Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 29 Apr 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

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

STATE CASES.

State vs. John Brindley. Selling liquor to a minor. Plea of guilty. Fined $20 and costs.

State vs. Daniel Myers. Selling liquor to a minor. Plea of guilty. Fined $20 and costs.

State vs. Herman Barkshaw. Selling liquor to a minor. Plea of guilty. Fined $20 and costs.

State vs. George Griffin. Selling liquor to a minor. Nolled.

State vs. George Griffin. Selling liquor without a license. 12 cases. Plea of guilty in four cases. Fined $5 and costs in each case. 8 cases nolled.

State vs. George Scott. Selling liquor to a minor. Plea of guilty. Fined $20 and costs.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Samuel Fisk vs. Alonzo Fisk et al. Foreclosure. Dismissed.

State ex rel Hord, Attorney General, vs. Board of County Commissioners of Switzerland county. Special finding by Court that county is indebted the school fund for fees paid others in the sum of $1,249.78.

Thomas Delaney vs. Tabitha O’N. Kyle et al. To recover real estate. Judgment for plaintiff by agreement.

Wm. Gockel, Jr., vs. Samuel Stewart et al. On note. Judgment for $330.91.

Julius Blach vs. Mary J. Detraz et al. Foreclosure. Judgment and decree for $422.75.

C. Aultman & Co., vs. Edgar Miles et al. Foreclosure. Judgment and decree for $249.20.

Vevay Reveille – 6 May 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

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

STATE CASES.

State vs. Wm. Rowin. Selling liquor on New Year’s day; plea of guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Wm. Rowin. Same charge; nolled; two cases.

State vs. James Weaver. Misrepresentation of age to obtain liquor; plea of guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Smith Rice. Selling liquor on New Year’s day; trial by court; finding not guilty.

State vs. John March. Assault and battery; trial by jury; fined $5.

State vs. Newton Short. Petit larceny; nolled.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel Sulzer vs. Mariah Tucker. Foreclosure of tax lien; dismissed.

Wm. H. Bonnell vs. Harvey Jack et al. On notes; judgment for $331.96.

Esther Moredock vs. Harvey Jack et al. On notes; judgment for $208.50.

Jesse P. Bellamy vs. Stephen Grimes. Appeal from survey; judgment by agreement.

Gertrude Harris vs. John Houze et al. Foreclosure; judgment and decree for $367.93.

Sarah Marshall vs. Edwin Driver. To set aside tax title; judgment by agreement.

Vevay Reveille – 13 May 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

William I. Reed vs. Jefferson Burrows. Trespass on real estate; trial by jury; jury disagreed.

Thos. S. Beard vs. Clara Beard. Divorce; granted.

Jas. A. VanOsdol, Administrator, vs. Morton D. Thiebaud. Dismissed.

Eugene G. Hay vs. John T. Huston. Foreclosure; judgment and decree for $45.40.

Nelson Griffith vs. Eli Sturgeon. Possession of real estate; dismissed.

James W. Lewis et al vs. John E. Williams. To set aside sale and for injunction; trial by court; judgment for plaintiffs.

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 18 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 1

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

Court convened last Monday morning.

The following attorneys from a distance are in attendance: Prosecuting Attorney M. R. Sulzer, Hon. J. Y. Allison, Madison; Wm. Walker, Esq., Patriot; and Capt. J. B. Coles, Rising Sun.

W. P. Lock, who was drawn as a Grand Juror, being sick was not able to appear. Wm. S. Tower was selected to fill the vacancy, and is Foreman. The Judge instructed the Grand Jury Monday morning and it is now in session.

 

The following are among the cases disposed of:

State vs. James Brown. Public indecency. Dismissed.

State vs. Gabe Gerard. Selling liquor. Plea of guilty. Fined $10.

State vs. Merit Roberts. Selling liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty. Fined $10.

State vs. Gabe Gerard. Selling liquor Thanksgiving Day. Plea of guilty. Fined $10.

State vs. Merit Roberts. Selling liquor on Thanksgiving Day. Dismissed.

State vs. Gabe Gerard and Merit Roberts. Selling on Sunday. Dismissed.

State vs. Joseph Thamann. Selling liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty in two cases. Fined $10 each case.

State vs. Joseph Thamann, Sr. Selling on Sunday. Dismissed.

State vs. Wm. Rowin. Selling liquor on Sunday. Tried by Court, found guilty and fined $10. One case dismissed.

State vs. Francis Eads. Carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty. Fined $1.

State vs. James and Tude Brown. Disturbing meeting. James plead guilty and was fined $5. The case against Tude was dismissed.

State vs. Frank Turner. Drawing dangerous weapon. Plea of guilty. Fined $1.

State vs. William Turner. Assault and battery. Dismissed.

 

Several cases have been continued by the mutual agreement of parties.

The Petit Jury is summoned for next Monday.

Judge Friedly has fixed the times for trying cases as follows:

 

SECOND WEEK.

• Monday, Feb. 22—State vs. March. State vs. Bosaw. Houze vs. Houze.
• Tuesday.—State vs. Fallis. Costello vs. Mead.
• Wednesday.—Schenck vs. McMakin.
• Thursday.—Anderson vs. Phillips. Summons vs. Torrence.
• Friday.—Dickason vs. Lee. State ex rel vs. Lee. Spencer vs. Thiebaud.

THIRD WEEK.

• Monday.—State vs. Peters.
• Tuesday.—Bray vs. McKay.
• Wednesday.—Burnes vs. VanOsdol. Lewis vs. Williams.
• Thursday.—Lostutter vs. McNutt.
• Friday.—Bellamy vs. Grimes.

