Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

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

Court Report.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Court Report.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carrie Schnaitter vs. John Schnaitter; divorce. Granted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Court Report.

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

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

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

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

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

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

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

LAW REPORT
Switzerland Circuit Court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Grand Jury returned 25 indictments.

 

PROBATE.

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

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

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

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

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

George Kelleher was appointed guardian of Kate Kelleher, insane.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Smiley vs. Anzy Smiley—divorce. Granted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

PROBATE.

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

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

John VanOsdol was appointed Guardian of Margaret Rodgers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 8 May 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Thomas R. Humphrey vs. Florence V. Humphrey; divorce granted.

State vs. Wood Smith, aged 13; assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Discharged during good behavior.

Fidelity Loan and Building Association vs. James H. Merit and others; foreclosure. Judgment in favor of Calvin R. Green on cross complaint for $712.50. Judgment for plaintiff $1,350.

State vs. William Moore; keeping house of ill fame. Fined $10 and sent to jail for ten days.

State vs. Joseph Thaman, Sr.; selling liquor to minor. Tried by court. Not guilty.

Cynthia K. Scranton vs. James H. Merit; foreclosure. Chattel mortgage. Judgment for $205.

Wm. Hall, Executor of Joshua Smithson vs. Eugene W. Smithson and others; to construe will. Demur to complaint overruled, to which there will be answer. Case not yet tried.

Andrew J. Schenck et al vs. U. P. Schenck et al; partition of real estate. James M. Scott, Lemuel Bledsoe and Geo. W. McKay, appointed Commissioners.

State vs. Martin Keeney; assault and battery. Fined $1.

Emogene Russell vs. Pearl Dyer et al; partition of real estate. James M. Scott, John G. Sigmon and Henry K. Knox, appointed Commissioners.

State vs. Bettie Smith; keeping house of ill fame. Not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Moore; perjury. Not guilty.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

James P. Orem appointed guardian of Wm. H. Manuel et al.
Claims against the estate of Elizabeth Boyd: Georgie Stevens, $150; Permilla Peters, $145.

The will of Jane Montgomery was admitted to probate.

Mary A. Brown appointed Executrix of the will of John McClintick.

William Hall, Executor of Joshua Smithson, deceased, filed a partial report. Approved.

James Culbertson, Guardian of Nettie Culbertson, filed a partial report. Approved.

Benj. C. Mead, Executor of Elias M. Humphrey; partial report. Approved.

Daniel Konkle against the estate of John Konkle. Allowed claim of $22.45.

David Armstrong, Guardian of John Carns, insane. Report and resignation approved.

Thomas Thompson, Guardian of Izella Thompson; final report. Approved.

Vevay Reveille – 15 May 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

Norman Hatch vs. James A. Hatch; on note. Verdict of jury; judgment for plaintiff for $32.50.

State vs. Wm. Moore; perjury. Guilty; sentenced by Court to ten years in State prison.

Eugenia S. Eddy et al vs. Martin V. Turner et al; on note. Verdict of jury; judgment for plaintiff for $172.30.

Ebenezer Phillips et al vs. Elizabeth Ludlow et al; partition. Granted, and Julius N. E. Muret, Wm. R. Protsman and Hiram Bakes appointed Commissioners to partition the land.

State vs. Edward Brindley; assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. R. Protsman, Administrator of the Estate of Polly Protsman, deceased; sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Robert D. Gullion; Geo. S. Gullion appointed Administrator.

Estate of Elizabeth Boyd; Charles Peters, Administrator; final report approved and resignation accepted.

Estate of Levi A. Sedam, deceased; Martin G. Keeney, Administrator; final report approved and resignation accepted.

Estate of William J. Keeney, deceased; Martin G. Keeney, Administrator; report approved and resignation accepted. George S. Pleasants appointed Administrator de bonis non.

Estate of Thomas Lawton, deceased. Estate less than $500, and given to widow.

James Shaw, Guardian of Eddie W. Shaw; report approved.

Samuel Henry, Wm. H. Henry, Trustees of Eli S. Henry; report approved.

James M. Scott, Trustee of Robert B. Henry; report—sale of real estate approved.

James M. Scott, Administrator of the estate of William P. Eads; sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Phillips; final report of Robert E. Hall, Administrator, approved.

Estate of Hannah Brown, deceased; James M. Scott, Administrator; sale of real estate approved; final report approved.

Estate of William T. Kincaid; Jas. C. Kincaid, Administrator; sale of real estate approved.

Vevay Reveille – 22 May 1890 – Page 4, Column 4

Court Report.

James V. Anderson vs. Eli Anderson; on account. Judgment for $31.64.

A. J. Schenck et als vs. U. P. Schenck et al; partition of land. Wm. Detraz, J. M. Scott and Geo. McKay made report partitioning land, which was approved.

Thomas F. McCreary vs. John Love; injunction. Judgment for plaintiff.

Harry Smead vs. A. J. Schenck et al; on bond. Judgment for defendant.

