The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 1 Apr 1876 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. Perry Woods—assault and battery with intent to murder; continued.

Same vs. Lewis Woods—counterfeiting; continued.

Same vs. Samuel Woods—grand larceny; continued.

Same vs. Francis Hickman—burglary and grand larceny; continued.

Same vs. James H. Davies—selling to minor; 28 cases, all nollied.

Same vs. Dempsey Gullion—selling to minor; 6 cases, all continued.

Same vs. Francis M. Douglass—grand larceny; continued.

Same vs. James A. Works—attachment for disobeying citation; defendant discharged upon paying costs of citation.

Same vs. William C. Hall—carrying concealed weapons; continued.

Same vs. William Furnish—petit larceny; continued.

Same vs. Daniel Vandousen—petit larceny; continued.

Same vs. Wm. Turner—assault and battery; pleads guilty and fined $2.

Same vs. George S. Heady—assault and battery; submitted to jury and fined $15.

Same vs. Lewis F. Works—disobeying citation; report made and defendant discharged.

Same vs. Henry Boso—disturbing lawful assembly; continued.

Same vs. Daniel K. Crandle and Samuel Dibble—obstructing highway; venue changed from Judge.

Same vs. same—same offense; venue changed from Judge.

Same vs. John Loggins—assault and battery; submitted to jury, who returned a verdict of not guilty.

Same vs. same—same offense; submitted to jury, and fined $2.50.

Same vs. same—same offense; nollied.

Same vs. George Cole—provoke; submitted to Court, and found not guilty.

Same vs. Chab Bright and Francis Coleman—provoke; nollied.

Same vs. Ostrum Boright—provoke; submitted to jury, who return a verdict of not guilty.

Same vs. Minnie and Rosa Lee—assault and battery; nollied.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Clara Morgan, by Jackson Searcy, her next friend, vs. Vienna Watts—slander; dismissed.

Daniel Konkle vs. Alexander Corrans et al—foreclosure; dismissed.

Wm. T. Pate vs. Geo. W. Larison—replevin; dismissed.

Van S. Brandon vs. Phebe Powlesson and John Powlesson; judgment by default for $98.27.

Newton Short vs. Isaac Turner—replevin; dismissed.

Wm. E. Bates vs. Thos. J. Turpin—on note; judgment by default for $469.64.

James M. Scott vs. Julia A. Rodgers et als—foreclosure; judgment by default for $1,239.30.

State of Indiana vs. Geo. Gordon et al—foreclosure; judgment by default for $1,275.95.

State of Indiana vs. Percy Rous et als—foreclosure; judgment by default for $390.23.

Augustus Hatton vs. Francis Schoonover et al—foreclosure; judgment by default for $564.54.

Same vs. Francis Schoonover—civil action—on note; judgment on default.

John L. Thiebaud vs. Harvey Schroeder—on note; judgment by default for $95.49.

John I. O’Neal vs. Henry Tardy et al—on note; judgment by default for $104.00.

Morton D. Fuget vs. Wm. Brindley—on account; dismissed by pl’f.

Joseph G. Rodgers vs. Zachariah Cotton—on note; judgment by default for $89.50.

Samuel Howard, Sr., vs. Ann Muret et als; judgment by default for $1,927.90.

James Anderson vs. Meritt H. Roberts—on note and account; judgment by default for $122.63.

Addison Works, assignee, &c., vs. Robert F. Steward et al—on note; judgment by default for $85.65.

John W. Nibert, administrator, vs. Ira B. Pickett et als—on note; judgment by default for $250.40.

Same vs. Ira B. Picket, John Graham, Henry D. Graham—on note; judgment by default for $15.25.

Same vs. John Graham et als—on note; judgment by default for $81.15.

State of Indiana vs. Elizabeth A. Jayne et als—foreclosure; judgment by default for $1,208.88.

Sylvester H. Morrison vs. Mariah M. Morris et als—foreclosure; judgment by default for $851.80.

Elizabeth Morerod vs. John Thomas et als—on note; continued by agreement.

Joseph Peelman vs. John L. Shadday—on note; judgment by default for $74.83.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. Samuel W. Rochat et als—on note; judgment by default for $416.67.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Apr 1876 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

DIVORCE COURT.

Sarah Costello vs. Alexander Costello. Dismissed.

 

CRIMINAL COURT.

State vs. Nelson Harris, William Poston and George W. Harris—malicious trespass. Submitted to a jury, who returned a verdict of guilty, and assessed a fine of one dollar each.—Motion for new trial filed.

State vs. Jonathan Miles—for desecrating the Sabbath. Submitted to a jury, who returned a verdict of not guilty.

State vs. Jeffrey Miles—for same offense. Nollied.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

State, ex rel Harriet Steel, vs. James F. Ash—bastardy. Continued.

State, ex rel Ellen Evans vs. Geo. Washington—bastardy. Continued.

Alden B. Smith, President of the Indiana Bank of Madison, Ind., vs. Eli Rayl et al—foreclosure. Continued by agreement.

Wm. L. Goddard et als vs. Edward P. Goddard—partition. Continued by agreement, with leave to amend complaint.

Peter L. Davis vs. Jacob W. Davis—on account. Continued by agreement.

Francis R. Dufour, Guardian of Geo. W. Dufour, an insane person, vs. Isaac Turner—to set aside a deed. Continued by agreement.

P. S. Sage vs. B. F. Montayne et als—to set aside deed. Submitted to a jury, who returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff, and judgment rendered accordingly.

Harriet E. Dufour vs. Isaac Turner—on note. Dismissed.

