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Vevay Public Schools Promotions – 1891

Vevay Public Schools [Switzerland County, Indiana] promotions appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 May 1891 – Page 5, Column 2

VEVAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
LIST OF PROMOTIONS.

PROMOTED TO SENIOR CLASS.
Harry Adkinson, Ben Waldenmaier, Milton Boerner, Paul Stepleton, Lenore Tardy, Josie Findley, Grace Harwood, Minnie Brown, Carroll Walton, Ben McHenry, Florence Pleasants, Mattie Stratford, Anna Patton, Isola Roser, James Kendell, Lura Tilley, Emma Grisard, Clarence Shaw, Myrtle Craig, Josie Brockschlager.

TO INTERMEDIATE CLASS.
Clara Banta, John Boyd, Dale Danner, Annette Danglade, Grace Griffith, Lena Heady, Anna McKay, Susie Kendall, Tena Protsman, Mary Rous, Minnie Kiesel, Gertrude Thiebaud, Clarence Tait, Fannie Walton, Clifford Weals, Marion Griffith, Downey VanPelt, Junia Graham, Vedah Rayl, Luella Jain, William Waltz.

TO FRESHMAN CLASS.
Ada Brown, Clara Bowen, Lee Bakes, Ruth Boyd, Flora Drake, Anna Fallis, Edith Holland, Maud Holland, Emma Knox, Blanche Knox, Nova Loch, Ida Long, Nellie Lanham, Josie Lamson, [illegible], Sallie Shaw, Laura Simmons, Edith Shaw, Jessie Thiebaud, Grace Tilley, Pearl Turner, Zada Yonge, Perle Danglade, Willie Baird, Guy Belden, Marshall Roland, John Crawford, Fred Haskell, Charley Kincaid, Scott Kincaid, Hubert Lindenschmidt, Charles Lamson, Willie McKay, Fred Tardy, Ward Siebenthal.

TO EIGHTH YEAR.
Clarence Banta, Frank Dupraz, Eddie Lanham, Josie Danner, Eddie Mead, Freddie Brown, Charley Davison, Woodford Brown, Shaw Bennett, John Golay, Louis Cole, Minnie Brockschlager, Norma Fisk, Anna Jain, Anna Protsman, Gertrude Curry, Lela Barnett, Anna Bosaw, Nellie Protsman, Mary Siebenthal, Georgia McKay, Ella Bear, Rena Simpson.

TO SEVENTH YEAR.
India Bowen, Maggie [?]gen, Ida Lock, Minnie Lock, Delia Peters, Rose Dralle, Florence Kendall, Leora Kendall, Mary Bowen, Edna Griffith, Nina Simpson, Blanche Oakley, Dora Hyde, Eva Williamson, Lizzie Rosenberger, [illegible] Boyd, Edith Jaynes, Clarice Mead, Lily Mead, Julia Bear, Nora Kincaid, E[?] Crawford, Maxine Littrell, Joe Krummel, Clyde [?]innson, John Schewe, Harry Coleman, Lawrence Bear, Gussie Weals, Forrest Teats, George Pleasants, Walter Trafalet.

TO SIXTH YEAR.
Clarence Cole, Carl Drake, Harry Dupraz, Robert Gordon, Charley Kincaid, Clarence Knox, Earl Tardy, Woollen VanPelt, Fred Works, Anna Brockschlager, Lydia Bowen, Florence Coleman, Edith Golay, Eva Harwood, Nellie Haskell, Lizzie Krummel, Grace Knox, Mary Lamson, Nona Long, Nettie Lanham, Eva Lanham, Pearl Martin, Hannah Mead, Edna McKay, Garnet Plew, Madge Pattie, Mary Rosenberger, Clara Robenstein, Nellie Simpson, Ida Spears, Nancy Williamson, Undine VanPelt, Ada Oakley, Carrie Lyons, Grace Schroeder, Anna Jain, Mary Brown, Effie Protsman.

TO FIFTH YEAR.
Jennie Anderson, Carrie Brown, Edith Belden, Clara Cross, Pearl Dyer, Zella Jain, Edna Kincaid, Bettie Miller, Carrie Peelman, Lora Stills, Dora Martin, Minnal Hathorne, Birda Ayler, Maggie Clendenning, Archie Boyd, Carl Dralle, George Davison, Oscar Haskell, Ernest Griffith, Ulie Jain, Henry Martin, Willie Stevens, Lane Siebenthal, Willie Spivey, Charley Saberton, George Turner, Andy Tilley, Jessie Teats, Harry Roshal, Harry Means, John Heady, Ivan Saberton, Fred Oakley, Sammie Huff, Willie Lorch, Howard Cole, Elmer Picket, Walter Baird.