Vevay Reveille – 25 Feb 1886 – Page 4, Column 2

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

CIVIL CASES.

George S. Pleasants, Commissioner in case of Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon; partition. Report sale of land approved.

Peter McMakin, Commissioner, Phillip C. Burns vs. Margaret Cayton; partition. Report sale of land approved.

Peter McMakin, Commissioner, F. L. Grisard vs. Charles A. Greent et al; partition. Report sale of land approved.

State, on relation of Ella Lewis, vs. Joshua D. Griffith, Guardian; on bond. Judgment for $773.30.

G. H. Schrumpf vs. John Rayl; on note. Judgment for $66.75.

State, on relation of County Auditor, vs. Alvin Works et al; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for $120.58.

State, on relation of County Auditor, vs. Isaac McHenry et al; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for $660.10.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Joseph Peelman et al, foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment of $50.66.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Melbourne Miles et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $53.06.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Henry C. Carnine et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $36.33.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James F. Stewart et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $34.69.

Harvey Jack vs. Sarah M. Woods; on notes. Judgment for $208.50.

Missouri Abdon vs. George Abdon; divorce. Granted.

George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, Harriet E. Hull et al vs. J. L. Thiebaud; partition. Report sale of land approved.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. John A. J. Bray; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $74.59.

Morton D. Thiebaud vs. P. T. Hartford et al; on note. Demurer to cross complaint of Wm. S. Tower, Administrator, &c. Defendant abides ruling on demurer. Judgment for plaintiff for $1060.00 in hands of Clerk.

Robert Scott, Commissioner, Naomi Jester et al vs. Elizabeth Jagers et al. Report sale of real estate approved.

Wm. Newbold vs. Sarah M. Woods et al; on note. Judgment for $237.00.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Benjamin W. Simmons et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $101.49.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. John N. Vandever et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $12.43.

State, on relation of Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Catherine Craig; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $62.64.

Eliza Brown et al vs. John A. J. Bray et al; for possession of real estate. Decree for possession and $1 damages.

State, ex rel George Houze, vs. John Houze; insanity. Trial by Jury—verdict that defendant is of unsound mine and incompetent of transacting ordinary business.

 

STATE CASE.

State vs. Taylor Brownfield; assault and battery. Trial by Court, fined $10.

 

Costs are added to amounts of Judgment.

Business is being disposed of rapidly.

Joseph A. Hart and John F. Patton are assisting Clerk Abbott, and all are kept busy.

Delinquent Administrators, Executors, and Guardians, were gently stirred up last term, and many at once reported. At this term Judge Friedly firmly, but respectfully, quotes the rugged law to those who are tardy with trust funds, and they are rendering reports.

The Grand Jury returned twenty-seven indictments and adjourned.

Three vacancies were created on the Petit Jury drawn, for the following reasons: Samuel Jackson, not found; Peter R. Lostutter and Daniel Brindley, not free holders and house holders. William Twineham, Ostrum Boright and Enoch W. Protsman, were selected to fill the vacancies.

Hon. Stephen H. Stewart and Capt. J. B. Coles, of Rising Sun, are attending Court.

The case of Schenck vs. McMakin will come up today.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Mar 1886 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL CASES.

Andrew J. Schenck et al vs. Jonathan McMakin; to recover real estate. Verdict of Jury for possession of real estate and $1 damages.

Julia Froman and Mary E. Atwood vs. Mary Walden; slander. Dismissed. Also same vs. James B. Walden; slander—dismissed.

State, ex rel County Auditor, vs. Matilda Lee et al; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Trial by Court—judgment for $741.15.

Maley Spencer vs. George J. Thiebaud; slander. Tried by Jury, verdict for defendant.

Eliza Brown et al vs. John John Brown; partition. Granted and Peter McMakin appointed Commissioner to sell land.

 

STATE CASE.

State vs. Irvin Peters, James Peters and Smith Armstrong; assault and battery with intent to murder (Charles Wiseman). Irvin Peters tried by Jury—found guilty of assault and battery, fined $100.00 and costs. The cases against James Peters and Smith Armstrong were dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 18 Mar 1886 – Page 5, Column 2

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

STATE CASES.

State, ex rel Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Wm. G. Krutz; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $89.53.

State vs. Sarah Vanduzen; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $24.00.

State, ex rel Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James Brown. Foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff, $42.57.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Gustaf H. Schrumph et al vs. Wm. McCreary. On notes. Judgment for $254.00.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon et al. Report of Geo. S. Pleasants, Commissioner, approved.

Susan J. Bray et al vs. Margaret McKay et al; to quiet title to real estate. Jury disagreed.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 3 Dec 1885 – Page 4, Column 1

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

CIVIL CASES.

Robert A. Knox vs. Lilly J. Kendall. To correct judgment. Dismissed.

James H. Merit vs. James T. Bodkin. Foreclosure. Dismissed.

Eaton Jackson vs. Wm. Gilbert et al. Partition. Dismissed.

State vs. John Love et als. Forfeited recognizance. Dismissed.

Sallie A. Danglade vs. Elizabeth A. Pleasants. Partition. Decree.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. James C. Long et al. Foreclosure of school fund mortgage. Judgment and decree, $1,020.21.

Samuel Henry vs. David McCormick et al. On note. Judgment, $130.00.

Andrew J. Schenck et al vs. Adam Wolf. Possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Nathaniel Fallis et als vs. Timothy L. Porter et als. On note. Judgment, $448.97.

Petit Baxter vs. Aaron Z. Taylor. Possession of real estate. Dismissed.

Thomas J. Gibbs et al vs. Mary Richmond et al. Partition. Decree.

