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Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Dec 1890

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for December 1890 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 4 Dec 1890 – Page 5, Column 1

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed book for details.]

  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, to Ward VanOsdol
  • George W. Robbins and wife to Louis H. Dennis
  • Joshua D. Griffith and wife to Adolphus D. Griffith

Vevay Reveille – 11 Dec 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed book for details.]

  • George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, to Dempsey Gullion
  • John W. Riley et al to William Johnson
  • William Johnson and wife to John W. Riley
  • Indiana Sample to Tibitha and Josephine Sample
  • James H. Sullivan and wife to Hulda Sullivan, Lucy and John W. Gribbens, Lorina Mecham and husband, Christina Hensley, Mary A. Adams, Anna E. Morrison
  • Jonathan Kinnet and wife to James W. Christie

Vevay Reveille – 18 Dec 1890 – Page 4, Column 1

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed book for details.]

  • James F. Works to Lewis F. Works
  • Trustees Phoenix and Indiana Lodges I. O. O. F. to David C. Hatch
  • Gustaf H. Schrumpf to Harrison K. Marshall
  • John W. Peters and wife to Charles O. Peters
  • Philip Strain, Jr., to Philip Strain, Sr.
  • A. C. Adams and wife to A. C. Adams, Jr. and wife
  • Circuit Court to Henry S. McNutt et al
  • Charles Peters and wife to Annie S. Peters
  • George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, to Eugenia Cooper

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Dec 1890

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 4 Dec 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT
Switzerland Circuit Court.

State vs. Albert Brindley; assault and battery. Plea guilty, fined $1.

Sarah F. Brownfield vs. John W. Neal et al; partition of real estate—Land sold by Commissioner and distribution ordered.

William Hall, Executor of the estate of Joshua Smithson, deceased, and administrator of the estate of Sarah Smithson, deceased, vs. Eugene W. Smithson, deceased, vs. Eugene W. Smithson et al; to construe two wills, &c. Mr. Hall as Commissioner reported sale of a portion of real estate, and resigned as such Commissioner. Geo. S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell remainder of real estate.

Robert B. Henry vs. James M. Scott, Trustee; to have an accounting. Tried before Chas. E. Walker, special Judge. Judgment for defendant.

Elvira Murret et al vs. David Huston et al; partition of real estate. Commissioner reported sale and deed was approved.

State vs. Tobe Still; assault and battery. Plea guilty, fined $1.

State vs. Samuel Gilbert; assault and battery. Tried by Court, not guilty.

David Brownfield vs. John W. Neal; to quiet title. Dismissed by plaintiff at his cost.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. John L. Smith et al; foreclosure—Dismissed by plaintiff, costs paid by defendant.

Cynthania K. Scranton vs. Jason G. Gurley; on note. Judgment for $200 by agreement.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Stephen Ricketts et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $834.84 and 2 percent damages and foreclosure.

State vs. Stephen Spears; selling intoxicating liquors without license, five cases. Plea of guilty in two, fined $5 and costs each case, three cases nollied.

State vs. Samuel Fallis, assault and battery with intent. Jury fined him guilty of assault and battery, fined him $100 and imprisonment in county jail for four months.

The Grand Jury returned 25 indictments.

 

PROBATE.

Ann Thompson et al vs. David Lee, Administrator of the estate of David P. Blodgett, deceased; claim for $1250.00—allowed $735.30.

The will and codicil of Margaret Rutherford, deceased, approved and admitted to probate and record.

Samuel Brown, Administrator of the estate of John White, Sr. Partial report approved.

Petition of William Geiske, Guardian of David C. Hageman et al. Conveyance of real estate ordered and deed approved.

John Pattie was appointed Guardian of Madge Pattie et al. Petition to sell real estate granted, sale ordered and deed approved.

George Kelleher was appointed guardian of Kate Kelleher, insane.

William R. Protsman, Administrator of Polly Protsman, deceased. Partial report approved.

Claims allowed against the estate of Julia H. McCormick, deceased: Dr. John W. Smith, $205. Anna B. Schroder, $75.

John Melcher, Administrator of the estate of Levi Sedam, deceased. Sale of real estate approved.

John Jester, Guardian of Marion Gray et al. Sale of real estate approved.

