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Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1899

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 May 1899 – Page 4, Column 4

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

Hiram Barricklow vs. Decatur Chase et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel Joseph E. Hart, Auditor, vs. Harry S. Humphrey et al; for possession. Judgment for plaintiff.

Samuel P. Bodgett vs. Harry C. Blodgett et al; for partition. Partition ordered.

Francis M. Long was admitted to practice.

Daisy Boodle and Dora Colen vs. Francis M. Griffith, guardian of Wm. J. Sweazy, a person of unsound mind; claim; demand $110. Judgment for plaintiff.

A. S. Humphrey vs. Thomas Land, special admr.; claim; demand $32. Judgment for plaintiff.

Guardianship of the heirs of Jacob Keafer; Thomas J. Gibbs, guardian; final report. Approved.

Estate of Samuel M. Bonnell, deceased, Huldah Bonnell, admx.; final report. Approved.

Estate of Jennie Cole, deceased, Wm. Tait, admr.; final report. Approved.

Douglas Delf vs. Henry S. Pickett; damages, demanded $300. Trial by Jury; judgment for plaintiff for $5.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1899

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 27 Apr 1899 – Page 4, Column 4

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

Hon. L. E. Smith, Special Judge, opened Court Monday and adjourned Court until Tuesday morning. Judge Bear came up from Madison Monday night and opened Court Tuesday morning and the calling of the docket commenced.

The following is the disposition of cases:

John P. Porter, admr. vs. Edward Porter, et al; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

In the matter of the late firm of Hall & Lewis; report of sale of personal property approved.

Guardianship of Clara Detraz; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Francis M. Graham; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of the heirs of William Bales, deceased; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Matthew Brown, assigned; final report. Approved.

Estate of Wm. H. Turner; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Neva Lock, et al; petition to sell real estate. Sale approved. Partial report. Approved.

The following have been selected as Petit Jurors. They were subpoenaed for Monday, May 8: Ferdinand Carver, John D. Brindley, W. S. Welch, H. H. Bakes, Augustus Manser, Grant McKay, John W. Moxley, Geo. W. Cole, Sylvester Walker, Henry Mehroff, Jr., Eugene Stoops, Alfred Driver.

Several cases were compromised and dismissed yesterday and last night Judge Bear adjourned Court until Monday, May 8th.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1899

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 23 Feb 1899 – Page 4, Column 3

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

CIVIL.

Gustaf H. Schrumpf vs. Elizabeth Marshall et al; partition of real estate. Report of sale of real estate and deed approved.

State vs. John Murret; assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fine $1.

PROBATE.

Guardianship of Margaret Clark, Wm. Tait, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Rodolph M. Golay, John Shaw, guardian; partial report. Approved.

All the official acts performed by the Clerk during vacation were by the Court approved.

Edward E. Kelso was admitted to practice in this court as an attorney at law.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Mar 1899 – Page 4, Column 3

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

CIVIL.

Emma Leap vs. Aime Leap; divorce. Granted.

State vs. William Dennis; trespass. Nollied.

State vs. DeWitt Davis; incorrigibility. Committed to Indiana Reform School for Boys.

State vs. Levi Orem; maintaining a nuisance. Not guilty.

Carroll S. Tandy vs. Matthew Brown et al; to foreclose chattel mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff.

The Grand Jury returned seven indictments and adjourned last Thursday morning.

PROBATE.

Hozier J. Harris, admr., vs. Ann Jacobs et al; petition to sell real estate. Report of sale and deed approved.

Vevay Reveille – 9 Mar 1899 – Page 4, Column 3

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

CIVIL.

Chester Moore vs. Joseph Higham; on note. Judgment for Plaintiff for $277.60.

Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co. vs. O. S. Clendening and Jos. E. Hart; on account. Judgment for Plaintiff as against Clendening for $576.63. Judgment for defendant Hart as against Plaintiff for costs.

State ex rel Lula Ackerman vs. George Stewart; paternity; change of venue from Jefferson County. Trial by Jury; judgment for plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay relatrix for the maintenance of child the sum of $400. $100 down, balance in yearly payments.

Wm. H. Scott vs. Frank R. Fisk and Anna B. Fisk; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff for $399.10.

PROBATE.

Trusteeship of Robert B. Henry, James M. Stott, Trustee; final report. Approved.

Estate of Lewis Schroeder, deceased, Wm. Tait, admr.; final report. Approved.

Estate of Serena Schroeder, deceased; final report. Approved.

Estate of Jennie Schroeder, deceased; final report. Approved.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Mar 1899 – Page 1, Column 1

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

PROBATE.

Guardianship of Herman Bodey, a person of unsound mind; final report. Approved, and guardianship terminated, guardian, having become a person of sound mind.

John P. Porter, admr., vs. Edward Porter, et al; partition of real estate. Partition ordered.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of Wm. P. Lock, deceased; report of sale of real estate. Approved.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Dec 1898

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 1 Dec 1898 – Page 4, Column 1

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

PROBATE.

Guardianship of Aurelia Falbre, an insane person, Francis M. Griffith, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Lillie Graham, Francis M. Griffith, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Frank Bradley, an insane person; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Wm. Griffith et al; Wm. S. Kincaid, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Robert Danner vs. Robert Danner, admr.; claim; demand $100. Allowed.