James A. Vanosdoll, adm’r, vs. Morton D. Thiebaud et al. On note, &c. Dismissed.

State ex rel Holland, Auditor, &c., vs. Rachel Roberts et als. Foreclosure of school fund mortgage. Judgment and decree, $310.69.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon et als. Commissiner’s report of real estate approved.

Andrew. J. Schenck et als vs. Ulysses P. Schenck et als. Partition. Report of Commissioners confirmed.

R. T. F. Abbott, Clerk, vs. Board of Commissioners. Appeal. Demurrer to complaint sustained.

State vs. Henry M. Fallis. Forfeited recognizance. Judgment for $500.

John Waltz vs. First National Bank of Vevay. On appeal bond. Judgment for defendant in demurrer to complaint.

Ernest Body et als vs. Alfred Moredock et als. Foreclosure. Judgment and decree, $617.00.
STATE CASES.

State vs. Mrs. Celia Tapp. Shooting with intent to kill. Verdict of Jury not guilty.

State vs. Virgie Simpson. Stealing horse. The Jury adjudged him insane. Acquitted. Another Jury afterwards also found him insane, and he was ordered to be taken to the Insane Asylum.

Vevay Reveille – 17 Dec 1885 – Page 4, Column 1

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

STATE DOCKET.

State vs. Gabe Gerard and Fred Plew; selling liquor to a minor. Nolle as to Plew; plea of guilty by Gerard—fined $20.

State vs. Gabe Gerard; selling liquor to a minor—nolle.

State vs. Celia Tapp; assault and battery with intent, &c. Tried by Jury, verdict, not guilty.

State vs. Aime Todd; keeping device for gaming—nolle.

State vs. Virgie Simpson; grand larceny. Tried by Jury—verdict of not guilty, because of insanity.

State vs. John Smith (from Kentucky); larceny. Plea of guilty—sentenced two years imprisonment, and disfranchised for two years.

State vs. Hinson Bright; contempt. Finding not guilty—committed to jail until he purges himself of the contempt. Afterwards shows to Court he has purged himself of the contempt and is released.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Andrew W. Miller et al vs. James C. Long, Sheriff, &c., and John B. Hastings. Dismissed.

Simon Beymer vs. Aaron Miller et als; foreclosure—judgment and decree $309.75.

Nancy Hastings vs. Andrew W. Miller et als; foreclosure. Dismissed.

Frank McHenry vs. James Morrison et als. To set aside.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Wm. W. Gardner et al; foreclosure—judgment and decree $212.35.

Naomi Jester et al vs. Elizabeth Jagers et als; partition—decree. Robert Scott appointed Commissioner.

First National Bank vs. Samuel W. Rochat et als; on note—judgmnet for $287.00.

Augustus Hatton et al vs. John Aime Siebenthal et als; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff Hatton, $571.00; due Kirkpatrick, $571.00 and Siebenthal, $263.25.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. John W. McHenry et als; foreclosure of tax lien—judgment and decree, $138.01.

Aletha Hickman vs. Samuel Fisk et als; to enforce lien on real estate. Dismissed.

Nathan Walden vs. F. M. Furguson et als; on note and to foreclose mortgage—judgment and decree, $1860.00.

Bruce B. Whitham vs. James T. Brasher, damages. Tried by Jury—verdict for plaintiff for $1260.00 damages.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Mariette Stewart et al; foreclosure of School fund mortgage—judgment and decree, $383.57.

Charles O. Peters vs. Otis S. Waldo; damages—judgment for defendant on demurer to complaint.

Stat ex rel Reuben Myers, Guardian, and Levi A. Sedam, Guardian, &c. vs. Hiram Mead and John Vawter; on Guardian’s bond—judgment and decree, $457.

U. P. Schenck vs. Justine Schenck et als; partition—report of Commissioners confirmed.

Adelaide Oakley vs. Moses B. Allen et al; on note—judgment for $376.70.

Wm. Newbold vs. Mary J. Dibble et als; foreclosure—judgment and decree, $515.83.

Halleck Howe vs. James F. Simpson, Sheriff, &c.; to recover personal property—trial by Jury, verdict for plaintiff.

Harriet E. Hull et al vs. John L. Thiebaud et al; partition—decree—real estate ordered sold. Geo. S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell.

William E. Vanosdol vs. Jacob Harris; damages—trial by Jury—verdict for defendant.

Nathan A. Vanosdol vs. Jacob Harris; for damage. Dismissed.

John A. J. Bray vs. Wm. Anderson, Administrator; on account—trial by Jury, verdict for defendant.

Richard Hanks vs. John E. Williams; on note—trial by Jury, verdict for plaintiff for $339.37.

Theo. H. Wells vs. Adolphus E. Merit; on note—judgment for $687.05.

Adolphus Hildebrand admitted to citizenship.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Mary E. Bennett et als; foreclosure of School fund mortgage; judgment and decree $403.33.

Mary E. Atwood vs. Mary Walden; slander—trial by Jury. Jury disagreed.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Joseph Peelman et als; foreclosure school fund mortgage—decree and judgment for costs.

Nelson K. Foster vs. Americus Benedict; on contract—dismissed.

Eliza E. Heady vs. John S. Heady, Executor—dismissed.

Smith B. Dumont vs. Mary J. Morerod et als; dismissed.

John L. Thiebaud vs. Board of Commissioners, appeal—demurer to claim sustained—cause dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Jan 1886 – Page 1, Column 5

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

STATE DOCKET.

State ex rel P. C. Holland vs. Jefferson Burress et al; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for $135.29.

Jonas C. Lee vs. Moses B. Allen; foreclosure mortgage. Judgment for $600.00.