Marcus Ricketts vs. Maryette Stewart—appeal. Continued.

State ex rel Leota Lemon vs. Simon Blach—bastardy. Submitted to jury, who return a verdict in favor of the State. Motion fornew trial filed.

Sarah Brandon vs. Elhanan Cole—breach of marriage contract. Dismissed by agreement.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Henry Friedenburg et als—on note. Judgment for $122.65.

James G. Orem vs. Asa Newton and Elizabeth Jain, Adm’r, &c.—on note. Judgment in favor of claimant for $166.59.

P. S. Sage vs. Rosanna McFadden, Adm’x, &c.—on claim for $10.23. Claim allowed.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Apr 1876 – Page 5, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. Jacob Jones—Murder. Tried by jury, who returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter, and sentenced him to the penitentiary for twenty-one years. Judgment rendered accordingly.

State vs. Andrew Griffin—Grand Larceny. Submitted to a jury, who returned a verdict of guilty, and sentenced him to the penitentiary two years. Judgment rendered accordingly.

State vs. Henry Brown—Murder. On trial as we go to press.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Frederick Strubbe vs. William Griske—Foreclosure. Dismissed by agreement, at defendant’s cost.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 8 Jan 1876 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Court convened last Tuesday morning. The following cases have been disposed of:

CIVIL DOCKET.

Thomas Gibbons et als vs. Elizabeth Gibbons. Partition. Continued.

David Hinman vs. Joseph Lintz et als. Partition. Continued.

Thomas Jager, jr. vs. Hannah Jager, Administratrix, etc. Claim. Continued.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. Julia C. Tandy et als. Final report made.

Estate of Arthur Humphrey, Theo. Humphrey, executor. Exceptions to report. Continued.

State ex rel of Wm. J. Gibbs, administrator, etc. vs. Jacob R. Harsis et als. On Bond. Continued.

Clara Morgan vs. Marion Paugh et als. To set aside deed. Continued.

State ex rel of Harriet Steel vs. James T. Ask. Bastardy. Continued.

John M. Netherland et als vs. Wm. H. Netherland et als. Partition. Continued.

State ex rel of Ellen Evans vs. Geo. Washington. Bastardy. Continued.

Climenia O’Neal vs. Arden Heath et als. Partition. Dismissed.

Weed Sewing Machine Co. vs. Will Long et als. On contract. Change from Judge.

Cynthia A. Craig et als vs. Wm. G. Krutz. Partition. Continued.

Joseph Cole vs. Isaac N. Cole. Civil action. Venue changed from Judge.

Joseph Waltz vs. Rodolph McMakin. On Note. Dismissed.

William H. Turner vs. Edward C. Heady. Appeal. Venue changed from Judge.

Mary S. Knox vs. George P. Knox. Civil action. Venue changed from Judge.

George Lewis et als vs. Benjamin H. Oak et als. To set aside deed. Dismissed.

Joseph Thompson vs. John Manford. Appeal. Dismissed.

Thomas Jager vs. Hannah Jager et als. To set aside deed. Change of venue from Judge.

Perret Dufour vs. Oliver Dufour. On an account. Change of venue from Judge.

Catherine Shelly et als vs. John M. Crandle. To recover real estate. Dismissed.

Samuel Wiseman vs. Oliver M. Smith, adm’r, &c. Claim of $6.22. Claim allowed.

Rezin Johnston, adm’r, &c., vs. Thomas Works et al. On Note. Default and judgment for $66.70.

Emily Ayers vs. Jesse S. Coleman. On note. Default and judgment for $257.35.

Thomas Thompson vs. Jonathan McMakin et al. Foreclosure. Default and judgment for $1,313.45.

Henry A. Downey vs. William Smith. On note. Default and judgment for $85.14.

Samuel Rodgers vs. Samantha Sigmon. On note. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Henry Lock vs. George W. Hewitt. On note. Default and judgment for $220.

Thomas Miller vs. William H. Cunningham. On an account. Dismissed by agreement at defendant’s cost.

Gilbert Mead et als vs. Dewit C. Mead et al. Partition. Continued for process.

Edward R. Laughlin et al vs. George W. Hathorn. On note and lease. Judgment by default for $165.00.

John Melcher vs. Joseph M. Jackson, adm’r, &c. Claim on note for $110.95. Claim allowed.

 

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Frank Boswell. Assault and Battery. Acquitted.

State vs. Andrew J. Lambertson. Attempt to provoke an assault and battery. Tried, fined $2.50.

State vs. Jesse Pearce. Petit larceny. Pleads guilty; fined one dollar, sent to jail for ten days, and disfranchised for two years.

State vs. Nathaniel Scudder. Attempt to provoke. Pleads guilty and fined $2.50.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Jan 1876 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. George S. Heady: assault and battery. Continued.

State vs. Milton Gullion: attempt to provoke. Nollied.

State vs. Joseph Rutherford: disturbing lawful assembly. Nollied.

State vs. Joseph Griffith: for same offense. Pleads guilty, fined $2.50.

Same vs. Perry Woods: assault and battery with intent to kill. Continued.

Same vs. Lewis Woods: counterfeiting. Continued.

Same vs. Samuel Woods: grand larceny. Continued.

Same vs. Frank Hickman: burglary. Continued.

Same vs. James Davies: for violation of liquor law, 28 cases. Continued for process.

Same vs. Dempsey Gullion: for violation of liquor law, 6 cases. Continued.

Same vs. Francis M. Douglas: grand larceny. Continued.

Same vs. Wm. C. Hull: carrying concealed weapons. Continued.