TO FOURTH YEAR.
Effie Cross, Hattie Bowen, Lulie Bowen, Katie Bear, Ruth Day, Mary Davison, Eva Graham, Clara Gordon, Addie Kiesel, Minnie Kendall, Falba Lyons, Mattie Long, Ella Protsman, Nettie Peelman, Nella Reser, Agnes Pattie, Maud Reed, Anna Shaw, Nola Siebenthal, Ida Walton, George Anderson, Charley Barnett, Fred Brown, Eddie Cole, John Dattgen, Wallie Fallis, Everett Graham, Orville James, Tom Knox, Willie Leap, Harry Mead, Clarence Schroeder, Louie Simmons, Frank Stills, Harry Shaw, Bennie Thunemann.

TO THIRD YEAR.
Willie Coleman, Otis Furnish, Arthur Rook, Eddie Brockschlager, Louie Rosenberger, Amie Todd, Eddie Findley, Earl Brown, Harry Schewe, Harry Kerth, Frank Fallis, Robert Rudd, Roscoe Ellis, Harry Schroeder, Ray Peters, Clifford Jones, Leslie Chatman, Rupert Smith, George Robinson, Bettie Bodie, Pruda Drake, Mabel Anderson, Pearl Haskell, Pearl Wintiser, Laura Hollcroft, Anna Curry, Mary Joyce, Lena Tower, Bessie Reed, Mary Lanham, Bessie Pleasants, Jennie Dupraz, Grace Lanham, Minnie Miller, Maggie Krummel, Mamie Simpson, Lenore Sullivan.

TO SECOND YEAR.
Louie Anderson, Willie Barnett, Walter Bear, Craig Baird, Henry Dittgen, Charley Grammer, Jesse Hathorn, Starling Jones, Everett Kendall, Clarence Otter, Jesse Peelman, Harry Plew, Ethel Scott, Clemens Thunemann, Frank Wright, Delia Bales, Ethel Boyd, Cinda Cole, Anna Davison, Iva Haskell, Clara Kiesel, Julia Leap, Pearl LeClerc, Goldie Oakley, Hallie Rudd, Nora Smith, Lula Corns.

FROM COLORED SCHOOL.

  • To Second Year High School—Anna Robinson.
  • To Sixth Year—Lulie C. Jones, Bella Simpson
  • To Fourth Year—Fannie Simpson
  • To Third Year—John Jones, Auretta Simpson, Laura Makes.
  • To Second Year—Emory Simpson.
  • To First Year—Jesse Neal.

Vevay High School Graduates – 1891

Vevay High School [Switzerland County, Indiana] graduates appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 14 May 1891 – Page 4, Column 3

The following are the names of the graduating class of Vevay High School and their subjects for Commencement tomorrow, Friday evening:

  • Eva M. Craig, “Beauty”
  • Tena Banta, “What’s in a Name”
  • Josie R. Trafelet, “Vocation”
  • Ella Waldo, “Lights which Guide our Ships”
  • Zella B. Barnett, “A River”
  • Harry T. Lee, “Influence of Character”
  • Ella V. Hildebrand, “Gold Lies Deep in the Mountain”
  • Hannah R. Brown, “Prophecy”
  • Lizzie M. Schewe, “Know Thyself”
  • Ella Madison, “Beyond the Alps Lies Italy”
  • Lou D. Grisard, “The Library Table”
  • Augustus R. Hatton, “Outward Appearances”
  • Julietta Mead, “The Trial of the Serpent”
  • Efflie Morrison, “Sunbeams Imprisoned”
  • Belle Dupraz, “The End Is Not Yet”
  • Charles Trafelet, “Geology at Home”
  • Wade A. Siebenthal, “Every Man the Architect of His Own Fortune”

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1891

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

Charles M. Newkirk, Commissioner, case of Harriet R. Cotton et al vs. William H. Manuel et al. Sale of real estate approved.

State vs. Albert Brown, assault and battery with intent to kill. Plea of guilty and sentenced to penitentiary for two years and fined $5.

Benjamin F. English vs. Nannie A. English. Divorce granted to plaintiff. Defendant given possession of child and plaintiff to pay $50 per year for its support.

Estate of David P. Blodgett, deceased. Final report of David Lee, Administrator, approved.

Estate of George W. Heady, deceased, James P. Orem, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Robert Sharp, Guardian of Charles Blodgett et al. Part of real estate sold and deed approved. Continued for sale of balance of real estate.

Estate of Thomas Dyer. Benj. L. Dyer allowed claim of $325.

Estate of John McClintick. A. G. Craig allowed claim of $7.

Estate of Robert D. Gullion. Claims allowed: A. G. Craig, $75; C. V. Thiebaud, $16.87; William M. Patton, $50; James P. Orem, $248; John L. Rand, $20; P. T. Hartford, $11.

Estate of Jeremiah McCreary, Schrumpf & Told allowed claim of $17.70.

Estate of U. H. Stow, Evaline Teats allowed claim of $2,114.