Thomas Montayne vs. Timothy I. Porter; for money interest in tobacco, rent. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Petit Baxter, Guardian of Elizabeth Baxter, made a partial report. Approved.

Estate of Jane Thurston, Thomas F. McCreary, Administrator. Final report approved.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, made a partial report. Approved.

James Culbertson, Guardian of Nettie Culbertson, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of John W. Lock, John Lock Administrator. Report approved and resignation accepted.

The following attorneys from a distance are here attending court: John B. Coles, S. H. Stewart, David Wilber, Rising Sun; T. E. Ballard, Crawfordsville; Judge Walker, Madison; W. R. Johnston, Geo. E. Downey, Aurora.

Vevay Reveille – 29 May 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

Court Report.

Fidelity Loan and Building Association vs. Thomas Waltz et als; foreclosure. Judgment for $113.20.

Charles Blodget et als vs. Lydia Orem; partition of land. Amie Rous appointed Commissioner and ordered to sell real estate.

Cornelia J. Peak vs. William W. Peak; divorce. Granted. Mrs. Peak given possession of children, real and personal property. Mr. Peak given $200, a lien against the real estate.

Alice M. Summers et als vs. Mary J. Stewart et als, partition suit. Partition ordered and Joel D. Davis, Stephen J. Searcy and Geo. W. McKay appointed Commissioners to divide the real estate. This case was originally a suit for foreclosure—Noah Babb et als vs. Samuel Stewart et als. The case was tried in Circuit Court and appealed to Supreme Court, and was sent back for trial, finally assuming the form of a suit for partition of land.

Norman Hatch vs. James A. Hatch; motion by defendant to tax costs sustained.

John Orem vs. Eliza Orem; divorce granted.

State vs. Rees McManama; selling liquor on Sunday, two cases; fined $10 each. One case selling without license, $5.

Ebenezer Phillips et al vs. Elizabeth Ludlow et al; partition of real estate. Hiram Bakes, W. R. Protsman and Julius N. E. Muret reported partition of land, which report was confirmed.

Mary Claghorn vs. John Claghorn; divorce. Granted.

Edith B. Stucy applied for possession of children belonging to [?] and former husband Henry Stucy, they being divorced. The Court ordered that Samuel Stucy retain possession of the children, but that Mrs. Stucy be given permission to visit them and take them away with her not longer than one day at a time.

Schrumpf & Told vs. Ferdinand Carver et al; on note and account. Judgment for plaintiff.

Fred Bruns vs. Joseph A. Gilbert; attachment. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Ed Taylor; provoke. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

A. J. Schenck, adm’r, vs. Wm. W. Gardner et al; on notes. Judgment for $172.15.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Henry Schmied vs. A. J. Schenck, adm’r, claim of $75 allowed.

Guardianship of Mary Z. Trusdale et als; Joseph G. Mellick appointed Guardian.

Estate of Elia J. Burns, John M. Burns Administrator. Final report approved.

Estaet of Eliza J. Burns; J. A. VanOsdol appointed Commissioner to convey real estate to John M. Burns.

Guardianship of Allen E. Wiley, Charlotte L. Wiley Guardian. Final report approved and resignation accepted.

Estate of Isaac McKay, George W. McKay Executor. Final report approved.

Estate of Jacob F. Leatherbury, George S. Pleasants Administrator. Final statement that estate is insolvent and was ordered to give notice accordingly.

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

George S. Pleasants, Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Wm. J. Keeney, deceased, vs. Mary R. Keeney et als; partition to sell real estate. Sale of land ordered.

Mary A. Bristow, Administratrix of the estate of James F. Bristow, deceased, vs. Nettie P. Bristow et als. Sale of real estate confirmed.

Guardianship of John D. Dufour, F. R. Dufour Guardian. Final partial report, which was approved.

Estate of Polly Prostman, deceased. Flora B. Morrison allowed claim of $315.59.

Estate of Levi A. Sedam, deceased. Martin G. Keeney Administrator. Filed supplement report to final report. Approved.

Estate of Robert D. Gullion, deceased. George S. Gullion applied to be given permission to sell personal property at private sale. Granted.

Assignment of Thomas H. Downey & Son, F. M. Griffith assignee. Made final report and was discharged. Distribution ordered.

Estate of James F. Bristow, deceased, James A. VanOsdol Administrator. Report approved and resignation accepted.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 20 Feb 1890 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Court convened last Monday morning, Judge Friedley on the bench.

The Grand Jury was empaneled Monday morning, and has been holding daily sessions since.

The docket is being called and time for trying cases fixed.

The following business has been transacted on:

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Columbus Bennet, deceased; Lewis F. Works, administrator. Final report approved.

J. A. VanOsdol, guardian of Anna Remer, et als. Partial report approved.

Martha Shadday, guardian of William H. Manuel and others. Partial report approved.

Estate of Isaac McKay; George W. McKay, administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Leah Platt, deceased. Claims allowed: Wm. J. Platt, $2; Dr. E. M. Cheever, $18.