Same vs. Wm. Furnish: petit larceny. Continued.

Same vs. Lafayette Turner: assault and battery. Continued.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Ulysses P. Schenck, Trustee, &c. vs. Polly Dufour et als: to recover real estate. Submitted to Court and finding and judgment for defendants.

William Carnine vs. Daniel K. Harris: on contract. Judgment for the plaintiff by agreement for $25.

Hannah Rollins vs. Edward P. Gibbons et als: civil action. Submitted to Court and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $137.70.

Lydia Slater et al vs. Sarah Vanduzen et als: to set aside deed. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Experience Herbert vs. Jason G. Gurley: civil action. Venue changed from Judge.

Samuel Hess, administrator, &c., vs. Jason G. Gurley: civil action. Venue changed from Judge.

John C. Wainscott vs. Richard H. Smith: appeal. Submitted to jury and finding for defendant.

Ulysses P. Schenck et als, partners, &c., vs. Benjamin F. Montanye et als: on notes. Finding and judgment for plaintiffs for $204.22.

Francis M. Griffith, administrator of the estate of Catharine Smith, deceased, vs. John Scudder: civil action. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Phineas Bartlett et als vs. John E. Williams: on an account. Submitted to Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiffs for $288.46.

Rezin Johnston, administrator, &c., vs. Daniel Voris, et al: to set aside deed. Submitted to Court and finding and judgment for plaintiff.

Peter L. Davis vs. Jacob W. Davis: on an account. Continued by agreement.

Jacob W. Thompson vs. George S. Heady et al: on note. Submitted to Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for amount of note.

The Weed Sewing Machine Co. vs. William W. Long: on note. Submitted to Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $250.30.

State ex rel Leander Scudder vs. John Peters: on a bond. Dismissed by agreement at relator’s cost.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Jan 1876 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Ulysses P. Schenck et als vs. Julia C. Tandy et als: for partition. Final Report of Commissioner made and approved, and Commissioner discharged.

William H. Vandever et als vs. Susan Barcas et als: partition. Final Report of Commissioner made and approved, and Commissioner discharged.

Collins Bradley vs. Elijah Wiley et als: to set aside deed. Submitted to Jury, who finds for plaintiff, setting aside the deed, and judgment rendered accordingly.

Alden B. Smith, President of the Indiana Bank of Madison, Indiana, vs. Eli Rayl et als: foreclosure. Continued by agreement.

Nancy J. Keith vs. Lewis F. Works, Guardian, &c.: on an account. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Oliver W. Protsman vs. William Smith: civil action. Continued on motion of defendant, at his costs.

John S. Butler vs. Andrew J. Courtney: for damages. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff for one cent.

Jackson Pate vs. Henry A. Downey: on note. Judgment by agreement for $94.80.

James Torrance vs. Matthew Worstell et al. Continued by agreement at Worstell’s cost.

Harrison Sturgeon vs. Wesley H. Adkinson, Administrator, &c.: claim. $10 of claim allowed.

John Orem vs. Jane Peelman: for damages for enticing wife to leave him. Submitted to a jury, and dismissed by plaintiff after the case on behalf of defendant was nearly closed.

Benjamin F. Peabody et als vs. Francis Peabody, et als: to set aside deed. Continued by agreement.

Nathaniel Scudder et al vs. Dempsey Gullion: to recover real estate. Submitted to jury, and finding and judgment for plaintiff.

William R. Johnston vs. Nancy J. Keith: civil action. Submitted to Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $55.69.

Thomas J. Griffith vs. Wesley H. Adkinson, Administrator, &c.: on claim of $5. Claim allowed.

George W. Vanpelt vs. Margaret A. Gray, Administratrix, &c.: on claim of $17. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

R. M. Tevis vs. Wm. M. Miller, Administrator, &c.: on claim of $10. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

Court adjourned last Tuesday. A Special Term will be held, commencing next Tuesday—Judge J. Y. Allison, of Madison, presiding.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Jan 1876 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

CIRCUIT COURT—Special Term.

The Special Term of the Circuit Court convened Tuesday morning, Judge James Y. Allison, of Madison, presiding. Foreign Attorneys present: Hon. Richard Gregg, Aurora; Maj. James S. Jelley, Rising Sun.

The following cases have been disposed of up to going to press, as follows:

CIVIL DOCKET.

Joseph Cole vs. Isaac Cole: on contract. Continued by agreement.

Frank Dufour, Guardian, &c., vs. Harriet E. Dufour: to recover real estate. Venue changed to Jefferson county.

James H. Banta vs. Hiram H. Bakes: on an account. Venue changed to Jefferson County.

Nannie B. Bakes vs. Hiram H. Bakes: for alimony and to set aside a deed. Venue changed to Jefferson county.

Thomas Jager vs. Hannah Jager et als: to set aside a deed. Venue changed to Jefferson county.

Vevay Reveille – 5 Feb 1876 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Special Term—Judge J. Y. Allison.

Samuel M. Bonnell vs. Anna Fisk et als: on notes. Submitted to Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $2,626.00.

Weed Sewing Machine Company vs. William W. Long et als: on a contract. Transferred to U. S. Court, and time given to file Bill of Exceptions.

William H. H. Turner vs. Edward C. Heady: on an account. Submitted to jury, and finding for defendant, and judgment rendered accordingly.