Guardianship of Lucy McClanahan, George McClanahan, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Charles L. Lee was appointed Administrator of the estate of Emma J. Lawton.

Guardianship of Rollin Brown et al, Mary E. Brown, Guardian. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Lawrence, deceased. Walter D. Cotton, Administrator, given permission to sell part of U. S. bonds to pay debts and legacies.

Estate of Levi A. Sedam, John Melcher, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Benjamin A. Lee, Thomas Montayne, Administrator. Report approved and resignation accepted.

Estate of Thomas Dyer, Lawrence Dyer, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Alexander Edgar. Claims allowed: James Culbertson, $854.15; Catharine Edgar, $157; George Rayl, $3.

Estate of Jeremiah McCreary. Claim allowed: E. E. North, $9.

Thomas A. Spencer, Guardian of Harvey Rogers. Final report approved.

James W. Love, Guardian of Harvey, Nancy and Abbie Searcy, minor heirs of Jackson P. Searcy, deceased. Final report approved and resignation accepted.

Aletha Howard was adjudged insane by a jury. The Court appointed Thomas Carver her Guardian and approved his bond of $3,000.

John D. Phillips, Guardian of Alonzo, Callie and George Bennet, minor heirs of Mary Bennet. Partial report approved.

Frank W. Cole, Guardian of Ellsworth, Eddie and Ovie Olmstead, minor heirs of Charles W. Olmstead. Partial report approved.

Estate of Joseph Rutherford, James M. Scott, Administrator. Report of sale of part of real estate approved and sale confirmed.

Estate of Catharine Wiseman, deceased, Joseph Netherland, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Amie M. Golay was appointed Administrator of the estate of Constant Golay, with will annexed. His bond of $1,000 was approved.

Vevay Reveille – 9 Apr 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

State vs. Joseph Thamann; selling liquor on 4th of July. Plea of guilty, fined $10. The case of selling to a minor was dismissed.

State vs. Cyrus Jackson; provoke. Fined $1.

State vs. John Stoops and Thurston Netherland; larceny. The grand jury, after investigating the case, refused to return an indictment and the case was dismissed.

Rose B. Aldred and James Adams vs. William Miles et al; partition of real estate. C. S. Tandy appointed Guardian ad libitum of Cora Miles, John Miles, et al, minors, and case continued.

John F. McCreary vs. Francis Stephenson et al; partition of real estate. Report of sale of real estate by Samuel W. Wade, Commissioner, approved and Commissioner discharged.

State vs. Stephen Spears; selling liquor to a minor. Trial by jury, fined $20. One case tried by Court, fined $20. Three cases selling on Sunday, and one case selling without license, nollied.

State vs. Alexander Horton; provoke. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

James Leap; contempt of Court. Found guilty, and that he pay cost of attachment.

Elmer E. Glenn vs. Maria M. Morris et al; to foreclose tax lien. James A. VanOsdol appointed Guardian ad libitum of Charles Pelser et al, minors. Judgment of plaintiff for $63 and land ordered sold to pay same, and if balance, money be paid into Court.

Frank Miller et al vs. Crawford Miller et al; partition of real estate. Geo. W. McKay, James M. Scott and Ira Banta appointed Commissioners.

Thomas J. McElrath, of Carrollton, admitted to practice.

State vs. Frank Boswell, Jr., (colored); petit larceny. Court found him guilty, fined $1, imprisoned in county jail thirty days, and disfranchised for two years.

George S. Gullion vs. C. M. Newkirk, Administrator of Robert D. Gullion, deceased, et al. To contest will. Verdict of jury for plaintiff and will set aside.

State vs. Fletcher Pate, James Wigal and Stone Wigal; malicious trespass. Plea of guilty, fined $2 each.

State ex rel County Auditor vs. Joshua D. Griffith, Jr., et al; possession of real estate. Verdict of Court for plaintiff.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of Joshua and Sarah Smithson, deceased. Sale of real estate confirmed and case continued for collection of balance of purchase money.

William A. Shadday vs. Oscar Williamson et al; replevin. Verdict of jury for defendant.

Susannah Adams vs. James A. Adams; divorce. Divorce granted plaintiff and given $500 alimony and possession of minor child, Lewis Adams.

Sarah F. Gullion vs. Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, et al; replevin. Judgment for defendant for $99.

Stephen Scranton vs. Alonzo Fisk et al; on note. Judgment for defendant for $150.

Benjamin H. Oak vs. Michael Dunning; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff for possession of real estate.

John L. Shadday, Guardian, etc., vs. Phoenix Insurance Company et al; on insurance policy. Judgment for $350, without costs.

Carrie Schnaitter vs. John Schnaitter; divorce. Granted.

Martha E. Richter vs. Robert Hazelett; for rents. Judgment for $165.

