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Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1882

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Jun 1882 – Page 5, Column 1

Special Term of Court.

Hon. C. E. Walker held a special term of Court in Vevay last week, making the following disposition of cases:

U. P. Schenck vs. Samuel W. Rochat and others—Foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $6,944.03.

Lodiana H. Bodkin vs. James H. Merit and others—Civil action. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Adolpheus E. Merit vs. James T. Bodkin and others—Judgment and gayment of rent.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1882

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 18 May 1882 – Page 4, Column 2

Law Report.

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Jefferson M. F. Adams vs. Jefferson F. M. Lee et als—On title bond. Dismissed.

Henry Curry vs. George P. Anderson—False Imprisonment. Plaintiff abides demurrer to reply, and judgment for defendant for costs.

Malinda Tapp et als vs. Clara G. Simmons et al—Partition. Dismissed.

Estella Brandon vs. Wm. P. Davies—Assault and battery, damages. Judgment for $100.

Martha J. Brandon vs. Wm. P. Davies—Damages for assault and battery. Judgment for $100.

John H. Stewart vs. William G. Krutz et als—On note. Dismissed.

State ex rel Colen vs. Maria Tucker—Insanity. Trial by jury; finding of insanity and incapable of managing her estate.

Greenup G. Whitehead vs. Matthew Worstell et al—Dismissed by agreement.

 

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Clara Scalf vs. Robert Scalf—Dismissed.

Lucy Ann Oak vs. Benjamin H. Oak—Granted.

 

STATE DOCKET.

State vs. Lizzie Martin—Being a prostitute. Quashed.

State vs. William Emmerson—Giving liquor to a minor. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Belle Speaker—Being a prostitute. Trial; fine $5.

State vs. Ellen Boswell—Being a prostitute. Trial; fine $5.

State vs. Smith Armstrong, Irv Peters and Charles Hollcraft—Disturbing meeting. Finding as to Armstrong not guilty. Peters and Hollcraft plead guilty, and fined $5 each.

State vs. Martha J. Brandon—Assault and battery with intent. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Della Belch—Being a prostitute. Nolle.

State vs. Mandy Sturgeon—Being a prostitute. Nolle.

State vs. Estella Brandon—Assault and battery with intent. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Peter Wallaim—Selling liquor without license, 16 cases. Trial; finding not guilty in 10 cases, indictment quashed in one case, fined $5 each in five cases.

State vs. Peter Wallaim and James Plew—Selling liquor without a license. Finding not guilty.

State vs. James Plew—Selling liquor without a license. Plea of guilty to five indictments, fined $5 in each case, and finding not guilty in nine cases.

State vs. William Burns—Selling liquor to a minor, two cases. Finding not guilty.

State vs. Joseph Burns—Selling liquor to a minor. Plea of guilty; fined $20.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship of Zellie J. Thiebaud et als—Final report as to Zellie J. approved.

Estate of Cornelius Hollenback, William J. Gibbs, adm’r—Partial report approved.

Estate Thomas Bliss, William Melick, adm’r—Partial report approved.

Guardianship George A. Voris, George H. Vandever, Guardian. Final report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Jun 1882 – Page 4, Column 2

Law Report.

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

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Hinson Bright—Assault and Battery with intent, &c. Trial by jury. Disagreement and defendant bound over to next term of Court.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Lulie Plew vs. Frederick Plew—Alimony; Judgment for $200 in installments of $25 each quarterly.

Hudson & Gould vs. Smith Bros.—On note; judgment for $91.03.

George W. McKay vs. Fred L. Thiebaud—On account; trial by jury; finding for the defendant.

Harvey Jack vs. William J. Scott—Attachment; writ quashed.

Banhard Schoffner vs. Albert Baize and Jonas Lee, Adm’r of Nancy Rayl, dec’d; judgment for Lee as against Baize for costs complaint.

Harriet Branden vs. Van S. Branden—to procure provisions, &c.; dismissed.

John Bakes vs. Alice Gilbert and Samuel A. Gilbert—Foreclosure; judgment for defendants on foreclosure, and personal judgment for plaintiff as against Samuel Gilbert in the sum of —-.

James Furgeson vs. Clarinda Cole et al—Foreclosure; judgment for $2,415.75.

Joseph McCulloch vs. Cassius Pearson—Partition; Theodore Livings appointed Commissioner to make sale of real estate.

Cornelius Hizer vs. Gaar, Scott & Co.—To review judgment; Plaintiff abides demurrer to complaint, and judgment for defendant for costs.

John K. Harris vs. Alfred Dunning et als—Foreclosure; judgment for $159.51.

Wade H. Jack vs. John W. Shirey—Petition to be released from bond of Justice of the Peace; granted.

Samuel Leap vs. Cynthia Leap—Partition; trial by jury; disagreement of jury.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Elijah Dickason—Petition to sell real estate; report of payment of purchase money, and deed approved.

Assignment of Smith Bros—J. H. Shadday, assignee; petition to sell at private sale; granted.

Estate of Harrison Adams; set off to widow being under $500.

Estate Edward Violett, F. J. Siebenthal, Administrator—Partial report approved.