Claims allowed against the estate of Levi Sedam, deceased: J. M. & O. J. Long, $3.40. Dr. R. A. Jamieson, $3.75.

Claim allowed against the estate of Martha M. Roy, deceased: Porter & Miller, $4.25.

Claims allowed against the estate of Alexander Edgar, deceased: J. K. Pleasants, $9.75 also $7.57; Dr. H. T. Dalgleish, $12.50; Dr. P. S. Sage, $13.50; James Detraz, $1076.60, also $135.63; Henry Hill, $100.64.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estate of William J. Keeney, deceased. Final report approved.

William H. Madison, Administrator of Leah Platt, deceased. Final report approved.

James M. Scott, Administrator of the estates of John and Jean Boyle, deceased. Final report approved.

Henry Myers, Guardian of Thomas Etherington. Partial report approved.

Joseph Breech, Administrator of Caroline Cooch. Partial report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 18 Dec 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

State vs. William Rook—selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty, two cases, fined $5 and costs each.

State vs. Silas Silvers—selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty, one case, fined $5 and costs.

State vs. John Schaffer—larceny.—Found guilty and, being a minor, committed to the Indiana Reform School for Boys until 21, or legally discharged.

Frederick W. Housemeier vs. Isaac Richards—to revive judgment. Finding for plaintiff.

David Lostutter vs. William D. Wallick—on note. Dismissed at cost of defendant.

State vs. Thomas Heady—assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Irven Montayne—assault and battery with intent, etc. Trial by Jury. Found guilty of assault and battery; fined $5 without costs.

Harriet Cotton et al vs. William H. Manuel—partition of real estate. Sale ordered.

Elvira Muret et al vs. David Huston et al—partition of real estate. Distribution ordered.

Re-appraisement ordered of the real estate belonging to the estates of Joshua and Sarah Smithson, deceased.

Robert Smiley vs. Anzy Smiley—divorce. Granted.

Henry S. McNutt et al vs. Emma C. Powell et al—partition. Confirmed.

State vs. Wm. Told—provoke. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.

John T. Ellis allowed $50 for defending Smith Roberts.

Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al—motion for the appointment of a receiver. Receiver appointed. Appealed to the Supreme Court.

David M. Haskell and William C. Armstrong were appointed Jury Commissioners for the ensuing year.

James B. Tandy vs. James H. Merit et al—Judgment for $11,569.35, and foreclosure. Cause continued on cross complaint herein.

 

PROBATE.

Robert Sharp, Guardian of Charles Blodget et al, granted permission to sell real estate.

James M. Scott, Administrator of the estates of Joseph and Margaret Rutherford, deceased—petition to sell real estate. Re-appraisement ordered by Court.

John VanOsdol was appointed Guardian of Margaret Rodgers.

George S. Pleasants, Executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormack, deceased—report of sale of personal property approved.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estates of Joshua and Sarah Smithson, deceased—report of sale of U. S. bonds approved.

John A. Lock, Guardian of Neva B. Lock et al—petition to borrow money approved.

Moses B. Allen, Administrator of the estates of David Allen, deceased—final report approved.

Samuel B. Stoops, Executor of the estate of William W. Huston, deceased—final report approved.

John Smiley allowed claim of $18.25 against estate of Marthah M. Roy, deceased.

Milton S. Vawter allowed claim of $139.15 against the estate of Alexander Edgar, deceased.

Estate of George Taylor, deceased—Margaret Taylor, widow, granted permission to settle without Administrator.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck—granted permission to invest funds.

Humphrey’s Corner School Roll of Honor – 1890

Humphrey’s Corner School (Switzerland County, Indiana) roll of honor for 1890 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Dec 1890 – Page 1, Column 4

Roll of honor of Humphrey’s Corner School, Dist. No. 8, for the month ending Dec. 5, 1890:

  • GRADE A—Johnie Stewart, Ovid Houze, Fannie Rodgers, Clarence Houze.
  • GRADE B—Florence Houze, Jessie Hyde, Dora Houze.
  • GRADE C—Katie Hyde, Curtis Houze.
  • GRADE D—Jesse Bradford, Nellie Cooper.
  • GRADE E—Charlie Tague, Edith Dennis, Eva Houze.

ALICE FORD, Teacher.

