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Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jan 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Jan 1894 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

Acts of Clerk during vacation all approved.

George Shievelbein guardian of Berty J. Kincaid. Additional bond of $1200 approved.

Will of Thomas Delaney probated. F. M. Griffith executor.

Assignment of Andrew J. Siebenthal, George S. Pleasants assignee, bond of $2400 approved.

Will of Peter Nichols probated, Wm. S. Kincaid executor.

Estate of George W. Land; Geo. W. Hinman appointed administrator.

Mary C. Hastings appointed guardian of Orris L., Frank M., and Grover H. Hastings, minor heirs of John B. Hastings, and bond of $3120.00 approved.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman administrator. Sale of real estate approved, final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of John M. Kelly, being under $500 was given to widow, Rosa B. Kelly.

Guardianship of David C. Hagerman, Mary E. Geskie, and William Geskie, William Geskie guardian. Final report approved and discharged.

Guardianship of Franklin Truesdell, Joseph G. Melick guardian. Final report approved and discharged.

Hannah J. Paugh having been adjudged insane, Milford J. Paugh was appointed her guardian.

Estate of George Dibble, Edgar Dibble administrator. Partial report approved. Abram F. Garmore allowed by count claim of $68.80 and attorneys fee of $5. Dr. Jamieson allowed claim $18.75.

Estate of George W. Saddler, Samuel Lostutter administrator. Final report approved and discharged.

Estate of Catherine Edgar, Edgar Culbertson administrator. Several small claims allowed by Court.

Guardianship of Pearl Dyer, Nat. M. Fallis guardian. Final report approved and discharged.

Estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol, H. B. Voris administrator. Distribution to heirs of $353.15.

Harvey T. Rayl adjudged insane. Jasper N. Brindly, Supt. of Co. Poor Asylum, to take charge of him.

Guardianship of Ollie Peak, Charles Peak guardian, ordered to sell real estate.

Estate of Thomas Delaney, F. M. Griffith executor, given permission to sell personal property valued at $12,367.62, at private sale, at not less than appraised value.

Estate of John Patton, John K. Lewis appointed administrator, and bond of $90,000.00 approved.

Guardianship of Winthrop Adkinson, Eliza M. Adkinson guardian. Final report approved and discharged.

James Detraz vs. Estate of Catherine Edgar. Verdict of Jury, $900 for plaintiff.

Fleming Cousin was adjudge insane, and Henry Cousin appointed guardian.
Estate of George W. Heady. James P. Orem, administrator, ordered to pay Eliza E. Heady $2811.62, legacy.

Estate of Julius N. E. Murret. Will probated.

Estate of Nancy Ann Miller. Robert E. Hall, adm’r, ordered to sell estate.

Melvina Wade vs. Samuel W. Wade administrator of the estate of Margaret Wade. Verdict of Jury for plaintiff, $800, and judgment rendered.

Estate of Margaret Wade, Samuel W. Wade administrator. Sale of real estate ordered.

Julius L. A. Hastings et al vs. Orris L. Hastings et al. Sale of real estate to Julius L. A. Hastings approved.

Caroline Merril vs. Margaret Powell et al. Sale of real estate to Samuel E. Powell approved.

Elizabeth Osborn vs. Lyman Osborn et al. Partition of real estate ordered.

William H. Oatman vs. Henry W. Kittenbrink Sr. et al. Damages, change of venue to Dearborn county.

State vs. Henry W. Kittenbrink; assault and battery. Jury failed to agree.

Rhoda Kennedy et al vs. Ollie Peak. Report of partition of land approved.

State vs. Aimie Leap, James Joyce and Mitch Herrod. Assault with intent to murder. The grand jury did not indict, and case dismissed.

State vs. John H. Brindley. Assault and battery. Plea of guilty, and fined $10. Case against him on charge of assault to murder, dismissed. Case against him on charge of carrying concealed weapons nolle prosequi and dismissed.

James W. Christie vs. Jesse Copher. Appeal from survey. Judgment in favor of plaintiff.

Frank B. Shutts, of Aurora, admitted to the bar of this Court.

State vs. Alex. Lowe. Assault and battery. Trial by Jury; fined one cent.

The motion of Prosecuting Attorney to tax cost of case before M. L. Duplan, Justice of Peace, overruled.

Elizabeth Osborn vs. Lyman Osborn et al. Partition. Geo. W. McKay, Francis M. Long and Thomas J. Gibbs, appointed Commissioners, who reported partition, which was approved.

State vs. Millard Wainscott. Giving liquor to a minor. Verdict of Jury; not guilty.

State vs. Bob Smith. Giving liquor to a minor. Submitted to Court; not guilty.

State vs. Aimie Leap. Carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Aimie Leap. Provoke. Dismissed.

The Union Furniture Company vs. Trustees of McLan Chair & Crib Co. property. For specific performance and damages. Trial by Court; verdict plaintiff $200 damages.

Several cases were dismissed, and many continued. Court adjourned Saturday evening.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 Nov 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

Harry Stow, Ned. Hickman, and Hosier J. Harris, were excused from serving as Petit Jurors upon submitting their excuses.

Julius L. A. Hastings et al vs. Orris L. Hastings et al. For possession of real estate and quiet title. George W. McKay, Ebenezer Phillips, and James M. Scott appointed to partition real estate.

State vs. Aime Leap et al. Assault and battery with intent to murder. Bond for $500 given for appearance.

Alfred Moredock vs. James M. North et al. Judgment by default for plaintiff, $562.75.

Caroline Merill vs. Margaret Powell et al. Partition. Martin G. Keeney, Robert E. Hall, and Jacob C. Baker, appointed to partition the land. Sylvester C. Powell, administrator of the estate of Maria Powell, deceased, authorized to sell her interest in land to pay debts.

State vs. Aime Leap and James Joyce et al. Assault and battery with intent to murder. Bond of $500 given for appearance.

State vs. John H. Brindley. Assault and battery with intent to murder. Bond of $500 given for appearance.

State vs. Robert Hildebrand. Provoke. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

William Bennett vs. Rosina Israel et al. To quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

Phebe Palmer vs. George W. Connall et al. On note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment by default for plaintiff, $73.85, and foreclosure of mortgage.

State vs. Andrew J. Schenck. Obstructing highway. Verdict of Jury, fined 1 cent.

State vs. Frank Rosenberger. Obstructing highway. Verdict of Court, fined 1 cent.

State vs. John M. Kramer. Selling liquor to minor. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.

Rhoda Kennedy et al vs. Ollie Peak. Partition of land. Martin G. Keeney, Thomas J. Stewart, and William Strathavar, appointed to partition.

State vs. Thomas J. Lakeman. Drawing dangerous weapon. Trial by Court; fined $10.

Robert B. Littlefield vs. the Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County. Appeal. Trial by Court; judgment for defendant.

Henry C. Swango vs. Levi Block et al. Damages. Verdict of Jury for plaintiff, $149 damages.

Among other cases dismissed were:

  • State vs. Oliver A. Cole
  • Elonora Arliss vs. George Arliss, divorce.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Eliza M. Adkinson, guardian of Herbert Adkinson and others. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Jacob Banta, Mitchel F. Banta administrator. Final report approved. Also his statement of the descent of real estate approved.