Mary S. Knox vs. George P. Knox: civil action to change custody of children. Submitted to Court, and finding and judgment as follows: That the defendant, George P. Knox, do now take and bear the custody of George Knox and Walter Knox, two of their children, and that he be charged with their support, maintenance and education. The Court further order and decree that the plaintiff, Mary S. Knox, do have the custody of Bennie Knox, the youngest child of said plaintiff, Mary S. Knox, and that the said George P. Knox pay and contribute to her for the support of said Bennie Knox, the sum of forty dollars per year. That this order so far as it relates to said Bennie Knox to be and remain in full force for five years from this date.

Experience Herbert vs. Jason G. Gurley: civil action. Submitted to jury who find for defendant, and judgment rendered accordingly.

Samuel Hess, administrator of the estate of Jacob Hess, deceased, vs. J. G. Gurley: civil action. Continued at defendant’s cost.

Thomas Jager vs. Hannah Jager: to set aside deed. Venue changed to Jefferson county.

Benjamin C. Mead, administrator, &c., vs. Adolph E. Meritt et al: on note. Continued on motion of defendants at their cost.

William Watts vs. Adolph E. Meritt: to enforce mechanic’s lien. Continued on motion of defendant at his cost.

The Pleasant Grove and Indian Creek Turnpike Co. vs. Robert D. Gullion: on subscription. Dismissed by agreement, each party to pay his own cost.

Same vs. Jasper Blodget and Samuel Blodget: on subscription. Disposed of same as above.

Mary E. Dunning et als vs. Patriot and Barkworks Turnpike Co.: for Injunction. Submitted to Court, and finding for plaintiffs, and perpetual Injunction awarded.

Jacob Seasongood et als, partners, &c. vs. J. E. Williams: appeal. Judgment by agreement for $146.47.

Perret Dufour vs. Oliver Dufour: on account. Continued by agreement.

Court adjourned last Tuesday evening, sine die.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 30 Oct 1875 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

The fall term of the Circuit Court convened on the 26th inst., Hon. John G. Berkshire presiding.

The following Attorneys are in attendance: Maj. J. S. Jelly, D. T. Downey and Judge Stewart, Rising Sun; Judge C. E. Walker and Hon. John R. Cravens, Madison, Ind.; Thomas Watts, J. G. Gurley, Patriot; Charles Wilson and Maj. John O. Cravens, Prosecuting Attorney, Versailles.

The following is a list of cases disposed of:

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. Perry Woods—assault and battery with intent to kill. Continued for process.

Same vs. Lewis Woods—counterfeiting. Continued for process.

Same vs. Francis Hickman—burglary and grand larceny. Continued for process.

Same vs. John Dyer—disturbing lawful assembly. Nol pros.

Same vs. James H. Davis—selling to minors, twenty eight cases. Continued.

Same vs. Oliver Rayl—selling to minor. Nol pros.

Same vs. Dempsey Gullion—selling to minor. Continued for process.

Same vs. Francis M. Douglas—grand larceny. Continued.

Same vs. Dr. Wm. C. Hull—carrying concealed weapons. Forfeiture of recognizance.

Same vs. James Oakly, Geo. W. Oakly, Wm. Jackson and David Golay—throwing carrion into running stream. Tried by a jury and acquitted.

Same vs. Newton Short—malicious trespass. Nol pros.

Same vs. Loren H. Smith—assault and battery. Tried by the Court and acquitted.

Same vs. Belle Norton, Jane Short and Newton Short—malicious trespass. Nol pros.

Same vs. Richard Glover—assault. Tried by the Court and fined $2.50.

Same vs. Jane Schenck—assault and battery. Tried by the Court and fined $2.50.

Same vs. A. J. Lambertson—attempt to provoke an assault. Continued for process.

Same vs. Joseph Peelman—obstructing highway. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined $1.

Vevay Reveille – 6 Nov 1875 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Margaret Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon—dismissed for want of prosecution.

Betsey Farrell vs. Barney Farrell—dismissed for want of prosecution.

Caroline Himmelheber vs. John Himmelheber—dismissed for want of prosecution.

Kate Seamonds vs. Ramus Seamonds—submitted to Court and taken under advisement.

Hiram H. Bakes vs. Nannie B. Bakes—on trial as we go to press.

Francis R. Dufour, Guardian of George W. Dufour, an insane person, vs. Harriet E. Dufour—dismissed by plaintiff, and papers withdrawn.

John M. Henry vs. Margaret M. Henry—divorce granted.

 

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. William H. Dunning—Forgery; acquitted.

State vs. William Smith—Provoke; nollied.

State vs. Amanda Jackson and Ellen Russell—Aiding prisoners to escape; discharged.

State vs. Frank Boswell—Appeal; continued, defendant recognized.

State vs. James Anderson—Malicious trespass; tried and acquitted. Two other cases against same defendant for same offense, both nollied.

State vs. Gabriel Dalmazzo—Selling to minor; eleven cases; pleads guilty in five cases and a fine of ten dollars in each case, and the other six nollied.

State vs. John Gullion—Disturbing meeting; fined five dollars.

Same vs. same—Attempt to provoke an assault and battery; nollied.

State vs. Louisa Vanbriggle—Assault and battery; nollied.

State vs. Benjamin Stoops—Malicious trespass; tried and acquitted.

State vs. Wm. Furnish—Arson; convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for three years, fined $1, and disfranchised and rendered incapable of holding any office of trust or profit for four years.

State vs. Sabe Boswell—Grand larceny; acquitted.

State vs. Moses Mahew—Grand larceny; plead guilty—sentenced to the penitentiary for two years, disfranchised, and rendered incapable of holding any office of trust or profit for two years, and fined one cent.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Thomas Gibbens et als vs. Elizabeth Gibbens et als—Partition; continued under former order of sale.

David Hinman vs. Joseph Lientz et als—Partition; continued.