Switzerland and Ohio County Fair – 1890

Switzerland and Ohio County (Indiana) Fair report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille– 18 Sep 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

THE FAIR.
Races, Balloon Ascension—Slightly Damp, but All Premiums Paid—A Good Fair, Etc.

In the three-minute trot there were eight starters in the race, namely: Brown Jug, Pilot Wood, Blue Dick, Andy J, Honest Duke, Bob Lee, White Face, and Charling Banning. White Face was awarded premium—first in all three heats; Honest Duke, second; Blue Dick, third. Best time, 2:56.

In the three-minute pace there were six in the race: Gov. Foraker, May Wilkes, John F, Jerry, Golden Ball, and Diamond. John F. received first premium—winning all three heats; Jerry, second; May Wilkes, third. Best time, 2:55.

In the free for all trot there were six in the race: Contract, Lost Boy, Billy Terrell, Rowdy Boy, White Face, and Warren S. Four heats. Lost Boy received first premium; Billy Terrell, second. Best time, 2:41.

In the free-for-all pace four horses started in the race: Gov. Foraker, Hallie C, Frank H, and Emma H. Frank H was the winning horse in all three heats; Emma H second in all three heats. Time, 2:36.

Owing to the rain the track was soft on inside, and the horses were driven well out from the ring, making the distance traveled something more than a mile, and probably five or six seconds difference in time.

[See newspaper for fair details.]

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Dec 1890

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Dec 1890 – Page 5, Column 2

REPORT OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the Board of County Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their special session, October 28, 1890, and at their regular term, December, 1890, covering a period of three months:

PAUPER EXPENSE.

For Jefferson Township, last quarter—Charles McVey, Trustee.

  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Simeon Leach, $10.70
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. Hewitt, $11.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. G. J. Taylor, $6.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Bosa, $7.30
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Reuben Shafer, $3.30
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Jane Bosaw, $3.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Joseph Peelman, $12.00
  • Joseph Thamann, keeping tramp, $0.25
  • John Dickason, coal for Simeon Leach, $1.00
  • John Dickason, coal for Mrs. Bosaw, $1.00
  • John Dickason, coal for Mr. Hewitt, $1.00
  • John Dickason, coal for Mrs. Schenck, $2.00
  • John Dickason, coal for Mrs. George Saberton, $1.00
  • John Dickason, coal for Mrs. Lorain Wilcox, $2.00
  • Henry Trafalet, conveying to poor Mrs. Mark Smith and family, 2 trips, $6.50
  • Adrian Bliss, conveying to poor house Hawes Redd, $3.00
  • Julia Wolf, keeping Bennie Barker 3 mos, $8.00
  • Mary Gortamiller, keeping Jno. Gortamiller 3 mos, $8.00
  • Noah Martin, regular qr allowance, $10.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Lorain Wilcox, $1.10
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Simeon Leach, $2.20
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Jane Bosaw, $1.10
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Morris, $1.10
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. George Saberton, $1.0
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mr. Hewitt, $1.10
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for Mrs. Lock, $3.00
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for Mrs. Boggs, $8.14
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. E. Simpson, $8.00
  • P. T. Hartford, goods for Hawes Redd, $2.00
  • P. T. Hartford, goods for Mrs. Lock, $3.00
  • C. O. Thiebaud, school books for poor children, $2.77
  • J. R. Mitchell, keeping Ella Sheets 3 mos, $6.00
  • Frank Boswell, care of Henry Bell last sickness, $6.00
  • P. T. Hartford, shoes for John Shafer, $1.50
  • Loring & Clendening, clothing for John Shafer, $7.00

For York Township, last quarter—George Clendening Trustee.

  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Margaret See, $3.00
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Nancy Clements, $3.00
  • Elmer Reeves, taking to poor house Henry Israel, $3.00
  • Indiana Fulton, keeping Sallie Nipper 3 mos, $8.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Elizabeth Chase, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Harriet Burk, $3.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nellie Skidmore, $8.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Clements, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Sarah and Luella Miller, $13.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, taking to poor house Robert Kilgore, $3.20
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Henry Israel, $10.00
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Clarence McClellan, $1.50
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Sarah Burk, $8.00
  • J. I. O’Neal, flour and meal, Calvin Fredenburg, $3.00
  • W. C. Robinson, goods for Margaret See, $3.00

For Posey Township, last quarter—Jacob C. Baker, Trustee.