Estate of William Butcher, decd., H. J. Harris, admr.; report of private sale of personal property. Approved.

Guardianship of William Sweezy, an insane person; partial report. Approved.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Dec 1898 – Page 5, Column 1

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

PROBATE.

Guardianship of Thomas Ethrington; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Sophia M. Thieman; admr. report of inventory of personal property. Approved.

Estate of William H. Turner; admr. report of inventory of personal property. Approved.

Last will of Wm. T. Wiley, decd.; final report. Approved.

William Tait, admr. Lewis Schroeder decd., vs. Mary Schroeder et al; petition to sell and for construction of will. Report of sale and deed approved.

Estate of John Porter, decd., admr. report of inventory no. 2. Approved.

Estate of Fleming Cousins, decd.; final report. Approved.

Guardianship of Joshua D. Griffith; guardian’s petition to use pension money and to be excused from reporting. Approved.

Estate of Lucy Convoy, decd., John B. Rochat appointed Admr.

Robert Danner, admr. estate of James D. Glenn, decd., vs. Jennie Glenn et al; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

Hosier J. Harris, admr., vs. Ann Jacobs et al; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

 

CIVIL.

Caroline Merrill vs. Margaret Powell et al; motion for an order of distribution of funds. Approved and Clerk ordered to distribute the funds as set out in said motion.

Ulysses P. Craig vs. James P. Orem, Treasurer; Judgment for plaintiff.

Julius Kahn and William A. Cohen vs. Andrew J. Schenck; for damages on breach of contract. Judgment for defendant.

Gustaf H. Schrumpf vs. Elizabeth Marshal and Darwin Marshal; partition. Geo. S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to make sale of real estate.

State ex rel The Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike Co. vs. The Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, and Joseph E. Hart, Auditor. Judgment for plaintiff.

William H. Stewart vs. Mary E. Stewart; divorce. Granted.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Dec 1898 – Page 4, Column 2

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

PROBATE.

Estate of Gideon Stevens, deceased, John D. North, admr., final report. Approved.

Estate of James D. Glenn, Robert T. Danner, admr.; final report. Approved.

Geo. F. Hotchkiss, admr., vs. Anna Hotchkiss et al; report of sale of real estate. Approved.

Estate of Luther M. Hotchkiss, deceased; final report. Approved.

 

CIVIL.

Archie Leap vs. Lillian Leap; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Carl Bray; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

State vs. Irvin Shadday; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

State vs. Harvey Frakes; criminal provoke. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

State vs. Henry Althoff et al; obstructing highway. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

State vs. Carl Bray; carrying concealed weapons. Nollied.

State vs. Jess Harper; assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and cost.

Twenty-one men pled guilty to harboring untaxed dogs, and were fined one cent each and costs.

Walter Jennings vs. Anna B. Jennings; divorce. Granted.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Dec 1898 – Page 4, Column 3

CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.

Henry T. Dalgleish vs. Elizabeth Walters; on account. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Omer Goden; disturbing lawful meeting. Plea of guilty; fine $5.

State vs. Earnest Gordon; disturbing lawful meeting. Plea of guilty; fine $5.

State vs. Charles Hall; disturbing lawful meeting. Plea of guilty; fine $5.

State vs. Oliver Brooks; disturbing lawful meeting. Plea of guilty; fine $5.

State vs. James Roberts; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fine $1.

State vs. Simon K. Scudder; assault and battery; trail by Court. Guilty; fine $1.

State vs. Julius Peelman; assault and battery; trial by Court. Guilty; fine $10 and imprisonment in county jail for 30 days.

Vevay Deposit Bank vs. B. F. Smith & Son; on notes and to correct and foreclose mortgage. Judgment for $600, correction as prayed for; judgment of foreclosure, etc.

Emma Leap vs. Amie Leap; divorce; trial by Court. Under advisement till next term.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1898

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 22 Sep 1898 – Page 4, Column 5

Circuit Court.
Perry E. Bear, Judge; Clarence J. Roberts, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

PROBATE.

Estate of John Higham, Thomas Land, special admr.; sale of personal property. Approved.

Guardianship of Hannah Paugh, an insane person, Wm. Ralston, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Abijah Armstrong, Wilson Oak, guardian; partial report. Approved and guardian ordered to settle estate.

Estate of John Porter, John P. Porter, admr.; inventory approved.

Estate of Joseph Jacobs; Hosier J. Harris appointed admr. by the Court.

Estate of Samuel E. Pleasants, S. O’N. Pleasants, admrx.; final report. Approved and admrx. discharged.

Estate of Mary Ann Bruner, Hosier J. Harris, admr.; final report. Approved and admr. discharged.

State ex rel John Wiseman vs. Mary Wiseman; to have guardian appointed. L. E. Smith appointed guardian.

State ex rel Ernest Bodey vs. Herman Bodey, for appointment of guardian. So ordered.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of Wm. P. Lock, deceased; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

Official acts of Clerk during vacation approved by Court.

Last Will and Testament of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, partial report; approved.

Robt. T. Danner Admr. of the Estate of James D. Glenn, deceased, vs. Jennie Glenn et al; petition to sell real estate; report of sale; approved.

Guardianship of Catharine Schoffner partial report; approved.

 

CIVIL.

Eugene Scudder et al vs. John W. Scudder et al; for partition. Commissioners report approved and distribution ordered.

