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Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 29 Nov 1888 – Page 5, Column 2

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

State vs. Edward Taylor; assault and battery. Plead guilty; fine $1.

The Grand Jury returned an indictment against Richard M. Caldwell, now in jail, for bigamy.

Wayne and Ratterman vs. Heman Bradley et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $629.

Edward C. Shull vs. David Dow et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,907.75.

Appelia Hickman et al vs. Abbie Vandorin et al; partition. Partition ordered.

Pleasant R. Vernon vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $260.70.

Narciesa Henry vs. Charles Henry; divorce. Granted and custody of child given to plaintiff.

State vs. Thomas Harper; assault and battery. Released on his own recognizance.

State vs. Rube Schaffer; assault and battery. Plead guilty and fined $1.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, &c., vs. Phillip Burns; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

The trial of John Chatelin is set for next Tuesday.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The acts of the Clerk in vacation in taking bonds, &c., were approved by the Court.

The claim of A. G. Craig, guardian, for $10 vs. the estate of Thos. H. Downey & Son was allowed.

Ira Banta, guardian of Wm. Hathorn, filed a final report and was discharged.

John L. Jack, guardian of Mary E. Jack, minor heir of Wm. Lostutter, deceased, filed a partial report.

Wm. Tait, administrator of the estate of Martha Leap, deceased, filed a partial report.

The last will and testament of Caroline Gooch, deceased, was admitted to probate.

F. M. Griffith appointed guardian of the minor heirs of Allen and Missouri Wright.

Joseph Breech appointed administrator of the estate of Caroline Gooch, deceased.

Daniel Trafelet, executor of the will of Esther Schwab, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

William S. Tower appointed administrator of the estate of Louis O. Schroeder, deceased.

Vevay Reveille – 6 Dec 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James S. White and Ann White; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff.

James Wayne et al vs. First National Bank et al; civil action. Judgment for plaintiff for $188.87.

State vs. David Brindley; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. Wm. Brindley; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. Jas. McCorkhill; selling liquor without license. Plead guilty—fined $5.

Oliver A. Cole vs. George Rayl; appeal. Judgment for plaintiff for $8.

Singer Manufacturing Co. vs. Martha E. Ake; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $56.79.

State vs. James Burke; public intoxication. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. John Chatelin; criminal provocation. Found not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Brandon; carrying concealed weapon. Plead guilty—discharged during good behavior.

State vs. John and William Davis; plead guilty to assault. John fined $10 and Wm. $5.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The will of George Gordon, deceased, was admitted to probate.

Perry K. Cotton was appointed Administrator of the estate of Lawrence Taylor, deceased.

Carroll S. Tandy, Administrator of the estate of America Schenck, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Frank Bradley was found to be of unsound mind and incapable of managing his estate.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, was given permission to sell lands belonging to said ward.

Schrumpf & Told vs. Thos. F. McCreary, administrator of the estate of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased; claim on note. Allowed for $265.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Dec 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

State vs. Richard M. Caldwell; bigamy. Plead guilty—sent to State Prison for two years and six months.

State vs. Rees McManama; selling liquor without license. Found guilty—fined $20.

There were several pleas of guilty and small fines for minor offenses.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Money ordered to be distributed in the Ann Blodgett estate.

Joseph Breech, Administrator of the estate of Caroline Gooch, deceased, was given leave to sell personal property of said estate.

The estate of Wm. A. Campbell being under $500 was ordered set over to Cora A. Campbell, his widow.

Andrew. J. Schenck, surviving partner of the firm of U. P. Schenck & Son, filed a partial report.

George McClanahan, Guardian of Julia, James and Lucy McClanahan, minor heirs of Susan McClanahan, filed a report and was discharged as to Julia and James, and this matter was continued as to Lucy.

Henry Brindley was appointed Administrator of the estate of William Brindley, deceased.

Vevay Reveille – 20 Dec 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

State vs. Reese McManama; selling liquor without license. Found guilty and fined $20 in one. Plead guilty in two more—fined five dollars in each. The rest of the cases against him were dismissed.

State vs. George Davidson; selling liquor on election day. One case dismissed and in the other plea of guilty was entered—fined $1.

State ex rel David N. Haydon, Auditor, &c., vs. Samuel Adkinson et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $600 and foreclosure.

Addison Works vs. Jane B. Works; divorce—granted.

Joseph Shull vs. Alexander Scudder; criminal conversation—judgment for plaintiff for $200.

M. Brown & Son vs. Ulysses C. Anderson; on note—judgment for plaintiff for $120.

Geo. W. Connell vs. Jas. Dunning; for possession of real estate—judgment for plaintiff.

A school teacher and pupil each plead guilty to assault and battery and were fined 1 cent each.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The claim of B. F. Wildman vs. the estate of John Kerr, deceased, was allowed by the Court for $115.

Sylvester H. Morrison, guardian of Phebe Demaree, an insane person, filed a final report and was discharged.

John M. Burns was appointed administrator of the estate of Eliza J. Burns, deceased.

Edward C. Shull, administrator of the estate of Martha A. Hinman, deceased, filed a report and resignation and was discharged.

Perry K. Cotton, administrator of the estate of Lawrence Taylor, deceased, was given permission to sell personal property of said estate at private sale.

The claim of Asbury Fisher vs. the estate of Alexander Fisher, deceased, was reinstated on the docket. It was dismissed last term by mistake.

Moses B. Allen was appointed executor of the will of David Allen, deceased.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 6 Sep 1888 – Page 4, Column 5

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Calvin R. Green vs. Theodore Bonnell; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

George L. James et al vs. Matilda Stoops et al; partition. Partition ordered to be made.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, ordered to be settled as insolvent.

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

W. C. Walker, guardian John Houze, an insane person, filed a final report and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Sep 1888 – Page 5, Column 2

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

The cases of Jane Andress vs. Charles Morris et al and Maria M. Morris vs. Charles R. Morris et al were sent to Ohio County on a change of venue.

State vs. Charles O. Cole; assault and battery. Fined $1.

Geo. W. VanPelt vs. Charles Postal; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. C. Armstrong, administrator of the estate of Thomas Armstrong, deceased, filed a partial report.

Geo. S. Pleasants, administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a final report.

Thos. F. McCreary, guardian of Eaton Jackson, filed a partial report.