  • Green Brothers, provisions for A. J. Boyd, $5.00
  • Green Brothers, provisions for G. W. Price, $3.50
  • Harris & Galbreath, goods for Christian Icenogle, $5.00
  • Harris & Galbreath, goods for Mrs. John Craig, $5.00
  • Mrs. J. H. Wade, taking care of Jessie Lamkin two weeks, $0.80
  • Eliza A. Lee, keeping Jesse Lamkin 4 mos, $2.00
  • Wm. Rowin, goods for Mrs. John Gurley, $5.00

For Cotton Township last quarter—John W. VanOsdol, Trustee.

  • S. R. Heath, goods for T. J. Heath, $3.00
  • J. H. Gibbs, goods for David Tibbetts, $1.50
  • J. H. Gibbs, goods for Indiana Johnson, $2.00
  • J. H. Gibbs, goods for Harry Humphrey, $8.00
  • A. J. Sedam, goods for David Tibbetts, $7.83
  • Sedam & Potter, goods for Robert Sedam, $3.67
  • O. H. P. Sedam, keeping Earl Miles last qr, $8.00
  • D. P. Oak, keeping Henry C. Graves last qr, $10.00
  • Jacob Hizer, keeping Margaret Brown 1 mo, $2.50
  • Hugh Pickett, keeping Leona & Lula Pelsor 1 qr, $18.00
  • Mary Richmond, keeping Hugh Pelsor last qr, $8.00
  • Cyrus Tinker, keeping Chester Pelsor 3 mos, $8.00
  • Sarah Lawton, keeping Ben Pelsor 1 qr, $8.00
  • Wm. Hanna, keeping Edith Miles last qr, $8.00
  • Harvey Faudre, keeping May Johnson and Orville Bosaw 1 qr, $18.00

For Pleasant Township, last quarter—B. F. Rogers, Trustee.

  • Abner Gates & Son, goods for H. H. Buchanan, $2.00
  • Abner Gates & Sons, goods for Jane Nelson, $6.50
  • John S. Steel, goods for W. R. Southerland and wife, $12.00
  • John S. Steel, goods for Martha Griffin, $3.00
  • John S. Steel, goods for Maria Lientz, $6.50
  • Joanna Pierce, allowance for Wm. R. Sutherland, $3.00
  • A. C. Adams, allowance for Maria Lientz, $3.00
  • Lawrence Welch, provisions for John Courtney, $8.00
  • Mary Rogers, keeping Anna Bray 3 mos, $8.00
  • John M. Riley, allowance for Mrs. McDaniels, $8.00
  • Taylor Wainscott, cords wood for Wm. R. Sutherland, $3.00
  • Ben. Rogers, load of wood for Wm. R. Sutherland, $0.50
  • Levi Orem, one load of wood for Wm. R. Sutherland, $0.50

For Craig Township, last quarter—George D. Madary, Trustee.

  • James Cooper, keeping Jane Cooper 3 mos, $8.00
  • George D. Madary, boat passage for Chas. Brown, $2.00
  • George D. Madary, books for 3 pauper children, $1.20
  • B. D. Scott, groceries for Elijah Davis family, $17.78
  • Robert Stevens, clothing for Rachel Robert’s children, $13.28
  • Hall & Fallis, provisions for Ostrander family, $9.00
  • B. F. Smith, shoes and boots for Chas. Williams’ family, $5.75
  • O. S. Waldo, clothing for 2 orphan children at Alex Tilley’s, $3.00
  • Scott & Brown, provisions for Chas. Williams’ family, $5.00

Expense of County Asylum, E. S. Adams Superintendent and Miscellaneous Pauper Allowance.