Estate of Philander S. Sage, aggregating less than $500, set off to his widow, Sophia L. Sage.

John VanOsdol, guardian of Magnolia Rogers. Final report approved and discharged.

Andrew J. Works appointed guardian of Fred. Works, minor heir of Addison M. Works.

Estate of Henry Stucy, Affra Stucy, widow, filed her election to accept will.

Estate of Edward P. Goddard. Appointment of Thomas Carver administrator approved.

Estate of Hugh L. Norris. Appointment of Miranda L. Norris Administratrix, approved.

Estate of John Dibble. Appointment of Samuel Lostutter administrator approved.

Estate of Bennett Philips, David H. Boyle administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Jesse Roberts, Charles W. Smith executor. Final report approved.

Estate of George W. Sadler, Samuel Lostutter administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of James Phillips, aggregating less than $500, set off to widow, Mary Ann Phillips.

Estate of George W. Sturns, aggregating less than $500, set off to widow, Elizabeth Sturns.

Estate of John C. Packingham, Thomas Carver administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Hulday Humphrey, A. S. Humphrey administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of George W. Heady, James P. Orem administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Jennie Schroeder adopted Carrie A. Schroeder, a child without father or mother living.

Estate of Mary Garner, Perry K. Cotton administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Joseph Bayne, Robert Thompson administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Margaret Wade. Ester Wade vs. Samuel Wade, administrator; claim on account. Trial by Court. Verdict for defendant.

Estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol, H. B. Voris administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of William T. Wiley. Proof and probate of his will.

Claims allowed against several estates, and many partial reports of estate approved.

Vevay Reveille – 16 Nov 1893 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

W. Harry Henry and David N. Haydon were appointed Jury Commissioners for coming year.

William Chambers vs. The Indiana Farmer’s Levi Stock Insurance Company, on policy. Judgment for plaintiff, $250.

Joseph M. Manser vs. Francis M. Manser et al. For rent and general relief. The Jury returned a verdict for plaintiff as against Francis Manser and Clifton Littlefield, assessed their damages at $50, and found for the defendant Robert B. Littlefield.

Clara Mead vs. Vina Vannatter and Isaac Vannatter. For slander. Verdict of Jury for plaintiff. $300 damages.

Mary A. Pickett et al vs. Rosina B. Pickett et al. For partition. Geo. W. McKay, George Moredock and Ebenezer Phillips made report of partition, which was approved.

Julius L. A. Hastings and Maud E. Hastings vs. Orris L. Hastings et al. For partition of real estate and quiet title. Land not being susceptible of division, George S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell.

Elnora Arliss vs. George Arliss. Divorce. Granted.

William A. Kinnett vs. Henry S. Pickett. Damages. Verdict of Jury for plaintiff $95 damages.

Delilah Jones vs. Stephen Jones. Divorce. Granted.

Caroline Merrill vs. Margaret Powell et al. Partition. Report of Robt. E. Hall and Martin G. Keeney, Commissioners, approved.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

John Baker vs. Edward Dibble, administrator. On note. Judgment for $442.

Estate of Mary E. Wiley, Thomas Carver, Adm. Final report approved.

Carroll S. Tandy was appointed guardian of Eddie G. Pickett, and given right to sell real estate.

Estate of Mary E. Wilson. John W. Knox was appointed administrator de bonis non.

Estate of George W. Heady. James P. Orem administrator, reported he had ample funds to pay all costs and charges and all specific legacies. The Court ordered all legacies paid except that of Eliza Heady, there being ample reserved to pay it.

The question of sanity being raised as to Fleming Cousins, the Court ordered he be enjoined from disposing of his property, both real and personal, except that he be permitted to dispose of crops, such as corn, wheat and hay. Case continued.

Estate of Wm. Norris. George W. Norris appointed administrator.

Partial reports in many estates and guardianships were presented and approved.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

COURT HOUSE.

Charles E. Hall was appointed guardian of Florence E., Cassius C., Edith B., Pearl C., Virginia E. and Walter Hall.

Estate of William H. Cunningham, William Cunningham Executor. Final report approved.

Estate of George W. Heady, James P. Orem Administrator. Partial report and sale of real estate approved.

Hosier J. Harris, guardian of Clifford Hughes. Final report approved and discharged.

Estate of John M. Joyce, John Joyce Administrator. Final report approved.

Annie Chateline was appointed guardian of her daughter Maggie Chateline.

Estate of John C. Packingham, Thomas Carver, Administrator. Given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of George W. Sadler, Samuel Lostutter, Administrator. Given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Nancy Ann Miller, R. E. Hall Administrator. Given permission to sell personal property at private sale.

Estate of Jesse Roberts, Charles W. Smith Executor. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Bennet Phillips, David H. Boyle Administrator. Given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of John Chateline, Annie Chateline Administratrix. Final report approved.

Trustees of Rising Sun Lodge No. 404, I. O. O. F. vs. Edgar Dibble, Administrator of the estate of George Dibble. Claim on note as security. Claim allowed.

Estate of Lorena J. Riley, Joseph B. Ramseyer Administrator. John W. Riley allowed claim of $25.

Estate of George Dibble, Edgar Dibble Administrator. Report of sale of personal property approved.

Charles Adams was appointed guardian of Maggie Matilda and Mary Magdalen Adams.

Belle D. Grisard, guardian of Paul D. Grisard, was granted permission to sell his interest in real estate.

Benj. H. North and William L. Told, Trustees in case of insolvent estate of Dempsey Gullion, made final report, which was approved and when certain conditions are complied with, then balance of property of said estate is to be delivered to Dempsey Gullion.

Estate of Huldah Sullivan, James H. Hitchens Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Theodore L. Picket, Henry S. Picket Administrator. Final report approved.

Dilver E. Douglas, guardian of Albert B. Doughlas, et al. Final report approved.

John M. Pate vs. Henry and Providence Wallick; on note. Judgment for $231.27.

Dempsey Gullion vs. Alice G. Gullion; relief from judgment. Defendant did not appear, either personally or by attorney. Former judgment for divorce, custody of children, and alimony, set aside.

Ex parte Mary Chapman and Alfred Driver, Guardian of Jacob J. Tarbox (a minor); for partition. James Stewart, M. G. Keeney and John F. Banta, Commissioners, reported partition, which was approved.

Mary A. Pickett, and five others, vs. Rosa B. and Eddie G. Pickett; partition. One-third real estate to be set off to Mary A. Pickett (widow) and balance equally divided between other heirs of Theodore L. Pickett, deceased. Geo. W. McKay, George Moredock and Ebenezer Phillips were appointed Commissioners.

Schrumpf & Told vs. William McCreary; on note. Judgment for $335.75.

Joseph Swada vs. Salem J. Bradford, and eight others; to quiet title. Granted.

John R. Bair vs. Belle Bair; for custody of child, Nora Bair. John R. Bair given possession of child.

The Jury did not try a case, and assembled one day and were discharged the next.

Several cases were dismissed and many cases continued.