Estate of Robert F. Cotton—Dortha Cotton; estate under $500, set off to widow.

Guardianship to Euphemia and Leota Lemmons—John T. Boulton, Guardian; final report approved and guardian discharged.

Estate of John Watts, deceased—Wm D. Ward, administrator; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

Guardianship of heirs of Hiram S. Cook, dec’d, P. S. Sage, Guardian—Final report approved.

Estate of John Platt, dec’d, W. H. Madison, Adm’r—Final report approved.

Guardianship of John Corns, an insane person, David Armstrong, Guardian—Partial report approved.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1882

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 16 Feb 1882 – Page 4, Column 1

Legal Notes.

Circuit Court commenced last Tuesday morning.

Judge Allison is in poor health; but being wirey, tough, and naturally industrious, is going right along with his work.

Capt. John B. Coles was in town this week, attending to legal business.

Eugene G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, is looking after the interests of the State, ready to prosecute violators of laws.

Hon. John. F. Bellamy, of Madison, came up last night.

There have been some changes for grand jurymen. J. W. Howard, P. A. Bettens, and Lysander Froman gave excuses satisfactory to the court, and were allowed to go to their homes.—Ralph Cotton, John C. L. Neal, and John Neal were substituted in their places.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Mar 1882 – Page 4, Column 3

Law Report.

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Collins Bradley vs. Elijah Wiley et al. Dismissed.

Isaac F. McKay vs. Mahale T. Wakefield; foreclosure. Dismissed.

Moses P. Searcy, Jr., vs. Sarah A. Carpenter et als; partition. Report of Commissioners approved.

Johnston & Griffith vs. Amelia Bergman; on account. Dismissed.

Jane Humphrey vs. John P. McNut et als; on note. Dismissed.

Thomas B. McGregor vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $105.

Wm. Glenn vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $193.05.

U. P. Schenck vs. S. W. Rochat et al; on note. Judgment $342.33.

Perry K. Cotton vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $594.36.

James O. Rochat vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $461.33.

F. M. Griffith vs. Addison Works et als; foreclosure. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck vs. Emmerson Morrison et als; foreclosure. Judgment $1,546.01.

James W. Kincaid vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $109.05.

Mary D. Hulley vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $174.57.

Van S. Brandon vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $76.20.

Rodolph Rochat vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $111.

John Allen vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $183.90.

Alexander Rochat vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $137.90.

Thomas Cranston vs. S. W. Rochat; on note. Judgment $198.80.

James H. Merit vs. Adolphus Merit; to require payment of bid at Sheriff’s sale. Judgment for plaintiff.

Hiram Froman vs. Paul Clark et al. Judgment for $107.33 against Paul Clark, and judgment for Jonathan M. Clark for costs.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Charlotte Schmied and Chas. Schmied; partition. Report of Commissioners approved.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Joshua Smithson, deceased, Wm. Hall, Executor. Partial report approved.

Guardianship of Edgar Culbertson et al, James Culbertson, Guardian. Report approved.

Guardianship of Elias P. Long et als, George W. Harris, Guardian. Report approved.

Guardianship of James W. Hollgarth, John Kerr, Guardian. Final report approved.

 

STATE CASES.

State vs. Henry J. Cole; contempt. Nollied.

State vs. George Griffin; selling intoxicating liquors without a license—three cases. Nollied.

State vs. George Knox; malicious trespass. Nollied.

State vs. Hinson Bright; assault and battery with intent, etc.; trial by jury; jury fail to agree. New trial to be had next week.

State of Indiana vs. Harry Burke, indicted for forgery is set for trial on Friday of this week.

 

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Doclen J. Boyce vs. John E. Boyce. Dismissed.

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The following cases are being tried this week by Judge Walker, the venue having been changed from Judge Allison:

Joseph McHorton vs. Robert T. Horton et al; on bond and to set aside fraudulent conveyance—two cases.

James T. Bodkin et al vs. James H. Merit; to review judgment.

Lodina H. Bodkin vs. James H. Merit et al; civil action.

Vevay Reveille – 9 Mar 1882 – Page 4, Column 3

Law Report.

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

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of David Henry, dec’d, Samuel Henry Adm’r. Final report approved.

Surviving partnership of Adkinson & Ward, Wm. D. Ward, surviving partner. Final report approved.

Estate of Elijah Dickason, dec’d, Jacob F. Leatherbury, Adm’r. Partial report approved.

Estate of Jordan R. Wainscott, dec’d, Eva Wainscott. Estate under $500 set off to widow.

Estate of Solomon Froman, dec’d, Percy Rous, Adm’r. Partial report approved.

Estate of Medney LeClerc, dec’d, Sarah LeClerc, widow. Estate under $500 set off to widow.

Estate of James C. McBride, dec’d, Mary Buttles, Adm’x. Final report approved.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

James T. Bodkin et al vs. James H. Merit. Judgment for defendant on demurrer.

Lodina H. Bodkin vs. James H. Merit et als. John W. Powell, Receiver, ordered to pay money into court.

Joseph M. Horton vs. Robert T. Horton et als—on bond and to set aside deed. Judgment for plaintiffs setting aside conveyance, and for $380.