Rachael Armstrong vs. Ira Banta, Sheriff; in replevin. Judgment for plaintiff, possession and one cent damages.

Jennie Glenn vs. Rollin Glenn et al; for partition. Partition made and approved.

Mary Dickason vs. Perry Dickason et al; for partition. Personal amounting to $354.12 ordered distributed, and land to be partitioned.

Marion C. VanOsdol vs. James P. Cole; on note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Albert Black; carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty; fine $1.

State vs. George Smith; violating shanty-boat law; trial by Court; not guilty.

State vs. Early North; assault and battery; trial by Court; not guilty.

Sophia Johnson vs. John Johnson; divorce; granted.

State vs. Wm. Eickler, John Bush and David Bush; petit larceny; trial by Court; guilt; fine $5 and sentenced to Indiana Reformatory for a period of not less than one year and not more than three.

Missouri Peelman vs. Julius Peelman; divorce; granted.

State vs. Samuel Huff; petit larceny; trial by Jury; acquittal.

Lydia Mottier vs. John Mottier; divorce; granted $2,650 alimony.

Ada E. Ricketts vs. Jonathan C. Ricketts; divorce; granted and $25 alimony.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Sep 1898 – Page 4, Column 4

Circuit Court.
Perry E. Bear, Judge; Clarence J. Roberts, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

CIVIL.

State vs. John B. Moore; assault and battery; trial by jury; jury unable to agree.

State vs. James Burk; petit larceny; plea of guilty; fine $5 and sentenced to Indiana Reformatory for not less than one year nor more than three years.

 

PROBATE.

State ex rel Ernest Bodey vs. Herman Bodey; for appointment of Guardian; Ernest Bodey appointed.

Geo. F. Hotchkiss, admr., vs. Ann Hotchkiss et al; petition to sell real estate; sale ordered.

Vevay Reveille – 6 Oct 1898 – Page 4, Column 2

Circuit Court.
Perry E. Bear, Judge; Clarence J. Roberts, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

CIVIL.

Florin C. Orr vs. Laura B. Hastings; attachment; trial by Jury. Judgment for plaintiff, $225 and costs.

Amie Leap vs. Daniel Brindley; for damages. Trial by Jury. Trial commenced by dismissed by plaintiff.

Court adjourned Friday evening.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1898

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 5 May 1898 – Page 4, Column 3

Court Report.
Perry E. Bear, Judge; Clarence J. Roberts, Prosecuting Atty.; L. E. Smith, Dep.

PROBATE.

Estate of Saml. W. Wade, Harriet E. Wade, Admr.; final report. Approved.

Estate of John L. Thiebaud; final report. Approved.

Estate of Elvessa Coleman; final report. Approved.

Heirs of James D. Richards; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Kate and Alert Boadurant; partial report. Approved.

 

CIVIL.

Harriet E. Hull vs. Benjamin F. Spillman and Lottie Spillman; to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff.

Melvina Courtney vs. Elza Courtney; divorce. Granted.

Geo. D. Madary vs. John W. Bray et al; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

Court adjourned last Saturday to meet next Monday, 9th.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Mar 1898

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 3 Mar 1898 – Page 4, Column 1

Circuit Court.
Perry E. Bear, Judge; Clarence J. Roberts, Prosecuting Atty; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

PROBATE.

Guardianship of the heirs of Eben and Lucy Gray; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of the heirs of Angeline Thiebaud; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Lewis and Emma Detraz; final report as to Lewis and partial report as to Emma. Approved.

Guardianship of Edna and Theo Scott; partial report. Approved.

Estate of John W. Banta, deceased; final report. Approved.

Estate of Brown & Cunningham, assigned; final report. Approved.

Estate of Nancy M. Dyer, deceased; final report. Approved.

 

CIVIL.

Eugene Scudder et al vs. John W. Scudder et al; report of sale of real estate by Commissioner. Approved.

State vs. Irvin Peters; appeal. Nullied.

State vs. Ab. Houze; heavy hauling on public roads. Plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.

State vs. John B. Moore; assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

C. A. Bridges & Co. vs. Oliver S. Clendening and Joseph E. Hart; on note. Judgment for plaintiff.

Sophia Tinker et al vs. John M. Tinker and Lewis C. Tinker; partition. Ordered.

Lillie C. Stoops vs. Ulyses P. Stoops; divorce. Granted and plaintiff given custody of children and $500 alimony.

Samuel Stoops vs. George Stoops et al; partition. Report of Commissioners approved.

Court will resume next Monday.

Vevay Reveille – 17 Mar 1898 – Page 4, Column 3

Circuit Court.
Perry E. Bear, Judge; Clarence J. Roberts, Prosecuting Atty; L. E. Smith, Dep.

PROBATE.

Guardianship of Charles Blodgett et al, Robert Sharp, Guardian; partial report. Approved.

In the matter of the minor heirs of Henry Lock, deceased, Philip I. Lock, Guardianship; final report. Approved.

Thomas Carver, Admin., vs. Nancy Platt et al; report of collection of purchase money. Approved.

Estate of Merit R. Aldrich, deceased, Elizabeth Aldrich, Admrx.; final report. Approved.

Estate of Mary White, deceased, Francis M. Griffith, Admr.; final report. Approved.

Estate of Charlotte Schmeid, deceased, Thomas Carver, Admr.; final report. Approved.