After being in session one week, adjourned last Saturday evening.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Mar 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 30 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 4

COURT
Convened last Monday morning, Judge A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney R. L. Davis. Attorneys from a distance: Warren Hauck, of Lawrenceburg, was here Monday. S. H. Stewart and J. B. Coles, of Rising Sun. Mr. Stewart returning home Tuesday night. W. R. Johnston, Lawrenceburg, and Simeon Leland, Madison; J. A. VanOsdol, Elwood.

The Grand Jury only found one indictment—Fred Ogle, for murder—and adjourned Tuesday.

The Petit Jury was convened Tuesday, but did nothing and was dismissed until next Tuesday morning.

The case of Fred Ogle will come up next Tuesday.

Court has disposed of a large amount of probate business.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Apr 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

COURT REPORT.

Final reports approved and administrators discharged in the following estates:

  • Estate of Samuel Wade, Samuel W. Wade executor.
  • John Andrew, John B. Andrew administrator.
  • Constant Golay, Aime M. Golay administrator.
  • Julius Detraz, Mitchel F. Banta administrator.
  • William A. Jackson, Alvin Buchanan administrator.
  • Caroline Henry, Argus D. VanOsdol executor.
  • Susan McMakin, Joseph E. Hart administrator.
  • Anna Marton, Thomas A. Spencer administrator.
  • Elizabeth Dalmazzo, Nat. M. Fallis administrator.
  • Edwin A. Hall, Charles E. Hall administrator.
  • John J. Douglas, Dilver E. Douglas administrator.

Alfred Driver was appointed guardian of Jacob J. Tarbox, insane.

The will of Mary A. Hatch was admitted to probate.

Nat. M. Fallis, guardian of Hannah Eddie and Willie Fallis. Final report approved as to Eddie Fallis, dead, and Hannah Fallis, of age, and discharged as to them. Partial report as to others approved and continued.

George S. Pleasants, executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormick, deceased. Sale of lot to Jessie Banta for $150 approved.

Estate of Geo. W. Saddler, Samuel Lostutter administrator. Claims allowed: Martha J. Saddler, $59.63; Susan Saddler, $20.30; Mary E. Saddler, $71.42.

Fannie Vandiver appointed Administratrix of the estate of Cornelius Vandiver.

Charles W. Smith, executor of Jesse Roberts, ordered to sell real estate.

John S. Malcomson, guardian of Charles Hollcroft. Final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Mariah C. Powell, Sylvester G. Powell administrator. Lizzie Clark allowed claim of $208.

Probate docket during vacation, from Jan. 15th to March 25th, approved.

Estate of Zellie C. Grisard, Fred D. Grisard administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Edgar M. Cheever, being less than $500, was given to widow, Mary E. Cheever.

Estate of Wm. H. Cunningham, Wm. Cunningham administrator. Partial report approved.

Indiana Fulton, guardian of Lula and Hiram Williamson. Final report approved.

Robert B. Littlefield appointed administrator of the estate of William P. Oak.

F. M. Griffith, guardian of John P. Beatty et al. Partial report approved.

James P. Orem, guardian of William H. Manuel and others. Partial report approved.

Dilver E. Douglas was appointed guardian of Albert B., Kate M., Fannie H., Edgar and Eva Douglas.

David Lee, administrator of estate of Moses Osborn, vs. Ulie Osborn. On account. Judgment for $370.

Charles M. Newkirk, commissioner in case of Harriet Cotton et al vs. William H. Manuel et al. Final report of sale of real estate approved and he discharged.

Simeon E. Leland, of Madison; Newton J. McGuire and John L. Davis, of Rising Sun, were admitted to the bar of this Court.

John E. Williams vs. The Adams Express Company. On account. Judgment by default for $210.

Eliza A. VanBriggle vs. David A. Stout et al. On note and account. Judgment against Ira Stout for $113.33; against David A. Stout for $20.70.

Paul Clark vs. Sarah M. Clark. Divorce. Granted.

State vs. Jesse Andrew. Public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fine $5.

Annie Wilson vs. George H. Wilson. Divorce. Refused.

State ex rel Zellie James vs. Clarence McKenzie. (Appeal from Justice of Peace.) Appeal ordered dismissed at cost of relatrix Zellie James.

Kate Bliss vs. Charles L. Bliss. Divorce. Refused.

Mechanic’s Trust Company, assignee of the Falls City Bank, of Louisville, Ky., vs. James Anderson. On note. Judgment for $1978.

Alice S. Gullion vs. Dempsey Gullion et al. Divorce and alimony. Granted, and she given custody of minor children, $1500 alimony for self, and $300 for support of Carrie Ann Gullion, $200 for support of Wallace Gullion, and $100 for support of Perry Gullion, and $100 for attorney’s fees and for her costs. Benjamin H. North and William L. Told, assignees of estate of Dempsey Gullion, ordered to make this judgment in favor of plaintiff first lien on property.

George G. Waltz vs. Elizabeth Bosaw et al. To quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Fred Ogle. Murder. Not guilty.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jan 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 12 Jan 1893 – Page 4, Column 1

COURT
Convened last Monday morning, Judge A. C. Downey presiding. Prosecuting Attorney R. L. Davis appeared to represent the interests of the State. He has appointed C. S. Tandy Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for this term of Court, his regular deputy, George S. Pleasants, being temporarily absent.

Monday the Court charged the Grand Jury, and appointed George W. Dorell foreman.

Yesterday the Grand Jury returned an indictment jointly charging with murder Marshal Travis, John Saunders, Albert Penn, Robert Schools (of Ghent, Ky.), Reuben Jones, Perry Andrew (of Vevay). They are charged with killing Oscar Leap, in Vevay, Saturday night, Nov. 5th. Yesterday afternoon the six defendants (all colored) were arraigned before Court, and plead “not guilty.” Their Attorneys asked for a change of venue from the county, which the Court granted, and sent the cases to Jefferson County, where they will come up in Circuit Court at Madison.

Owing to cold weather, the suspension of navigation of river, the absence of two Attorneys attending Legislature, in Indianapolis, several cases have been continued by agreement.

The Petit Jury has not yet been impanelled—because no case yet ready for them to try.

The case of Wesler vs. City of Lawrenceburg, brought here on change of venue, is set for today.

Capt. John B. Coles, of Rising Sun, is the only nonresident attorney who has been in Court—he on Tuesday.

It looks natural to see Lewis F. Works in Court. He was admitted to this Bar in 1868.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Jan 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Estate of Martha M. Roy, deceased; George Welby VanPelt administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Sarah B. Fisher, deceased; J. H. Harris administrator. Final report approved.

Guardianship of Hattie and Orlando Fisher; R. W. Galbreath guardian. Final report approved.

William Cunningham, executor, vs. John Cunningham et al. Granted permission to sell real estate.

Guardianship of Carrie DeHart; Samuel M. Bonnell guardian. Partial report approved.

Estate of George Land, deceased, being under $500 was given to widow, Mary J. Land.

Guardianship of Allen E. Wiley; Michael W. Long guardian. Partial report approved.
James M. Scott, trustee of funds belonging to Robert B. Henry. Partial report approved.

Estate of Davenport Oak, deceased; Robert B. Littlefield administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak, deceased; Robert B. Littlefield administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Polly Protsman, deceased; Wm. R. Protsman administrator. Sale of lot in Vevay approved.