Susan Hines vs. Adolphus Leap—Breach of promise. Dismissed.

J. W. Lewis, surviving partner, &c., vs. Charlotte and James Wiley—Foreclosure. Dismissed.

First National Bank vs. Chas. Schmied et al—for possession of real estate. Dismissed.

First National Bank vs. James P. Scmied—For possession of real estate. Dismissed.

 

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Missouri Belle Walton vs. Francis M. Walton—Divorce. Granted.

 

STATE DOCKET.

State vs. James Cole and William J. Cole—Assault and battery. Trial by jury; finding for Wm. J. Cole not guilty, finding James Cole guilty, fine $1.

State vs. Harry Burke—Forgery. Trial by the court, finding not guilty.

State vs. William J. Cole—Assault and battery. Trial by jury, fine $1.

State vs. James Cole—Assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1881

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 24 Nov 1881 – Page 2, Column 2

Circuit Court.

J. Y. Allison, Judge. E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

Court commenced last Monday. The following State cases have been disposed of:

State vs. Smith Armstrong, Assault and Battery. Trial by Judge, finding for not guilty.

State vs. George Smeck, Drunkenness. Plea of guilty. Fined $1.00.

The case of State vs. James Neal, Assault and Battery, with intent to commit murder. Now on trial.

The following Attorneys from a distance are attending Court:
A. C. Downey, S. H. Stewart, Rising Sun; C. E. Walker, C. A. Korbley, J. F. Bellamy, Madison.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Dec 1881 – Page 4, Column 2

Law Report.

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

STATE CASES.

State vs. James Neal; assault and battery with intent to kill. Trial by jury. Finding guilty of assault and battery simply, and fined $10.

State vs. Henry Fallis, Jr.; carrying concealed weapons. Trial by Court.—Finding not guilty.

State vs. John Boggs; malicious trespass. Plea of guilty. Fine $1.

State vs. John W. Lock; provoke.—Trial by Court. Finding not guilty.

State vs. Geo. Cole and A. J. Cole; malicious trespass. Information quashed.

State vs. George Cole; assault and battery. Trial by Court. Finding not guilty.

State vs. Charles Holdcraft; assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Fine $1.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Lillie Breecke vs. Henry Breecke; granted.

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Rochat vs. Hiram Tilley; on note and attachment. Judgment for $184.75 and sale of property.

Rebecca Sigmon et al vs. Elizabeth Lock et al; partition. Judgment for partition and commissioner appointed.

Elizabeth Butler vs. Alfred Moredock et al, appeal. Judgment for plaintiff $9.66.

Hiram L. Richmond vs. Thomas J. Gibbs. Dismissed.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship of minor heirs of Henry Lock, deceased. Final report approved.

A large number of claims were allowed by administrators, several reports in final settlement were filed and continued for publication; also a number of petitions to sell at private sale were approved, and appointments made by clerk in vacation were approved.

Judge Walker, of Madison, will try some cases next week set down by the Court for trial before him.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Dec 1881 – Page 4, Column 1

Law Report.

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

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship of Charles Garlinghouse, Josiah Lee guardian. Final report approved.

Estate of John Platt, deceased, Wm. H. Madison, Executor. Partial report approved.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Mary C. Hastings vs. Peter McMakin et al. To recover personal property. Trial by Jury; verdict for plaintiff—return of property and $2 damages.

Joseph Longworth et al vs. John Higham et als. Complaint for a new trial.—Demurer to complaint sustained. Plaintiff’s abide demurer.

Judge Walker, of Madison, will preside at an adjourned term of Court, commencing on the 19th, to try cases which have been taken from the regular Judge.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Dec 1881 – Page 4, Column 3

Law Report.

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Mary A. R. Hulley vs. Joseph Peelman et als—on note; judgment for $207.35.

Edward H. Weaver vs. Van S. Brandon—on account; dismissed.

Almira Protsman vs. William S. Tower, Sheriff, &c.—Replevin; finding for plaintiff.

Daniel W. Konkle vs. Julia A. Konkle—Replevin; finding for defendant.

Benj R. McConnell et al vs. Ed C. Heady—for damages; dismissed.

 

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Mary Richmond vs. Hiram L. Richmond; divorce granted.

Missouri McMurray vs. Marcellus McMurray; divorce granted, and plaintiff given $250 alimony, $30 Attorney’s fees, and custody of children.

 

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Gurley Munson—Forgery.—Last night the jury brought in a verdict of guilty—two years in the State’s Prison and fine of $1.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Dec 1881 – Page 4, Column 2

Law Report.

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

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. William Vail—Provoke—Plea of guilty; Fine $1.00.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Wm. Peelman vs. Lafayette Peelman et al—On account; dismissed.

Stephen H. Scranton et als vs. James H. Meret et al—To vacate a road; Judgment for plaintiff.

W. & B. A. Stevenson vs. Lucy Ann Oak—Foreclosure; Judgm’t and decree, $492.82.

George Hughes et al vs. Julia A. Konkle et al—Partition; Report of commissioners approved.

David Stewart vs. Ailsworth Hawkins et als—on note and to set aside deed. Judgment for $129.00 and also setting aside deed.