Estate of Ben A. Lee, deceased. Claims allowed: Dr. John H. Shadday, $16; John Smiley, $35.

Estate of Wm. J. Keeney, deceased. Claims allowed: Gockel & Elliott, $24.28; A. L. North, $43; U. P. Schenck, $3,268.35.

Estate of Wm. T. Kincaid, deceased. Claim allowed: Jane E. Kincaid, $1472.62.

Vevay Reveille – 27 Feb 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Robert Sharp appointed guardian of Charles Blodgett and others.

Estate of Thomas Montayne. Claim allowed: George Boggs, $22.65.

Estate of William Glenn. Final report of James D. Glenn, administrator, approved and he discharged.

Estate of Martha M. Roy. Geo. W. VanPelt appointed administrator.

Estate of Elizabeth Leatherbury et al. Partial report of Geo. S. Pleasants, administrator, approved.

Estate of Christian Wiseman. Partial report of Joseph H. Netherland, administrator, approved.

Estate of William T. Kincaid. Claim allowed: James C. Kincaid, $2,837.17.

Calvin R. Green appointed guardian of Carroll H. Richards.

James P. Orem appointed guardian of Isadora Manuel and others.

Thomas Joyce appointed guardian of Mirah J. Windhizer.

 

CIVIL AND STATE DOCKET.

John L. Thiebaud, Trustee of Harriet E. Hull, vs. Wm. Tait, County Treasurer, Harriet E. Hull and Charles Dufour. Motion of plaintiff for new trial overruled. Also motion of plaintiff for arrest of judgment overruled. Judgment rendered in favor of County Treasurer Tait for $542.75. Thiebaud removed as Trustee and ordered to pay in to Court $3,811.67 and interest from March 2, 1889—amount of trust fund, less amount he has paid for takes since March 2, 1889.

Carroll S. Tandy vs. Susan M. Allen et al; foreclosure. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $611.20. Judgment in favor of defendant Brocksmidt on cross complaint for $1,376.70.

David Shull vs. David Dow et al. Judgment for possession of real estate and one cent damages.

Mary Keeney vs. Martin G. Keeney; for partition of real estate. Partition ordered.

State vs. Wm. Wise; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State ex rel Perry E. Bear vs. Nancy J. See; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $23.63.

State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. Philander J. Riley et al; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $69.85 and foreclosure.

Andrew J. Schenck vs. Henry Georgell; on note. Judgment for $82.07.

John Baker vs. David Lostutter et al; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for $1,289 and foreclosure.

Emogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer; for partition of real estate. Partition ordered.

State vs. Charles Brown; public intoxication. Verdict of jury not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Downey and others; Provoke. Fined $1.

Joseph Jacobs vs. Levi Bloch et al; damages. Judgment for $57.50.

Several civil suits dismissed by plaintiffs.

Vevay Reveille – 6 Mar 1890 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Francis M. Graham vs. Martha Graham; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Frank Houze, public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. Marion Webster; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. George Manford; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. Alexander Bain; contempt of court. Fined $1.

State vs. Nat Cotton; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. James Burk; carrying concealed weapons. Fined $1.

State vs. Perry Andrew; robbery. Trial by court; not guilty.

Mary Keeney vs. Marietta Sedam et al; Partition of real estate. Report of Commissioners confirmed.

State vs. John Roberts; public intoxication. Fined $1.

Wm. Wigal vs. Dianna Vincent; to quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff, quieting title.

State vs. Addison Works; carrying concealed weapons. Fined $1.

State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. John C. L. Neal et al; Foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $13.81.

State vs. Charles Oakley; raffling. Fined $10.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of William P. Eads—James M. Scott, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Hannah Brown—James M. Scott, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Wm. T. Kincaid—James C. Kincaid, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Catharine Fallis—Nat M. Fallis, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Polly Protsman—Wm. R. Protsman, adm’r, given permission to sell real estate.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Ira M. Taylor—Algie Taylor appointed Administrator.

Albert G. Craig vs. Estate of David Allen, deceased—Moses Allen, adm’r. Claim, previously secured by mortgage, for $845.30, allowed.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Mar 1890 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. Bob Neal; Gaming. Fined $5.

State vs. Albert Adams; Assault and battery. Fined $10.

Lewis Cole vs. Nancy M. Dyer et al; To satisfy mortgage and perfect title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Elizabeth Boyd, deceased. Charles Peters appointed Administrator.

John C. Henry, Trustee, vs. Robert B. Henry et al; petition to correct order book entry and to sell real estate. Granted. Resigned, and J. M. Scott appointed Trustee and given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Irvin Armstrong, deceased. Final report of L. P. Loring, Administrator approved.

Estate of Martha M. Roy. George S. Pleasants allowed claim of $10.

Estate of James F. Bristow. Mary Bristow, Administratrix, resigned. J. A. VanOsdol appointed Administrator, de bonis non, and ordered to sell real estate.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 28 Nov 1889 – Page 4, Column 1

Court Notes.