  • Enoch S. Adams, keeping and care of 40 inmates of Poor House full quarter, and part of quarter, $522.51
  • Enoch S. Adams, repairs on Poor House, etc., $33.75
  • Z. I. Yonge, materials for bedding at Poor House, $27.65
  • A. J. Schenck, hinges for Poor House, $0.25
  • J. K. Pleasants, lumber for Poor House, $25.39
  • Union Furniture Co., beds and chairs for Poor House, $21.50
  • D. M. Haskell, stove and pipes for Poor House, $6.50
  • C. V. Thiebaud, lime, nails, etc., for Poor House, $6.05
  • Wm. F. Goldenburg, sewer pipe and grates for Poor House, $6.00
  • Geo. W. Haskell, coffin for Sarah Adams, $5.00
  • Dr. John H. Shadday, poor Dr. for Craig Tp 3 mos, $22.50
  • Dr. O. A. Price, poor Dr. Markland precinct 6 mos, $15.00
  • Dr. P. S. Sage, poor Dr. for Jefferson Tp 3 mos, $25.00
  • Dr. R. G. Simpson, poor Dr. for Cotton Tp 6 mos, $22.00
  • Dr. R. M. Copeland, poor Dr. Bennington precinct for 6 months, $15.00
  • Dr. J. M. W. Langsdale, poor Dr. Florence precinct for 6 months, $12.50
  • Dr. E. M. Cheever, poor Dr. Posey Tp 6 months, $37.50
  • Dr. Scott Culbertson, poor Dr. Moorefield precinct 6 months, $15.00

COUNTY OFFICERS’ FEES & SALARIES.

  • Jas. A. VanOsdol, Co. Supt., for quarter ending Nov. 29, 1890, $210.00
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, Co. Attorney, salary and fee in the Chas. Morris case, $40.00
  • D. B. Lee, election expense and filing accounts, $88.75
  • Wm. Tait, County Treasurer, 1 qr salary, $200.00
  • D. N. Haydon, Auditor’s salary, care of school funds and filing fees, $499.55
  • Orson A. Potter, 6 days as Commissioner, $21.00
  • Wm. O. Marble, 6 days as Commissioner, $21.00
  • C. D. Green, 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • Wm. H. Scott, 1 day as Commissioner, $3.50
  • Oscar Williamson, 6 days as Sheriff Commissioner’s Court, $12.00

BRIDGE & HIGHWAY EXPENSE.

  • Schrumpf & Told, fencing change Log Lick road, $100.00
  • J. W. Smiley, livery hire for Commissioners, Hunt’s creek road, $1.00
  • A. Benedict, lumber for Markland, Florence, Hunt’s and Plum creek bridges, $64.00
  • Albert Duplan, work on Florence bridge, $5.00
  • Thos. Wright, work and material used on Log Lick bridges, $16.60
  • G. D. Madary, expense of fencing new road, lands of A. Shaw and J. Thiebaud, $221.00
  • Oscar Williamson, serving Trustees with notice to open new road, $1.45
  • Charles McVey, repairs on Hunt’s creek bridge, $20.50

BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.

  • P. T. Hartford, printing, advertising election, etc., $235.85
  • W. J. Baird, printing, advertising election, etc., $197.65
  • W. H. Morrison & Co., stationery and office supplies, $14.90
  • Wilson Humphrey & Co., stationery, etc., $43.70
  • Wm. B. Burford, election supplies and stationery, $76.65
  • Sentinel Printing Co., books and stationery, $70.95

CRIMINAL AND JAIL EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, care and boarding prisoners, $64.90
  • J. W. Boyd, fixing stove pipes in jail, $1.00
  • Scott & Brown, supplies for jail, $4.30
  • Alfred Rous, coal for jail, $5.50
  • John Dienmer, witness fee State of Indiana vs. Smith Roberts, $5.00
  • A. J. Schenck, wire screens, hinges, knobs, etc., for Sheriff’s house, $4.00

JURY EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, summoning juries, $30.00

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, cleaning Court House cistern, $3.00
  • Oscar Williamson, care and cleaning of Court House rood and yard, $23.00
  • John Dickason, 800 bushels coal for Court House, $76.00
  • Wm. F. Goldenburg, stove pipe and fixtures for Court House, $11.65
  • Wm. M. Patton, glazing and repairs Court House, $3.15
  • Hiram Corns, ice for Court House, $2.03
  • C. V. Thiebaud, repairing chair for Auditor’s office by Harry Wallace, $1.25
  • D. B. Lee, office expense, expressage, etc., $5.90
  • C. O. Thiebaud, supplies for Court House, $3.65
  • F. L. Grisard, glass, locks, &c., for Court House, $5.85
  • Z. Yonge, matting and baize for doors, $48.10
  • Wm. Tait, postage, cleaning office and flue, $9.50
  • D. N. Haydon, postage, expressage, P O box rent for three years, &c., $12.75
  • Golay & Stevens, supplies for Court House, $3.71
  • Charles Phillips, cleaning soot out Court House chimneys, $5.00

MISCELLANEOUS ALLOWANCE.