Julius Blach vs. Tobitha O. N. Kyle et al—Foreclosure. Judgment $3501.85.

Charles Schmied vs. Board of County Commissioners et al.—Appeal. Dismissed.

John Higham vs. Stephen H. Scranton et als—Injunction; dismissed.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Henry Lock, John W. Lock, Administrator. Final report, approved.

In the matter of the estate of Rodolph F. Grisard, deceased. Final report. Approved.

Estate of Oliver McCrary, deceased, Perry J. Dunn, Administrator. Final report, approved.

Estate of Samuel Hess, deceased.—John W. Powell administrator, de bonis non. Final report approved.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1881

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 15 Sep 1881 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Court commenced last Monday, Judge Allison presiding. The following cases have been disposed of:

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship of Winfield S. Cole, Jos. M. Smith, guardian. Final report approved.

Estate of Oliver F. McCreary, Perry J. Dunn, administrator; sale of real estate. Report of sale approved.

Guardianship of Amelia Falbre, W. C. Robinson, guardian; report of sale of real estate. Report approved.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

John Orem vs. Eliza Orem. Dismissed.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Charley Knox; malicious trespass; plea of guilty. Fine $1.

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel, Charles Wood vs. Maria Tucker. Insanity. Dismissed.

Eliza Millican vs. John F. Cotton. On note. Dismissed.

James H. Christie vs. Nancy Stewart.—On note, and to enforce vendors lien.—Dismissed.

James Neal vs. Hiram Lindsey. False imprisonment. Dismissed.

Eliza H. Adkinson, Administratrix, vs. Rosana McFadden et al. On account.—Dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Sep 1881 – Page 5, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

CIVIL DOCKET.

J. P. Kelso vs. Wm. P. Davies et al; attachment and garnishment. Judgment $50.83.

First National Bank vs. Charlotte Schmeid and Charles Schmeid, partition. Judgment, commissioners appointed.

Susan M. Hines vs. Adolphus Leap; breach of promise and seduction. Dismissed.

Zelie C. Grisard, Executrix, vs. Massaliness Millar et al; foreclosure. Judgment and decree, $2,737.50.

Louisa Clapool vs. Gustaf H. Schrumpf; on account. Dismissed.

Thos. Dyer vs. Flora E. Taylor et al; foreclosure. Judgment and decree, $65 now due, and installments to become due.

Vevay Reveille – 6 Oct 1881 – Page 5, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court.

Judge, J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. “Spike” Bair; drunkenness. Plea of guilty; fine $2.

State vs. Charles Knox; carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine $1.

State vs. John Gibbon; assault and battery. Nolle.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Margaret Harmin vs. Margaret Warwick et al; partition. Judgment, commissioner appointed.

R. A. Knox vs. Thomas Armstrong; foreclosure. Dismissed.

Martin Higgins vs. James C. Taylor; on note. Judgment, $69.50.

Town of Patriot vs. Stephen Lucas; appeal. Dismissed.

Annie Chatline vs. Charles F. Green et al; foreclosure. Judgment and decree, $954.16.

Charles H. Sage vs. Winston W. Gilbert; partition. Dismissed.

Christopher Waltz vs. Lafayette Waltz; insanity. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck vs. Wm. McMakin et als; foreclosure. Judgment and decree, $4,326.50.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

George M. Cole vs. Franklyn N. Cole. Granted.

Julia Palmer vs. Beniah Palmer.—Divorce granted and custody of children to plaintiff.

STATE CASES.

State vs. George Griffin—five cases; selling liquor without a license. Finding not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Furnish; petit larceny. Trial, finding guilty; punishment one year in State’s prison, fine $10 and disfranchised for one year.

State vs. Joseph Lazenby; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fine $25.

State vs. Peter Darrell, Sr., Scott Livingston, George Danell, John Darrell; trespass on real estate. Trial by jury. Verdict not guilty.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship Abel F. Douglas, Jasper N. Jackson, guardian. Final report approved.

Guardianship Harry C. Shaw et al. Partial report approved.

Estate of John F. Doan, Jr., deceased, John F. Doan, administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Lawrence W. Gordon, Harrison Gordon, administrator. Final report approved.

Guardianship of Sillie May Bledsoe et al, John M. Bledsoe, guardian.—Partial report approved.

Estate of David Baker, deceased; estate under $500 set off to widow, Nancy Baker.

Guardianship heirs of John Todd, deceased, Nancy Cowan, guardian. Partial report approved.

Guardianship Will and Luella Moxley; sale of real estate. Sale approved.

Estate of Sarah Peabody, George Teats, administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of George Tardy, deceased, John Melcher, administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Jacob C. Baker, deceased, John Melcher, administrator. Partial report approved.

Guardianship Mary Goff, James H. Merit, guardian. Final report approved.

Guardianship of Martha Goff, Jas. Merit, guardian. Final report approved.

Estate Edward Coleman, Richard Coleman, administrator. Final report approved.

Estate Armington Culver, deceased, Margaret Riley, administrator. Partial report approved.

Late firm John Platt & Son. Final report approved.

Guardianship Oliver P. M. Hollgroth, Squire Paugh, guardian. Partial report approved.