Thomas Jagers, jr., vs. Hannah Jager, administratrix—Claim on account. Continued.

Ulyses P. Schenck et als vs. Julia C. Tandy, et als—Partition; continued for payment of purchase money.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Nov 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

CIRCUIT COURT—JUDGE BERKSHIRE.

Estate of Arthur Humphrey, dec’d, Theodore Humphrey, et al, Executors—Exceptions to final report.—Continued.

State ex rel Wm. J. Gibbs, Administrator of George Hunter, dec’d, vs. Jacob R. Harris et als—on a Bond. Continued.

Clara Morgan vs. Marion Paugh et als—To set aside a Deed. Continued by agreement.

State ex rel Harriet Steel vs. Jas. T. Ash—Bastardy. Continued for process.

Solomon K. Kittle, Administrator of Jane Turner, dec’d, vs. John N. Whiting—To quite Title. Judgment for plaintiff by agreement.

State ex rel Ellen Evans vs. George Washington—Bastardy. Continued for process.

Cynthia A. Craig et als vs. Wm. G. Krutz—Partition. Continued for sale under former order.

Charles O. Thiebaud vs. Isaac Stevens et al—For Damages. Motion for a new trial overruled.

Thomas Dyer vs. James Oakley—Civil action. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Joseph Cole vs. Isaac N. Cole—Civil action. Continued by agreement.

Nancy J. Keith vs. Morgan Carver et als—On notes, &c. Dismissed by plaintiff.

George Lewis et al vs. Benjamin Oaks et al—To set aside a deed, &c. Continued by agreement.

Ann Robertson, Administratrix of James Robertson, dec’d, vs. the Corporation of the Town of Vevay—For damages. Continued by agreement, with leave to file a substituted complaint.

State of Indiana vs. James H. and James Davis—On forfeited recognizance; twenty-eight cases. Judgment for defendants on Demurrer.

State vs. Oliver Rayl and Eli Rayl—Forfeited recognizance; two cases. Judgment for defendants on Demurrer.

Robert Splain vs. Melcher Brown et al—Foreclosure. Dismissed.

Jane E. McMakin et als vs. Mary Cotton—Partition. Dismissed by agreement at plaintiff’s cost.

Charles F. Putnam vs. Lucinda Thompson—On note. Dismissed by plaintiff.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. John P. Dunning, impleaded with Mariah Dunning et als—On note.—Continued for process.

U. P. Schenck vs. William Dunning et als—On note. Continued by agreement.

Francis Dunning vs. William H. Dunning et al—Foreclosure. Continued by agreement.

Anna Bell Hart vs. James B. Wilson et al—To recover real estate. Continued, with leave to amend pleadings generally.

U. P. Schenck vs. John Armstrong et als—Injunction. Dismissed by agreement.

McMakin & Dyer vs. George W. Craig, Administrator of James M. Cotton, dec’d—Claim on note. Dismissed at costs of Estate.

George H. Keeney vs. the Allensville, Center Square & Vevay Turnpike Co.—On account. Judgment by agreement for $50.

Rachel Whitehead vs. Perret Dufour et al—Foreclosure. Dismissed by agreement at Perret Dufour’s cost.

State ex rel Rachel Whitehead vs. Perret Dufour et als—On Guardian’s bond. Dismissed by agreement at Perret Dufour’s cost.

James K. Pleasants vs. Thomas J. Heady—Foreclosure. Defendant defaulted; judgment for $2,970.65.

Jacob Seasongood et als, partners, &c., vs. John E. Williams—Appeal. Venue changed to Jefferson county.

Patriot & Barkworks Turnpike Co. vs. John Watts. Dismissed by pl’ff.

Wm. T. Pate and wife vs. the Town of Patriot—Injunction. Continued for process.

Rezin Johnston, Administrator of Thomas Wilson, dec’d, vs. Frederick Berner et al—On note. Continued for process as to Herman Berner, and judgment against Frederick Berner for $245.20.

Same vs. Frederick Berner—On note. Judgment by default for $171.91.

The National Bank of Rising Sun vs. William H. Dunning et als. Continued.

John Higham vs. James T. Bodkin—Appeal. Venue changed to Ohio county.

Perret Dufour et als vs. William Northcott—Motion for Execution. Judgment by default.

Henry Mack et als partners, &c., vs. John E. Williams—On account. Judgment by default for $232.80.

U. P. Schenck vs. George H. Manford et als—On note. Judgment by default for $522.70.

U. P. Schenck vs. Eli Rayl et als—Foreclosure. Judgment by default for $5,666.23.

Charles O. Lockard et als, partners, &c., vs. John E. Williams—On account. Judgment by default for $226.89.

Andrew C. Downey vs. William H. Pavy—Foreclosure. Dismissed by agreement at defendant’s cost.

John Armstrong vs. George Clendenning—Foreclosure. Judgment by default for $260.05.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. William T. Pate et al—Foreclosure. Judgment by default for $3,163.80.

James W. Horton vs. Samuel Pavy et al—On note. Judgment by default for $98.42.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Eli Rayl et al—On note. Judgment by default for $151.41.

U. P. Schenck et als, partners, &c., vs. Eugene Tardy et als—On note. Judgment by default for $151.41.

Peter L. Davis vs. Jacob W. Davis—On account. Continued by agreement.

Samuel W. Howard vs. Eugene Tardy—On note. Judgment by default for $181.15.

Henry A. Downey vs. George Clendenning and John Clendenning—Foreclosure. Judgment by default for $415.70.

James Torrance vs. Matthew Worstell. Continued by agreement.