  • Oscar Williamson, posting election notice of precinct notice divisions, etc., $51.00
  • D. D. Haydon, delivering poll books, etc., to Election Inspectors, $8.50
  • John Pattie, making election booths and ballot boxes, $192.00
  • Ben F. Rogers, expense of Election Sheriffs, $6.00
  • J. W. VanOsdol, expense of Election Sheriffs, $6.00
  • Geo. Clendening, expense of Election Sheriffs, $6.00
  • Geo. Madary, expense of Election Sheriffs, $9.00
  • Jacob C. Baker, expense of Election Sheriffs, $9.00
  • Chas. McVey, expense of Election Sheriffs, $15.00
  • Ben F. Rogers, hauling and setting up booths, $5.00
  • J. W. VanOsdol, hauling and setting up booths, $5.00
  • Geo. D. Madary, hauling and setting up booths, $8.00
  • Geo. Clendening, hauling and setting up booths, $5.00
  • Chas. McVey, hauling and setting up booths, $8.00
  • Jacob C. Baker, hauling and freight on election booths, $6.70
  • Wm. B. Burford, supplies for Election Commissioners, $5.15
  • A. J. Schenck, rope for election chutes, $19.85

Switzerland County Commissioners – Dec 1890

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Dec 1890 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

The County Commissioners met Monday, 1st, and adjourned last Friday, 5th.

Cornelius D. Green entered upon his duties as Commissioner from the second district, vice William H. Scott, term expired. The other Commissioners are William O. Marble and Orson A. Potter.

James A. Lovell, Marion Joyce, John M. Clements, and others, petitioned for vacation of road in Craig Township. John Joyce, Fletcher Bellamy, and Robert Scott, appointed viewers—to report at March term.

James V. Anderson, Thomas J. Wiseman, W. S. McKay, and others, petitioned for change of Tucker’s Run road in Craig Township. William W. Brindley, William Anderson, and George W. McKay, were appointed viewers—to report at March term.

John A. Phillips, Robert J. Stewart, John N. Boggs, and others, petitioned for change of highway in Craig Township. George W. McKay, William W. Brindley, and William Anderson, were appointed viewers—to report at March term.

Benjamin W. Simmons, Vevay; Frank Scott, Francis M. Graham, Patriot, were granted licenses to retail liquors.

In the matter of petition of Wallace Lamson and others, for change of road near river, in Craig Township. Albert Shaw and Frederick L. Thiebaud, presented to the Board satisfactory evidence that the new road has been opened. The old road ordered vacated and owners of land authorized to take possession of land authorized to take possession of it.

Joseph E. Hart, Auditor elect, Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, and Benjamin L. Simmons, Coroner elect, presented their bonds, which were approved.

John Peak, H. Jack, C. R. Poston, and others, petitioned for a bridge over Bryant’s Creek. William M. Patton was appointed to inspect the old bridge owned by county and stored with Charles Markland, at Markland, and ascertain the probable cost of removing it and placing in position over Bryant’s creek. To report at March term.

William Tait, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for quarter ending Nov. 30, 1890, amounting to $3,478.80. Also school warrants redeemed by him from Sept. 3, 1889, to Nov. 30, 1890, amounting to $4,922.50. All of which were found correct and cancelled.

George S. Pleasants was employed attorney to brief for Supreme Court case of John L. Thiebaud, Trustee, etc., vs. William Tait, County Treasurer, et al. Auditor ordered to draw order for $20 in favor of Pleasants when brief is completed.

The bid of Dr. George W. VanPelt to perform the duties of County Health Officer for $60 per year, was accepted.

The Auditor presented to the Board a report from the Attorney General of the State stating that from 1867 to 1875, inclusive, showing a net deficit to Congressional School Fund of $912.30. The County Auditor and County Attorney were ordered to examine the matter, and if found as stated by the Attorney General, then the Auditor is ordered to draw an order on county fund for $912.30 in favor of Congressional School Fund interest.

The petitions of improvements of road near Higham’s Corner, and grading of Davis Hill, on Fairview and Cole’s Corner road, both in Cotton Township, were continued until next term.