Louisa E. Phillips vs. Madison Phillips; divorce. Restraining order as to disposing of personal property or removing timer, etc., from real estate.

Frank Miller et al vs. Crawford Miller et al; partition of real estate. Objections filed to report of Commissioners and case continued.

George S. Gullion vs. Charles M. Newkirk, Administrator of Robert D. Gullion, deceased; to contest will. The will having previously been set aside, George W. McKay, David Dyer and James M. Scott were appointed Commissioners to divide the real estate between George S. and James B. Gullion, the only heirs of Robert D. Gullion, deceased.

James R. Cole vs. Emanuel Farwood; appeal from Justice of Peace on claim of $10. Jury, after being out from 5 o’clock Saturday evening until 9 o’clock Sunday morning, disagreed and were dismissed.

Estate of Julia McCormick. Geo. S. Pleasants presented plat of real estate—“Julia H. McCormick’s Executor’s addition to the city of Vevay”—divided into 11 lots and a block, and was given permission to sell the same.

James A. VanOsdol, Administrator, vs. Catharine Stow. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of David Henry, A. D. VanOsdol, Executor. Partial distribution of money and personal property ordered.

Estate of George J. Taylor. Estate being under $500 was given to widow.

Estate of Ira M. Taylor, Algie Taylor, Administrator. Final report approved.

James P. Orem, Administrator of George W. Heady, vs. John S. Heady et al. Petition to pay taxes granted.

James Culbertson, Administrator of the estate of Alexander Edgar. Petition to sell real estate granted and bond for $4,000 approved.

Edward C. Shull, Guardian of Maria J. Windheizer. Final report approved.

A. G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck. Sale of real estate approved.

The Clerk was ordered, during vacation, to issue citations to all delinquent Administrators, Executors and Guardians to appear in Court on first day of next term, in June.

Vevay Reveille – 16 Apr 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

Before Hon. George S. Pleasants, special Judge by appointment of Judge Bainbridge, last Saturday.

Frank Miller et al vs. Crawford Miller et al. Partition of real estate. Report of commissioners approved.

George S. Gullion vs. James B. Gullion. Partition of real estate. Report of commissioners approved.

Phillip C. Holland et al vs. Eleanor Thiebaud et al. To quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff and by agreement he paid costs.

Andrew J. Schenck submitted his final reports as surviving partner of the firm of Ulysses P. Schenck & Son, and Administrator of the estate of Ulysses P. Schenck. Reports approved and he discharged.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Apr 1891

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for April 1891 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, to C. S. Tandy et al
  • Leander Bromwell to Leander Bromwell
  • Francis L. Mennett et al to Wm. L. Mennett
  • Thomas Land and wife to Henry Mehrhoff
  • Thomas Higham to William Higham
  • J. M. W. Langsdale to Edward E. Kelso
  • Elizabeth Johnston to Mary E. Richards

Vevay Reveille – 16 Apr 1891 – Page 4, Column 3

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • John P. [illegible] and wife to Charity Espey
  • George Scott and wife to Albert V. Long Dufour
  • Robert Sharp, Guardian, to Eugene E. Jaynes
  • Josiah Orem et al to same
  • A. N. Buck et al to Elmer Hufford
  • George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, to Johnson Brown
  • Jennie B. Lockwood to Rocella C. Heath
  • James A. VanOsdol, Administrator, to James M. Scott
  • Mary E. Richards to James Moir
  • James Dickason and wife to Adam Hollcroft
  • Laura J. Gleason to Catharine Stow
  • Adam Hollcroft and wife to Marvin and O. O. Chandler
  • Alger Stewart and wife to same
  • William Bunger and wife to John M. Davis
  • Mary J. and F. M. Manser to Minnie Tague
  • Charles G. Adams and wife to Mary E. Tait
  • Trustees Phoenix and Indian Lodges I. O. O. F. to Joseph G. McCulloch
  • Abner Gates and wife to D. N. and May E. Haydon
  • Mariah J. Windheiser to Amanda Rayl
  • Martha R. and J. B. Voris to John Neal
  • John J. Doughs and wife to Edgar C. Caraver

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Mar 1891

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for March 1891 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 Mar 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Gustaf H. Schrumpf to Frank J. Molique
  • Hugh A. Boyle to Theodore Campbell
  • Robert H. Smith and wife to O. S. Waldo
  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, to Mary Ellis
  • H. B. Herrick to Martha Herrick
  • Jeanie Cole to Alpha J. Webb
  • David Davis and wife to Grant McKay
  • Trustees Indiana and Phoenix Lodges I. O. O. F. to Mary A. Roberts
  • Mary E. Richards to James Moir
  • Julius Blach to Frank Milgus
  • James S. Grisard to Zellie C. Grisard
  • Pauline Addis to Calvin R. Green
  • Isaac Richards and wife to George Scudder
  • Andrew Given to Jane Wells
  • John Crandell to Robert W. Scott
  • Geo. L. James to Ulyses S. Stoops
  • D. N. Haydon, Auditor, to Albert L. Robinson
  • Martha Herrick to Mary Milgus
  • Wm. Rous and wife to Lucinda Oakley