Estate Wm. H. Cunningham, Joseph R. Stewart, executor. Partial report approved.

Estate of Daniel Konkle, deceased. Estate under $500 set off to widow, Julia A. Palmer.

Mary Vance et al vs. estate of Wm. T. Pate; claim. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

Estate of Catharine Lancaser, James Cowan, administrator. Petition to sell at private sale granted.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Oct 1881 – Page 5, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court.
Judge, J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel Olive B. Sebre et als vs. Henry Ayres, Administrator, &c., et als. To review judgment. Judgment against plaintiffs on demurer and appeal prayed to Supreme Court.

John D. Harwood vs. Henrietta Brown et als. To have conditional legacy declared forfeited. Judgment against plaintiff on demurer to complaint, and an appeal prayed.

State ex rel Hosier Harris, Trustee, &c., vs. John N. Searcy et als. On bond. Trial by Jury. Verdict for plaintiff. Amount due common school fund $1,357, township fund $500, road tax fund $100. Motion for new trial overruled and judgment rendered on verdict.

William Wilkie et als vs. William P. Eades et als. Complaint for possession of real estate. Decree for plaintiffs.

Americus Benedict vs. Wm. M. Green et als. For damages. Dismissed.

Americus Benedict vs. Wm. M. Green et als. On account. Dismissed.

Jacob R. Harris vs. John Peelman et als. Foreclosure. Judgment and decree, $1,322.34.

George Hughes et als vs. Julia A. Konkle et als. Partition. John D. Works appointed commissioner to sell real estate.

Henry Stille, executor, vs. Frederick Bugman et als. Trial by Court.—Judgment for defendants.

Joseph C. Fink vs. Herman Burkaw. On account. Judgment $209.53.

Henry Mack et al vs. John Frances, Sr., et als. To set aside conveyance. Trial by Court. Finding by plaintiff.

Joseph McHerton vs. Robert T. Horton et als. On bond. Dismissed.

James Stevenson vs. John T. Huston et als. Foreclosure. Dismissed.

 

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Oliver Jones. Malicious trespass. Plea of guilty. Fine $1.

State vs. Lafayette Peelman. Assault and battery. Trial by Jury.—Verdict not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Vawter, Jr. Assault and battery. Trial by Jury. Verdict not guilty.

State vs. George W. Tilley. Selling a pistol to a minor. Nolle.

State vs. Wm. Lindley and Samuel Fallis. Assault and battery. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

Vevay Reveille – 20 Oct 1881 – Page 4, Column 2

Legal Matters.

Hon. A. C. Downey, of Rising Sun, arrived in town last Monday night, and Tuesday morning was ready to start Switzerland county legal mill. The attorneys consumed Tuesday greasing the machinery with their eloquent words, big books and spoiled legal cap.

Yesterday morning the machinery was in good order and was set going, working as smoothly and rapidly as our big cylinder press. Here is the result:

Charlotte Works vs. Addison Works. Defendant granted change of venue—case sent to Ohio Co. A similar disposition as made of the case of Alvin J. Works vs. Addison Works.

Marvin Wells vs. Joseph Schweda. For Specific Performance. Proceedings suspended until Wells pay costs in a former case.

Jesse J. Boright vs. Thomas J. Turpin and wife. For possession of real estate. The case is now on trial before the Court.

Yesterday morning the jury was dismissed.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1881

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 9 Jun 1881 – Page 4, Column 1

Special Term of Court.

Last Monday Hon. A. C. Downey commenced a special term of Court in Vevay. The case of Merrit vs. Bodkin was the first case. After about half a day had been consumed in the trial the defense was abandoned and the Judge instructed the Jury to render a verdict for the plaintiff.

The case of Mrs. Sarah Schnoover vs. John Lester, Administrator, was concluded yesterday, and the Judge now has it under advisement.

Having business in Indianapolis, yesterday Judge Downey adjourned Court until next Tuesday, when the cases of Jesse J. Bright vs. Thomas Turpin, and Robert A. Knox vs. Daniel Trafalet, will come up for disposal.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1881

The  Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 May 1881 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Judge J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Mary Norisez, deceased; A. Edgar, Executor. Final report approved.

Guardianship of heirs of James McBride; Mary Buttles, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Guardianship Rosa McFadden; Rosanna McFadden, Guardian. Final report approved.

Estate Elizabeth Protsman, deceased; James Stewart, Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate John T. Adams; John Kerr, Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate Samuel Hess; John W. Powell, Administrator; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

Estate Elizabeth Gibbon; Thomas Gibbon, Executor. Partial report approved.

Estate Wm. McFadden; Lyman N. Manser, Administrator; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

Estate David Leap; Martha Leap, Executrix. Final report approved.

Guardianship Amelia Falbre; Thomas Amrstrong, Guardian. Report approved; resignation accepted.

CIVIL DOCKET.

G. J. Thiebaud et al vs. Hiram Froman. Dismissed.

S. R. Webb vs. U. P. Schenck et al.—Dismissed.

C. Aultman & Co. vs. Joseph M. Horten et al. Dismissed.

Same vs. John Bodle et al. Dismissed.