Henry K. Knox vs. John T. Schroeder—Foreclosure. Judgment by default for $703.50.

The Gambrinus Stock Co. vs. Louisa Putnam, Administratrix, &c.—Claim on account for $36.75. Dismissed at costs of the claimant.

James Anderson vs. Oliver M. Smith, Administrator, &c.—On an account. $1.10 claim allowed.

Anna Bell Hart vs. Hiram P. Hart et als—Partition. Continued by agreement, with leave to amend pleadings generally.

Rezin Johnston, Administrator, &c., vs. Thomas Works and Andrew Works. Continued.

James H. Weston vs. Rodolph McMakin and Jonathan McMakin—On account. Submitted to the Court, judgment for Plaintiff for $221.00. Motion for new trial overruled, and an appeal taken to the Supreme Court.

Same vs. Rodolph McMakin—On note. Submitted to the Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $289.95.

Same vs. Jonathan McMakin—On account. Submitted to jury and verdict for plaintiff for $77.40.

Missouri A. Cooper vs. Eliza Cooper, et al—Partition. Continued by agreement.

William Carnine vs. Daniel K. Harris—On contract. Continued by agreement.

Lydia Slater et al vs. Sarah Vandusen, et als. To set aside deed. Continued at plaintiff’s cost.

State ex rel Pat Carr vs. Smith P. Worstell et al—On Constable’s Bond. Submitted to Court, and finding and judgment for Carr for $139.93.

Experience Herbert vs. Jason G. Gurley—Civil Action. Continued by agreement.

Patriot and Barkworks Turnpike Co. vs. Bela Herrick. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

Hiram H. Bakes vs. Nannie B. Bakes—Divorce. Thrown out of Court for reason he was not a resident of the State.

Perret Dufour vs. Oliver Dufour—On an account. Change of venue from Judge.

State of Indiana ex rel of Roselia Bulter vs. Thomas J. Griffith—Bastardy. Tried by jury. Verdict not guilty.

Charlotte Wiley et al vs. Ann Muret et als—Partition. Submitted to the Court; finding for plaintiffs, and Ebenezer Phillips and John Gill appointed to make partition.

Helvetia S. Smock et al vs. Joseph Peelman—On Note. Judgment for plaintiff for $392.34.

John B. Lewis vs. Margaret A. Lewallen et als. Submitted to Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff. William R. Johnston appointed Commissioner to convey, &c.

John S. Butler vs. Andrew J. Courtney—Civil action. Continued by agreement.

W. E. Peters vs. William M. Miller, administrator—Claim on note for $29.90. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

Collins Bradley vs. Elijah Wiley et als—to set aside a deed, is on trial as we go to press.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 19 Jun 1875 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

The regular June Term of the Circuit Court convened on Tuesday, the 15th inst., Hon. John G. Berkshire presiding.

The following Attorneys were in attendance from abroad: Robert Cravens, Madison; D. T. Downey, John B. Coles, Maj. J. S. Jelley, and S. H. Stewart, Rising Sun; Maj. J. O. Cravens, Versailles; Thos. Watts, Patriot; Judge Walker, of Madison; H. W. Harrington, of Indianapolis.

 

Criminal Docket.

State of Indiana vs. Ostrum Boright and Charles Doan—Larceny. Tried by a jury and acquitted.

Same vs. Wm. H. Dunning—Forgery. Continued for process.

Same vs. Adda Marsh—Carrying concealed weapons. Tried by a jury and acquitted.

Same vs. Wm. Mansfield—Assault and battery. Tried by the Court and fined $2.50.

Same vs. same—Desecrating Sabbath. Tried by jury and acquitted.

Same vs. same—Same offence.—Nol. Pros.

Same vs. Joseph Stevens—Attempt to provoke an assault. Submitted to the Court and acquitted.

 

Civil Docket.

Betsy Farrel vs. Barney Farrel—Divorce. Continued.

Fannie Zearing vs. Henry H. Zearing—Divorce. Dismissed by plaintiff.

David Hinman vs. Joseph Lientz et als. Continued by agreement.

Clara Morgan vs. Marion Paugh—To set aside deed. Continued.

Thomas Jagers vs. Hannah Jagers. Continued by agreement.

W. H. Vanduzen vs. Susan Barcus et al—Partition. Continued.

James H. Weston vs. Rodolph McMakin—On note. Continued.

Same vs. Jonathan McMakin—Continued by agreement.

Huldah Satchell vs. Philip A. Bettens—On note. Dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 26 Jun 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Criminal Docket.

State vs. Thomas Wright—Assault and battery. Submitted to the Court, and was fined $25.

Same vs. Thomas Higham—Obstructing highway. Tried by a jury who returned a verdict of guilty and assessed a fine of $5.

Same vs. same—Same offence—Nol pros.

Same vs. John Jackson—Injury to toll gate. Nol pros.

Same vs. Edward Manual, jr., and David Manuel—Attempt to provoke an assault and battery. Nol pros.

Same vs. Hinson Bright—Appeal. Nol pros.

Same vs. Jesse Pearce—Public indecency. Nol pros.

Same vs. Huldah Sullivan, James Sullivan, James Sullivan, jr., Harrison Sullivan and Solomon Froman—Obstructing highway. Tried by a jury who returned a verdict of guilty as to Huldah and James Sullivan and Solomon Froman, and assessed a fine of $1 each, and not guilty as to James and Harrison Sullivan.

 

Divorce Docket.

Mary B. Riley vs. James W. Riley—Divorce. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Henry Taylor vs. Rosana Taylor—For divorce. Dismissed by plaintiff. Judgment against him for costs.