Hon. Perry E. Bear, of Madison, is attending to the duties of his office—Prosecuting Attorney.

John P. White is foreman of the Grand Jury.

A large number of persons from Patriot and Posey township last Tuesday were witnesses before the Grand Jury.

Judge Friedley, who was in poor health during last term of Court, we are pleased to state is now in very good health. He has commenced letting his beard grow to shield his throat from the winter blasts.

Judge Walker, of Madison, will come up to Court next Monday.

Alfred Rous is assisting Clerk Lee.

Jail empty.

Light Docket.

Grand Jury this week, Petit Jury next.

Vevay Reveille – 28 Nov 1889 – Page 5, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

John Cotton vs. Daniel Cotton et al; partition of land. Sale of land confirmed.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Mary E. Bledsoe, guardian of Nettie Bristow. Final report approved.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of Martha A. Hinman, deceased. Final report approved.

James P. Orem was appointed Administrator of the estate of Geo. W. Heady, deceased.

David Lee, Administrator of the estate of Robert D. Fox, deceased. Final report approved.

Estate of Christian Wiseman, deceased. A. J. Schenck allowed claim on note, $119.60.

Estates of Pleasant Littlejohn, Benjamin Jain, Wm. N. Lee, John Griffin, settled without administration and property given to the widow of each.

Estate of Lawrence Taylor, deceased. C. C. Shaw allowed claim of $107.80.

Estate of Jacob F. Leatherbury, Eugenia S. Eddy et als allowed claim of $2,866.50. A. J. Schenck, Administrator, $51.20.

Wm. C. Armstrong, Guardian of Irvin Armstrong. Final report approved.

Estate of James F. Bristow, deceased. Claim of A. J. Schenck allowed, $628.40.

Estate of Clarissa Cole, John H. Reynolds allowed claim of $5; Dr. H. C. Rous, $5.26.

Vevay Reveille – 5 Dec 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Henry Pendry vs. Phoebe J. Pendry; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Alexander Horton; obstructing public highway. Trial by jury; acquitted.

State vs. Dan Myers; selling on Sunday. Trial by jury; acquitted.

State vs. Geo. W. Hewitt; selling on Sunday. Plea of guilty; fined $5.

State vs. Joseph Thamann; selling Sunday. Plea of guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Joseph G. Thamann; selling on Sunday. Nol. Pros.

State vs. Geo. Kerth; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

A. J. Schenck, Adm’r, vs. Wm. L. Leatherbury, Adm’r of Jacob Leatherbury, deceased; on account. Judgment for $24.12.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Dec 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; Perry E. Bear, Prosecuting Attorney.

Francis M. Griffith, Receiver of S. Howe & Co. Final report approved.

Wm. C. Robinson, Guardian of Aurelia Falbre, insane. Report approved, and case continued.

Jackson J. Pate, Guardianship of Andrew J. Norris. Report approved and case continued.

Henry M. Brindley, Administrator of the estate of Wm. Brindley, deceased. Report approved and case continued.

James M. Scott, Administrator of estate of John Boyle, deceased. Report approved and case continued.

Benjamin C. Mead, Administrator of the estate of John Houze, deceased. Final report approved.

Wm. C. Armstrong, Administrator of the estate of Thomas Armstrong, deceased. Final report approved.

William L. Leatherbury, Administrator of Jacob F. Leatherbury, deceased, vs. Elizabeth Leatherbury et al; petition to sell real estate. Land ordered sold, and proceeds of 150 acres first paid to satisfy lien of Eugenia S. Eddy, Justine S. Zook, and Lillie S. Schenck, and out of proceeds from sale of 201 27/100 acres the lien of Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, be satisfied.

Julius Detraz vs. J. H. Netherland, Administrator of Christian Wiseman, deceased. Claim on note, $322.75, allowed.

Alfred Shaw, Guardian of Daisey E. Tague. Final report approved.

Levi Orem, Guardian of Albert R. Shadday. Final report approved.

Jonathan M. Clark, Guardian of John F. Clark. Final report approved.

F. M. Griffith appointed Guardian of Frank Bradley, insane.

Henry Pendry vs. Phoebe J. Pendry; divorce. Granted.

Andrew J. Courtney vs. Frederick Bender; damages. Dismissed.

State vs. Frederick Bender; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. George Myers; giving away liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty; fined $5.

Harriet Blodgett vs. Charles B. Blodgett; partition of real estate. Granted.

First National Bank vs. Nathaniel H. Scudder et al; on note. Judgment for $64.70.

John Wiseman vs. Alice Wiseman; divorce. Granted.

Anna Mountz vs. William Mountz; divorce. Granted.

Melisa A. McCreary vs. Alsolom McCreary; divorce. Refused.

Charles Wiseman, Jr., vs. Susan J. Bray; to foreclose mortgage. Judgment by agreement for $1,357.11.