O. S. Waldo vs. Frank M. Dalmazzo et al. Dismissed.

First National Bank vs. Cyrus Demaree. Dismissed.

Moses P. Searcy, Jr., vs. Sarah A. Carpenter et als; partition of real estate. Report of Commissioner approved.

Hariet Driver et al vs. Alfred Dunning et als; partition. Report of Commissioners approved.

Sisters of Charity vs. estate of Amelia Falbre; on contract. Judgment $212.25.

Ann Dickason et al vs. U. P. Schenck et als; partition. Report of Commissioner approved.

Ebenezer Gray et al vs. Frank Gray et als; partition. Report of Commissioners confirmed.

Zelie C. Grisard, Executrix, etc., vs. John L. Shadday et als; foreclosure.—Judgment and decree $505.75.

Hannah Carver vs. Wm. G. Krutz et als; foreclosure. Judgment and decree $503.95.

Moore’s Hill Male and Female Institute vs. Lysander Froman; on note. Judgment $169.16.

James W. Hobson vs. Daniel Konkle et als. Dismissed.

The Grand Jury found an indictment against Thomas Hastie for murder in the second degree. Case set for trial this morning.

Vevay Reveille – 26 May 1881 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Judge J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship Ella Lewis; Thomas Sigmon, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Guardianship Margaret Dalgleish; William Dalgleish, Guardian. Final report approved.

Guardianship minor heirs of James Vanhouten; Temperance Vanhouten, Guardian. Final report approved.

Estate of Isaac Stevens, deceased; Charlotte P. Stevens, Administratrix. Final report approved.

Guardianship Addie Smock; Argus Vanosdol, guardian. Final report approved.

Estate of David Scott, deceased; James M. Scott, Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Permelie Fisk; Ebenezer Butler, Administrator. Final report approved.

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Armstrong vs. President and Directors of Vevay, and Mt. Sterling Turnpike Company. Dismissed.

Mary McMakin vs. J. C. Long, Sheriff. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck vs. J. C. Long, Sheriff. Dismissed.

F. M. Griffith, Receiver, &c., vs. John F. Green. On note. Judgment $213.50.

S. Q. Howe, surviving partner, &c., vs. John F. Green. On note. Judgment $929.35.

Lucinda Richardson vs. Joseph Richardson, et als. Partition. Report of Commissioner; approved.

Henry Ayers, Administrator, vs. Eliza Ayers, et als. Partition. Report of Commissioners; approved.

Geo. W. Livingston vs. Wm. Glover, et al. Foreclosure. Judgment and decree $492.97.

J. D. Griffith, Administrator, vs. Williard Bosaw. On note. Judgment $53.

Alanson R. Wels vs. Joseph Scheinder. Specific performance. Dismissed.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Thomas Hastie. Murder in the second degree. Tried by Jury. Verdict not guilty.

State vs. Jesse Pearce. Assault and battery with intent to commit murder. Trial by Jury. Verdict guilty of assault and battery with intent to commit manslaughter. Punishment two years in State Prison.

State vs. Frank Shaw. Giving intoxicating liquors to a minor. Nolled.

Ohio County Circuit Court – Jan 1881

The Ohio County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 20 Jan 1881 – Page 1, Column 6

(From the Rising Sun Recorder.)

Ohio Circuit Court.

State vs. Wm. Britton—petit larceny; sent to jail four days, disfranchised one year.

State vs. T. S. Pate—forgery; recognized for $1,000.

State vs. Joseph Love—selling liquor to a minor; recognized for $50.

Guardianship of Wm. Kemp—guardian discharged, ward of age.

Mary Stevens vs. Estate of H. T. Williams—claim; stricken from the docket.

J. B. Girard vs. J. B. Girard et al; continued at costs of plaintiff.

Jos. Kincaid vs. Wm. Hudson—damages for alienating affections of wife—demand $2,000; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

America Wilson vs. Nathan H. Wilson—divorce granted plaintiff, $500, and household goods.

Jas. C. Ricketts vs. Jos. P. Richardson and others—ejectment; change of venue to Ripley County.

State of Indiana ex rel Paxton Bros., vs. Jacob Weaver, Esq.; motion for writ of inandamas; quashed.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jan 1881

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 13 Jan 1881 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Judge, J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. P. Bellamy.

Court commenced Monday, January 3d. Since then the following cases have been disposed of:

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship of Fanny Pate, Peter S. Pate, Guardian. Partial report; approved.

Guardianship of Daniel McCreary, Harry L. Titus, Guardian. Final report; approved.

Estate of Elijah Dickason, Jacob F. Leatherberry, Administrator. Report of sale of real estate; approved.

Estate of Elijah Dickason, Jacob F. Leatherbury, Administrator. Partial report, approved.

Estate of John Stewart, Theophilus Stewart, Administrator. Final report; approved.

Estate of Wm. McFadden, Lyman Manser, Administrator. Partial report; approved.

Guardianship of Lula and William Moxley, Addison M. Works, Guardian. Petition to sell real estate; granted.

Estate of Elias Humphrey, Ben C. Mead, Administrator. Partial report; approved.

Guardianship of Amy Dusch et als, Eli Sturgeon, Guardian. Partial report; approved.