Vevay Reveille – 19 Mar 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Ollie N. Smith to Julia A. Wlf
  • Lemuel Bledsoe and wife to Thomas Land
  • Geo. B. Anderson and wife to Enoch S. Adams
  • Julius Blach and wife to George B. Anderson
  • D. N. Haydon, Auditor, to J. M. W. Langsdale
  • James Higgins and wife to Clarence and Cordie Hines
  • Edward P. Park and wife to Edward E. and Nettie P. Park
  • Rebecca A. Resor to Warren Cotton
  • Percy Rous and wife to Francis M. Rous
  • Wm. H. Voris to John S. Steel
  • William Culbertson and wife to James S. Scott
  • William H. Wiley and wife to Joseph and Clara Marshall
  • Winfield Scott Gordon and wife to James G. Kidwell
  • John C. Hatton to Silas and Mary Furnish
  • John L. Rand and wife to David Conway

Vevay Reveille – 26 Mar 1891 – Page 4, Column 1

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, to Charles Goldenburg
  • Jane Walden to Charles Gribben
  • L. E. Smith and wife to William Resor
  • Charles M. Newkirk, Commissioner, to Levi Orem
  • Henry Berner and wife to Henry J. Bunning
  • Richard J. Cayton and wife to Charles D. Lyon
  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, to Carroll S. Tandy

Switzerland County Juries – Mar 1891

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 19 Mar 1891 – Page 4, Column 1

Grand and Petit Jurors.

Jury Commissioners David M. Haskell and William C. Armstrong last Monday drew the names of the following gentlemen to serve as Jurors at next term of Court, which will convene next Monday.

GRAND JURY.

  • Simon Krutz, York Township
  • James C. Kincaid, Jefferson
  • Geo. S. Gullion, Pleasant
  • Hannibal Farrell, Pleasant
  • William Beatty, York
  • Aaron Miller, Jefferson

Summoned for next Monday.

PETIT JURY.

  • Wesley Anderson, Henry D. Banta, Justi Dow, all of Craig Township
  • L. B. Slawson, Sylvester Morrison, both of Pleasant
  • Jefferson Hizer, Dennis O. Phillips, Peter Houze, Eugene W. Heath, all of Cotton
  • Sidney Hickman, Thomas J. Winn, both of Posey
  • E. B. Cunningham, of York.

Summoned for next Thursday, 26th.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Mar 1891

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1891 – Page 4, Column 5

LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the Board of County Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their March Term, 1891:

PAUPER EXPENSE.

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

  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Simpson, $8.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Joseph [illegible], $1.50
  • Americus Benedict, coffins for J[?] Ralston and Geo. McC[?]land and ?, $13.00
  • Wm. Smith, keeping John [illegible], $2.00
  • George N. Reeves, goods for [illegible] Ralston, $6.50
  • P. T. Hartford, goods for Mrs. Morris, $2.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Simeon Leach, $2.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Bosaw, $2.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Morris, $1.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Saberton, $1.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Orem, $1.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mr. Hewitt, $1.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. Hewitt, $10.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for G. J. Taylor, $8.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Bosaw, $7.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Wm. Daily, $5.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. John Ro[?], $2.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Bosaw, $2.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Morris, $1.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. [illegible], $0.90
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. [illegible], $1.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Joseph Peelman, $12.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Simeon Leach, $11.00
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for Agnes Boggs, $10.00
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for Mrs. Lock, $3.00
  • Noah Martin, regular qr allowance, $10.00
  • Mary Gortamiller, keeping John Gortamiller 3 mos, $5.00
  • Julia A. Wolf, keeping Bennie Barker 3 mos, $8.00
  • Chas. McVey, books for poor children, $3.00
  • Geo. W. Haskell, [illegible], $21.00
  • Chas. McVey, overseer of Jeffereson Tp, $12.00
  • Steamer [illegible] passage for pauper to Louisville, $0.25

For York Township, last quarter—George Clendening, Trustee.