Philander S. Sage, Administrator of Elizabeth Walden. Final report approved.

W. H. Madison, Administrator of Leah Platt. Partial report approved and distribution ordered.

Isaac Vannatter, Guardian of Ira Vannatter. Final report approved.

Henry Whitson declared sane. F. M. Griffith filed final report as Guardian and was discharged.

F. M. Griffith, Guardian of Allen Wright and others. Partial report approved.

Clara B. Richards, Guardian of Carroll H. Richards. Final report approved.

Rufus Ferguson, Administrator of James Ferguson. Final report approved.

George Huston appointed Guardian of Mayocet S. Huston et al.

Perry K. Cotton, Administrator of Lawrence Taylor. Final report approved.

John Orem, Administrator of Benj. F. Graves. Final report approved.

Norcissa Mitchel, Guardian of Luella Mitchel et al. Final report approved.

Lucinda Thompson et als vs. Martin Shadday; appeal from Justice of Peace. Trial by jury; verdict for $30.

Franklin Bennett vs. John L. Gullion et als; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

U. P. Schenck, Receiver of Vevay Woollen Mill Company, filed a report. Approved and continued. Receiver ordered to pay a dividend of six percent to creditors.

Nancy Griffith vs. John N. Vandever; foreclosure. Judgment for $371.

Harriet Blodgett vs. Charles B. Blodgett et als; partition. Report of Commissioners—Geo. W. McKay, Jr., W. R. Protsman and Joseph B. Voris—approved and land divided.

John L. Thiebaud, Trustee of Harriet E. Hull, vs. Wm. Tait, County Treasurer; to enjoin the collection of taxes. Cross complaint filed by Harriet E. Hull to remove Trustee. Finding of Court, that the Trustee pay the taxes, $542.75, and that he be removed from the trust and account for the amount of money in his hands as such Trustee–$3,811.67.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

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

State vs. Frank Mellon; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Tom Ross; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Tom Ross; carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Wm. A. Minor; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

Robert E. Hall, Administrator, vs. Madison M. Phillips et al; foreclosure; judgment for $2,682.

Wm. C. Watts vs. Jesse B. Woodside et al; foreclosure; judgment for $461.70.

William Cunningham vs. Marion Reeves; to revive judgment; judgment for $126.50.

State vs. William Sullivan; assault and battery; trial by Judge; fined $5.

Andrew J. Schenck, Adm’r, vs. James H. Merit; foreclosure; judgment for $5,939.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

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

City of Vevay vs. Vevay Woolen Mill Company; on contract. Judgment for $177.11. U. P. Schenck appointed Receiver of Company, it being insolvent.

State vs. Wm. Plew; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. Walter Jennings; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. Peter Funk; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. A. J. Courtney; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. A. J. Courtney; selling liquor on Sunday. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

State vs. Geo. W. Rayl; assault and battery. Verdict of jury, guilty; fined $1.

Wm. I. Reid vs. Fletcher Buress et al; in regard to title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff for $25.

State vs. John Miles; assault and battery. Tried by court, and verdict not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Plew; two cases selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty, and court fined him $5 in each case.

State vs. Frank Shadday; public intoxication. Plead guilty, and court fined him $1.

 

PROBATE CASES.

Francis M. Griffith, guardian of Alvira Hollcroft and others; report and resignation approved.

James K. Pleasants, guardian of Kate Kellcher; report and resignation approved.

Dempsey Gullion, Administrator of Estate of Daniel McCreary; report and resignation approved.

Wm. L. Told, Administrator of the Estate of Garret Kelso; report and resignation approved.

John W. Lock, Administrator of the Estate of John Lock; partial report approved.

Martin M. Higgins, Administrator of Estate of Elizabeth McClanahan; report and resignation approved.

Wm. Geiske was appointed guardian of Mary E. Geiske and others.

John K. Pye, Administrator of the Estate of John Kerr; final report approved.

Wm. Matthews, guardian of Atlanta Rogers and others; partial report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

PROBATE DOCKET.
Before Judge Friedley.

Estate of Robert D. Fox; S. P. Miller & Co. allowed claim of $75.42.

Estate of Martha Hindman, deceased; Andrew J. Schenck allowed $435 and interest, for purchase money of real estate; Ward & VanOsdol allowed $20 for attorney’s fees; F. M. Griffith allowed $10 as costs of administrator; Wesley Bascom allowed $15 on account of last sickness o Mrs. Hindman; James R. Cole allowed $50 as cost of administration.

Estate of William Lawrence, deceased; estate being less than $500, the property was given to widow, Elizabeth Lawrence.

Estate of William Brindley, deceased; claim of John W. Wright for $17.58 allowed.

Estate of Hannah Brown, deceased; claim of Scott & Brown for $8.70 allowed.

Estate of William P. Eads, deceased; Dr. Geo. W. VanPelt allowed claim of $48.50; Dr. A. G. Craig, $7.45, also $38.35; William M. Patton, $12; Scott & Brown, $12.20.