Nancy Cowan, guardian of John Todd, filed a final report and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Oct 1888 – Page 5, Column 2

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Chas. Pelsor et al vs. Chas. Carpenter et al; partition. Sent to Ohio County on change of venue.

Mary E. Griffith vs. Thos. J. Griffith; divorce—granted.

State vs. Frank Emerson; assault and battery—fined 1 cent and sent to State prison for two years.

Daniel Leap et al vs. Mary Berge et al; partition—ordered to be made.

Geo. L. James et al vs. Matilda Stoops et al; same.

Martha I. Bear vs. John R. Bear; divorce—granted.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The following Guardians and Administrators filed partial reports:

  • Robert D. Gullion, guardian of Della May and James F. Lock.
  • James B. Walden, guardian of heirs of Elizabeth Walden.
  • Sanford R. Wilson, guardian of Margaret Wilson, an insane person.
  • Jane Dugan, guardian of heirs of John F. Pate.
  • Jeffrey Miles, guardian of heirs of John Harmon.
  • Maggie Fisher, adm’r of estate of Alex Fisher.
  • Mary Bristow, adm’r of James F. Bristow.
  • Aaron Miller, guardian of heirs of Barach Stoops.
  • Mary E. Brown, guardian of heirs of Merit H. Brown.
  • Edward Detraz, adm’r of Mary J. Detraz.
  • Belle D. Grisard, guardian of heirs of R. F. Grisard.

The following Guardian and Administrators filed final reports and were discharged:

  • Elmer E. Hufford, adm’r of Stephen R. Bradley.
  • Benjamin Cole, adm’r of Zachariah Cole.
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, adm’r, &c., of Alfred Tapp.
  • David Lee, adm’r of Ann Blodgett.
  • Rachael Clevenger, guardian of heirs of Marsh Courtney.
  • Mary D. Hulley, guardian of the heirs of John B. Scott.
  • Addison Works, adm’r of Phillip Muret.
  • Ira M. Lientz, adm’r of Wm. Lee.
  • Calvin R. Green, guardian of heirs of Rebecca Pate.
  • Jonas C. Lee, adm’r of Christopher Noll.

David Lee was appointed administrator of the estate of Robert D. Fox, deceased.

Thomas J. Harris was found to be of unsound mind.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 26 Apr 1888 – Page 4, Column 5

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Justine A. Cook et al vs. Charles W. Humphrey; foreclosure of chattel mortgage; judgment for plaintiff for $110.25 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Rosanna Searcy vs. Stephen J. Searcy; divorce; motion for new trial overruled.

Margaret J. Farris vs. Orem McKay et al; foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff and foreclosure.

Jane B. Works vs. Addison Works; divorce; motion for a new trial overruled.

The defendant in the Searcy divorce case was ordered to pay the Clerk of the Switzerland Circuit Court $50 additional attorney’s fees for the plaintiff’s attorneys.

The Judge decided that each party must pay their own costs in the Works divorce case.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a report of the sale of real estate.

John K. Pye was appointed Administrator of the estate of John Kerr, deceased.

John K. Pye, Administrator of the estate of John Kerr, deceased, was authorized to sell personal property at private sale.

Geo. S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a partial report.

Philander S. Sage was appointed Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Walden, deceased.

James Culbertson, Guardian of Clarence and Nettie Culbertson, filed a report and was discharged as to Clarence and the matter was continued as to Nettie.

John C. F. Baumann, Administrator of the estate of Margaret Scholle, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Thomas Carver, Administrator of the estate of Rosetta Carver, deceased, filed a partial report.

J. C. F. Baumann vs. estate of Margaret Scholle, deceased; claim on account allowed for $80.

Vevay Reveille – 3 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, vs. John F. Green et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $1,388.

Catharine Miles vs. Edward Miles; divorce; granted.

Henry H. Knox vs. John Gill et al; foreclosure; judgment for $1,947.15 and foreclosure.

The Grand Jury returned 7 indictments.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Charles W. Johnson, guardian of Jonn W. and Flora C. Johnson, filed a final report and was discharged.

Addison Works, guardian of Willie and Luella Moxley, filed a partial report.

Martha M. Roy, guardian of the heirs of Aaron Windheaizer, filed a partial report and an inventory.

Benjamin C. Mead, administrator of the estate of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, filed a partial report.

James Shaw, guardian of Eddie W. Shaw, filed a partial report.

Mary Bristow, Administratrix of the estate of James F. Bristow, deceased, allowed the claims of J. W. Smith for $24 and James S. Knox for $3.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Justine A. and Lillie C. Schenck, filed a report and was discharged as to Justine, and the matter continued as to Lillie.

Vevay Reveille – 10 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Henry K. Knox vs. John Gill et al; foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff for $1,947.15 and foreclosure.

Sanford R. Wilson, guardian of Margaret Wilson, an insane person, vs. Olive Goddard et al; to set aside deed; judgment for defendant.

Wilbert L. Fisk vs. John H. Cunningham; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $135.06.

Justine Schenck et al vs. Wm. Rocaat et al; for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Justine Schenck et al vs. John Hart et al; for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Jeremiah McCreary vs. Sarah A. Long; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $171.

State vs. Frank Emerson; assault and battery with intent to kill; jury disagreed.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

George S. Pleasants, administrator, &c., of the estate of Jonathan Miles, deceased, vs. Sarah Ann Miles et al; petition to sell real estate; land ordered to be sold.

Jane Dugan, guardian of the minor heirs of John F. Pate, deceased, filed a petition to sell real estate; sale ordered.

Robert A. Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker, filed a partial report.

The estate of Newburry Gleason, deceased, being under $500 was given to his widow, Laura J. Gleason.

The claim on note of Harriet G. Shulse vs. estate of Jno. B. Gordon, deceased, was allowed by the Court for $80.

James A. VanOsdol, guardian of Arthur Efner, deceased, filed a partial report.

William Hall, executor of the estate of Joshua Smithson, deceased, filed a partial report.

Petit Baxter, guardian of Mary C. and Elizabeth Baxter, filed a report, and was discharged as to Mary and the matter continued as to Elizabeth.

Peter McMakin, administrator of the estate of Margaret McMakin, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Robert Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker; petition to sell real estate; land ordered to be sold.