Estate of Thomas F. McCreary, deceased, Wm. H. Scott, Admr.; final report. Approved.

Estate of Sarah A. Long, deceased, Wm. S. Kincaid, Admr.; final report. Approved.

Guardianship of Frankie L. Stucy et al, Barbara Stucy, Guardian; partial report. Approved.

In the matter of the Guardianship of David Leap, Jos. B. Ramseyer, Guardian; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Lewis Schroder, deceased. Wm. Tait, Admr.; partial report. Approved.

In the matter of the last Will of Serena Schroder, deceased, Wm. Tait, Admr.; partial report. Approved.

In the matter of the last Will of Jennie Schroeder, deceased, Wm. Tait, Admr.; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Wm. Butcher, deceased, Hozier J. Harris, Admr.; petition to sell personal property at private sale. Sale ordered.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1897

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 25 Nov 1897 – Page 4, Column 2

Court.

Switzerland Circuit Court convened last Monday. Judge Perry E. Bear and Prosecuting Attorney Clarence J. Roberts were very cordially received by the Attorneys, Court officers and others having business in Court. They are recognized as gentlemen of legal ability and the highest integrity.

Among the Attorneys from a distance are: S. H. Stewart, Rising Sun; Lucian Harris, Patriot; Albert Clashman, Madison.

The Grand Jury met Monday and adjourned Wednesday evening.

The Petit Jury convened Wednesday.

On account of Thanksgiving today Court adjourned Wednesday evening until Friday morning.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Dec 1897 – Page 4, Column 5

Circuit Court.
Perry E. Bear, Judge; Clarence J. Roberts, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

PROBATE.

Estate of George Krall, deceased, Charles N. Ward, admr.; final report. Approved and admr. discharged.

Estate of Gideon Stevens, deceased, John D. North, admr.; report of sale of personal property. Sale confirmed.

Estate of Nancy M. Dyer, deceased, Wm. M. Wycoff, exr.; petition to sell crops. Sale ordered.

Carrie Sailor vs. Wm. H. Pavy, Jr., admr. &c.; claim; demand $75. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

James Harris vs. John D. North, Jr., admr.; claim; demand $36. Allowed.

Estate of Eliakim Stoops, deceased, Samuel Stoops, admr.; final report. Approved and admr. discharged.

Guardianship of Callie Bennett and George Bennett, John D. Phillips, guardian; final report as to George. Approved.

Guardianship of Chas. O. Peak, Chas. S. Peak, guardian; final report. Approved and guardian discharged.

Guardianship of Katie M. Douglas et al, Dilver Douglas, guardian; final report as to Kate M. Douglas and Fannie H. Pangburn, and partial report as to the others. Approved.

Guardianship of Gary Powell, Sylvester Powell, guardian; report and resignation. Approved and guardian discharged upon payment of costs of guardianship proper.

Wm. S. Kincaid, admr., vs. James Long et al; report of collection of balance of purchase money $175.70. Approved.

Wm. H. Pavy, Jr., vs. Wm. H. Pavy, Jr., &c., claim; demand $41.25. Allowed for $38.15, attorney’s fee and costs.

Guardianship of Jane Cooper, a person of unsound mind, James Cooper, guardian; final report. Approved and guardianship discharged upon payment of costs of guardianship.

State ex rel Jeremiah Leap vs. Esther Leap; for guardianship. Prayer granted.

Louis Romerill vs. Wm. Tait, admr., &c.; claim; demand $22.75.

Mary B. Wiseman and William Tait, admr. &c.; vs. William Tait, admr. &c.; claim; demand $132.50. Allowed.

Wm. Tait, admr. &c., vs. Wm. Tait, admr. &c.; claim; demand $25.00 and interest. Allowed.

In the matter of the last will of William T. Wiley, deceased, Thomas R. Wiley, exr.; partial report. Approved.

Wm. Tait, admr. &c., Jennie Schroeder, deceased, vs. Wm. Tait, admr. &c., of Lewis Schroeder, deceased; claim; demand $224.16. Allowed with interest.

Mary B. Wiseman vs. Wm. Tait, admr. &c., Lewis Schroeder, deceased; claim; demand $224.16. Allowed with interest.

Wm. M. Wycoff vs. Wm. M. Wycoff, exr. estate of Nancy M. Dyer; claim; demand $15.00. Allowed.

 

CIVIL.

Angie Walker vs. Cordelia Peak; on account. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

State vs. Thomas Harper; injuring toll gate. Nollied.

Schrumpf & Told vs. Samuel W. Lostutter et al; to quiet title. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Elizabeth Marsh vs. Elbert Marsh; divorce. Continued for publication of non-resident notice.

Patriot Deposit Bank vs. Jerome B. Warwick and Annie E. Warwick, foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $923.21, attorney’s fees and costs.

John T. Boulton et al vs. Alexander Lemmons et al; report of George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, of collection of 3d installment of purchase money. Approved.

State vs. Willie Spivey; disturbing religious meeting; plea of guilty. Fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Grant Mennett; injuring toll gate. Nollied.

State vs. Bettie and Lou Smith; nuisance. Continued, subject to good behavior of defendants.

State vs. Julia Ricketts and El Ricketts; keeping house of ill fame, prostitution and maintaining a nuisance. Continued, subject to the good conduct and behavior of defendants.