First National Bank vs. Elias R Protsman et al. Judgment on cross complaint of James W. Garner against Protsman et al for $198.80.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon et al. Report of Commissioner approved and distribution ordered.

James White, Sr., vs. Mary L. Gotermiller; for possession real estate. Judgment for possession, 1 cent damages and costs.

Susan J. Bray et al vs. Margaret McKay et al; to quiet title to real estate. Jury disagreed.

Wm. Bowen vs. Lawrence Welch et al; stock law. Judgment against plaintiff.

Harvey Wycoff et al vs. Nicholas Wycoff. Partition of land confirmed.

Thomas J. Gibbs et al vs. Mary Gibbs et al. Partition confirmed.

Thomas Reynolds vs. Jacob Crouch; on account. Judgment against defendant for $87.50—judgment against plaintiff for costs—by agreement.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. James Sample et al; to foreclose school fund mortgage. Dismissed.

F. M. Griffith vs. Mary Ann Peelman; to quiet title to real estate. Wm. S. Tower appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. James Reed et al. Foreclose school fund mortgage. Judgment for $490.85.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Samuel Stewart et al. On note. Judgment for $370.45.

Dominick Golden vs. Phenix Insurance Co., of Brooklyn. On policy for insurance. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Wm. Fulton vs. Amanda Fulton; divorce. Granted.

Wm. S. Tower, Administrator of Stearman, vs. P. T. Hartford et al; on note for $1,000.00. Defendant Hartford paid into Court the sum sued for, and asked that M. D. Thiebaud and Mrs. Keene, who claimed the money, be made parties instead of him, to litigate their claims, which was ordered and Hartford discharged.

J. S. Gerard et al vs. J. F. Simpson, Sheriff; for possession personal property held on attachment. Judgment for defendant.

Wm. Newbold vs. Andrew Truesdale et al; on note. Judgment for $162.50.

Clifford Fish vs. Jacob Kerth; on account. Judgment for defendant.

Union Furniture Co. et al vs. Theo. Bonnell et al. Motion for new trial overruled.

John Hastie vs. Aaron Miller et al; on note. Dismissed.

Eli Sturgeon vs. Jacob Hendricks et al; to foreclose mortgage. Decree of foreclosure.

Court adjourned Saturday night at 11 o’clock, Dec. 19th.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Oct 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney; John T. Ellis, Deputy.

R. T. F. Abbett, Clerk, vs. Board of Commissioners, etc. Motion to strike out complaint overruled.

State ex rel Holland, Auditor, etc., vs. Isaac McHenry et al. Order of publication and continued.

State ex rel Holland, Auditor, etc., vs. Thomas Lawton. Dismissed. Costs paid.

State ex rel Holland, Auditor, vs. Crawford Miller et al. Judgment for plaintiff for $946.17 and foreclosure.

S. Q. Howe et al vs. Harvey Jack. Judgment for $245.30.

Ed. P. Jeffreys et al, partners, etc., vs. Robert G. Ormsby, surviving partner of Ormsby & Dunbar. Judgment for $259.05, with relief.

James M. Kellar vs. Wm. B. Daily et al. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

John L. Thiebaud vs. the Board of Commissioners, etc. Motion to dismiss overruled.

State of Indiana vs. Henry M. Fallis, Nat Fallis, et al. Forfeited recognizance $500. Demurrer to complaint overruled.

Bell D. Grisard vs. Hannah Walden et al. Judgment for plaintiff for 244.74.

Geo. B. Butler vs. the estate of Eliza Butler. Judgment for $235.00.

Julia Froman vs. Mary Walden; slander. Jury disagreed.

Mary E. Atwood vs. Mary Walden. Same.

State ex rel Margaret Baily vs. Rose Cole. Bastardy. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

Samuel Lauschner vs. Emma Lauschner; divorce. Granted.

State vs. Wm. Spencer; larceny—Motion to nolle sustained and defendant discharged.

State vs. Wm. R. Williams; assault and battery. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

State vs. Charles James; assault and battery with intent to murder. Fined $100.00 and set to penitentiary for two years.

Webster Cotton vs. Louisa Putnam et al; partition. Granted—John H. Brown, John Archer and Geo. W. McKay, appointed to partition land.

State vs. Wm. E. Burton; assault and battery. Motion to nolle sustained.

State vs. William Spencer; obtaining receipt under false pretense. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.

State vs. Irvin Peters; assault and battery. Motion to nolle sustained.

James S. Jelly and William R. Johnston vs. Margaret Snyder and Parvis F. Snyder; to enforce lien on real estate. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. Justine Schenck; partition. Granted—John Gill, William Hall and Alfred Shaw appointed to divide land.

Hiram Jennings vs. Nancy Jennings; divorce. Not granted.

State vs. Sam Fallis; selling liquor to minor. Tried by Court, not guilty.

State vs. George J. Thiebaud; provoke. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.

State vs. Charles Wiseman, carrying concealed weapon. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

Charles Dibble vs. Silas Dibble et als; foreclosure. Judgment for $174.21.

Ralph T. Butler vs. Theodore Bonnell et als; on note. Judgment for $295.75.

Theodore H. Wells vs. Adolpheus E. Merit; on note. Change of venue to Jefferson County.

Andrew J. Schenck vs. William C. Robinson, Treasurer S C; injunction. Injunction dissolved and judgment for defendant.

Andrew J. Schenck et al vs. Ulysses P. Schenck et als; partition. Granted. David Armstrong, George W. McKay and David Lee, appointed to partition real estate.

Nancy Lampton vs. William Lampton; divorce. Granted.

Susan Peelman vs. Ira Peelman; divorce. Granted.