Vevay Reveille – 17 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Waltz et al vs. George Waltz et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

David Cowan et al vs. James Cowan et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Elizabeth Myers vs. Charles E. Myers; divorce. Granted.

Charles Henry vs. Narcissa Henry; divorce. Refused.

Bartholomew Strack vs. Wm. F. North; damages. Judgment for defendant.

Levi Orem vs. Hiram Ford et al; injunction. Judgment for defendants.

Silas Q. Howe vs. Andrew Shafer et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $237.20.

Fletcher Burrows vs. David N. Haydon, Auditor, et al; to redeem real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Walter Bales; selling liquor without license. Plead guilty; fine $5.

State vs. Walter Bales and James McCorkhill. Dismissed as to Bales; McCorkhill plead guilty, fine $5.

State vs. Philip Adams and James Cooper; obstructing highway. Verdict not guilty, returned by jury.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

F. M. Griffith was appointed guardian of Henry Whitson, a person of unsound mind.

Wm. Tait, Administrator of the estate of Martha Leap, deceased, filed a report of the sale of personal property.

The sale of the W. half of lot 116, Vevay, by Eliza H. Adkinson, guardian of the minor heirs of Wesley Adkinson, was confirmed. Said guardian then filed a partial report.

John Andrew, guardian of Perry Andrew, filed a final report and was discharged.

Samuel Thompson et al vs. David Blodgett et al; exception to reports. Judgment for defendants for costs.

John Orem, Administrator of the estate of Benjamin F. Graves, filed a partial report.

Thomas A. Spencer, guardian of Harvey Rodgers, filed a partial report.

W. M. Patton, Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Bray, deceased, filed a partial report and resignation and was discharged.

Thomas A. Spencer, guardian of the minor heirs of John Rodgers, deceased, filed a partial report.

Lewis F. Works, Administrator of the estate of Columbus Bennett, deceased, filed a partial report.

David Cowan vs. Cyrenius W. Brown, Administrator; claim on account. Judgment for $606.15 for plaintiff.

Vevay Reveille – 24 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 2

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

David Cowan et al vs. James Cowan et al. Partition; Commissioners filed a report of the partition of land.

John Waltz et al vs. George Waltz et al. Partition; Commissioners filed a report of the partition of land.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Jonas C. Lee, administrator of the estate of Christopher Nolle, deceased, filed a partial report.

George S. Pleasants, administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a petition to settle said estate as insolvent.

Sallie A. Danglade vs. Joseph W. Rutherford, administrator of the estate Joseph Rutherford, deceased. On note; allowed by agreement for $33.66.

F. M. Griffith, assignee of T. H. Downey & Son, filed a report.

Joseph W. Rutherford, administrator of the estate of Joseph Rutherford, deceased, filed a partial report.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 16 Feb 1888 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Robert Knox vs. Sarah M. Wood; foreclosure. Foreclosed.

Woodford C. DeHart vs. Harvey Jack et al; on note. Judgment for $384.95.

Stephen J. Searcy vs. George W. Powell et al; on note. Judgment for $1,138.

W. R. Johnston vs. Mary E. Searcy et al; on account. Judgment for costs.

Banhart Schoffner vs. Sarah Siebenthal et als; on note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for $297.13 and foreclosure.

State vs. Walter Reed; riot. Plead guilty; fine $1.

Several cases were dismissed and several continued.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Feb 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

State vs. Irvin Peters; larceny. Dismissed.

State vs. Kit C. Phillips; assault and battery. Plead guilty; fined $1.

State vs. Amie Dush; criminal provocation. Plead guilty; fine $1.

William H. Gridley vs. Wm. O’Neal; on note. Judgmetn for $496.99.

Samuel Stewart vs. John W. Cunningham; appeal. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

James V. Anderson vs. Phillip Bittel; attachment. Judgment for $81.65.

U. P. Craig vs. Robert Chapman et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $448 and foreclosure.

State ex rel Marcus R. Sulze vs. William A. Chittenden; foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, et al vs. Wm. H. Stewart et al; to set aside deed. Judgment applying the balance of purchase money to the payment of debts.

Harry Schmeid vs. Andrew J. Schenck et al; for rents. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, vs. James Kelley et al; for value of improvements. Judgment for defendants for costs.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

R. B. Drake, guardian of Elmer D. Drake, filed his final report and was discharged.

P. Baxter, guardian of the minor heirs of Harmon B. Baxter, filed a partial report.

The claim of Florence Lodge F. & A. M. against the estate of Daniel McCreary for $75, allowed.

The claim of A. G. Craig against the estate of Elizabeth Romerill for $16, allowed.

John Neal, administrator of the estate of Polly Shadday, filed his final report and was discharged.

Maggie Tandy vs. the estate of Mary J. Detraz, Edward Detraz, administrator; claim. Judgment for $3.35 for defendant.

Martha M. Roy was appointed guardian of Amanda Windheaizer et al.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Mar 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Samuel M. Bonnell vs. Wm. H. Vawter. Judgment for $213.90.

State ex rel Marcus R. Sulzer vs. James Burk et al. To foreclose tax lien. Judgment for $9.93.

Frederic Stucy et al vs. James Detraz; damages. Judgment for $128.50.

Bartholomew Strack vs. William F. North; damages; continued. Judgment for plaintiff for costs at present term.

Michael Long vs. Allen E. Wiley; an insane person. Judgment for $1,221.58.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, vs. Harvey Jack et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $1,508 and foreclosure.

Ida Corns vs. John Corns; divorce. Granted.

Anna McKay vs. Sarah Siebenthal et al; foreclosure. Commissioner filed report of sale.

State vs. Hiram Calvert; keeping a gaming house. Fined $15.

State vs. Edward Riggs; selling liquor without license; plead guilty. Fined $5.

State vs. Smith Roberts; robbery; imprisonment for 2 years. Disfranchised two years and fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

James M. Scott, Administrator of John F. Doan, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Calvin R. Green, Guardian of the minor heirs of Rebecca Pate, deceased, filed a partial report.

Martha Cain, Guardian of the minor heirs of Oliver P. Cain, deceased, filed a partial report.

Asa Newton, Administrator of the estate of Dillard R. Drake, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Thomas F. McCreary was appointed Administrator of the estate of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased; also appointed Guardian of the minor heirs of said decedent.