Hiram H. Bakes vs. Nannie B. Bakes—For divorce. Continued.

 

Civil Docket.

Alvin Vanhouten vs. Annie Emmerson—To subject lands to payment of judgment. Judgment by agreement for plaintiff.

William T. Pate vs. John Armstrong—Replevin. Dismissed by agreement at plaintiff’s cost.

Samuel E. Pleasants vs. Vevay & Moorefield Turnpike Co.—Injunction. Dismissed by agreement at defendants cost.

Lewis Schroeder vs. same—Injunction. Dismissed by agreement at plaintiff’s cost.

Charles Dibble vs. Jacob R. Harris, Administrator, etc.—On note. Dismissed.

G. W. Hathorn vs. Louisa Putnam, Administratrix of the estate of John Cotton dec’d—Appeal. Dismissed.

Rachael Whitehead vs. Augustus Weaver et al.—To secure real estate. Dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Jul 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

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

Caroline Thompson vs. Joseph McClanahan—Civil action for money. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Charles Dibble vs. Jacob R. Harris—on note. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Sarah Murphy et als vs. Joseph Tague et als—to recover real estate. Submitted to the Court and finding for plaintiffs.

Israel Warner et als vs. John Higham et als—appeal. Venue changed to Ohio County.

Daniel Wright vs. Robert Chapman—appeal. Submitted to a jury, who returned a verdict for plaintiff.

Isaac Stevens & Son vs. Susan Picket, Administrator of the Estate of Henry C. Picket, dec’d—claim on account. Submitted to the Court and finding for defendant.

Theodore Bonnell vs. George Brown et al—appeal. Submitted to the Court and finding for defendant.

Cynthia A. Craig et als vs. William J. Krutz—partition. Submitted to the Court and partition awarded.

State of Indaina vs. Harrison Gordon—foreclosure. Dismissed by agreement at cost of defendant.

John Jackson et als vs. the Pleasant Grove and Indian Creek Turnpike Company—on contract. Finding for plaintiffs in the sum of $181.55.

Lorain Wilcox et al vs. Newton Short—to recover real estate. Submitted to the Court and finding for plaintiffs.

Joseph Waltz vs. Rodolph McMakin et al—on note. Submitted to the Court and finding for plaintiff.

V. Kessler vs. Rosanna McFadden, Administratrix of the estate of William McFadden deceased—claim on account. Claim disallowed.

J. J. Richter vs. George W. Craig, Administrator of the estate of James M. Cotton, dec’d—claim on account. Submitted to the Court; finding for plaintiff.

Benjamin R. Yarnell vs. Ebenezer Butler, et al—appeal. Dismissed by agreement.

Henry A. Downey et al vs. John W. Manford et al—on account for services. Submitted to a jury and finding for the plaintiffs in the sum of $150.

Vevay Reveille – 10 Jul 1875 – Page 5, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Julia Cooper et als vs. Mary Tinker et als—Partition. Commissioner’s Deed approved and Commissioner discharged.

Theodore Bonnell vs. George W. Brown et als—Appeal. Submitted to the Court, finding for plaintiff.

State of Indiana vs. Harrison Gordon, Administrator of the Estate of L. W. Gordon, dec’d. Dismissed at cost of defendant.

John Jackson et als vs. The Pleasant Grove and Indian Creek Turnpike Company. Submitted to the Court; finding for the plaintiffs in the sum of $181.33.

Cynthia Heath vs. Wm. D. Holdcraft, Administrator of the Estate of Arden Heath, dec’d. Claim allowed.

Charles O. Thiebaud vs. Isaac Stevens and Edwin M. Stevens—For Damages. Submitted to a Jury, and finding for plaintiff in the sum of $300.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 17 Apr 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

A Special Term of the Circuit Court was opened by the Hon. Jas. Y. Allison, last Tuesday morning. John B. Coles, Maj. J. S. Jelley, and Maj. John O. Cravens were the only Attorneys in attendance from abroad.

The following business has been disposed of:

State of Indiana vs. James H. Davies—selling to minor. Default and forfeiture of recognizance.

Same vs. Charles Golay—selling to minor. Nol. Pros.

Same vs. Henry Schewe—selling without permit, three cases. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $10 in each.

Same vs. same—selling without permit, three cases. Submitted to the Court and was fined $10 in each.

Same vs. same—for same offense two cases. Submitted to the Court and acquitted.

Same vs. William Banks—illegal vending, two cases. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $10 in each.

Same vs. William Cassell, William Deaver, Frank Blair, Emma Blair, and Sarah Russell—grand larceny. Cassell, Deaver and Blair pleaded guilty, and were sentenced to the State’s Prison for two years, fined $1 each, and disfranchised for five years. A Nolle was entered as to the others.

Same vs. George Gleason—assault and battery. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $1.

Vevay Reveille – 24 Apr 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Special Session of Circuit Court—Judge J. Y. Allison.

Since last report, the following cases have been disposed of:

State of Indiana vs. Edward Manuel, jr.—Assault and battery. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $10.

Same vs. Henry Schewe—illegal vending, one case. Indictment quashed.

Same vs. Charles Schmeid—Assault and battery with intent to murder.—Tried by a jury who returned a verdict of guilty of assault and battery, and assessed a fine of $50 against the defendant.

The Pleasant Grove and Indian Creek Turnpike Company vs. R. D. Gullion—On subscription. Submitted to jury, who failed to agree.