Theodore Livings vs. Lewis A. Lanham; for purchase money. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. James S. Girard; selling liquor to a minor. Motion to nolle sustained.

State vs. William Turner; assault and battery. Motion to nolle sustained.

State vs. James S. Girard; allowing minor to play pool. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. John Edrington; assault and battery. Motion to nolle sustained.

 

HON. SCOTT CARTER, JUDGE PRO TEM.

Phillip A. Bettens vs. Philip Bettens, Jr., et al; partition. Granted—Chas. Markland, Americus Benedict, and John Porter, appointed to partition real estate.

Selar Mead vs. Hiram Mead, The Phenix Insurance Co. of Brooklyn; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor vs. Timothy I. Porter et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $329.92.

John C. Scott vs. Laura J. Martin et als; foreclosure. Judgment for $107.78.

John D. Harwood vs. David G. Weaver; on note and on attachment. Judgment for $64.94.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. William H. Vauter et al; on note—Judgment for plaintiff.

Eliza J. Thiebaud vs. John Gill et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $1010.80.

James W. Lewis et al vs. John E. Williams; replevin. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. George Gordon et al; foreclosure—Error in mortgage corrected, and judgment for $1864.00.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 24 Sep 1885 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney; John T. Ellis, Deputy.

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. John H. Lamb et al. Foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment and decree, $405.75.

Adolpheus E. Merit vs. James T. Bodkin. To enforce lien upon real estate and for subrogation. Dismissed.

Charles L. Moredock vs. Alfred Moredock et al. On note. Dismissed.

Warsaw Deposit Bank vs. Heman Bradly et als. On note. Judgment, $250.50.

Jon Tinueman vs. Samuel Adams. On note and to foreclose mortgage. Dismissed.

Mary E. Hatton vs. John Hatton. For decree. Dismissed.

James White, Sr., vs. George A. Ferguson et al. On note. Dismissed.

The Phenix Insurance Co., of Brooklyn, N. Y., vs. Hiram Mead. On note. Judgment, $103.24.

State ex rel E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. David Morris. Foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment and decree $19.38.

Samuel Fisk vs. Alonzo Fisk et al. On note and to enforce vendor’s lien. Judgment and decree, $2,290.00.

Andrew J. Schenck, surviving partner, vs. Justine Schenck et als. To sell real estate. Report of sale approved.

James Reed vs. James Sample et als. On note and to foreclose mortgage.—Judgment and decree, $339.81.

S. Q. Howe & Co., vs. Harvy Jack. On notes. Judgment, $257.55.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Rachel Bayne. Foreclosure. Dismissed.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Arnaught L. Warwick. Foreclosure. Dismissed.

Henry Todd vs. Wm. Todd et als. Partition. Report of Commissioner approved.

Edward S. Jeffray et als vs. Robert G. Ormsby. On account. Judgment, $259.05.

J. J. Richter, Administrator, vs. Eugene Tardy. On judgment. Motion for new trial overruled, and judgment for defendant.

State ex rel E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Elizabeth Plew et als. Foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment and decree, $5.23.

State vs. Albert Leap et al. Forfeited recognizance. Judgment, $100.00.

Carroll S. Tandy vs. Mary Wagner et als. Partition. F. M. Griffith appointed Commissioner to sell.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. George W. Morris et al. Foreclosure. Judgment and decree $392.45.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Crawford Miller et al. Foreclosure. Judgment and decree, $946.17.

John Vawter vs. Hiram Mead; to be released from guardian’s bond; judgment for plaintiff.

First National Bank vs. Samuel Fisk et al; on note; judgment $268.50.

First National Bank vs. Samuel Fisk et al; on note; judgment $439.80.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon et als; partition decree; Geo. S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.

Wm. F. Detraz et als vs. Finette Davies et als; on contract and to enforce lien upon real estate; judgment and decree $2,828.40.

Carroll S. Landy vs. Mary Wagner et als; partition; report of sale of and deed.

Angenette Smiley vs. Sidney Shaw; for false arrest and false imprisonment; judgment for $5000.00.

 

STATE CASES.

State vs. John Wainscott. Selling liquor without a license. Plea of guilty. Fined $5.00.

State vs. John Wainscott. Selling liquor without a license. Nolle.

State vs. George Rayl. Assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Fined $1.

State vs. Ed. Brooks. Two cases—assault and battery, with intent to murder. Nolle.

State vs. Henry Fallis. Aiding escape of prisoner. Defendant and bondsmen defaulted.

State vs. Charles Boright. Assault and battery. Tried by Jury. Verdict not guilty.

State vs. Charles Boright. Assault and battery. Tried by the Court; finding not guilty.

State vs. John E. Williams et al—Malicious trespass. Tried by Jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Hugh Brown. Giving away liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty; fined $10.00.

State vs. Hugh Brown. Giving away liquor on Sunday. Nolle.

State vs. Robert Graham. Assault and battery with intent to murder.—Trial by Jury. Verdict guilty; fined $25.00.

State vs. Lewis Burchfield. Provoke. Tried by Jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Robert Graham; drawing dangerous weapons; nolled.

State vs. Joseph Decker and James Herrell; larceny; plea of guilty; sentenced to one year in State’s prison; fined $1, and disfranchised for five years.

State vs. Wm. O’Brian; larceny; trial by jury; verdict guilty; sentenced to one year in State’s prison; fined 1 cent and disfranchised for one year.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 30 Apr 1855 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney; John T. Ellis, Deputy.

Court convened last Monday evening. The following cases have been disposed of:

STATE CASES.