The bridge over North Branch, near Benj. McIntire’s, was declared unsafe. Trustee of Posey Township ordered to barricade bridge and open road around bridge.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Nov 1890

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for November 1890 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 6 Nov 1890 – Page 1, Column 4

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed book for details.]

  • Joseph Rogers and wife to Cora Glenn
  • Adolphus E. Merit to Bell Zora Merit
  • Margaret See to Ann Eliza Bonnel
  • A. E. and J. E. Bonnell to Margaret See
  • Jane Hastie to Green Bondurant
  • Lillie M. Thiebaud to John Otter
  • Christian Thomas and wife to Casper Thomas
  • Chas. E. Green and wife to Cornelius Hufford

Vevay Reveille – 20 Nov 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed book for details.]

  • William P. Wright et al to Rebecca D. Wright
  • Silas Howe and wife to J. W. and C. B. Shehane
  • Silas H. VanHouten et al to Temperance M. VanHouten
  • James Culbertson to Edgar Culbertson
  • O. L. and A. V. Morrison to Sylvester H. Morrison
  • Green B. Seaver and wife to H. W. Scranton
  • Laura Thomas and husband to John C. F. Buamann
  • John C. F. Buamann and wife to Henry Schroder
  • Oscar Williamson (Sheriff) to Abbie C. Reeves
  • S. R. Wilson and wife to Nathan H. North
  • Fidelity Building Association to Hosier J. Harris
  • Gustaf H. Schrumpf and wife to Ann Moore
  • M. C. and M. W. Powell to Trustees Antioch Church
  • M. C. and M. W. Powell to Trustees Antioch Church
  • Lyman Manser to Francis Manser
  • Frederick W. Housemeier to Charles H. Cutter
  • David Conway and wife to Charles H. Cutter
  • John F. McCreary to Laura Marshall
  • Green B. Seaver and wife to Luther C. and Mary A. Buck
  • Millard F. Turner to Pleasant School Township
  • Lucretia Keith and Nancy See to Thomas Carver
  • Trustees of German Church of Florence to John W. Howard
  • Laura B. Gordon to Milford J. Paugh
  • Sylvester H. Morrison to Harvey H. Buchanan
  • Sylvester H. Morrison to Harvey H. Buchanan
  • Lemuel Bledsoe and wife to Wilhemine Barkhaw
  • John H. Houze and wife to Charles M. Carpenter
  • Louisia and Simon Cossairt to Alvira G. Sullivan
  • Fred. Bodey to George and Alma E. Cooke
  • John M. Horton and wife to Jonathan Kinnett
  • Trustees Phoenix and Indiana Lodges I. O. O. F. to Mary Ann Pickett

Switzerland County Juries – Nov 1890

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 20 Nov 1890 – Page 5, Column 3

Court Jurors.

The Jury Commissioners have drawn the names of the following gentlemen to serve as Jurors at next term of Court, which will commence Monday:

GRAND JURORS—Charles M. Newkirk, David Allen, Jr., Francis M. Long, Samuel D. Lockwood, Erastus Moore, Aaron Lyon.

PETIT JURORS—William Parker, James A. Hickman, Benj. F. Heady, Jacob H. Harris, Ed Haskell, Charles Boyle, William H. Henry, Ralph Cotton, Sr., Charles H. Cox, John Schoffner, Stephen Grimes, John A. Danglade.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1890

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 11 Sep 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

Carroll S. Tandy vs. Justine Cook; partition real estate. Geo. W. McKay, James M. Scott, Alfred Shaw, appointed Commissioners—to report present term.

Eugene Eddy et al vs. Martin V. Turner. Judgment for plaintiff—possession real estate and $245 damages.

Chas. Blodget et al vs. Lydia Orem et al. Sale of real estate approved.

Mary E. Turner vs. George M. Turner. Divorce granted plaintiff.

State vs. C. L. Gibson; selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty—fined $5.

Elvira Muret et al vs. David Huston et al; partition real estate. Ebenezer Philips, Geo. W. McKay, John White appointed Commissioners.

State of Indiana ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Jane Scudder et al; foreclosure School Fund mortgage. Judgment for $611.24.

The Grand Jury returned ten indictments.