Maria J. Graves vs. Amanda C. Rayl and George W. Rayl; to recover real estate, damages and to quiet title. Judgment for defendant, and cross complaint cross-defendant, Earl Wintizer, on the real estate mentioned in complaint, to secure to him board and clothing until he arrives at the age of 21.

Wm. J. Platt vs. Henry A. Platt; partition. Judgment for partition. Wm. H. Madison appointed Commissioner to make sale.

State vs. Fred. Jennings; disturbing religious meeting; plea of guilty. Fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Clifford Plew; disturbing religious meeting; plea of guilty. Fine $5 and costs.

The Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co. vs. James V. Anderson and Marion Anderson; on notes. Judgment for plaintiff for $3,858 and costs.

Theopluius Markland, Adrian Markland et al; ex parte partition. Report of partitioners approved.

The Grand Jury returned 14 indictments. Examined 48 witnesses.

All official acts performed by the Clerk during vacation by the Court approved.

State vs. Ad. Markland; public intoxication; plea of guilty. Fine $1 and costs.

State vs. George Brown; trespass. Nollied.

City of Vevay vs. John E. Williams and Julia E. Williams; to enforce lien. Dismissed.

Jesse P. Bellamy vs. Joseph D. Froman, Treasurer Switzerland County; to replevin. Judgment by agreement.

Susie Bell Twineham vs. Millard F. Wainscott; partition; report of sale. Approved.

John J. Jack vs. Mary H. Jack, foreclosure; demand $900. Judgment by agreement.

Charles V. Thiebaud vs. John Satchwell; appeal. Writ of attachment quashed and judgment by agreement.

Samuel Stoops vs. George Stoops et al; partition. Geo. W. McKay, Howard Stow and Jos. E. Melick appointed Commissioners to make partition.

State ex rel Jos. E. Hart, Auditor vs. Wm. Hollingsworth; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. George Leap; assault and battery; trial by Court; guilty. Fine $1 and costs.

State vs. Thomas Leap; assault and battery; trial by Court. Not guilty.

State vs. Orval Bosaw; petit larceny; plea of guilty. Sentenced to Reform School for Boys.

Ida J. Gullion vs. George S. Gullion; divorce and alimony; trial by Court. Divorce granted plaintiff, and $500 alimony. Defendant given custody of the two children.

Vevay Reveille – 9 Dec 1897 – Page 4, Column 4

Circuit Court.
Perry E. Bear, Judge; Clarance J. Roberts, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

PROBATE.

Robt. Glenn, admr. estate of James D. Glenn, deceased, vs. Jennie Glenn et al; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

Estate of Caroline J. Tandy, deceased, Carroll S. Tandy, exr.; final report. Approved.

 

CIVIL.

State vs. Millard F. Wainscott; grand larceny; trial by court. Not guilty.

Julia L. Ford vs. John T. Ford; divorce. Granted; plaintiff given custody of child, Ora Ford.

Eugene Scudder et al vs. John W. Scudder et al; to redeem real estate and partition. Judgment for plaintiff.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1897

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 9 Sep 1897 – Page 4, Column 5

Circuit Court assembled last Monday. The Grand Jury was in session up to yesterday. Among the attorneys from a distance in attendance are John B. Coles and S. H. Stewart, Rising Sun; A. D. Vanosdol, Madison; W. R. Johnson, Lawrenceburg. Last evening Judge Friedly adjourned Court until after the Fair—will meet Monday.

Vevay Reveille – 16 Sep 1897 – Page 4, Column 4

Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedly, Judge; A. D. VanOsdol, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

PROBATE DOCKET.

The Clerk reported the following official acts performed by him during vacation.

Will of Margaret Powell probated.

Estate of Jennie Cole; Wm. Tait appointed Administrator.

Estate of Gideon Stevens; John N. North appointed Administrator.

Albert J. Jackson was appointed Guardian of Charley R. Jackson

Samuel McCreary was appointed Guardian of Dawson Stewart.

George S. Pleasants was appointed Trustee of Estate of Riley Land, assigned.

The above acts in vacation were appointed.

Estate of John Peters. Being under $500, estate set off to his widow Rossann Peters.

Estate of Harvey Rayl. Being under $500, estate set off to his widow Julia Ann Rayl.

Estate of William P. Cooper. Being under $500, set off to widow Mary E. Cooper.

Estate of Wm. T. Detraz; Benjamine Detraz Administrator. Final Settlement approved and he discharged.

Estate of Thomas F. McCreary. William H. Scott allowed claim of $517.50.

Estate of John W. Banta. Henry D. Banta allowed claim of $150.

Estate of Nancy M. Dyer. O. P. M. Hallgarth allowed claim of $3.

Estate of Sarah A. Peters. John W. Smiley allowed claims of $45 and $85.75.

Estate of Rebecca Short; Robert Scott, Administrator. Final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Wade H. Jack; Mary H. Jack, Executrix, presented her report and resignation. Accepted on conditions.

There were several partial reports of Administrators and Guardians presented and approved.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Schrumpf & Told vs. Dorwin Marshall and Elizabeth Marshall. Judgment for $257.20 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Martha A. Pavey vs. John Bray et al. Judgment against Geo. D. Madary, purchase money of real estate for $256.35 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Eliza A. Billings vs. Mary G. Gardner et al. Judgment for $291.80 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Barney A. Klenburg vs. Joseph F. Cousins. Judgment for $152.85 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Loretta Outcalt vs. Fred Outcalt; divorce. Granted.