State vs. Rufus Ferguson, for assault on Darius Stevens. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Walter Jennings; assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Darius Stevens; carrying concealed weapons. Plea, not guilty. Trial by Court—found guilty and fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Clinton McMakin; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Morton D. Fuget vs. Paul Clark et al. Dismissed as to Leander W. Harris.

S. H. Morrison, Guardian, etc., vs. Thomas F. Adams. Attachment; dismissed.

State ex rel E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Oliver W. Protsman. Foreclosure tax lien; dismissed.

John W. Banta et al vs. Jane Keene. In attachment; dismissed.

John Higham vs. Hallock Howe. On note; judgment for $293.50.

Vevay Reveille – 7 May 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, John T. Ellis, Deputy.

STATE CASES.

City of Vevay vs. Henry Bell. Dismissed.

State vs. Sardellia Peelman; being a prostitute. Trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Robert Smiley; contempt. Fine $1.00.

State vs. Ira Taylor; selling liquor to a minor. Trial; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Matt Brown; selling liquor to a minor. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Jennie Brown; selling liquor to a minor. Trial; finding of guilty, fined $20.00.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Cornelius Hizer et al vs. Richard Burns et als; partition. Report of Commissioners confirmed.

Wm. F. Thorne et al vs. Bonnell & Moredock; on note. Judgment for $403.16.

R. A. Knox vs. Eleanor Thiebaud; foreclosure of mortgage. Decree and judgment for $3,473.30.

Edward M. Dickson vs. Wm. J. Dickson et al; partition. Report of Commissioners approved.

Wm. H. Bonnell vs. Theo Bonnell et al; on note. Dismissed.

 

DIVORCE.

Wm. H. Stevens vs. Margaret Stevens. Divorce granted.

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LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney; John T. Ellis, Deputy.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Edwin M. Howard vs. Melvina Bevan et al. Deed made and Commissioner discharged.

Margaret Briggs vs. Jas. F. Simpson, Sheriff—replevin. Trial by Court; finding for plaintiff.

Josiah Moredock vs. Alfred Moredock et al—on note. Judgment $354.84.

R. T. F. Abbett vs. Martin M. Higgins et al—on note. Judgment $213.

First National Bank vs. Samuel Fish et al—on note. Judgment $166.25.

Francis Atschel et al vs. Jas. S. Gerard et al—on account. Judgment $90.

Zellie C. Grisard vs. Phillip A. Bettens—foreclosure. Judgment and decree $5,814.75.

George L. Kinnett et al vs. Nancy J. VanAntwerp et al. Report of Commissioner approved.

Justine Schenck et al vs. Wm. Dickason—possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

First National Bank vs. Heman Bradley et al—on note. Judgment $551.50.

State ex rel Holland, Auditor, vs. George Gordon et al—foreclosure. Dismissed.

Chris. Carver vs. First National Bank—injunction. Dismissed.

J. C. Ricketts vs. Geo. W. Norris—to recover real estate. Dismissed.

James P. Cole vs. Isaac N. Cole—to compel cancellation of a mortgage. Dismissed.

Clara Bonnell vs. Albert L. North—on account. Dismissed.

C. S. Tandy, Commissioner, &c., vs. Larkin Turner et al—on notes and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment $400.35.

J. D. Griffith vs. John S. Thompson et als—foreclosure. Judgment and decree $1,336.95.

Harvey Jack vs. Wm. J. Sleet—attachment $527.65.

F. L. Grisard vs. Chas. A. Grenat—partition. Report of sale of real estate.

Samuel Lostutter, admr., vs. Wm. S. McNutt—for contribution. Dismissed.

Otis S. Waldo vs. Diana R. Hoffman—to set aside judgment, &c. Judgment for plaintiff.

Thomas Stevens vs. Rebecca Stevens—partition. Dismissed.

Moses Weiskopf vs. James Gerard—on account. Judgment $211.50.

P. C. Burns et al vs. Oliver Burns—partition. Commissioner appointed.

 

DIVORCE CASES.

Rebecca F. Heady vs. Geo. H. Heady—divorce granted and judgment for $200 alimony.

 

STATE CASES.

State vs. Clent McMakin—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fined $1.00.

State vs. Wm. Furnish—Drunkenness. Plea of guilty; fined $5.00.

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 26 Feb 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

SECOND DAY.

State vs. James Plew—assault and battery.  Plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Joseph Martin—drunk in public place. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

State vs. Edward Brooks—assault and battery, two cases. Continued by agreement until next term.

George Hughes vs. Julia A. Konkle—partition of real estate. Division and payment of purchase money ordered.

James A. Works et al vs. James Kelley et als—attachment. Dismissed at plaintiffs costs.

The Union Furniture Co. &c. vs. Jas. Kelly et als—for improvements. Dismissed by agreement.

James Stewart vs. Americus Benedict—on check. Dismissed by plaintiff at his own costs.

James A. Works et al vs. Ulysses P. Schenck et al—for rent. Dismissed as to Union Furniture Co. by agreement.

Harvey Zearing vs. George Norris—malicious prosecution. Dismissed by plaintiff at his own costs.

John D. Reinhart vs. Wm. L. Teats—on account. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. John W. McHenry et al—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed as to John W. McHenry.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Bruce Gilbert—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Thomas J. Simpson—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Amasa Hyde—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Samuel Lostutter, Administrator of Rebecca Pate, deceased—for contribution as surety. Dismissed as to John Mullen.

The First National Bank of Vevay, Indiana, vs. Heman Bradley et als. Judgment for $334.

 

THIRD DAY.

State vs. Justi Banta—disturbing persons returning from religious meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. James Konkle—disturbing persons returning from religious meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. William McSwain—provoke. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. William McSwain—carrying concealed weapons. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Thomas Callahan—carrying concealed weapons. Trial; guilty and fine of $1 and costs.