Court adjourned last Thursday evening until next Monday, 15th.

Vevay Reveille – 25 Sep 1890 – Page 4, Column 3

Court Report.

James A. Works and F. M. Griffith vs. Charles Morris and Maria Morris; for possession of real estate. Dismissed by plaintiffs at their costs.

Andrew J. Schenck et al vs. Mary Swezey et al; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff—possession of real estate and 1 cent damages.

Anna M. Jackson vs. Lewis J. Jackson; for divorce. Granted.

State vs. Eugene Tardy; appeal from Justice of Peace. Indictment quashed and defendant discharged.

State vs. Stephen Spears; giving away liquor on Sunday. Not guilty.

State vs. Albert Ricketts; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1 and costs.

William Hall, Executor of estate of Joshua Smithson, deceased, and Administrator, with will annexed, of the estate of Sarah Smithson, deceased, vs. Eugene W. Smithson et al; to construe wills. Case compromised, and judgment by agreement. The Administrator to convert all property into each, then pay all costs of administrator and this suit; one-half of balance to Universalist Convention of Indiana, one fourth to Universalist Church of Vevay, one-eighth to the heirs of Joshua Smithson.

Alice M. Summers et al vs. Mary J. Stewart et al; for partition of real estate. Partition confirmed.

Elvira Murret et al vs. David Huston et al; for partition of real estate. Land not susceptible of division, and ordered sold, George S. Pleasants Commissioner.

Levi Bloch vs. Frank Rosenberger et al; damages. Trial by jury; verdict for plaintiff, $32.50 and costs.

Mary B. Hughes vs. William Hughes; for divorce. Granted, and she given custody of children.

William S. Evans vs. Adolphus Leap; on note, etc. Judgment for $82.50.

William Hall, Executor estates of Joshua and Sarah Smithson, filed appraisement of four disinterested householders, showing value of real estate to be $4,250, filed bond for this amount, and case continued for sale of real estate.

William L. Told vs. Benjamin F. Keeney; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

Carroll S. Tandy vs. Justine A. Cook et al; for partition of real estate. The report of Geo. W. McKay, James M. Scott and Alfred Shaw, Commissioners, was approved and the land divided accordingly.

State vs. Robert Smiley; assault and battery with intent. Trial by jury, fined $25, omitting costs.

Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al; for foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for $21,541.25.

James A. Works vs. John W. Bray; replevin. Judgment for plaintiff for $110.10.

John F. McCreary vs. Francis M. Stephenson et al; for partition of real estate. Samuel Wade appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.

Sarah F. Brownfield vs. John W. Neal et al; for partition of real estate. Charles M. Newkirk appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.

State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. Aurilla Vandiver et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $21.40

State vs. Martin V. Turner; for malicious trespass. Bond forfeited.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer; for partition. George S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.

Several cases dismissed by agreement, and several cases continued by agreement.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Oct 1890

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for October 1890 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 Oct 1890 – Page 4, Column 4

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed book for details.]

  • Harvey H. Buchanan and wife to Luella and Albert V. Morrison
  • Trustees Phoenix and Indiana Lodges I. O. O. F. to Thomas Delaney
  • Jackson Land, adm’r, to Calvin R. Green
  • James M. Scott, adm’r, to James H. Brown
  • John S. Steele and wife to Henry E. Thilman
  • Cecelia Hines to James Higgins
  • Mary R. Keeney to Clara Told
  • Madison M. Phillips and wife to Henry S. Pickett

Vevay Reveille – 9 Oct 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed book for details.]

  • Eli Craxton to Mary J. Craxton et al
  • Jas. S. Gilbert and wife to John E. Williams
  • Oliver Dufour to John E. Williams
  • George W. Dufour and wife to James M. Scott
  • George W. McKay and wife to William S. McKay

Vevay Reveille – 16 Oct 1890 – Page 4, Column 4

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed book for details.]

  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, to Harry S. Pickett
  • Harry S. Banta to Eliza Patton
  • David Shull and wife to William Robinson
  • Francis Riley et al to Lorana J. Riley
  • Francis Riley et al to John W. Riley
  • E. M. Cheever and wife to Edgar E. Cheever
  • Frank H. McHenry to Wilbur L. Fisk
  • Joseph Rogers and wife to Cora Glenn