Susie Belle Twineham vs. Millard F. Wainscott et al; partition of real estate. Michael W. Long appointed Commissioner.

Mary Cayton vs. Nancy J. Moore; to quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

Thomas Thompson vs. Fred L. Grisard; on note. Judgment for $480.

Elizabeth L. Adams vs. James B. Gullion; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff, but writ of possession not to be issued before Dec. 4, 1897.

Peter Culbertson vs. David Rayl and Mary J. Rayl. Judgment for $550, and foreclosure of mortgage.

Joseph Jagers vs. Lucilla Protsman and Wm. R. Protsman. On application of plaintiff case dismissed at his cost.

Abram Boggs vs. Orel Boggs; divorce. Granted, and he given possession of the three children.

State vs. John King; disturbing public meeting and public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $6.

City of Vevay vs. John E. Williams and Mathew Brown; to recover wharf boat rent. Application of defendant for change of venue granted, and case sent to Jefferson County.

Eliza J. Detraz vs. James Anderson and others. Judgment for $1349.81 and foreclosure of mortgage.

W. S. Dickason & Co. vs. Benj. F. VanOsdol; on account. Judgment for $52.17.

Several cases continued and several dismissed.

The Grand Jury reassembled last Monday and is still in session.

The case of J. P. Carter vs. Oliver S. Clendening; for possession of real estate, last Tuesday came up before Hon. W. D. Ward, Special Judge. Yesterday he sustained the demur of the defendant to complaint of the plaintiff, and gave plaintiff permission to amend complaint. This continued the case.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Sep 1897 – Page 4, Column 1

Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedly, Judge; A. D. VanOsdol, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

State vs. Ab. Brown; disturbing public meeting and public intoxication. Plea of guilty as to intoxication. Trial by Court. Fined $5.

Hiram Jennings vs. Susan M. Jennings; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Charles Conkling; disturbing religious meeting. Plea of guilty. Fined $5.

John F. Plew vs. Susan Jennings, Hiram Jennings and Robert Williams; for possession of real estate. Court found that plaintiff’s title rested on purchase make on tax sale, and was imperfect and invalid, but was given judgment for amount he paid at tax sale, and he was given judgment for $9.67 and legal interest, and a lien on real estate until paid, and that defendants pay this within thirty days, and if not paid then Sheriff to sell the land.

Last Thursday the Grand Jury reported they had visited the Poor Farm, found 21 inmates, ranging from 2 to 100 years, of the 21 16 were males and 5 females. One child colored. Nine are insane and idiotic—8 men and 1 girl.

They also visited the Children’s Home in Vevay and found 9 inmates—7 boys and 2 girls. All properly cared for, healthy, neat and clean.

The Grand Jury was discharged Thursday.

W. B. Fate & Co., a corporation, and Francis M. Griffith vs. James V. Anderson and Mary M. Anderson; replevin. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Chester Leland vs. Mary Leland; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Martin V. Turner; assault and battery with intent. Trial by Jury. Found guilty of assault and fined $1.

Vevay Deposit Bank vs. George D. Madary et al; on note. Judgment for $391.20.

Vevay Deposit Bank vs. George D. Madary et al; on note. Judgment for $391.87.

Vevay Reveille – 30 Sep 1897 – Page 4, Column 1

Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedly, Judge; A. D. VanOsdol, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Wm. Dickason, Chas. W. Lee, administrator, petition to sell personal property at private sale. Sale ordered.

Estate of Wm. P. Dickason. Mary C. Dickason allowed claim of [?].

Wm. S. Kincaid, administrator, vs. James Long et al; report of collection of purchase money. Approved.

Thomas Carver, administrator, vs. Nancy Platt et al; report of collection of second installment of purchase money. Approved.

Francis M. Griffith de bonis non with the will annexed of [?] McKay, Sr., vs. James McKay and [?] McKay. Report of sale of [?] approved and sale continued.

Estate of Charlotte Schmied, Thomas Carver Administrator; petition to settle as insolvent. Ordered.

Estate of May Ann Bruner. [?] J. Harris appointed administrator.

Estate of Ostrum Boright, Wm. O. Cole Administrator; petition to sell personal property at private sale. Sale ordered.

Estate of David K. Armstrong, Israel P. Loring, administrator. [?] report approved and administrator discharged.

Estate of Rebecca Short; petition for an order of distribution of [?]. Distribution ordered.

Estate of Sarah Peters, John W. Smiley executor. Final report approved.

Last will of Peter Nichols, Wm. S. Kincaid executor. Final report approved and administrator discharged.

Estate of Charlotte Schmeid, Thos. Carver administrator; motion for distribution among the [?]. Distribution ordered.

Estate of Jeremiah McCreary, [?]son Land, administrator, [?] his partial report and [?]. Accepted on conditions.

Estate of John C. Atkinson, David Atkinson, administrator. Final report approved and administrator discharged.

Wm. Tait, administrator with the will annexed of Lewis Schroder vs. Mary Schroder et al; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

In the matter of the minor heirs of John B. Hastings, Mary C. Hastings, guardian. Final report approved and guardian discharged.