David Lee, Administrator of the estate of Samuel Blodget, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Charlotte E. Wiley, Guardian of Allen E. Wiley, an insane person, filed a partial report.

Perry K. Cotton, Guardian of Silas Farrell, filed a final report and was discharged.

John H. Heady, Executor of the estate George W. Heady, deceased, filed a report and resignation and was discharged.

Last will of Esther Schwab was admitted to probate and Daniel Trafelet was appointed Executor.

In the estate of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased; Thomas F. McCreary, Administrator. Order to sell personal property issued.

Cyrenius W. Brown was appointed Administrator of the estate of Joseph Cowan, deceased.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Mar 1888 – Page 5, Column 1

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Emma Miles vs. Antony Miles; divorce. Granted.

Wm. A. Chittenden vs. Lawrence B. Chittenden et al; partition. Report of sale of real estate filed.

Rosanna J. Searcy vs. Stephen J. Searcy; divorce. Refused.

Jane B. Works vs. Addison Works; divorce. Refused.

State vs. Harry Marsh; public intoxication. Plead guilty, fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. C. Robinson, guardian of Aurelia Talbre, an insane person, filed a partial report.

Daniel Trafelet, Executor of the estate of Esther Schwab, filed an inventory.

Maggie Fisher, Administrator of the estate of Alexander B. Fisher, deceased, filed a report of the sale of real estate.

State vs. Indiana ex rel Mary Sweezy vs. William Sweezy; inquest of sanity. Found to be of unsound mind.

Joseph W. Rutherford, Administrator, vs. Margaret Rutherford et al; petition to sell real estate. Real estate ordered to be sold.

Francis R. Dufour, guardian of John D. and James T. Dufour, filed a partial report and was discharged as to James and the matter was continued as to John.

William S. Tower, Administrator vs. Laura B. Gordon et al; petition to sell real estate. Appraisers appointed.

James Hill vs. James Hill, Administrator of the estate of Samuel B. Hyde, deceased; claim on account. Finding and judgment for plaintiff.

Amelia Patton, guardian of Eloine and Madge Patton, filed a final report and was discharged.

Francis M. Griffith appointed guardian of Wm. J. Sweezy, an insane person.

Court adjourned until the April Term, beginning April 23, 1888—4th Monday.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Dec 1887

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 1 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Court convened Monday morning. For grand jurymen Wm. H. Madison, at his request, was excused, and Charles Lantz, not in the county. Alfred Shaw and John D. Pavey were appointed to fill the vacancies. With these exceptions, the grand jury was as announced last week.

For petit jurymen John K. Lewis and Isaac Richards were excused at their own request. Daniel Melick and Merit H. Banta were appointed to fill the vacancies. With these exceptions, the petit jury was as announced last week.

State vs. John Moore, Sr., and John More, Jr., keeping gaming room. Moore, Jr., plead guilty and was fined $10. Nolle prossed as to Moore, sr.

Carroll S. Tandy vs. Samuel Stewart and others. Foreclosure; judgment for $1,260.80.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. James H. Merit and others. On note; judgment for $332.

Kansas Hollcroft vs. Joseph E. Hart. On note; judgment for $257.

Samuel Adkinson vs. Isaac McKay and others. Foreclosure; judgment for $67.40.

State vs. Simon Peter Cooper. Murder; change of venue to Jefferson county.

The case of Sheriff of Switzerland county on the relation of James V. Anderson vs. Charles J. Dufour, a civil case for possession of property, is now on trial.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Sheriff of Switzerland county, (on relation of James V. Anderson) vs. C. J. Dufour. Civil action for damages. Verdict of jury for defendant.

Kansas Hollcroft vs. Joseph Peelman and others. On note. Judgment for $415.26.

John P. Burrows vs. Alice E. Burrows. Divorce. Granted.

Mary Bristow vs. Nettie P. Bristow and others. Partition. Granted. David Armstrong, David Dyer and James M. Scott appointed to divide land.

State vs. William Stevens. Conveying obscene literature. Verdict of jury—fined $15 and imprisonment 10 days.

Hosier J. Harris vs. George Houze and others. To recover real estate. Judgment for possession of real estate.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Jack and others; foreclosure. Judgment for $7,468.

John W. Fisher vs. Clara Bonnell and others; partition. F. M. Griffith appointed Commissioner to sell land.

Julius Blach vs. Nathan Walden and others; on note. Judgment for $219.50.

State vs. Dorwin Marshall; selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty; fined $5.

Justine Schenck and others vs. Isabella McFadden and others; partition of land.

James Tague vs. Indiana Tague; divorce. Granted.

William R. Walden vs. Nathan Walden; on account. Judgment for plaintiff, $200.

State on relation of Jane Andress vs. Charles Morris; bastardy. Judgment for $400.

Antoinette J. Russell vs. Barney Klenburg. Damages. Judgment for $140.

Mary Bristow vs. Nettie P. Bristow and others. Partition confirmed.

The Wainscott—Phoenix Insurance Co. of Brooklyn case, was before Judge Berkshire Tuesday, but on account of the absence of a witness, David Brownfield, (in Tennessee) the case was continued until next week in January.

Judge Friedley will resume Court next Monday.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 3

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

Catharine Hastie vs. Americus Benedict. On note and foreclosure. Judgment for $31.60 and foreclosure.

John M. Joyce, administrator, vs. William J. Hollingsworth et al. On note. Judgment for plaintiff $142.28.

Adolphus E. Merit vs. James H. Bodkin et al. Injunction. Final report approved and receiver discharged.

State vs. David Allen, James Allen and Clarence Allen. Assault and battery. David Allen plead guilty; fined $1. Dismissed as to James and Clarence Allen.

State vs. George Woodfield. Intoxication. Plead guilty; fined $1.

State vs. Joseph Dish. Provocation. Plead guilty; fined $1.

State vs. John Coleman, Joseph Dish, James Bray, Walter Reed and George Woodfield. Dismissed as to Joseph Dish and George Woodfield. John Coleman plead guilty; fined $1.

The Brooks Waterfield Co. vs. Americus Benedict and other. Foreclosure. Judgment for defendant. Justine A. Cook for $2,346.35, and for plaintiff for $1,330.20 and foreclosure of mortgage.