John S. Malcomson was appointed guardian of Charles Hollcroft, a minor.

Proof of the wills of Jean Boyle and John Boyle were presented and the wills admitted to probate. James M. Scott qualified as executor.

Martha Shadday, guardian of Wm. H. Manuel and others; partial report approved.

Estate of Jacob F. Leatherbery, deceased; Wm. L. Leatherbry appointed administrator.

Guardianship of William J. Cain, Martha A. Cain guardian. James M. Guant, administrator of estate Martha A. Cain, filed a report, which was approved and the matter stricken from the docket.

Estate of Stephen Ellis, deceased; claims allowed; Jacob Imel, $41.25; Lawrence Conway, $51.50

David Armstrong, guardian of John Corns, an insane person, made a report—showing a balance of $586.38 in his hands. The report was approved. He was allowed $75 for services.

Estate of Sarah B. Fisher, deceased; partial report approved.

Lizzie B. Goldsmith, guardian of Zellie Goldsmith and others; report and resignation approved.

 

BEFORE JUDGE WALKER.

Estate of David Allen; Moses B. Allen allowed claim of $300.

Robert A. Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker; final report approved.

Mary A. Robentein, guardian of Clara Robenstein; final report approved.

Estate of Jane Thurston; claims allowed; Dr. John Elfers, $15; S. R. Heath, $11.65.

State vs. James Adams; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Mary E. Roberts; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for $216.

George W. McLeod et al vs. James F. Slack, on bill of exchange. Judgment for $192.95.

Mary H. Jack vs. John L. Jack, guardian; on account. Judgment for $335.95.

Charles Morris vs. County Commissioners; suit for damages on a claim of unhealthy prison. Judgment for defendants.

State vs. Thomas Ross, public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. same; carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

Henry C. Walden vs. Wm. R. Walden et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $169.35

State vs. James Wason; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. Charles L. Gibson; selling liquor without license. Trial by Court and found not guilty.

State vs. Frank Graham; keeping gaming room. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

(On account of illness of Judge Friedley, Judge Walker has been holding Court for him since last Monday morning. Judge Friedley could not have made a more satisfactory appointment—the business of Court going along as usual. We are pleased to learn that Judge Friedley is rapidly improving.)

Vevay Reveille – 26 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
Before Judge Walker.

America Courtney vs. Andrew J. Courtney; judgment for $55 for attorney’s fee.

Harvey M. Ford vs. Thomas Gilbert et al; partition. Geo. W. McKay, Ebenezer Phillips, John P. White, appointed Commissioners to make partition.

Susan J. Bray vs. Charles Wiseman; to set aside Sheriff’s sale. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. James Roberts; two cases selling liquor without license. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

State vs. John Gerbracht; selling on Sunday. Verdict of jury, guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Smith Armstrong; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

 

Before Judge Friedley.

J. K. Pleasants et al vs. Wm. Smith et al; to revive a judgment of $421.20. Judgment for plaintiffs.

State vs. John Gerbracht; selling on Sunday, two cases. Plea of guilty; fined $5 in each case.

Norman Hatch vs. James. A. Hatch et al; on note, etc. Trial by Court; judgment for defendant.

State vs. Bud Banta; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

State vs. Wm. Rook; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

State vs. Wm. Smith; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Carroll S. Tandy appointed guardian of Joseph Hays and others.

Estate of John B. Gordon, Wm. S. Tower, Administrator; final report approved.

Estate of Hannah Brown, deceased. Claims allowed: James H. Brown, $336; Sarah A. Crandall, $336.

Wm. Carver, Executor of Hannah Carver; partial report approved.

Wm. Tait, Administrator of Martha Leap; final report approved.

The will of Grovalina Mead was admitted to probate.

John L. Jack, guardian of Mary E. Jack; final report approved.

F. M. Griffith, Administrator of John B. Hastings; final report approved.

John A. Lock, guardian of Neva B. Lock and others; partial report approved.

Geo. W. Fallis, guardian of Luella M. Fallis; final report approved.

John C. Henry, Trustee of Robert B. Henry; final report approved.

Francis Dunning, guardian of Mortimer Dunning; final report approved.

David Lee appointed Administrator of the estate of David P. Blodgett.

The will of William W. Huston admitted to probate, and Samuel B. Stoops appointed Executor.

Sanford R. Wilson, guardian of Margaret Wilson, report and resignation approved.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Oct 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

Henry S. Stucy vs. Edith B. Stucy; divorce. Defendant did not appear. Tried by Court, judgment for plaintiff. The two children Nellie S. and Lillian Gertrude given into the custody of Samuel Stucy until the further order of the Court.

State vs. Bud Banta et al; malicious trespass. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.

Harvey M. Ford vs. Thomas Gilbert et al; partition. Geo. W. McKay and John P. White, Commissioners, submitted their report of partition, which was approved.

Stephen J. Searcy vs. Rosanna Searcy; divorce. Tried by Court, divorce granted, and plaintiff given possession of the three minor children. The defendant given alimony amounting to $4,500.