Nat. M. Fallis, guardian of Willie Fallis; sale of lot in Vevay approved.

Estate of Julius Dufour, deceased; Alfred Rous administrator.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer; partition of real estate. George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, made final report, paid all money in his hands, $173.14, to Clerk for distribution, and was finally discharged.

Ralph Cotton, Sr., was excused from serving as a Grand Juror, and David Brindley was selected to fill vacancy.

The case of Lucy McNutt vs. Frederick Gockel was on change of venue sent to Ohio county.

The case of Laura A. Offerpost vs. Jackson J. Pate; slander. On change of venue sent to Jefferson county.

The Orphan’s Friends Society of Vevay vs. James M. Long et al; on note. Judgment for $451.33.

State vs. James Neal; assault and battery with intent to murder. Dismissed.

David Lee, Administrator of estate of Moses Osborn, deceased, vs. Oliver Osborn; on account. Judgment for $340.

Julia A. Roberts vs. Mary E. Smith et al; partition. Report of George W. McKay, Robert Scott and Joseph Orr, Commissioners, approved.

The Grand Jury visited the County Asylum, and in their report stated there was no “provisions for heating sleeping rooms, sick rooms, etc., provided by the county. We recommend that the County Commissioners give the heating matter their early attention.” They found the county jail secure and comfortable. Having completed their labors the Grand Jury adjourned Saturday evening.

The case of Frederick Wesler vs. City of Lawrenceburg; a civil suit for damages resulting from building levee between coal landing and yards—brought here on change of venue from Dearborn county—has been on trial since last Thursday. The attorneys are: For plaintiff—N. S. Givan, Hugh D. McMullen, W. R. Johnson, George E. Downey, Ward & VanOsdol. For defendant—Warren N. Houck (City Attorney), J. K. Thompson, Geo. M. Roberts, C. W. Stapp, C. S. Tandy.

LATER—This morning the jury brought in a verdict in favor of Wesler for $1,150.

Court adjourned this morning.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 10 Nov 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

State vs. Stewart Scranton; selling liquor to minor. Plea of guilty; fine $20.

Harriet and Robert Cotton vs. Wm. H. Manuel; partition of real estate. Clerk ordered to pay $248.65 to parties.

Benjamin C. Hicks vs. James Barker and Ededa Hicks; to set aside deed. Change of venue to Ohio county for convenience of witnesses.

State vs. Newton Short, William Furnish and James Burk; petit larceny. Trial by jury; verdict of guilty, and that each be imprisoned in penitentiary two years.

State vs. Charles Brown; grand larceny; stealing horse. Trial by Court; verdict guilty; five years in penitentiary.

Maggie Hewitt vs. George Hewitt; divorce. Granted, and given custody of child.

James B. Gullion vs. Geo. S. Gullion; appeal. Judgment of Court that the defendant pay plaintiff $30.

Julia A. Roberts vs. Mary E. Smith and seven others, heirs of Jesse Roberts, deceased; partition of real estate. Submitted to Court. One third of real estate given to widow. Geo. W. McKay, Robert Scott and Joseph Orr appointed Commissioners to partition land.

Martha Robinson vs. John Robinson; divorce. Granted.

Henry Kittenbrink vs. Caroline Kittenbrink; divorce. Granted.

Sarah Humphrey vs. Mary Hageman, Ira Rayl and James H. Hitchens; for Receiver. Benjamin N. Davies appointed.

Alvin M. Sadler vs. Rachel Sadler; divorce. Granted.

Rebecca Marlet vs. Charles Marlet; divorce. Refused, judgment for defendant.

W. H. Henry and David N. Hyadon were appointed Jury Commissioners for ensuing year.

Vevay Reveille – 17 Nov 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

LAW REPORT.
PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Justi Thiebaud, deceased. Final report of R. L. Thiebaud, executor, approved.

Estate of Joseph Wallick, deceased. Final report of George H. Bunger, administrator, approved.

Estate of John Tague, deceased—Estate being under $500 set off to widow, Mary A. Tague.

Sylvester G. Powell appointed administrator of the estate of Mariah C. Powell. Granted permission to sell personal property at private sale.

William Cunningham, executor of the estate of William H. Cunningham, granted permission to sell estate.

Estate of Emma J. Lotton, deceased. Final report of Charles L. Lee, administrator, approved.

J. B. Ramseyer, administrator of the estate of Lorene J. Riley, deceased, given permission to sell personal property at private sale.

Charles S. Peak appointed guardian of Charles O. Peak.

Samuel W. Wade, executor of estate of Samuel Wade, deceased. Sale of real estate approved.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, final report and discharged.

Estate of Percy Rous, deceased. Final report of Francis M. Rous, administrator, approved.

Charles W. Smith, Administrator of the estate of Jesse Roberts, deceased, given permission to sell personal property at private sale.

Charles Kiesel, guardian of Joseph Kiesel et al. Final report approved.

William R. Protsman, administrator of the estate of Polly Protsman, deceased, was given permission to sell real estate.

Dilver E. Douglas, guardian of Jacob Tarbox. Final report approved.

Catherine Anderson, administrator of estate of Ella Thiebaud. Final report approved.

Several guardians and administrators made partial reports.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

The three cases pending against C. S. Tandy, as President of First National Bank of Vevay, growing out of refusal to answer questions asked him by Tax Board of Equalization in reference to the amounts deposited by individuals, came up, and the court quashed and dismissed the cases.

Sarah Humphrey vs. Frank H. McHenry; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgmetn for $100.75; and also to Robert A. Knox for $95.25 on cross complaint. Foreclosure ordered.

State vs. Eugene Tardy; provoke. Trial by court; not guilty.

Excused from serving as jurors for reasons satisfactory to the court: John W. Riley, David Hatch, Rodolph Poske. Vacancies were not permanently filled, but temporarily by Peter McMakin, Charles Noble, James Anderson.

State vs. Edward Martin; provoke. Verdict of jury not guilty.

The Louisville Trust Company vs. Jas. V. Anderson and others. Several cases [?] out of this suit. All cases were compromised, the judgment being taken by agreement, and foreclosure of mortgage. 1st, judgment in favor of Flora H. Schenck, $703; 2d, in favor of Eugene M. Eddy, Justine A. Zook, and Lillie C. Schenck, $840.73; 3d, in favor of Robert A. Knox, $1005.55; 4th, in favor of the Louisville Trust Company, $2,000—payable in annual payments of $500.

Louis N. Peelman vs. Belle C. Peelman; divorce. Granted, and he given possession of their child Ray Peelman.

The Grand Jury last Thursday, before adjourning, rendered a report to court, in which they stated they had been in session four days, examined sixty four witnesses, and returned nine indictments. In county jail they found two prisoners and in the county asylum twenty two inmates. The jail, from form of construction, is necessarily damp, and it would be well if better ventilation could be secured from near ground floor of jail building. The roof of county asylum is leaky and in bad condition; the outside stairway is weak and dilapidated; the opening to cellar way, in rear of house, has no covering, and it should be closed to avoid accidents that might occur.

State vs. Fred. Bender; two cases appealed from Justice of Peace. Verdict of jury in one case, guilty, and fined $5; in other case, tried by another jury, verdict of not guilty.