State vs. Robert Manford, John Brown, Joseph Brown and Albert Brown. Manford and John Brown given four years. Albert Brown plead guilty; given 3 years. Dismissed as to Joseph Brown.

Lewis G. Wilson vs. Margaret Wilson. Inquest of insanity. Margaret Wilson adjudged insane and guardian appointed.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 1

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

Julius Dufour vs. Solomon Wright; for rent. Judgment for plaintiff, $200.

Frank H. McHenry vs. James Cole; damages. Judgment for plaintiff, $300.

State vs. James Girard; selling liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty; fine $10.

State vs. Sandy Sanders; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sent to Reform School.

Joseph Schenck et al vs. Julius P. Schenck et al; partition. Appraisers appointed.

John Martin vs. Lyman S. Cole; for possession of real estate. Dismissed.

Mary A. Thompson et al vs. Cora Turner; to adjust lien. Commissioner appointed to sell real estate.

Robert A. Knox vs. Sarah M. Wood; foreclosure. Judgment, $6,237.95.

Anna McKay vs. Sarah Siebenthal et al; foreclosure. Commissioner appointed to sell real estate.

Clara E. McMakin vs. Joseph W. Rutherford et al; foreclosure. Judgment, $105 and foreclosure.

Last Saturday Court adjourned until January 24th.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1887

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 15 Sep 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Francis R. Dufour vs. Phillip T. Hartford, Treasurer of Board of School Trustees of the City of Vevay, Ind.; to be released as surety on bond, &c. Released. Israel P. Loring and Jeanette I. Loring furnish Hartford a bond for $10,000.

Geo. S. Pleasants, Commissioner in case of Sallie A. Danglade vs. Elizabeth A. Pleasants; partition. Final report approved.

Thomas Carver vs. John M. Keith; to have mortgage cancelled. Judgment for plaintiff and mortgage ordered cancelled.

William E. Leach vs. Eveline Hankinton et al; to set aside deed and quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

James Barker vs. John W. Cunningham and William H. Cunningham; on note. Judgment for plaintiff, $645.85

William S. Tower vs. James R. Cole; on account. Defendant applied for change of venue from county; granted and sent to Jefferson county.

Dora Brinson vs. Frank Brinson; divorce. Plaintiff granted divorce and given possession of child.

State vs. Andrew Harring; carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs of prosecution.

John J. DeHart vs. E. H. DeHart and others; partition. Granted; Jasper N. Jackson, John Hufford and George W. McKay appointed viewers.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Sep 1887 – Page 4, Column 1

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

Hugh S. Montgomery vs. Milton Gullion and others; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $2,574.40.

State vs. Charles Kramer and Frederick Williams; petit larceny. Fined $1 and imprisoned one day.

John Cotton vs. Daniel Cotton and others; partition. Judgment for plaintiff. George W. McKay, David Blodgett and John Montaney appointed to make partition. They afterwards reported it was not susceptible to division, and F. M. Griffith was appointed Commissioner to sell.

The Domestic Sewing Machine Co. vs. William Bowen; for possession. Judgment of possession for plaintiff.

State vs. Gabriel Marsh; assault and battery. Fined $1.

State vs. Peter Funk; assault and battery. Fined $10.

State vs. Benjamin W. Simmons; selling liquor to a minor. Fined $20.

State vs. Robert Neal; giving away liquor on Sunday. Not guilty.

Stephen H. Scranton vs. William H. Vawter and others; on note. Judgment for $379.06.

The Brooks Waterfield Company vs. Americus Benedict; on notes. Judgment for $2,157.09.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, vs. Thomas C. Jack and others; on note. Judgment for $676.40.

Robert A. Knox vs. Webster Cotton and others; foreclosure. Judgment for $789.

State vs. Helen Boswell, Amanda Mayhew and Ira Peelman; robbery. Ira Peelman, four years in penitentiary; Helen Boswell, four years in woman’s prison; Amanda Mayhew, three years in woman’s prison.

State vs. Sabe Boswell; robbery, plea of guilty, and sentenced to 3 years in penitentiary.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Sep 1887 – Page 4, Column 4

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

Silas H. VanHouten et al vs. Alonzo Fisk et al; to annul judgment and for injunction. Judgment for plaintiff and $1 damages.

State on relation of Rosa Reamer vs. Ted Carver; bastardy. Judgment for plaintiff, $300, in installments of $25 annually.

Temperance M. VanHouten vs. Silas H. VanHouten; on note to foreclose mortgage. Judgmetn for $260.25.

State vs. James Spencer; entering house to commit felony. W. D. Ward, special judge to try the case. Verdict of Jury, guilty, two years in penitentiary.

State vs. Tude Hicks; rape. Verdict of jury, guilty—five years in penitentiary.

State vs. Charles Finley; assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

John H. Shadday vs. George Boggs and Henry Joyce; on note. Judgment for $118.75.

Benjamin S. Robbins, of Madison, admitted a member of the bar.

Justine Schenck et al vs. Isabella McFadden et al; partition. George W. McKay, Samuel Brown and Charles Markland appointed to partition the land.

Elizabeth McCreary vs. Frederick Baatz et al; Foreclosure. Judgment for $536.

State vs. Virge Simpson; entering house to commit felony. Verdict of jury, guilty—five years in penitentiary.

State vs. James Spencer; burglary. Plea of guilty. Sentence withheld for present, Spencer already being sentenced for two years on another charge.

The Grand Jury was impanelled last Saturday, and adjourned last Monday, finding two indictments.

Minnie VanHouten vs. Theodore Bonnell and Alfred Moredock; on note. Judgment for $420.48.

William H. Morrielin vs. Anthony H. Morrielin; on note. Judgment for $141.35.

Eliza Adkinson vs. James R. T. Rayl; possession of real estate. Judgment of possession for plaintiff.

State vs. James Cole; assault and battery with intent to kill. The jury found the defendant guilty of assault and battery only, and fined him $35.

Vevay Reveille – 6 Oct 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Theodore W. VanOsdol vs. Milford J. Paugh; to quiet title and compel specific performance. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Tom Eaglin; burglary. Verdict of jury guilty; four years in penitentiary.

State vs. Charles Day; petit larceny. Plea of guilty. A sentence heretofore suspended in this case, now rendered—18 months in the penitentiary.

State vs. Charles Day; burglary. Plea of guilty; sentence withheld.