  • J. L. O’Neal, bread stuff for C[?] McClellan, $3.00
  • J. L. O’Neal, bread stuff for Calvin Fredenburg, $1.00
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Nettie Clements, $3.00
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Margaret See, $3.00
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Sarah Burk, $5.00
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Clarence McClellan, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Clements, $4.50
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $4.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Harriet Burk, $3.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nellie Skidmore, $8.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Sophia [illegible], $4.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Sarah and Luella Miller, $15.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Elizabeth Chase, $1.00
  • Indiana Fulton, keeping Sallie Nipper 3 mos, $8.00
  • Geo. Clendening, overseer York Tp poor, $20.00

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

  • Green Brothers, provisions for Mrs. John Gurley, $5.00
  • Green Brothers, provisions for John Rains, $9.00
  • Green Brothers, provisions for Mary Heath, $2.00
  • S. Howe, provisions for A. J. Boyd, $4.00
  • Harris & Galbreath, goods for Christine Icenogle, $5.00
  • Rosa P. Shinkle, box and burying child, $5.00
  • Jacob C. Baker, overseer poor Posey Tp., $10.00

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

  • S. R. Heath, goods for Mary Tague, $5.00
  • S. R. Heath, goods for Indiana Johnson, $1.00
  • A. J. Sedam, goods for David Tibbetts, $8.00
  • Mary Richmond, keeping Hugh Pelsor last qr, $8.00
  • Cyrus Tinker, keeping Chester Pelsor 3 mos, $8.00
  • Hugh Pickett, keeping Leona & Lula Pelsor 1 qr, $18.00
  • Mary Lawton, keeping Ben Pelsor 1 qr, $8.00
  • Harvey Faudre, keeping May Johnson and Orville Bosaw 1 qr, $18.00
  • D. P. Oak, keeping Henry C. Graves last qr, $10.00
  • O. H. P. Sedam, keeping Earl Miles last qr, $8.00
  • Wm. Hanna, keeping Edith Miles last qr, $8.00
  • John Cunningham, taking to Poor House Indiana Johnson, $3.00
  • John W. VanOsdol, overseer poor Cotton Tp, $10.00

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

  • John S. Steel, goods for W. R. Sutherland and wife, $13.00
  • John S. Steel, goods for Maria Lientz, $6.50
  • John S. Steel, goods for David A. Brownfield, $5.00
  • Joshua Pierce, supplies for Wm. R. Sutherland, $1.00
  • Mary Rogers, keeping Anna Bray 3 mos, $8.00
  • John M. W. Riley, provisions for Mrs. McDaniels, $8.00
  • Abner Gates & Son, goods for Jane Nelson, $6.50
  • A. C. Adams, supplies for Mrs. Lientz, $3.00
  • Lawrence Welch, provisions for John Courtney, $8.00
  • S. R. Heath, supplies for [illegible], $2.00
  • W. H. [illegible], keeping [illegible], $3.00
  • B. F. Hensley, keeping [illegible] Hensley’s child, $2.00
  • Ben. F. Rogers, overseer poor Pleasant Tp, $18.00

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

  • Henry Brindley, [illegible] for Nancy Brindley, $5.00
  • B[?] D. Scott, provisions for Elijah Davis, $7.33
  • Scott & Brown, provisions for [illegible] family, $12.00
  • Hall & Fallis, provisions for Ostrander family, $10.00
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for two orphan children at Alex Tilley’s, $2.00
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for Charles Williams’ family, $3.00
  • George D. Madary, books for poor children, $0.15
  • George D. Madary, overseer poor Craig Tp, 1 year, $12.00

Expense of County Asylum, E. S. Adams, Superintendent.

  • Report allows a total of 50 paupers to Asylum during quarter; Allowed for keeping of same, with $2.00 expense burying pauper, $575.00
  • O. S. Waldo, supplies for Poor House, $18.00

Pauper Doctors’ Allowances.

  • Dr. P. S. Sage, poor Dr. for Jefferson Tp 3 mos, $25.00
  • Dr. John D. Shadday, poor Dr. for Asylum and Craig Tp 3 mos, $22.00
  • Dr. A. G. Craig [?] E. S. Adams for services at Poor House during Dr. Shadday’s [?], $11.00

COUNTY OFFICERS’ FEES & SALARIES.

  • Wm. Tait, County Treasurer, $200.00
  • Jas. A. VanOsdol, Co. Supt, $288.00
  • D. N. Haydon, Auditor’s salary and fees, $500.00
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, Co. Attorney, $15.00
  • Oscar Williamson, fees, posting notices of land sales, &c., $13.00
  • Orson A. Potter, 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • Wm. O. Marble, 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • C. D. Green, 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • Oscar Williamson, 5 days as Sheriff Commissioners’ Court, $10.00

BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.

  • Wm. B. Burford, books and stationery, $52.00
  • Sentinel Printing Co., books and stationery, $12.00
  • Wilson Humphrey & Co., stationery, etc., $18.00
  • W. H. Morrison & Co., stamp and stationery, $7.15
  • W. J. Baird, publishing and advertising delinquent list, Commissioners’ allowances, $10.00
  • P. T. Hartford, printing and advertising, etc., $20.50
  • Charles O. Thiebaud, books and stationery, $10.00

BRIDGE & HIGHWAY EXPENSE.