State vs. James Burk; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to jail for ninety days and fined $1.

State vs. Newton Short; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to county jail for sixty day and disfranchised for one year.

George S. Pleasants, administrator, vs. Mary Reeves; replevin. Verdict of court for defendant.

“Ordered by the court, that bail be required on indictments returned by the Grand Jury at the present term as follows: Assault and battery, with intent to commit murder, and the infamous crime against nature, $500; petit larceny, $250; giving intoxicating liquors to minors and carrying concealed weapons, $50.”

Clara E. Griswold vs. Squire H. Griswold; divorce. Trial by court; finding for defendant and cost taxed to plaintiff.

James T. Bodkin, of Patriot, last Monday was admitted a member of the bar.

Mame Platt vs. John C. Platt; divorce. Court granted divorce to plaintiff, and ordered that defendant pay her $200 alimony.

Wm. Brown vs. Margaret Brown; divorce. Court granted divorce in favor of plaintiff.

A decision of Appellate Court, rendered March 18, 1892, in the case of Andrew J. Courtney vs. America Courtney, appealed from Switzerland Circuit Court, was placed on record. It sustains the decision previously made in Switzerland Circuit Court.

Nellie Pate vs. Henry Pate, Jr., et al; alimony. Case dismissed.

Lillie McKenzie vs. John McKenzie; divorce. Court granted divorce in favor of plaintiff.

State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. The Louisville, Cincinnati and Dayton railroad. Continued by agreement.

Antoinette J. Russell vs. Barney Klenburg; complaint. Effect given to decision of Supreme Court, that defendant (Klenburg) recover from the plaintiff (Russell) the costs in this case.

On claims presented by County Attorney and Clerk, the Court ordered that Ohio County pay $106, on account of Harriet Reister vs. Randolph School Township, brought here for trial in April, 1883. Also claims on cases brought here for trial—Jefferson county, $6714.10; Ripley county, $72. The costs in case of Nellie Pate vs. Henry Pate et al, in this term of court, $30.50, were ordered paid by Ohio county.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Elizabeth Dalmazzo. Nat. M. Fallis appointed administrator.

Estate of Linda Shaw, deceased; probating of her will approved.

Estate of Ulysses P. Schenck, Jr.; probating of his will approved.

Estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol; H. B. Voris, administrator, filed report of sale of personal property.

Estate of Rebecca Campbell; Geo. S. Pleasants filed report of sale of personal property.

Allen E. Wiley, insane; Michael W. Long, guardian, filed his bond, $1,000.

Olive L. Shadday; William A. Shadday appointed her guardian and filed bond for $200.

Estate of U. P. Schenck, Jr. Flora Hall Schenck, his widow, filed notice she elected to take under the will of her deceased husband.

Estate of Theodore L. Pickett; Mary A. Pickett, his widow, elected to take under the will of her deceased husband.

Estate of John Andrew; John B. Andrew, administrator, filed report of sale of personal property.

Charles E. Eads and three other minor heirs of William P. Eads, deceased; George S. Pleasants, guardian, filed additional bond of $3,000.

Arthur, Luella, and Emma Efner, minor heirs of Marietta Efner, deceased; J. A. VanOsdol, guardian, presented his final report, which was approved and he discharged—Arthur Efner of age; Charles V. Efner, in accordance with proper papers from Lee county, Iowa, became guardian of Emma and Lucilla Efner, and Clerk ordered to pay to him money in his hands previously paid by J. A. VanOsdol, former guardian.

Estate of William Andrew, being under $500, given to widow, Caroline Andrew.

Elizabeth Baxter, Petit Baxter guardian; partial report approved.

Estate of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, Benj. C. Mead, executor; partial report approved.

Estate of Justine Schenck, Albert G. Craig, Administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Thomas R. Wiley, executor, vs. Nancy Wiley et al; report of sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Constant Golay, Aime M. Golay, administrator; partial report approved.

Estate of Achilis Ogle, Eli T. Ogle administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Archibald Shaw, John S. Malcomson, administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Robert Miller, Cornelius Miller, administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Calvin Littlejohn, a minor under 16 years, on application of Geo. D. Madary, Trustee of Craig Township, was apprenticed to Lewis W. Bellamy, and the court approved the act.

Estate of Samuel Wade, Samuel W. Wade, executor. Granted permission to sell real estate. McElvin Wade being a minor, L. E. Smith was appointed guardian ad litem, and filed his answer previous to the issuing of permission to sell land.

Estate of William H. Cunningham, William Cunningham, executor; case continued for report of sale of real estate.

Estate of Davenport Oak, R. B. Littlefield, administrator; sale of personal property approved.

Estate of John J. Douglas, Dilver Douglas, administrator; report of sale of personal property approved.

Monday afternoon court adjourned until July 6th, when a special term will be held by Judge Friedley to try the case of Mary C. Webster vs. Wm. Maybin, on claim of breech of promise—brought here on change of venue from Dearborn county.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Mar 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 24 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

The jury, as published last week, was impaneled, except John H. Daubenheyer, who, at his request, was excused on account of his duties as County Assessor. The vacancy will not be filled until the jury is needed.

David S. Wilbur, of Rising Sun, special Judge in case of Philander S. Sage vs. James A. Works, on account, on Monday refused the application of plaintiff for a new trial—which leaves the case as formerly decided by him, in favor of defendant.

Nine cases of criminal charges were stricken from the docket, but indictments remain in full force.

State vs. John Jones; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to penitentiary for one year and fined $1. The prisoner was unable to walk on account of pistol shot received from Sheriff while endeavoring to escape, and was brought into Court on a cot. Monday night he was taken to penitentiary at Jeffersonville, where, of course, he will be assigned to the hospital.

Anna B. Batchelor vs. John W. Powell. Change of venue by plaintiff from county and case sent to Ohio county.

Martha J. Smith vs. Elizabeth Mendenhall et al; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary Chittenden vs. David A. Stout; on note. Judgment for $60.50.

Mary A. Chittenden vs. David A. Stout, John Wesley Gardner and Ira Stout; on note. Judgment for $236.40.

Thomas F. McCreary vs. Gustaf H. Schrumpf and Wm. S. Told, partners; complaint for goods, etc. Judgment for $301.45.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. George S. Pleasants, commissioner, reported he had a balance of $163.18, which he asked to be permitted to deposit with Clerk to be distributed by Court. Granted.

Joseph Silverman, doing business as Joseph Silverman & Co., vs. Chalmers L. Gibson and John Chatelin; on account and attachment. Judgment for plaintiff, and that John Chatelin, garnishe, pay $175 to Clerk.

Tuesday evening the following order was recorded:

“WHEREAS, The wife of James. A. VanOsdol, Esq., a member of the Bar of this Court, departed this life yesterday, and her funeral obsequies are to take place at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning; and,

“WHEREAS, The officers and members of the Bar of this Court desire to join in paying respect to the deceased—therefore, for such and out of sympathy with our brother and his affliction, it is ordered that the Court do now stand adjourned until ten o’clock tomorrow morning.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of John W. Howard, Thomas Carver, executor. Final report approved and he discharged, and Clerk ordered to make distribution of funds.