John J. DeHart vs. Edward H. DeHart, Warren E. DeHart and others; partition. George W. McKay and Jasper N. Jackson, Commissioners appointed to partition land rendered their report, which was approved.

State vs. Tom Eaglin; arson. Plea of guilty; sentence withheld—he now already being sentenced for a term of four years on another case.

State vs. Frank Shadday; carrying concealed weapons. Pleas of guilty; fined $1.

State vs. George Burns; burglary. Plea of guilty; two years in penitentiary.

Nancy J. Stewart vs. Mary J. Stewart and others; suit to recover real estate. Judgment of jury for plaintiff. Col. W. D. Ward appointed Commissioner to make a deed.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1887

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 May 1887 – Page 4, Column 3

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

Christian L. Hoffmeyer, a native of Hanover, Europe, naturalized citizen.

John Thunemann vs. Samuel Allen et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. James Huston; on note. Judgment for $67.00.

Francis M. Howlett, Administrator, vs. Samuel Fish et al; on note. Judgment for $311.57.

William C. Walker vs. Stephen Hicks; on account. On motion of defendant, change of venue from county.

State vs. Marion Joyce; selling intoxicating liquor. Plea of guilty; fine $10.

State vs. Joseph Thamann; selling liquor illegally. Plea of guilty, fine $5.

State vs. Clarence Rogers; larceny. Trial by jury; found guilty—one year in penitentiary and disfranchised for two years.

Samuel Lostutter, Administrator, etc., vs. John N. Searcy et al; to set aside a deed. Judgment for plaintiff.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, vs. Frank B. Cunningham et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff, $256.

Carroll S. Tandy and Justine A. Cook vs. William H. Stewart, on note. Judgment for $169.65.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, vs. William H. Stewart, on note. Judgment for $131.

James Ferguson vs. James F. Slack; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgmetn for $2,463.85.

Scott Carter vs. James H. Merit; on note. Judgment for $84.88.

Vevay Reveille – 12 May 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Ulysses P. Craig vs. Margaret Vawter et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $2,137.60.

Justine Schenck vs. Joshua M. Hickman et al; on note. Judgment for $404.20.

State vs. Jennie Brown; selling liquor without license, 2 cases. Jury disagreed. Afterwards cases dismissed.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Shelby Thompson; fugitive from justice. Delivered to William L. McClellen, agent of Kentucky.

State vs. Jup Mills and Charles Day; petit larceny. Mills sentenced to penitentiary two years and fined $1. Non prossed as to Day.

State vs. Charles Day; petit larceny. Plea of guilty. Court, for reason Day was a minor, and first offense, suspended judgment during good behavior and allowed prisoner to go on parole.

State vs. Henry Joyce; intoxicated in a public place. Found guilty and fined $1.

Francis R. Dufour et al vs. George Dufour and wife; partition. Report of Commissioners George W. McKay and Alfred Shaw approved by Court.

State vs. Joseph Thamann, sr.; selling to intoxicated persons. Plea of guilty, fined $10.

State vs. Ed. LeClerc; intoxicated in a public place. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

State vs. John Roberts; disturbing a meeting. Plea of guilty; fined $5.

W. C. Robinson vs. Board of County Commissioners; appeal. Judgment by agreement for $150.

James Stevenson vs. Harvey Jack et al; on note. Judgment for $192.84.

James Philips vs. Charles Norisez; civil action. Verdict of jury for defendant.

Wilber L. Fisk vs. William J. Waltz, Elijah Waltz and Timothy I. Porter; on note. Judgment for $177.40.

James A. Works vs. Celia Tapp; foreclosure. Judgment for $65.70.

David Stewart vs. Sarah E. Hankins; on note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for $310.66.

Vevay Reveille – 19 May 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Mary E. Griffith et al vs. Eli Sturgeon; civil action. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. George Griffin; selling liquor without license. Verdict of jury, not guilty. Also not guilty in case of charge selling to minor.

State vs. Charles Ricketts; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. William P. Rayl; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff.

James Stevenson vs. Silas H. VanHouten and others; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. George Griffin; selling liquor without license, 3 cases. Plea of guilty; fined $5 in each case.

State vs. Hugh Brown; selling liquor without license, two cases. Plea of guilty, fined $5 in each case.

State vs. Hiram Corns; selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty; fined $5.

Hall & Lewis vs. Lewis, Simmons & Long; civil action. Judgment for $76.16.

George Hysel vs. Clara Hysel; divorce. Granted.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Philip Harmon and others; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff.

John J. Landram vs. William O’Neal; on note. Judgment for plaintiff.

Bartholemew Strack vs. Heman Bradley and Harvey Jack; on note. Judgment for $272.50.

Robert D. Norveille vs. Peter J. Lostutter; on note. Judgment for $51.65.

John W. Howard vs. Francis Riley and John Riley; on notes and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for $319.40.

Vevay Reveille – 26 May 1887 – Page 4, Column 4

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

John Higham vs. Thomas Higham et als. Foreclosure. Tried by Court. Judgment that said mortgage executed by Thomas Higham to John Higham be set aside, and is void as against the judgment held by Benjamin F. VanOsdol and others, amounting to $4,155.49.

Bonnell & Moredock vs. James Stevenson. On Attachment. Bond. Judgment for defendant for $1,189.57.

Henry K. Knox vs. Caroline Gooch. To revive judgment. Judgment for plaintiff.

Millard F. Wainscott vs. The Phenix Insurance Co. On policy insurance. Motion for judgment on special verdict of jury over-ruled. Costs taxed to plaintiff, and new trail granted.

Matilda Weed vs. John Rader et al. Forcible entry and detainer. Judgment for plaintiff.

Pressly McGuiar et al partners vs. Abner Gates. On note. Judgment by Jury for $893.28.

Several cases were dismissed or continued.

Court adjourned last Friday evening.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1887

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 24 Feb 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

William Walden and Leonard E. Smith admitted to the bar.

Robert Scott vs. Craig School Township—on note; judgment for $290.

Theo. Livings, Commissioner, in case of Francis Dunning vs. Aldridge Dunning et al—partition; made his final report, which was approved.

Charles Postel vs. Eprietus B. Platt—to compel cancellation of a mortgage; judgment for plaintiff, and Carroll S. Tandy appointed Commissioner, with instructions to cancel mortgage.