Estate of B. F. Schenck, U. P. Schenck, Executor. Partial report; approved.

Estate of John Dusch, Mariah Dusch, Administratrix. Final report; approved.

Estate of James Harwood. John D. Harwood, Executor; partial report.—Approved.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Phillip M. Ethrington, disturbing religious meeting. Plea of guilty; fine $5.00.

State vs. Ed. Taylor, petit larceny.—Trial by jury; verdict guilty. Imprisonment in county jail for twenty-four hours, fine one cent and disfranchised for one year.

State vs. Peter Joyce, assault and battery. Trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. James Hall, provoke. Plea of guilty; fine $5.00.

State vs. Thos. Scott, petit larceny. Trial; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Robert Manford, petit larceny. Plea of guilty; fine $1.00.—Imprisonment in jail for twenty-four hours and disfranchised for one year.

State vs. William Eads. Plea of guilty; fine $10.00.

State vs. Francis Eads, petit larceny. Trial; verdict guilty. Fine one cent. Imprisonment for three hours and disfranchised for one year.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Margaret Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon. Dismissed.

Louisa Louthridge vs. Wm. Louthridge. Dismissed.

Juliet Froman vs. J. M. Froman.—Dismissed.

Clarissa Silvers vs. Silas E. Silvers. Granted.

CIVIL DOCKET.

First National Bank vs. Hiram S. Froman. Dismissed.

Elizabeth Leatherbury et al vs. Wm. Dickason et al—Partition. Dismissed.

Sarah B. Harris vs. Charles Harris—Partition. Dismissed.

John W. Powell, Adm’r, vs. Fred Hess. Dismissed.

Supply Walker vs. Samuel Stewart et al—on note. Dismissed.

Eliza Hunter vs. Wm. J. Gibbs—on note. Dismissed.

Nathan U. North vs. Elizabeth Kelly—Foreclosure. Judgment and decree for $82.62.

Moses P. Searcy, Jr., vs. Sarah H. Carpenter et al—Partition. Default and judgment. G. S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell.

U. P. Schenck vs. Jonathan M. Froman et al—Foreclosure. Judgment and decree for $4,917.96.

City of Vevay vs. Morton D. Fuget—Appeal. Motion to quash. Sustained.

Greenup G. Whitehead vs. John I. O’Neal—on note. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck vs. Alanson R. Wells et al—Foreclosure. Judgment and decree for $901.15.

State vs. Augustine Stewart and Hiram S. Froman—on forfeited recognizance. Judgment for $300.

Sarah Miller vs. Younger Pickett—Partition. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck vs. James Farrell et al—on note. Judgment for $1,283.33.

Rodis Niles vs. Elizabeth McCrary et al. Foreclosure. Judgment for defendant.

State ex rel Elizabeth McCrary vs. Rodis Niles et al—on guardian’s bond. Judgment for defendants.

Susan Plew vs. Frederick P. Plew—Habeas Corpus. Dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 20 Jan 1881 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Judge J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Kelley vs. Frederick Gutermiller et al—on note. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck vs. Joseph T. Manford et als—foreclosure. Judgment and decree, $1,294.15.

Percy Rous, Administrator, etc., vs. Jonathan M. Froman et al—foreclosure. Trial by jury; verdict for plaintiff for $3,289.63.

Ebenezer Gray et al vs. Frank Gray et als—partition. Decree and Commissioner appointed.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Jacob List—petit larceny. Trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

John B. Hastings vs. Mary C. Hastings. Dismissed.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Robert Gullion, deceased, Robert D. Gullion, Administrator, de bonis non. Final report; approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Andrews, deceased, John Andrews, Administrator.—Final report; approved.

Vevay Reveille – 27 Jan 1881 – Page 5, Column 4

LAW REPORT.

Since our last issue the case of Thomas Anderson vs. Merrit H. Brown, has been on trial. There was a difference of opinion between the parties as to the ownership of about one and one-half acres of ground, both claiming it. Anderson brought suit to recover it. The Jury gave him a verdict for the land and one cent damages.

The case of Gurley Munson, the lightning rod man of Indianapolis, came up at this term of Switzerland Circuit Court, but was again deferred. He has been given bond. Munson is charged with forging a note of $100 on Thomas Spencer. Spencer claims he only gave Munson a note for $20 and that Munson raised it to $120.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Feb 1881 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Judge, J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Mariah Branson, deceased, William Lawrence, Administrator.—Partial report; approved.

Estate of John Dusch, deceased, F. M. Griffith, Administrator. Partial report; approved.

Estate of Wm. T. Pate, deceased, Peter Pate, Executor. Partial report; approved.

Estate of James Downey, deceased, Hugh B. Downey, Administrator.—Final report; approved.

Estate of F. E. Minet, deceased, Mary A. Minet, Administratrix. Partial report; approved.

Late firm of S. Q. Howe & Co., F. M. Griffith, Receiver. Partial report; approved.

Louis Dusch vs. F. M. Griffith, Administrator. Dismissed.

James H. Merit vs. James T. Bodkin et al, foreclosure. Judgment and decree $8,520.42.