The Clerk reported the following action during vacation, which were approved:

Guardianship of William J. Sweezy, Francis M. Griffith, guardian. Additional bond of $1,000 approved.

Guardianship of Della Lock, Francis M. Griffith, guardian. Bond of $400 approved.

Wills probated—Samuel Wade, William A. Jackson, Theodore L. Pickett, Rebecca Campbell.

Appointment of Administrators, Executors and Guardians

  • Eliza J. Detraz, guardian of Lewis and Emma Detraz, minor heirs of Julius Detraz, deceased, bond $9.120
  • Joseph E. Hart, estate of Susan McMakin, bond $470
  • John B. Andrew, estate of John Andrew, bond $2,400
  • Philip I. Lock, guardian of James L. Lock, minor heirs of Henry Lock, bond $180
  • Jackson J. Pate, guardian of Andrew J. Norris, bond $350
  • Alvin Buchanan, estate of William A. Jackson, bond $1,600
  • George S. Pleasants, estate of Theodore L. Pickett, bond $6,000
  • Mitchel F. Banta, estate of Julius Detraz, bond $26,000
  • Dilver E. Douglass, estate of John J. Douglass, bond $1,800
  • H. B. Voris, estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol, bond $2,200
  • Isaac Edward, guardian of Capatolic, William and Oliver Lebridge, bond $20
  • Samuel W. Wade, estate of Samuel Wade, bond $800
  • George S. Pleasants, estate of Rebecca Campbell, bond $3,000

All the above acts in vacation were approved by the Judge.

George S. Pleasants, executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormick, reported sales of one lot each in Vevay to Rebecca J. Cole and Josephine Henry for $150 each. Approved.

Estate of John Langsdale, being under $500, was set off to widow, Mariam Langsdale.

Estate of Charles Norisez, being under $500, set off to widow, Rosalie Norisez.

Estate of John J. Douglass, Dilver E. Douglass, administrator, given permission to sell personal property at not less than appraised value.

Estate of Rebecca Campbell, Geo. S. Pleasants, executor, given permission to sell personal property (amounting to $201.25) at not less than appraised value.

William Cunningham, executor of estate of Wm. H. Cunningham, finding real estate was appraised by William Platt and James Moore at $550, files additional bond in the sum of $1,100, which was approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Lawrence, Waltee D. Cotton, administrator. Final report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 31 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman, administrator. Sale of part of real estate approved and case continued for sale of balance of real estate.

Estate of John McClintick, Mary A. Brown, executor. Final report approved.

Calvin R. Green, guardian of minor heirs of James D. Richards, deceased. Partial report, showing balance of $859.95, approved.

George Haston, guardian of the minor heirs of James Huston, deceased. Partial report approved.

Jeffrey Miles, guardian of the minor heirs of John Harmon. Final report approved.

Thomas Spencer, guardian of the minor heirs of John Rogers, deceased. Partial report approved.

Frank Cole, guardian of the minor heirs of Charles Olmstead. Report approved. Finally discharged as to Orrie Olmstead and continued as to Ellsworth Olmstead.

Belle D. Grisard, guardian of Paul Grisard. Partial report approved.

Thomas McCreary, guardian of the minor heirs of Nancy J. Stewart. Partial report. Discharged as to Mary J. Stewart and continued as to the others.

Estate of Wm. T. Wiley, deceased, Thomas R. Wiley, executor. Sale of real estate approved.

John S. Malcomson, guardian of Charles, minor heir of John Hollcroft. Partial report approved.

Eli S. Henry, guardian of David Henry, deceased. Partial report approved.

Francis R. Dufour, guardian of John D. Dufour. Bond of $2,000 approved.

Estate of Laura B. Gordon, deceased, James A. VanOsdol, administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Theodore L. Pickett. Henry S. Pickett appointed administrator, succeeding Geo. S. Pleasants.

James A. VanOsdol, guardian of the minor heirs of Rebecca Reyner. Report approved. Discharged as to Anna Reyner and continued as to Joshua Reyner.

James Shaw, guardian of Albert Weaver, minor heir of John Weaver. Partial report approved.

Estate of Caroline Henry, deceased, Argus D. VanOsdol, executor. Partial report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak, deceased, R. B. Littlefield, administrator. Authorized to sell personal property.

Estate of Davenport Oak, R. B. Littlefield, administrator. Authorized to sell personal property.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman, administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of John Andrew, John B. Andrew, administrator. Authorized to sell balance of personal property.

Estate of John Lamunyon, being under $500, was set off to widow, Clara L. Lamunyon.

Estate of Caroline McCreary, Samuel W. Wade, administrator. Final report approved.

 

GENERAL DOCKET.

Masaliness Miller vs. Robert L. Hastie et al; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff. F. M. Griffith appointed a commissioner to enter satisfaction and to cancel mortgage of record.

State vs. William Burton; assault with intent. Tried by court. Not guilty of intent, but guilty of assault and battery. Fined $10.

State vs. 25 Directors of Switzerland and Ohio County Fair Association; unlawful gambling, in selling permit for wheel of fortune. Tried by jury. Twenty not guilty, five guilty, and fined $25 each.

Lewis Lowenburg et al vs. Clara Lamunyon et al; for partition. James A. VanOsdol appointed guardian ad litem.

Petit jury dismissed last Friday at noon.

Alexander Horton vs. John W. Brown. Opinion of Supreme Court ordered spread of record, affirming former judgment, which was in favor of Brown.

Francis M. Turner vs. Eliza Turner; divorce. Trial by Judge. Divorce granted in favor of the plaintiff, the husband, the mother to have custody of the child.

Report of Charles M. Newkirk, Commissioner in case of Harriet Cotton et al, vs. William H. Manuel. Partition of real estate affirmed.

State ex rel R. L. Davis, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Louisville, Cincinnati and Dayton Railroad Company; for information. Continued by mutual agreement of all parties.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. Clerk ordered to distribute money.

Geo. W. VanPelt, administrator of estate of Martha Roy, deceased, vs. Eugene Tardy et al; foreclosure of mortgage on real estate. Judgment for $538.10 and foreclosure.

Frank P. Stead, of West Virginia, was admitted to bar of court for this term.

John Neal and George S. Hulley vs. Elizabeth Jackson and Albert G. Jackson; demand for money. Judgment for defendants, $100.

William Kerber vs. Arthur Abbott; on note. Judgment for $115.20.

Harvey Palmer vs. Laura Palmer; divorce. Granted plaintiff on her cross complaint and she given custody of the children.

Abijah S. Humphrey, receiver in case of Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolpheus E. Merit, made his final report, which was approved and he discharged. The Clerk ordered to pay Jane E. Gibson $1,328.16.

Several cases were dismissed and several continued.

Court adjourned yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jan 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 7 Jan 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

Circuit Court

Opened Monday morning—Judge A. C. Downey on the bench, and Hon. R. L. Davis, Prosecuting Attorney.

M. G. Keeney, of Quercus Grove, and Wm. M. Patton, were excused from serving as Grand Jurors, on account of being sick. The Sheriff filled the vacancies with Peter McMakin and Gabe Robinson, both of Vevay.

Considerable probate business has already been disposed of.