State vs. John Boyce—assault and battery. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Anthony Miles—assault and battery. Trial; finding not guilty.

John D. Reinhart vs. Americus Benedict—on account. Judgment for $116.33.

Hon. Charles E. Walker has taken the bench, by appointment from Judge Allison, to dispose of sundry cases set down before him.

 

FOURTH DAY.

State vs. Ira Peelman—larceny. Defendant arraigned; pleads not guilty. James A. Vanosdol, Esq., appointed by the Court as counsel for prisoner.

Margaret Funk et al vs. Mary Reeves et als—partition. Report of Commissioners made and approved.

State of Indiana vs. George Higgins and William R. Williams—forfeited recognizance. Judgment against Williams for $100 and costs.

State of Indiana vs. Wm. F. Cross and Andrew J. Truesdale—forfeited recognizance. Judgment against Truesdale for $300 and costs.

The Hon. C. E. Walker has resumed the bench as Special Judge.

 

FIFTH DAY.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon et als—partition. Continued for publication as to heirs of Amanda Sturgeon.

State vs. Ira Peelman—larceny. Trial by jury; verdict guilty, and fine of one cent, disfranchised for one year and confined in State’s prison one year. Sentenced the following day.

Philip C. Burns et al vs. Margaret Cayton et al—partition. Report of sale of real estate approved.

 

SIXTH DAY.

Justine A. Schenck et als vs. Justine A. Schenck et al—partition of real estate. Demur for partition. Commissioner appointed; sale of land ordered; appraisers appointed; appraisement returned; continued for report of sale.

 

SEVENTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Elfers—assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Henry Elfers—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

 

EIGHTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Fallis—aiding escape of prisoner charged with felony. Arraigned and put under $500 bond.

State on relation of P. C. Holland, Auditor, &c. vs. Indianus A. Humphrey et al—foreclosure of school mortgage. Judgment for $525.75 and decree of foreclosure.

Vevay Reveille – 5 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

NINTH DAY.

The First National Bank of Vevay, Ind., vs. Elias R. Protsman, William H. Stewart and James W. Garner. Judgment for $378.85 and costs.

 

TENTH DAY.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. Johathan McMakin et al—to recover real estate. Opinion of Supreme Court reversing said cause ordered of record.

Julius Blach vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note in attachment. Judgment for $37.06 and costs.

James W. Lewis, surviving partner, &c., vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note and in attachment. Judgment for $146.19 and costs.

Z. I. Yonge & Co. vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note and in attachment. Judgment for $25.68 and costs.

Golay & Stevens vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on account and in attachment. Judgment for $7.35 and costs.

 

ELEVENTH DAY.

State vs. Eph. Little—disturbing meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

Eli Sturgeon vs. Jonas C. Lee, Administrator, and fourteen others—To revive judgment. Judgment for plaintiff.

Adolphus E. Merit vs. Elmer Seaver et al—foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff and decree of foreclosure.

F. L. Grisard vs. Charles A. Grenat et als—partition. Decree of partition; Commissioner appointed to sell real estate; appraisement filed; bond of Commissioner filed; continued for sae.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Margaret Scudder—foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed by the State.

George W. Heady et al vs. Julius M. Heady—partition of real estate. Decree of partition. Commissioners appointed to divide the real estate.

Israel Loring, Admr., &c., vs. Omer Wiley et al—for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff for possession; one cent damages and costs.

Court adjourned until Tuesday morning, March 3d.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

FOURTEENTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Fallis—aiding escape of prisoner charged with felony. Continued upon affidavit of defendant until next term; bond $500.

Cornelius Hizer et als vs. Lucy Burns et als—partition of real estate. Decree for partition; commissioners appointed to make partition.

Oscar Bradford vs. Bonnell, Moredock and Alonzo Fisk—on note. Judgment for $1,057.77 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Bonnell & Moredock—on note. Judgment for $272 and costs.

The State ex rel Philip C. Holland, Auditor, &c., vs. Michael Orem et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $910.62 and costs; decree of foreclosure.

Samuel Butler vs. Rowland E. Bliss—foreclosure. Dismissed.

 

FIFTEENTH DAY.

State vs. Frank Outcalt—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. William M. Green and Adolphus E. Merit—on note. Judgment for $598 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $2,681.62 and decree of foreclosure.

The Hon. Charles E. Walker here took the bench and resumed consideration of certain cases set down before him for trial.

 

SIXTEENTH DAY.

Harriet E. Hull vs. John L. Thiebaud, Trustee—exceptions to report of Trustee. Judgment of plaintiff for amount of income and costs.

The Hon. Charles E. Walker here resumed the bench.

 

SEVENTEETH DAY.

Before Hon. Charles E. Walker—Zelie C. Grisard, Executrix, &c., vs. William H. Lamson et al. Judgment for plaintiff for $309.08 and decree of foreclosure.

 

EIGHTEENTH DAY.

Before Hon. Charles E. Walker—Thomas Delaney vs. Tobitha O. N. Kyle et al—for possession of real estate. Trial; finding and judgment for defendant Lelia J. Kyle. Motion by plaintiff for new trial, overruled.

Court adjourned until Monday, March 10th, 1885.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

TWENTIETH DAY.

State vs. Dode Peelman—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine of $1.00 and costs.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 1st case; arraigned; plea of not guilty.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 2nd case; arraigned; plea of not guilty.

Jacob J. Richter, Administrator of estate of Ed C. Heady, vs. Eugene Tardy—on judgment. Submitted for trial, and taken under advisement.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Wm. H. Vauter et al—on note. Judgment for $157.00 and costs.