Ulysses P. Craig vs. Thomas C. Jack et al—on note and to foreclose mortgage; judgment for plaintiff, $2,614.90.

William D. Wiles et al vs. Harvey Jack—on note; judgment for $398.85.

William D. Wiles et al vs. Harvey Jack and Heeleck Howe—on note; judgment for plaintiff, $340.85.

Cynthia K. Scaubon vs. William H. Vawter and John Vawter—on note; judgment for $377.81, levy to be first made on Wm. H. Vawter.

Amie Holdridge and William Lodger, partners, vs. Americus Benedict—on note and account; judgment for $124.57.

Viola McLaughlin vs. Silas J. McLaughlin—divorce; granted, and defendant to pay costs.

State vs. George W. Brown—embezzlement; dismissed.

State on relation of Philip C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Ann S. and Samuel H. Pavey—to enforce lien and for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

State of Indiana, on the relation of Phillip C. Holland, Auditor, vs. George Gordon—possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Tude Hicks—rape on Ada Stewart; verdict of guilty; 5 years in State prison. Sentenced Wednesday.

State vs. James Brown—assault and battery with intent to kill upon Eugene Curry. Trial by jury; verdict of guilty and two years in the penitentiary. Case prosecuted by Deputy Prosecutor J. A. VanOsdol, with John T. Ellis and W. R. Johnston. Defended by Works and Shroeder.

At the end of this week Court will adjourn until one week from next Monday.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Mar 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, case of Harriet E. Hull vs. J. L. Thiebaud; final report, including payment of all money received by him, and discharged.

State vs. Joseph Thamann, Sr. and Jr., selling liquor to drunken men; trial by Court; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Joseph Thamann, Sr.; keeping disorderly liquor shop; trial by Court; verdict not guilty.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Jack, et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff, $1,554.25.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Jack, et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff, $1,745.40.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Jack, et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff, $1,291.80

State vs. Gus Frazier; assault and battery; trial by Court; verdict not guilty.

Mary E. Shadday vs. Fogleman Shadday; divorce. Divorce granted to plaintiff and she given custody of child.

State vs. Robert Scalf; adultery; plea of guilty; sent to prison ten days and fined $10.00.

Wm. H. Lindley vs. Amie Golay; on note; verdict of guilty for defendant.

Francis McLaughlin vs. Oscar Bradford; appeal from survey; verdict of jury for defendant.

Vevay Reveille – 17 Mar 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Andrew J. Schenck, surviving partner, vs. Webster Cotton—on note; judgment for $148.30.

Charles Cooper vs. Henry W. Bokenkamp et al—possession real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Eliza Joyce vs. Edwin E. Long et al—on note; judgment for $128.10.

State vs. Hiram Corns—selling liquor without license; five cases; indictments quashed or non prossed in four cases; plea of guilty in one case and fine of $5.

State vs. Joseph Thamann—selling liquor on Sunday; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Joseph Thamann, Sr.—selling liquor on Sunday; two cases; trial on case, not guilty, other case non prossed.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, etc., vs. Harvey Jack et al—on note; judgment for $1,455.25.

State vs. John Brindley—selling liquor to drunken man; verdict, not guilty. Two cases, selling on Sunday; verdict, not guilty.

George W. Connell vs. James Dunning—possession real estate; Jury disagreed.

Mary L. Wainscott vs. the Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn—on policy of Insurance; trial before Jury. Special findings rendered by Jury and case taken under advisement by Court.

Charles Postel vs. Charlotte Postel—divorce granted, and defendant given judgment for $350 alimony and costs.

John M. Pate, Administrator, &c., vs. Mary C. Hastings et al. George S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to convey 80 acres land to Mary C. Hastings, subject to liens and conditions.

Mary Fish vs. Martha Vawter and William H. Vawter—to compel the execution of a deed; judgment for plaintiff.

Francis R. Dufour vs. Eleanor Thiebaud et al—partition. George W. McKay, Alfred Shaw and James M. Scott appointed to partition real estate.

State on relation of County Auditor vs. Andrew Porter et al—foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Hugh Brown and Jennie Brown—selling liquor without license; verdict, not guilty. Another case, selling on Sunday, no prossed.

Augustus Hatton and J. C. Kirkpatrick vs. Amie Siebenthal. W. S. Tower, receiver, made final report, which was approved.

Charles C. Shaw vs. Elijah Waltz et al—on note, judgment for $104.38.

John S. Morris vs. estate of John S. Hastings, deceased—foreclosure mechanic’s lien for $25.00.

State vs. Robert Burns—intoxication; verdict of guilty and fined $1.

State on relation of County Auditor vs. Moses Allen et al—foreclosure; judgment for $270.

Several cases were dismissed and several were continued. Court adjourned last Saturday night.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Dec 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 Dec 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

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

State vs. James Weaver—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

State vs. Andrew Shafer—selling liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty; fined $10.

State vs. George Scott—selling liquor on Sunday, two cases. Plea of guilty; fined $10 in each case.

State vs. James M. James—assault and battery with intent, etc. Plea of guilty; fined $25.

State vs. George W. Brown—embezzlement. Jury disagreed.

State vs. John W. Moxley—larceny. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.

Benjamin N. Barton vs. Eliza Jane Barton—divorce; granted.

Joseph Redd vs. Harriet N. Redd—divorce; granted.

Vevay Reveille – 9 Dec 1886 – Page 4, Column 3

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

State vs. Ed Taylor—Assault and battery with intent, etc.; verdict of jury, two years in penitentiary and fined 1 cent.

State vs. Jesse Pearce—Assault and battery with intent, etc.; verdict of jury, five years in the penitentiary and fined $50.

Judge Friedley sentenced Harry E. Orem, a minor, (son of John Orem), to the Indiana Reform School for Boys. Sheriff Simpson delivered him to that institution last Saturday.

State vs. George Adams—Perjury; dismissed.

State vs. Julius Bersott—Criminal provocation; verdict of jury not guilty.

Nancy Jennings vs. Hiram Jennings—Divorce. Granted, and $500 alimony.

State vs. Charles Halgarth—Obtaining money under false pretenses; plea of guilty. The defendant being under 21 years of age, in poor health and probably his mind not sound, the Judge suspended sentence, released him on his own recognizance, to remain at liberty during good behavior and until further order of Court.

