. S. Tandy
  • David Armstrong et al to C. S. Tandy
  • Sheriff Simpson to heirs of Merit Brown

Vevay Reveille – 18 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 1

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Wm. R. Johnston, Commissioner, to G. H. Schrumpf
  • John Archer and wife to James Archer
  • George W. Banta and wife to Alexander B. Fisher
  • Auditor Holland to Thomas Delaney
  • Luella and John Munroe to Sarah Burk
  • Wm. B. Owens and wife to Charles G. Adams

Vevay Reveille – 25 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Auditor Holland to Addison Works
  • David N. Hayden to Anna M. Cotton
  • Mary and Marion Reeves to George W. Ricketts
  • Auditor Holland to Harvey Harris
  • Easter and Wm. Moredock to Mary Stewart
  • John Craig and wife to Geo. W. Saddler
  • Eaton Cotton to Eli A. Allen

Vevay List of Letters – 15 Feb 1886

The following article about Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 1

List of advertised letters remaining in Vevay Post Office, Feb. 15, 1886:

  • Mrs. Angaline Banta
  • Mrs. Adline Cheatime
  • Miss Matty Jackson
  • Mrs. Sarah Hunt
  • Mrs. Ophel Vencent
  • Mr. Andy Brown
  • Lou Kelso
  • C. C. Sanders (Sandan)
  • Isaiah Smith
  • T. J. Tibbats
  • W. H. Wiley