Ernest Bodde and Luther Buck vs. Theodore Bonnell and Alfred Murdock—for damages. Judgment for $437.00 and costs.

Aribeet Buck vs. Theodore Bonnell and Alfred Murdock—damages. Judgment $185.00 and costs.

Robert Scott vs. Richard Briggs et al—proceedings supplementary to execution. Dismissed by plaintiff.

 

TWENTY-FIRST DAY.

State ex rel E. G. Hay Pros. Atty. vs. John Morris—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $53.24 and decree of foreclosure.

TWENTY-SECOND DAY.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 1st case; defendant withdraws plea of not guilty, and pleas guilty; sentenced to five years in State prison; $10.00 fine and costs.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 2nd case; continued.

Sarah A. Miller vs. John Beatty et als—to set aside Sheriff’s deed. Cross complaint dismissed by Younger Pickett; trial of original case and finding for defendants.

Hannah Carver vs. Wm. G. Krutz et al—motion for residue of purchase money. Dismissed by John W. Howard.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, &c. vs. James Weed et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $189.90; decree of foreclosure.

State ex rel E. G. Hay Pros. Atty. vs. Elias Scudder—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment and decree of foreclosure.

Edward M. Dickson vs. Wm. J. Dickson et al—for partition. Decree of partition; commissioners appointed to make partition &c.

James H. Merit vs. John W. Shirey—petition to be released from bond of Justice of the Peace. Hearing and finding for plaintiff and order that he be released from the bond of John W. Shirey as Justice of the Peace, and said office is declared vacant.

 

TWENTY THIRD DAY.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay vs. Nancy Duncan—to foreclose a tax lien. Judgment for $8.96 and decree of foreclosure.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay vs. Henry Zearing et al—to foreclose a tax lien. Judgment for $9.00 and decree of foreclosure.

J. J. Richter, Admr. &c. of Ed. C. Heady, deceased, vs. Eugene Tardy—to enforce judgment. Finding and Judgment for defendant.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

23d DAY CONCLUDED.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Henry Zearing et al—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $9.00 and decree of foreclosure.

Same vs. Henry Stropes—tax lien. Judgment for $20.50 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Robert R. Sedam—tax lien. Judgment for $14.37 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Moses H. Anderson—tax lien. Judgment for $27.47 and foreclosure.

Same vs. James P. Cole et al—tax lien. Judgment for $98.79 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Dickens P. Aldrich—tax. Judgment for $12.41 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Nancy T. Rolston—tax lien. Judgment for $15.33 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Clarence Blodgett—tax lien. Judgment for $5.33 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Mariah Morris—tax lien. Judgment for $19.06 and foreclosure.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Americus Benedict—to correct mortgage. Judgment in favor of Cooks cross complainants.

Justine Schenck vs. Justine A. Schenck et al—partition. Report of Commissioners.

Geo. W. Heady et al vs. Julius M. Heady—partition. Report of Commissioners.

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 27 Nov 1884 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

STATE CASES.

State vs. P. T. Hartford; libel—nolle.

State vs. Simon Scudder; carrying concealed weapons—nolle.

State vs. Wilson J. Farrell; obtaining money under false pretenses—guilty; two years in State prison, and fine of $100.

State vs. Harvey Zearing; embezzle meat—nolle.

State vs. Wm. Spencer; assault and battery—trial by jury; not guilty.

State vs. Thomas Winn; larceny—plea of guilty; fine $1.00, confined to jail one hour and disfranchised twelve months.

 

CIVIL CASES.

DeWitt C. Mead vs. Hiram McMurray et al; to recover real estate—dismissed.

Samuel Lostutter, administrator, &c. vs. Wm. Palmer et al; vendor’s lien—judgment and decree for $374.25.

Virginia Huston vs. David R. Harton; replevin—dismissed.

Christopher Waltz vs. George Waltz et al; partition—report of sale approved.

Amelia A. Tague vs. Addison Works; on note—dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL CASES.

Harvey Wycoff et als vs. Margaret Wycoff et als; partition—decree.

Silas Q. Howe vs. John W. Shirey et als; for possession of real estate—judgment for plaintiff.

John Dunning vs. Cornelius Hizer et al; for possession of real estate; trial by jury—verdict for defendants.

Vevay Reveille – 18 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

John J. McCrerry vs. Samuel White—possession of real estate. Trial by jury. Verdict for plaintiff; one cent damages and costs.

Several judgments were rendered against Simon Peter Cooper (who recently shot a man and escaped) in favor of the First National Bank of Vevay, $64.87; Joseph E. Brown, $21; Adolph and Joseph Plant, $147; Jas. S. Knox, $39.

Merit Brown vs. John A. J. Bray and Rebecca Bray—foreclosure. Tried by Court. Judgment for plaintiff for $352.00

Eliza H. Adkinson, Administrator, vs. Julia Konkle—to have money, applied to judgment. Judgment for plaintiff for $37.97.

Robert A. Knox and Alfred Shaw were appointed Jury Commissioners for the year 1885.

Robert T. F. Abbett vs. Andrew J. McCreary and William McCreary—on note. Judgment for plaintiff, $261.33.

William Thacker vs. Americus Benedict—on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $261.33.

William Waltz vs. Timonthy J. Porter and others—on note. Verdict of jury for plaintiff for $577.50, also answered 37 interogatories.

Sallie N. Collins vs. Elizabeth J. Whitehead and others—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $4,789.20.

Carter and Tandy vs. H. J. Harris—on contract. Tried by Court. Judgment for plaintiff, $200.

Court adjourned last Saturday, reconvening this Thursday morning.