Yesterday Ed Taylor, Archie Jones and Robert Gilbert were tried before the Court for burglarizing the shanty boat of John Robinson. This morning Judge Downey found them all guilty. He sentenced Ed Taylor to the penitentiary for two years, but in consideration of the youth and inexperience of Jones and Gilbert (both being minors) he gave them lighter punishment—sixty days each in the county jail.

In view of latest information in regard to L. C. & D., and there being good prospects for the building of the road, the case brought by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney against the company was again continued until next term.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Jan 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Jason G. Gurley. Estate being under $500, set off to widow, Hannah Gurley.

Estate of Joshua and Sarah Smithson. Geo. S. Pleasants filed final report as Administrator, which was approved.

Estate of Julia McCormick. Geo. S. Pleasants reported sale of part of real estate for $150, and also filed general partial report, all of which was approved.

Estate of Charles O. Tapp. Being under $500, set off to widow, Celia B. Green.

Guardianship of minor heirs of Hugh L. Norris, deceased. Jackson J. pate, Guardian, filed partial report, which was approved.

The will of Sarah A. Gerard, deceased. Probate of will examined and approved.

Rodolph L. Thiebaud appointed Guardian of Curtis B. and Lawrence L. Thiebaud, minor heirs of Angeline W. Thiebaud, deceased.

The probating of the will of Margaret Lowenburg was approved.

Estate of Huldah Sullivan. The appointment of James H. Hitchens. Administrator approved.

Guardianship of the heirs of Charity Douglass. Final report of Allen J. Douglass, Guardian, approved.

Estate of Sarah B. Fisher, Jacob Harris, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Guardianship of John Corns, insane, Hiram Corns, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Heirs of Hattie Hayes, Carroll S. Tandy, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak. The appointment of Robert B. Littlefield, Administrator, approved.

Estate of Thomas Dyer. Administrator ordered to pay $5 to Ward & VanOsdol.

Minor heirs of Eben and Lucy Gray, John Jester, Guardian. Final report as to Marion Gray, and he paying into Court $200 for him.

Estate of Ann Morton. Thomas A. Spencer appointed Executor.

Nat M. Fallis was appointed Guardian of Pearl Dyer.

Estate of Martha A. Shadday, Millard F. Turner, Administrator. Final report approved. Administrator discharged and proceeds ordered distributed to heirs.

The probating of the will of Ann Morton approved.

Estate of John White, Samuel Brown, Administrator. Final report approved.

William Cunningham, Executor, vs. John Cunningham et al. Petition to sell real estate granted.

Neva B. Lock and others, minor heirs of Wm. P. Lock, John A. Lock, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Durbin M. Miller vs. Nat M. Fallis, Guardian of Pearl Dyer. Claim of $200 allowed by Court to Miller for keeping Pearl Dyer from October 1883, to January 7, 1892.

The probating of will of Jerusha Neal, deceased, approved.

John S. Hulley, Guardian of James F. Lock, filed his final report and was discharged.

Eliza Adkinson, Guardian of minor heirs of Wesley Adkinson, was granted permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Mariah L. Blodgett. Albert G. Craig, Administrator, filed final report and was discharged.

Mary Sweezy vs. F. M. Griffith, Guardian of Wm. J. Sweezey. The Court ordered, after payment of all costs, then $180 to Mary Sweezey.

Robert Sharp, Guardian of minor heirs of David P. Blodgett. Partial report approved.

Joseph G. Mellick, Guardian, etc., vs. J. H. Harris, Administrator of Sarah B. Fisher. Allowed claim of $156.07.

Hattie G. Shulse vs. James A. VanOsdol, Administrator of Laura Gordon, deceased. Claim of $96 not allowed.

Estate of Joseph Rutherford, James M. Scott, Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estates of Joseph and Margaret Rutherford. James M. Scott, Administrator, presented his final report, which was approved and he discharged.

Nat M. Fallis, Guardian of Willie Fallis, granted permission to sell interest in real estate, lot 21 P D’s add to Vevay.

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State vs. George Warner; injuring tree. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. William Buchanan; injuring tree. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. John Roberts; cruelty to animals. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

William C. Robinson vs. Robert McFadden et al; on note. Judgment for $66.65.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Robert McFadden et al; on note. Judgment for $127.40.

Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolpheus E. Merit et al. Report of receiver, Abijah S. Humphrey, showing he had $913.60, which by order of the court he paid to Jane A. Gibson, and the matter is continued for final report of receiver.

Ulysses P. Craig vs. Mary M. LeClerc et al; foreclosure. Judgment rendered for $600.73 and foreclosure.

State vs. Joseph M. W. Langsdale; selling liquor without license. Trial by jury; not guilty.

The Grand Jury reported they had examined thirty three witnesses and found one indictment.

State vs. Ed. Taylor, Archie Jones and Robert Gilbert; burglary. Trial by Court; guilty. Taylor sent to the penitentiary for two years and disfranchised for two years. Jones and Gilbert being under 21 years of age, were sent to jail for sixty days each.

State vs. George Brown; malicious trespass. Trial by jury, fined $4 and sent to jail 120 days.

State vs. George Brown; assault and battery with intent to commit murder in second degree. Trial by jury; sent to penitentiary for two years and fined $1.

Charles E. Golay, of Vevay, was admitted a member of Switzerland County Bar.

John T. Ellis and James R. Cole were allowed $10 each for defending George Brown.

George B. Hall, of Ohio county, was admitted to practice in this Court.

State vs. Ed. McKay; disturbing meeting. Not guilty.

Estate of David Henry. David Dyer, Commissioner, reported sale of real estate at public sale to Edward G. Henry, Wm. H. Henry, Mary VanOsdol, and Drusella Henry, for $4,150. Sale and deed approved, and Commissioner discharged.

State vs. Carl Bray; disturbing public meeting. Not guilty.

Dennis G. Manning, of Vevay, was admitted a member of Switzerland County Bar.

David S. Wilber, of Ohio County Bar, was admitted to practice in this Court.

Kentucky National Bank, of Louisville, Ky., vs. James V. Anderson; on note. Judgment for $500.

 

BEFORE JUDGE DAVID S. WILBER.

Hon. A. C. Downey, the regular Judge, being related to one of the parties in the case of Philander S. Sage vs. James A. Works, on claim, appointed David S. Wilber a special Judge to try the case, which he did last Tuesday. The verdict of the jury was in favor of the defendant.

Several cases were settled by agreement and dismissed, and many cases on account of sickness and other causes, were continued.

Court adjourned Tuesday evening.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1891

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

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

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

Robert S. Northcott and John Cox, partners, vs. Martin M. Higgins; on note. Judgment for $78.75.

Charles Goldenburg vs. Robert McFadden and Isabelle McFadden; on note. Judgment for $117.36.

Ulysses Stoops and Matilda Stoops vs. Simeon Stoops, Nettie Stoops et al; partition of real estate. George McKay, John P. White and Franklin Bennett appointed to partition real estate. Approved.

Mary VanOsdol and others vs. Edward G. Henry and others; for partition of real estate. Real estate (land belonging to the estate of David Henry, deceased) ordered sold; Perry K. Cotton and Jefferson C. Smith appointed appraisers, and David Dyer, Commissioner, to sell.