Several cases continued.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Thomas A. Spencer, Guardian of Alice, Alvin and Adolphus Spencer. Full report as to Alice Spencer, who is of age, and discharged as to her. Partial report as to other wards, and guardianship continued as to them.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Lillie C. Schenck. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Daniel McCreary, deceased. The Clerk was ordered to make distributions of funds in his hands.

Estate of William C. Kincaid, deceased. James C. Kincaid appointed Administrator.

Joseph Breecke, Administrator of the estate of Caroline Gooch, deceased. Partial report approved.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

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

PROBATE DOCKET.

The acts of the Clerk in vacation were approved and confirmed.

Geo. S. Pleasants, Admr. of Jonathan Miles, deceased, vs. Sarah A. Miles; petition to sell real estate. The Admr. filed a report of the sale of real estate to Sarah A. Miles. Said report was confirmed.

F. M. Griffith, Guard. of minor heirs of John and Susan Beatty, deceased, filed a partial report.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

J. K. Pleasants vs. Henry Charlton; on note and account. Judgment for plaintiff for $66.92.

Vevay Reveille – 9 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

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

State vs. Wm. Rook; selling liquor without license. Seven indictments; plead guilty to three—fined $5 in each. Remaining four nolled.

State vs. Ira Taylor; selling liquor to minor. Tried by Court—found not guilty.

State vs. Geo. Scott; selling liquor to minor. Plead guilty—fined $20.

State vs. James Joyce; disturbing meeting. Plead guilty—fined $5.

Jas. A. VanOsdol, Admr. of Ealey A. Howard, vs. Lewis F. Works et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Mary Fox et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Jennette Scott Ryan vs. John Scott et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Lou Neal and Julia Boswell (colored) plead guilty to being prostitutes. Sentence suspended until further order of Court.

J. K. Pleasants vs. Frank Cunningham; on notes. Judgment for plaintiff for $186.58.

State vs. William Plew; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $5.

State vs. Frank Scott; selling liquor on Sunday. Four indictments. Plead guilty to one—fined $10. Remaining three nolled.

State vs. Frank Graham; selling liquor to minor. Two indictments. Plead guilty to one—fined $20. Remaining one nolled.

State vs. Leonard Banta; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. Lett Tandy; being a prostitute. Found guilty—sentenced suspended.

William Waltz vs. Andrew J. Watz; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. James Neal; drawing knife. Plead guilty—fined $1.

Samuel W. Rochat vs. Medney Tardy; on judgment. Judgment for plaintiff for $92.50.

State vs. Theodore F. H. Sullivan; trespass. Indictment quashed—defendant discharged.

Eliza B. Rayl vs. John Rayl; divorce—granted.

State vs. Hugh Land; assault and battery. Tried—found not guilty.

Five men all guilty to the charge of public intoxication and were each fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Lewella Deppe was adopted by Jeremiah Plew and wife, and her name was changed to Lewella Deppe Plew.

Thos. F. McCreary, Admr. of J. Stewart, deceased, filed a partial report.

F. W. Cole, Guardian of heirs of C. W. Olmstead, filed a partial report.

Thos. F. McCreary, Guardian of heirs of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased, filed a partial report.

Joseph Voris, Admr. of Anthony Brinson, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, was ordered to sell one acre of land belonging to said ward in J. Sheets addition to Vevay.

Maggie Fisher, Admr. of Alex. Fisher, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Wm. Hall, Executor of Joshua Smithson, deceased, filed a partial report.

Mary Bristow, Admr. of James Bristow, deceased, vs. Nettie P. Bristow et al; petition to sell real estate—land ordered sold.

Phoebe Stepleton vs. Moses Allen, Executor of David Allen, deceased; exceptions to inventory. Judgment for plaintiff.

Eli Sturgeon, Guardian of Amie Dusch et al, filed a final report and was discharged.

Ben C. Mead, Executor of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, filed a partial report.

Vevay Reveille – 16 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Nancy McKay et al; foreclosure School Fund mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff for $16.50 (costs).

Philander S. Sage, Admr. of Elizabeth Walden, deceased vs. Henry Walden; to recover money. Dismissed—judgment for costs against plaintiff.

State vs. Samuel Scott; public intoxication. Plead guilty—fined $1.

Charles Postel vs. Drucilla Postel; divorce—granted.

Charles Goldenburg vs. Henry Georgell et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $345.77.

A. G. Craig vs. Paris F. Snyder et al; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff with $1 damages.

U. P. Schenck et al vs. U. P. Craig; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Phoebe Stepleton et al vs. Moses Allen et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary McKay et al vs. Cassie Wiseman et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary C. Brown vs. William Gieske et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Levi Block vs. Joseph Jacobs; damages. Verdict for defendant.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. Scott, Guardian of the heirs of Jennie Scott, deceased, filed a partial report.