Estate of Mary E. Roberts, Wm. H. Pavy, administrator. Report of sale of real estate approved.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Bray et al vs. Uly Bray et al; petition to sell real estate and charge lien. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. John B. Moore; assault and battery with intent to commit murder. Trial by jury; found not guilty.

State vs. George Ergihir; larceny. Trial by Court; not guilty.

State vs. Lucian Bales; larceny. Trial by Court; not guilty.

State vs. Bennie Barker; insanity. Trial by jury; found to be insane and dangerous to the community if suffered to remain at large.

John B. Carter vs. Oliver S. Clendening et al; for possession. Judgment for plaintiff by agreement.

Ex Parte Theophilus Markland, Adrian Markland et al; partition. George W. McKay, Ebenezer Philips and Samuel Stoops appointed Commissioners to make partition.

State vs. John Orr; disturbing public meeting and public intoxication. Nollied as to disturbing public meeting and plea of guilty as to public intoxication; fined $1.

The case of O. S. Clendenning vs. the Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County, for extra work done on Plum Creek gravel road, came up before W. D. Ward, special Judge, last Monday, with a jury. The case will probably last all this week. For the plaintiff, W. R. Johnston and H. D. McMullen. For the defendants, G. S. Pleasants, C. S. Tandy and F. M. Griffith.

LATER.—The point being raised by attorneys for the defendant yesterday that a county official, the County Auditor, Joseph E. Hart, had an interest in the contract made by Clendenning and his claim for extra work that a county official had no legal right to share directly or indirectly in such matters, that therefore the contract was illegal. This morning Judge Ward sustained this legal point raised by the defendants and ruled accordingly. The Jury returned a verdict in favor of the county.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1897

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 22 Apr 1897 – Page 4, Column 4

Circuit Court

Will meet next Monday. Judge W. T. Friedly will preside. Hon. A. D. VanOsdol is Prosecuting Attorney and L. E. Smith Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.

Jury Commissioners Mr. Joseph R. Stewart and Dr. Geo. W. VanPelt last Monday drew the names of the following persons to serve as Jurors at the next term of court:

Grand Jury—Charles Boyle, of Posey Township; James A. Stewart, of Craig Township; William Givan, of York Township; A. W. Brown, of Cotton Township; Robert A. Stevens, of Craig Township.

Petit Jury—William H. Culbertson, Joseph M. Clevenger, George W. Haskell, of Jefferson Township; Salem J. Bradford, of Posey; Lyman B. Slawson, of Pleasant; Harry Gray, Jerry Holdcraft, Charles J. Story, of York; Charles J. Bryan, George Walden, David Lee, Sr., of Cotton; Fred L. Thiebaud, of Craig.

Both Grand and Petit Jurymen are summoned for Thursday, April 29th.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Apr 1897 – Page 4, Column 3

Circuit Court

Convened last Monday morning; Judge W. T. Friedley presiding; Hon. A. D. VanOsdol, Prosecuting Attorney; Hon. L. E. Smith, Deputy.

Among the Attorneys from a distance present are: J. B. Coles, R. L. Davis, Rising Sun; Perry E. Bear, Madison; David Stapp, Chicago; W. R. Johnston, Lawrenceburg.

The Grand Jury convened Monday and continues its sessions from day to day.

The Petit Jury will convene today.

The Docket is large, and probably the full term of Court will be consumed.

Vevay Reveille – 6 May 1897 – Page 4, Column 2

Circuit Court.

W. T. Friedly, Judge; A. D. VanOsdol, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

Among other business transacted during this term was the following:

Mary C. Hastings et al vs. Franklin Muret; report of collection of third installment of purchase money filed by Geo. S. Pleasants, Commissioner. Approved.

State vs. Charles James; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fine $1 and costs.

State vs. James Tower; keeping gaming device. Fine $25 and costs.

Ralph Cotton vs. Julia Cotton; divorce. Granted; plaintiff given custody of children.

John T. Boulton et al vs. Alexander Lemons et al, George S. Pleasants, Commissioner; report of collection of purchase money. Approved.

E. C. Meachum Arms Co. vs. Sylvanus Lanham; on account. Judgment for plaintiff, $75 and costs.

John C. Stewart vs. James E. Peters and Catharine Manford; on note. Judgment for plaintiff $271.55 and costs.

Sanford R. Wilson vs. James A. Wilson; on account. Judgment for plaintiff $256.93 and costs.

Ernest Budenbury vs. Henry Budenbury et al; on notes. Judgment for plaintiff $287.75 and costs.

Catharine Buchanan vs. Benjamin W. Raisor et al; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

Eugene Eddy et al vs. Brewster C. Alvord; on note. Judgment for plaintiff $404.80 and costs.

Anna Marble vs. Missouri A. McGuire; to set aside deeds and for partition. Change of venue to Ohio County granted.

State vs. Archie Jones; assault and battery. Trial by Court, fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Albert Price; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1 and costs.

State vs. John Brockslager; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Lee Wright; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1 and costs.

William Hall vs. Lyda Hall; divorce. Granted; plaintiff given custody of child.

State vs. John Wiley; grand larceny. Trial by Jury; sentenced to State Reformatory, at Jeffersonville, for not less than two nor more than fourteen years.

State vs. Dorwin Marshal; selling liquor on Sunday; three cases. Plea of guilty; fined $10 and costs in each.