  • I. S. Johnson, work on Markland bridge, $12.25
  • O. S. Waldo, lumber for Indian Creek bridge, $16.35
  • Americus Benedict, lumber for bridge, $91.00
  • J. S. [illegible], labor on bridges, $31.25
  • G. N. Reeves, nails for bridges, $5.00
  • F. L. Grisard, nails, bolts and staples for bridge, $1.13
  • George W. McKay, road viewer, 2 roads, $6.00
  • Wm. W. Brindley, road viewer, 2 roads, $6.00
  • Wm. Anderson, road viewer, 2 roads, $6.00
  • John Joyce, road viewer, 2 days, $3.00
  • Fletcher Bellamy, road viewer, 2 days, $3.00
  • Robert W. Scott, road viewer, 2 days, $3.00
  • Henry Trafalet, conveyance for Commissioners to Plum Creek bridge, $0.50
  • W. O. Marble, inspecting bridges Davis’ Hill and conveyance for Commissioners, $5.00
  • O. A. Potter, inspecting bridge Davis’ Hill, $1.50
  • John J. McCreary, damages change of highway, $10.00
  • Jasper Harper, repairs on Indian Creek bridge, $10.00
  • Wm. J. Dickson, viewing Lamson & Thiebaud, $1.50
  • F. R. Dufour, viewing Lamson & Thiebaud, $1.50
  • Wm. E. Peters, viewing Lamson & Thiebaud, $1.50
  • Wm. M. Patton, time and expense examining bridge and abutments, $11.00

CRIMINAL EXPENSE.

  • John Dickason, coal for jail, $75 bushels, $8.15
  • J. L. Thiebaud, expenses for jail, $1.95
  • Scott & Brown, supplies for jail, $1.00
  • A. J. Schenck, supplies for jail, $2.75
  • Oscar Williamson, receiving, discharging and boarding prisoners, $78.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for jail, 150 bushels, $17.00

JURY EXPENSE.

  • Joseph G. Thamann, meals for Petit Jury, Nov. Term Circuit Court, $9.75

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

  • F. L. Grisard, pump, etc., Court House cistern, $15.83
  • J. W. Smiley, putting in pumps and smithing thereon, $2.50
  • W. L. Fisk, 1/2 doz chairs for Court room, $4.05
  • Oscar Williamson, care Court House and yard, $18.20
  • Henry Trafelet, mowing Court yard last Sept., $2.00
  • Wm. H. Patton, putting on locks and repairing Court room, $3.00
  • D. N. Haydon, postage and expressage, $3.00

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE.

  • James Madary, [illegible], $7.00
  • Jason G. Gurley, [illegible], $2.00
  • [illegible], $29.00

INSANE EXPENSE.

  • H. N. & Lewis, goods for Julia Cotton, insane, $19.00

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1891

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1891 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners Orson A. Potter, Wm. O. Marble and C. D. Green, met Monday, March 2, and adjourned last Friday, 6th.

The Township Trustees presented their reports, which were all approved.

John S. Rice, of Patriot, was exempted from poll tax, on account of being a cripple.

John Joyce, Fletcher Bellamy and Robert W. Scott, viewers appointed at December term, to examine as to vacation and relocation of highway through lands of John Clements, Joshua Coleman, and others, in Craig Township, reported that Feb. 2 they viewed said road, and reported proposed vacation and relocation of road was not of publication utility. Report approved.

John W. VanOsdol, Trustee of Cotton Township, was granted permission to borrow $200 for use of his township. Mr. VanOsdol paid into County Treasury $82.78 surplus dog tax.

The Commissioners adapted the following order of business: First day—Trustee Reports, in the following order: Posey, Cotton and York Townships. Second day—Pleasant, Craig and Jefferson Townships, and liquor licenses. Third day—Road petitions, report of superintendent of Poor Farm, and cancelling of County orders. Fourth day—Reports of County officers, miscellaneous bills, and general business.

Charles McVey, Trustee of Jefferson Township, was granted permission to borrow $800 for use of the Township.

Joseph G. Thaman, Vevay, and Dorwin Marshall, Florence, were granted license to retail liquors.

Enoch S. Adams, Supt of County Asylum and Poor Farm, presented his quarterly report, showing 45 inmates full time and 5 inmates part of time, making a total of 50.

George W. McKay, Wm. M. Brindley, and Wm. Anderson, appointed last December to view opposed highway, running through lands of Rosaline and Eli Anderson, and others in Craig Township—reported that Feb. 2 they examined route for said proposed road and find the road would not be of public utility. Continued until next term.

The above viewers also reported unfavorably upon proposed road through lands near McKay Graveyard, in Craig Township. Continued until next term.

Wm. M. Patton, appointed inspector to examine the old abutments of Bry Creek bridge, and also the old iron bridge now stored with Charles Markland, at Markland, with reference to placing said bridge on said abutments—presented a report stating that said abutments are in bad condition and not suitable upon which to erect said bridge; said abutments are too far apart and would have to be rebuilt, to conform to the span of said bridge which is not more than 75 feet. The report was approved, and petition to place said iron bridge on abutments on Bryant’s Creek not granted.