Jacob Baker, Jr., Executor of Jacob Baker, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

John J. Douglas, Guardian of heirs of Nelson Tarbox, deceased, filed a partial report.

Emily Loefllier was adopted by Henry and Selena Kehlenbeck and her name was changed to Emily Loellier Kehlenbeck.

Albert G. Craig was appointed Admr., &c., of the estate of Justine Schenck, deceased.

R. E. Hall was appointed Admr. of the estate of Elizabeth Phillips, deceased.

A. G. Craig, Admr., &c., of Justine Schenck, filed a partial report.

John W. Lock was appointed Admr. of the estate of John Lock, deceased.

Wm. S. Tower, Admr. of Louis O. Schroder, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Cyrenius Brown, Admr. of Joseph Cowan, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

John H. Houze, Guardian of Andrew F. Houze, filed a final report and was discharged.

James H. Beard, Admr. of Elizabeth Tapp, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 21 Feb 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

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

Court convened last Monday. The Grand Jury was empanelled as follows: Isaac Littlefield, Perry Searcy, Leander M. Clendening, William Tegader, Charles Allen, William Beatty.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Geo. W. Connell vs. James Dunning; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The Court approved the acts of the Clerk in vacation.

Wm. S. Tower, administrator of the estate of John B. Gordon, deceased, filed a report.

Thomas Thompson, guardian of the heirs of Sam. Blodget, filed a partial report.

Wm. S. Tower, administrator of Robert Stearman, deceased, filed a partial report.

J. A. VanOsdol, administrator of the estate of Ealy A. Howard, filed a partial report.

Levi H. Sedam, guardian of the heirs of Phoebe Mead, filed a partial report.

John D. Phillips, guardian of the heirs of Mary Bennett, filed a partial report.

James W. Love, guardian of the heirs of Jackson P. Searcy, filed a partial report.

Geo. W. McKay, executor of Isaac McKay, filed a partial report.

Israel P. Loring, administrator of Irvin Armstrong, filed a partial report.

Sarah A. Fuget, administrator of Morton D. Fuget, filed a final report and was discharged.

Henry Myers, guardian of the heirs of Philip Etherington, filed a partial report.

Cora Richards, Administratrix of James D. Richards, filed a final report and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 28 Feb 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

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

Geo. W. Connell vs. James Dunning; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Jane Rayl; foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed.

State vs. George Brown; assault and battery. Fined $5.

State vs. George Brown; public intoxication. Dismissed.

Susie Manford vs. James A. Adams; breach of promise and seduction. Judgment for defendant for costs.

State ex rel Susie Manford vs. James A. Adams; bastardy. Judgment for defendant for costs.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. David W. Brownfield et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff for $38.72.

State ex rel David N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey Barkis et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Julia A. Mix vs. Wm. T. Mix; divorce. Granted without alimony.

State vs. James Brown; assault and battery. Jury disagreed after being out 21 hours.

State ex rel David N. Haydon vs. Hervey Faudre; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Silas Dibble, adm’r of John J. Dibble, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

The last will and testament of Justine Schenck, deceased, was admitted to probate.

James D. Glenn was appointed administrator of the estate of William Glenn, deceased.

Alfred Shaw, guardian of the heir of Merit M. Tague, filed his partial report.

James Hill, administrator, &c., of Samuel Hayde, deceased, filed his report and resignation and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Mar 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

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

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey Barkis and Savilla Barkis; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $259.08.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey and Caroline Faudre; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $268.26.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Rebecca Marshall; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $6.02.

State vs. Ed Taylor; assault and battery (2 cases). Fined $5 in each case.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James Beck et al; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff for $15.55.

State vs. Alvey Leap; trespass. Plead guilty. Fined $1.

State vs. John McMann; assault and battery. Fined $1.

State vs. Wm. McMann; assault and battery. Fined $1.

State vs. Walter Kincaid; assault and battery with intent to rape. Found not guilty.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Geo. W. Sweezey et al; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $24.41.

State vs. Henry Roberts; selling liquor to a minor. Plead guilty. Fined $20.

Cora McGrew vs. Charles O. McGrew; divorce. Granted.

Gustaf H. Schrumpf vs. Robert Kline; slander. Verdict for defendant.

The claims of F. M. Brown for $2, E. M. Cheever for $5.25, and R. A. Steele for $59.50, against the estate of Sarah B. Fisher, deceased, were allowed.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator of Ulysses P. Schenck, deceased, filed a partial report.

The claim of Ashbury Fisher vs. estate of Alexander B. Fisher was allowed for $15.

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

Charles Peak, &c., vs. Oliver M. Given et al; damages. Judgment for defendant.

U. P. Craig vs. Wm. H. Vawter; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Allen Estes; assault and battery. Found guilty. Fined $25.

State vs. James Brown; assault and battery with intent to murder. Found guilty. Fined $5 and sent to State’s prison for 2 years.

The will of Stephen Ellis, deceased, was admitted to probate and Thomas Spencer was appointed Administrator of his estate.