State vs. James Holdcraft; petit larceny. Nollied.

Ella Brown vs. Ben. Brown; divorce. Granted; plaintiff given custody of children and alimony.

Ella Miller vs. Edward Coleman et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff $130 and costs.

James Bostie vs. Francis Bostie; divorce. Granted.

Oliver S. Clendenning vs. Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County; damages. W. D. Ward appointed special Judge.

Robert Wickman vs. William H. Stewart et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff.

Laura Skidmore vs. Jeptha Skidmore; divorce. Granted; plaintiff given custody of children and $350 alimony.

Aleania Houze vs. Celina Houze; to quiet title of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Charles Smith; perjury. Trial by Court; not guilty.

State vs. Clarence Otter; assault and battery. Trial by Jury; fine $10 and costs.

The Grand Jury returned eleven indictments.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Perry K. Cotton, Administrator of estate of Eliza Adkinson, deceased, vs. Minnie Hart et al; report sale of real estate. Approved.

Thomas Carver, Administrator of the estate of Charlotte Schmeid, vs. Nancy Platt et al; report of sale of real estate approved.

In the matter of the heirs of Martha A. Shadday, deceased, James P. Orem, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Elenor Courtney, deceased; report of sale of real estate approved.

In the matter of the heirs of George W. and Ann Armstrong, deceased; final report as to Emagine Armstrong and partial report as to Abijah Armstrong. Approved.

Guardianship of Charles Eades, et al, George S. Pleasants, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Elenor Courtney, deceased, Elza Courtney, administrator; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Brown & Cunningham, assigned, James M. Scott, trustee; report. Approved.

Guardianship of James E. Kincaid, Thomas Kincaid, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of Andrew Adams, deceased, Charles Adams, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of Oscar Leftridge, deceased, Isaac Edwards, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Joseph, Charles and Mattie Hayse, C. S. Tandy, guardian; final settlement as to Joseph Hayes and partial report as to remaining heirs. Approved.

Estate of Sarah Peters, deceased, John W. Smiley, executor; partial report. Approved.

In the matter of the last will of Francis M. Graham, Charles E. Foster, executor; final report. Approved.

Guardianship of Thomas B. Hannis, insane, James Fagg, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Rebacca Campbell, deceased, George S. Pleasants, administrator; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Julia H. McCormick, deceased, George S. Pleasants, executor; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of Albert D. Reeves, Thomas J. Bliss, guardian; report. Approved.

Guardianship of Eaton Jackson; report. Approved.

Estate of Grover H. Hastings, deceased; Eugene Stoops, administrator; final report. Approved.

Trusteeship of Harriet E. Hull, Carroll S. Tandy, trustee; final report and resignation. Approved.

Estate of Eliza Adkinson, deceased, Perry K. Cotton, administrator; final report. Approved.

Estate of Catharine Truitt, deceased, Wm. H. Madison, administrator; final report. Approved.

In the matter of the Trust under the Will of Charles A. Thiebaud, deceased, petition of Harriet E. Hull and Charles A. Dufour; division of funds. Ordered.

Wm. H. Pavy, Jr., administrator, vs. Mary E. Roberts et al; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

I. P. Loring, administrator, vs. Smith Armstrong et al; report of sale of real estate. Approved.

Estate of Eliza Adkinson, deceased; distribution of funds. Ordered.

Estate of Horace Vannatter, deceased, Henry A. Downey, administrator; final report. Approved.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of Mary E. Wilson, deceased, Sanford R. Wilson, guardian; partial report. Approved.

F. R. Dufour, guardian of John D. Dufour, insane, vs. George W. Dufour; exceptions to guardian’s final report. Finding for plaintiff; report approved.

Estate of John L. Thiebaud, deceased, Albert G. Craig, administrator; report of sale of personal property. Approved.

In the matter of the assignment of Fred. L. Grisard, Uly G. Trafalet, trustee. Report approved.

Assignment of Leander M. Clendenning, Marion C. Walden, trustee; final report. Approved.

All acts performed by the Clerk during vacation were by the Court approved.

Vevay Reveille – 13 May 1897 – Page 4, Column 1

Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedly, Judge; A. D. VanOsdol, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

Hezekiah Bales vs. Ferdinand Jain; for damages. Dismissed on account plaintiff’s inability to furnish bond for cost.

Andrew J. Dewitt vs. Agnes D. Dewitt; divorce. Granted; plaintiff given custody of child.

Arthur Taylor et al vs. Mary Fish et al; to set aside Sheriff sale and for relief, etc. Dismissed.

Louisa Knox and Henry Knox vs. Jonathan G. Tichnor et al; to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

BEFORE W. D. WARD, SPECIAL JUDGE.

State ex rel Rebecca Johnson vs. Benjamin Mylor; for bastardy. Judgment for plaintiff for $250 and costs.

Vevay Reveille – 20 May 1897 – Page 4, Column 4

Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedly, Judge; A. D. VanOsdol, Prosecuting Attorney; L. E. Smith, Deputy.

Schrumpf & Told vs. John Love et al; for money due on contract. Judgment for plaintiff for $490.35.

Jennie Krall vs. Edward Krall; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Chas. Dunning; selling liquor on Sunday; plea of guilty; fine $10 and costs.

Same vs. same; selling without license; plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.

Same vs. same; permitting building to be used for gaming; plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.