Vevay Reveille – 16 Dec 1886 – Page 4, Column 1

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

The case of Catharine Kincaid vs. Carroll S. Tandy, for damages, was appealed to Supreme Court by C. S. Tandy, he filing bond for $1,000 which was approved.

Frederick L. Grisard vs. Charles A. Grenat—partition. Peter McMakin, Commissioner. Report approved, money ordered distributed, and Commissioner ordered to make deed to F. L. Grisard.

Jane A. Humphrey vs. Harvey Jack et al—on note. Judgment for $337.50.

Gertrude H. Harris vs. Thomas C. Jack et al—on note. Judgment for $800.

Millard F. Wainscott vs. the Phenix Insurance Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y.—on policy of insurance. Suit for $410. Judgment for $400.

John D. Phillips, Guardian of the minor heirs of Mary Bennet, deceased, vs. Samuel B. Stoops, et al—partition. George W. McKay, Joel D. Davis and Abner Gates, Commissioners, made report, which was approved.

Robert Scott vs. Craig School Township—on note. Judgment for $290.

Frederick L. Grisard and William R. Protsman were reappointed Jury Commissioners for the ensuing year.

John W. Banta et al vs. George W. Heady—on account. Judgment for $80.

Court adjourned Saturday.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1886

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Sep 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

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

STATE CASES.

State vs. Bob Manford; carrying concealed weapon; plea of guilty, fined $1. The Court also ordered indictment for assault and battery dismissed.

State vs. Frank Shaw; assault and battery; dismissed.

State vs. Clarence Valentine; carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty; fined $1.

State on relation of Stella Morris vs. James W. Abbott; bastardy; relatrix failed to appear and case dismissed for want of prosecution.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Matilda Morrison vs. David C. Hagerman et al; on note; dismissed because fully paid.

John S. Heady vs. Julius M. Heady; on note and in attachment; dismissed by agreement.

Julia A. Wolf VanPelt vs. George T. VanPelt; divorce; granted; name Julia A. Wolf restored, and defendant to pay cost of suit.

Virginia A. Huston vs. David R. Huston; divorce; granted.

Harriet E. Hull et al vs. John L. Thiebaud; civil suit for partition. Geo. S. Pleasants, Commissioner, made partial report, which was approved by Court, and money, paid to Clerk and he ordered to distribute it.

Harvey Jack vs. Thos. C. Gillis et al; on note; judgment for $266.60.

Samuel Emerson vs. Samuel Fisk; on note; judgment for $621.40.

James Pierce vs. Samuel Stewart et al; foreclosure; judgment for $1248.60.

Henry Todd et al vs. William Todd et al. Carroll S. Tandy, Commissioner, made final report, which was approved.

John D. Phillips, guardian of the minor heirs of Mary Bennet, deceased, vs. Samuel Stoop et al; partition. Theodore Livings appointed guardian of Enola Stoop, Jane Miller, Nettie Miller and Cora Miller, minors; case continued.

Vevay Reveille – 30 Sep 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

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

John M. Pate, Administrator of the estate of John F. Pate, deceased, vs. Mary C. Hastings et al. George S. Pleasants appointed Guardian ad litem for infant defendants. Afterwards judgment rendered in favor of plaintiffs for $268.25.

Moses Weiskopf vs. Wallace O. Hall and George W. Mapes; on account; dismissed by plaintiff.

Caroline McCreary vs. Harvey Jack et al; on note; judgment for $315.46.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. George W. Harris et al; on note; judgment for $338.70.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Isom Brown et al; on note; judgment for $338.32.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Harvey Jack et al; on note; judgment for $333.75. Also judgment in another case for $495.50.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator of the state of U. P. Schenck, vs. Jacob J. Richter et al; foreclosure of mortgage; judgment for foreclose.

Willard Bosso vs. Julia Fancher et al; to quiet title to real estate. James B. McCrellis appointed Guardian of Fannie Bosso, an infant, and afterwards judgment rendered for plaintiff.

Samuel Culbertson, Jr., vs. James L. Manford et al; foreclose of mortgage; judgment for $1040.50.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Adlolphus E. Merit et al; on note; judgment for $662.00; also judgment in another case for $613.45.

Caroline Tandy et al vs. Americus Benedict et al; on note and to foreclose mortgage; judgment for $891.10.

John Gill vs. William R. Williams et al; for rent; judgment against Williams only for $670.85.

George W. Connell vs. James Dunning; possession of real estate; sent to Ohio County Circuit Court.

Catherine Mitchell vs. Ella Mitchell; partition; report of Commissioners approved.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Oct 1886 – Page 4, Column 3

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

William Beatty et al vs. Adolpheus Beatty et al; partition. Francis M. Griffith appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.

William C. Walker, guardian of John Houze et al vs. Lafayette Houze; to set aside a deed; judgment by Court for plaintiff.

Anna M. Bowman vs. Daniel Bowman; divorce; granted.

State vs. Henry Bell; provoke; plea of guilty; fined $1.

State vs. Willis Coleman; provoke; plea of guilty; fined $1.

William J. Reed vs. Jefferson Hizer; trespass on real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator of the estate of U. P. Schenck, vs. Samuel W. Rochat et al; foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff, $4,500, taxes and costs.

Alonzo Fisk vs. Silas H. Vanhouten et al; on notes; dismissed by plaintiff.

Theodore W. Vanosdol vs. Milford J. Paugh et al; to quiet title to real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

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

Phillip C. Burns et al vs. Margaret Cayton; partition. Report of Peter McMakin, Commissioner, approved and property divided.

Catharine Kincaid vs. Carroll S. Tandy, Thomas J. Gordon and the city of Vevay; damages; verdict of Jury $500 damages against the three defendants.

James Phillips et al vs. Charles Norisez; possession property; judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. John Ricketts; larceny; sentenced by Court on plea of guilty to 30 days in jail and disfranchised for 30 days.

John D. Phillips, Guardian of the minor heirs of Mary Bennett, vs. Samuel Stoops et al; partition. George McKay, County Surveyor, Joel D. Davis and Abner Gates appointed to make partition and report next term.

William I. Reed vs. Jefferson Burrows; trespass on real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Joseph M. Clevenger vs. William Wyal; possession real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Court adjourned last Saturday evening.