Thos. Anderson vs. Merit Brown, to recover real estate. Trial by jury; finding for plaintiff and one cent damages.

Charles Markland et al vs. J. M. Froman, foreclosure. Judgment $2,368.34.

Julius Blach vs. John B. Hastings et al, foreclosure. Judgment and decree $563.45.

Percy Rous, Administrator, vs. J. M. Froman, on note. Judgment $747.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1880

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 11 Nov 1880 – Page 4, Column 1

COURT REPORT.

Judge J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

PROBATE RECORD.

Estate of T. M. Danglade, deceased. Sallie A. Danglade, Administratrix.—Final report and 13 vouchers. Approved.

Estate of Mary Manford, deceased. James W. Horton, Administrator. Final report. Approved.

Estate of Samuel Hess, deceased.—John W. Powell, Administrator. Report of sale of real estate. Approved.

In the matter of the firm of John Platt & Son. William J. Platt, surviving partner. Partial report. Approved.

A number of appointments made by the Clerk during vacation were approved.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. A. J. Elder; appeal from Justice. Tried by jury. Verdict, not guilty.

State vs. Amanda Walters; provoke. Plea of guilty. Fine $5.00.

State vs. M. D. Fuget; selling liquor to a minor. Trial by jury. Verdict, not guilty.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Samantha Miller vs. John W. Miller; dismissed.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Amelia Manuel et als vs. Caroline Thompson; partition. Dismissed.

State ex rel, Patriot and Barkworks Turnpike Company vs. Americus Benedict. Dismissed.

Sylvia D. Delvechio vs. Joseph Peelman and Wesley McHenry; on note. Judgment and $132.82.

Henry Stille, Executor, etc., vs. Frederick Beymer et al; foreclosure. Decree and judgment, $300.

U. P. Schenck, Guardian Amie and Delia Schenck, vs. Joseph Peelman; foreclosure. Decree and judgment, $301.45.

U. P. Schenck, Guardian of Lucy Schenck, vs. Joseph Peelman; foreclosure. Decree and judgment, $873.

Sisters of Charity, etc., Thomas Armstrong; on account. Dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 18 Nov 1880 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Judge, J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

The following cases have been disposed of since our last issue:

CIVIL DOCKET.

B. F. Siebenthal vs. Eliza M. Dufour et als; on note. Judgment against defendants for costs.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Patrick E. Porter et als; on note. Judgment for $358.32.

Ann Dickason et al vs. U. P. Schenck et als; partition. Decree made and Commissioners appointed.

Wm. Shadday, Administrator, vs. John D. Banta et al; on note. Judgment for $247.62.

Charles Cooper et als vs. Frederick Hess et als; to foreclose chattel mortgage, $203.25.

Simeon S. Barker, Administrator, vs. Mary Ann Fulton et als; partition. Report of Commissioners approved.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. James L. Manford et als; on note.—Judgment for $177.98.

Erastus Downey vs. Charles L. Lee; on note. Trial by jury. Verdict for defendant.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. M. D. Fuget, selling liquor to a minor; four cases. Nolied.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Eliza H. Server vs. Wm. H. Server. Divorce granted.

PROBATE DOCKET.

In the Guardianship of the heirs of John Cole, deceased, Susanah Beebe, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Estate of Daniel K. Harris, deceased, Wesley Harris, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Daniel K. Harris. Report of sale of real estate approved.

Guardianship of Isadore Kessler, Victor Kessler, Guardian. Final report approved.

Estate of Joshua Smithson, Sr., Wm. Hall, Executor. Partial report approved.

Estate of Edward Violette, F. L. Grisard, Executor. Petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.

Estate of Edward Violette, F. L. Grisard, Executor. Partial report approved.

Guardianship of Lucy Schenck, U. P. Schenck, Guardian. Final report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 25 Nov 1880 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Judge, J. Y. Allison; Prosecuting Attorney, J. F. Bellamy.

The following cases have been disposed of since our last report:

CIVIL DOCKET.

James Culbertson vs. Martin V. Brook et al. Foreclosure; Judgment $1,499.26.

Hiram Lostutter vs. John F. Green et als; on note. Judgment $1,665.00.

Sophia P. Ruter vs. Sarah M. James et al; partition. Dismissed.

Geo. W. Carver vs. Wm. J. Keeney, Replevin of watch and chain; appeal from Justice. Tried by Jury. Verdict for recovery of watch, valued at $4.00—and chain, valued at 20 cents—and one cent damages.

National Bank of Rising Sun vs. John F. Green et als; on note. Judgment $1,690.80.

Wm. Wilkie et als, vs. Van S. Branden et als; partition. Report of Commissioner. Approved.

James V. Anderson vs. Chas. J. Dufour; Civil Action for resisting process. Tried by Jury; verdict for plaintiff for $372.38.

Harriet Driver vs. Alfred Dunning; partition. Commissioner appointed.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. George Griffin, selling liquor without a license; five cases.—Plea of guilty as to three cases, and a fine of $10.00 in each. Nolied as to other two.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Wm. Lanham vs. Hannah Lanham—Granted.

John H. Hamilton vs. Millie Hamilton. Granted.

Court adjourned last Saturday night.