Imogene Russel et al vs. Pearl Dyer et al. George S. Pleasants made report of sale of real estate. Report approved and continued for collection of purchase money.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator de bonis non, etc., vs. Eugene W. Smithson et al. Report of sales of notes amounting to $412.28 approved.

Thomas J. McKay vs. Margaret A. McKay; divorce. Granted plaintiff.

James McGee vs. Henry W. Berkemire; on note. Judgment for $123.33.

State vs. George Rayl; malicious trespass (killing dog). Tried by jury and acquitted.

George H. Keeney vs. Andrew Shafer and others; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for $343.20.

Rosa B. Aldred et al vs. William Miles et al; partition of real estate. David Lee, Gen. W. McKay and Benj. Davis appointed Commissioners to partition real estate.

James R. Cole vs. Emanuel Farwood; appeal. Judgment for plaintiff, $10.

Jane Cooper, of Craig Township, was adjudged insane and James Cooper appointed Guardian.

State ex rel Hannah Lamunion vs. Irvin Lock; bastardy. Trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

Samuel H. Bonnell vs. William H. Vawter; attachment. Judgment for $262.55.

Louisa Neal vs. James Neal; divorce. Granted.

James B. Tandy vs. James H. Merit et als; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for foreclosure.

State vs. Robert Hildebrand (a minor); appeal. Trial by jury; fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Anthony Adams; carrying concealed weapons. Trial by Court; guilty, fined $20.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Nov 1891 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

PROBATE DOCKET.

The bond of Frank M. Cole, guardian of the minor heirs of Charles Olmstead, approved.

Wm. C. Robinson, guardian of Amelia Falbre—partial report approved.

James Culbertson, guardian of Nettie Culbertson—final report approved and discharged.

John Jester, guardian of Marion and Otto Gray—sale of real estate approved.

Argus D. VanOsdol, administrator of the estate of Caroline Henry, grant on permission to sell personal property at private sale.

Hosier J. Harris was appointed guardian of A. Clifford Hughes.

The estate of George M. Fox not exceeding $500, was set off to widow, Lovina A. Fox.

Objection being made by Belle Wade to probating will of Samuel Wade, Sr., the case is abated. Ulysses G. Wade failing to appear in his case against the estate of Samuel Wade, the case was dismissed at his cost.

The probating of will of William Hall, approved. Sallie Hall, widow elected to take under the said will.

The probating of the will of William H. Cunningham and the appointment of William Cunningham executor were approved.

The probating of the will of William S. Tower was approved.

Thomas J. Gibbs was appointed guardian of Jacob B. Keefer.

Francis M. Rous appointed administrator of the estate of Percy Rous.

Louis G. Wilson appointed administrator of the estate of Mary E. Wilson.

Estate of Alexander Edgar, James Culbertson, administrator—final report approved and discharged.

Sophia P. Ruter, Administratrix of Ronaldo Ruter—final report approved and discharged.

Charles Hall appointed administrator of Edwin A. Hall, deceased.

Estate of Joseph and Margaret Rutherford, J. M. Scott, administrator. Claims allowed: John M. Pate, $110.13; Samuel Shuff, $0.97; Henry Trafelet, $1.

David H. Boyle, assignee of Abner P. Gates. Estate adjudged insolvent and final report approved and discharged.

Aaron Miller, guardian of Jessie and Cora Miller—partial report approved.

James A. VanOsdol, administrator of the estate of Laura J. Gordon, granted permission to sell personal property.

Estate of John McClintick, Mary E. Brown, executrix—Dr. H. T. Dalgleish allowed claim of $7.50.

Mahala D. Searcy appointed guardian of Harry and Abbie Searcy.

James Cooper, guardian of Jane Cooper, insane—granted permission to sell real estate in Jefferson county, Ind. Afterward reported sale of land for $210 cash, which was approved.

Estate of John Wesley Bascom, Andrew T. Wainscott, Administrator—made report, which was approved and his resignation accepted.

Estate of Robert D. Gullion, Charles M. Newkirk, administrator—final report approved and discharged.

Jane Adkinson, an insane person—Andrew J. Works appointed her next friend, and Addison Works appointed attorney to prosecute suits for her as a poor person for money alleged to be due her.

Estate of Levi Sedam, John Melcher, administrator—partial report approved.

James M. Scott, trustee of Robert B. Henry. Claim of Ward & VanOsdol for $135 allowed.

Robert Sharp, guardian of Charles B. Blodgett and others. Inventory of property filed.

Estate of Nancy J. Stewart, Thomas F. McCreary administrator—final report approved and discharged.

Estate of Catherine Fallis, Nat M. Fallis, administrator—final report approved and discharged.

GENERAL DOCKET.

John F. McCreary vs. Francis M. Stevenson et al; partition. The deed by Samuel W. Wade, as Commissioner, for sale of lots 112 and 113 in Bela Herrick’s addition to town of Patriot, is ordered corrected—the name of Francis M. Tyrrell, as grantee of said sale instead of Francis M. Tarrell. This done by agreement of all parties.

“Ordered by the Court, that in all Guardianships pending in this county, where the guardian has not made and filed an inventory of the estate of the loan within three months after his appointment, if he shall have been so long appointed, (in accordance with the first division of section 2520 of the Revised Statute of 1881), showing the real and personal estate of his ward, with value thereof, and the value of the yearly rents of the real estate, the Clerk shall issue a citation to such Guardian, requiring him to make an file such inventory on or before the first day of the next term of Court, or then show cause why he has not done so, and should not be removed from his trust. No citation will be issued under this order when it appears from the papers on file that the ward or wards have no estate. Also that all guardians who have not reported for two years shall be cited to appear and report on or before the first day of next term.”

State ex rel Joseph E. Hart, County Auditor, vs. Frank R. Fish, et al; to recover on Congressional School Loan Mortgage. Judgment for $221.08 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolpheus E. Merit et al. Abijh S. Humphrey, receiver in above case, presented his report, which was approved. He was also permitted to sell all personal property in his hands at private sale, and report to Court, and authorized to insure tobacco.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. Wm. D. Ward, Guardian of Pearl Dyer, allowed $112.79, as balance of her distributive share in sale of real estate, less her share of costs.

Edwin Mead, a petit juror of regular panel, fined $5 for contempt of Court—appearing in Court intoxicated.

George Marshall vs. Sylvia Marshall; divorce. Planitff, George Marshall, restrained from in any way encumbering and disposing of any portion of his property, and case continued until next term.

Louisa M. Slack vs. Ralph R. Stout; slander. Trial by jury; verdict of $1 and damages.

Rosa B. Aldred et al vs. William Miles et al; partition of real estate. Geo. W. McKay, Benjamin N. Davis and David Lee, Commissioners, reported division of lands, which was approved, and partition so ordered.

Lewis H. Dennis vs. Isaac N. Robbins et al; to correct deed and quiet title. Trial by Court; judgment for plaintiff; title to real estate quieted and finding that John Elfers held a lien by note and mortgage for $300.

Caroline J. Tandy vs. William Johnston, Sarah M. Johnston and John Riley; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment against William Johnston for $250.45 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Court adjourned last Saturday evening.