Wm. Tait, County Treasurer, presented orders amounting to $16,130.65 redeemed by him for quarter ending Feb. 28th. Found correct. He also presented warrants for Congressional School Funds, $1,282.48 and warrants for Common School Funds, $8,639.96, redeemed by him for quarter ending Feb. 28. Found correct.

Walter C. Benedict, Clerk elect of Switzerland Circuit Court, filed his bond of $10,000—Charles Markland and Ebenezer Phillips, securities. Bond approved.

It was ordered by the Board what hereafter Trustees in making allowances for paupers in their several Townships, shall itemize the articles provided, to consist of the actual necessaries of life, plain food and clothing, and in quantities not exceeding $8 for one person for one quarter.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Feb 1891

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for February 1891 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 Feb 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Silas Howe and wife to W. S. Humphrey
  • Hosier J. Harris and wife to W. S. Humphrey
  • Johnson Brown and wife to James D., Thomas B., and William Bray
  • Lottie S. and A. Abbott to Elwood Mead
  • John F. McCreary and wife to Benj. L. Wiley
  • James W. Tower and wife to William S. Tower
  • Auditor of Switzerland County to Martha J. Gardner
  • Rebecca and Wm. Gockel to Pauline Addis

Vevay Reveille – 12 Feb 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Sarah M. Wiles and husband to William H. Wiley
  • James W. Love et al to Lottie S. Abbott
  • George W. Craig and wife to Jane Seymour
  • Montgomery P. Baird to Newlin Vaughn
  • Joseph Breen to Montgomery P. Baird
  • Laura B. Gordon to Clarence W. Gordon
  • John F. Peak and wife to James Peak
  • Thomas J. Winn and wife to Jabez VanDorin
  • Nancy E. Sedam to Lizzie Wiley
  • D. N. Haydon, Auditor, to Lucy Conboy
  • Harvey Elliott and wife to William Gockel

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Jan 1891

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for January 1891 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 1 Jan 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Circuit Court to Gustaf H. Schrumpf and Mary E. Sedam
  • Kate E. Wright to Walter Knapp and wife
  • Elizabeth G. Ludlow to Walter Knapp and wife
  • Laura A. Gray to Walter Knapp and wife
  • Mary A. Adams to Walter Knapp and wife
  • James P. Orem and wife to Gracie B. Coy
  • Ward and VanOsdol to John F. McCreary
  • Josephine Campbell to Algie Taylor
  • Charles S. Peak to William Koehler
  • Trustees of German Church, in Florence, to Charles S. Peak
  • William Osborn and wife to John O. Martin
  • Hugh A. Boyle and wife to Theodore Campbell
  • J. M. W. Langsdale to John Scott and wife
  • John Melcher, Administrator, to Gustaf H. Schrumpf

Vevay Reveille – 8 Jan 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Oliver P. M. Works and wife to Lewis F. Works
  • Olive M. Anderson to John A. Works
  • Leander Clendening and wife to Mary Jane Marsh
  • Peter Backes and wife to John H. Thuneman
  • Charles M. Newkirk, Commissioner, to Catharine J. Neal
  • Eliza J. and Geo. W. Mendell to Thomas Gibbs
  • Henry Esman to William Knaus
  • Ollie Smith et al to Cynthia A. Northcott
  • Cynthia A. Northcott to Ollie Smith
  • Trustees of Phoenix and Indiana Lodges I. O. O. F. to E. W. Protsman
  • Amie Nelson and wife to Lucinda Nelson

Vevay Reveille – 15 Jan 1891 – Page 4, Column 1

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • Ann S. Pavy and husband to Susan J. Bray
  • Susan J. Bray to George Medary
  • Wm. Peters and wife to Riley Land and wife
  • Wm. Peters and wife to Ollie and Lottie Johnson
  • Alexander Washer to the Union Furniture Co.
  • Lewis Cole to Jonathan Brinson

Vevay Reveille – 22 Jan 1891 – Page 4, Column 3

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • George W. Armstrong and wife to Thomas J. Boyd
  • Charlottee Campbell et al to John Althoff
  • Pauline Addis to Samuel M. Bonnell
  • Charlottee Schmied to Wm. P. Schmied
  • Charlottee Schmied to Frank K. Schmied
  • William C. Robinson to Lemuel Bledsoe

Vevay Reveille – 29 Jan 1891 – Page 4, Column 4

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper for details.]

  • William J. Platt and wife to George Platt and wife
  • Frank K. Schmied to Charlotte Schmied
  • Henry Steffen and wife to John H. Swade
  • William H. Voris to Rebecca Welch
  • James K. Pleasants and wife to O. S. Waldo