The case of William J. Keeney vs. Charles Schmeid, for damages, was called up Tuesday Evening. It will probably consume the balance of the present term.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 27 Mar 1875 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT

The regular March Term of the Circuit Court convened upon Tuesday, the 23d inst., Hon. John G. Berkshire, presiding.

The following is a list of Attorneys in attendance from abroad:
Hon. H. W. Harrington, Indianapolis; Maj. J. S. Jelley, S. H. Stewart and J. B. Coles, Rising Sun; Capt. S. M. Jones, E. P. Ferris, Adam Stockinger and John O. Cravens, Prosecuting Attorney, Versailles; John K. Thompson, Lawrenceburg; Hon. C. E. Walker and Capt. A. D. Vanosdol, of Madison.

Hon. James Y. Allison, of Madison, having come up to try several causes in which a change of Judge had been granted. Judge Berkshire, after disposing of a few cases, surrendered the court room to Judge Allison, and opened Court Wednesday morning in the Clerk’s Office.

The case of the State ex rel the Board of County Commissioners of Ripley county, and also ex rel Phillip Seelinger, Auditor of Ripley county, vs. Henry Yater et als, on official bond, a case sent from Ripley county, was called by Judge Allison, a jury empaneled, and the case began.

The following is a list of criminal business disposed of in Judge Berkshire’s Court up to Wednesday noon:

The State of Indiana vs. Perry Woods—Assault and Battery. Continued for process.

Same vs. Francis Hickman—Burglary and Grand Larceny. Continued for process.

Same vs. John Dyer—Disturbing lawful assembly. Continued for process.

Same vs. George Protsman—Selling to minor. Dismissed.

Same vs. Dempsey Gullion—Selling to minor. Continued for process.

Same vs. Scott and Frank Fergueson—Disturbing meeting. Defendants pleaded guilty, and were fined $2.50 each.

Same vs. Wm. Banks—Illegal vending. Continued for process.

Same vs. Thomas Wright—For damages. Continued for process.

Same vs. Charles Burton—Selling to minor. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $10.

Same vs. same, same offence. Dismissed.

Same vs. D. H. Demaree—Attachment for disobeying citation. Defendant discharged upon payment of costs of citation.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Apr 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

CIVIL DOCKET.

David Hinman vs. Jos. Lintz et als—Partition. Continued by agreement.

Thomas Jagers vs. Hannah Jagers, Administratrix, etc—Claim on account. Continued by agreement.

U. P. Schenck vs. Julia C. Tandy et als—Partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

Julia Cooper vs. Mary Tinkle—Partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

The Estate of Arthur Humphrey dec’d vs. C. H. Humphrey et als—Motion to strike out parts of final report. Continued by agreement.

State of Indiana ex rel. W. J. Gibbs, Administrator, etc., vs. Jacob R. Harris et als—on a bond. Continued by agreement.

James Skardon et als vs. John Gill et al—Contract and bond. Dismissed.

Clara Morgan vs. Marion Paugh et als—to set aside a deed. Continued by agreement.

John M. Netherland vs. W. H. Netherland—Partition. Continued.

The Pleasant Grove and Indian Creek Turnpike Co. vs. R. D. Gullion—On subscription. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Samuel Blodgett—On subscription. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Joseph Bodgett—On subscription. Change of Judge granted.

James Sullivan et al vs. John Sullivan—Partition. Dismissed.

W. H. Vandiver vs. James Barcus—Partition. Continued.

James A. Weston vs. Rodolph McMakin—On account. Continued by agreement.

J. H. Weston vs. Rodolph McMakin—On note. Continued by agreement.

John F. Cotton vs. Cyrus A. Bowen et als—Claim on account. Dismissed.

Gaar, Scott & Co. vs. James Marsh et als—On note. Default and Judgment.

Soloman Froman vs. D. W. Aldrich et als—On note. Dismissed as to Aldrich.

James K. Pleasants, Administrator etc vs. Mary McCallum—Continued for sale under former order.

Edward C. Heady et als vs. Gersham McCallum—Attachment. Default and judgment.

J. W. Shirey et als vs. Alfred J. Lewis et ux—Foreclosure. Default and decree.

L. D. Baldwin vs. Thomas Wright—Assault and battery. Continued for process.

John Toohy vs. Jerome Worwick—Appeal. Venue changed to Ohio County by agreement of parties.

Polly Dufour vs. Louisa Putnam, Administratrix, etc—On account.—Dismissed.

Gaar, Scott & Co. vs. Sol. B. Froman et als—On note. Default and judgment.

William Lampton vs. George Dibble—On note. Default and judgment.

David Hinman vs. Joseph Lentz—partition. Continued by agreement.

John Craig et als vs. William Craig et als—To set aside a Deed. Finding for plaintiff, partition awarded, and Commissioner appointed.

Collins Bradley vs. Elijah Wiley et als—To set aside a Deed. Continued by agreement.

Nannie Bakes vs. Hiram H. Bakes et al—To set aside a Deed and for alimony. Change of Judge granted.

James H. Banta vs. Hiram H. Bakes et al—To set aside a Deed. Change of Judge granted.

Martha T. Lindley vs. G. W. Demaree—on a lease. Judgment by agreement for $100.

Julius Blach vs. Elijah Waltz et al—On Note. Default and judgment for $392.00.

Frank Seifert vs. Charles H. Sage—replevin. Dismissed by agreement at plaintiff’s costs.

Last Saturday evening Court adjourned for two weeks, April 12.

 

Before Hon. J. Y. Allison.

The State of Indiana ex rel the Board of Commissioners of Rilpley county, &c., vs. Henry Yater—On Official Bond. Tried by a jury and verdict for plaintiff in the sum on $33,711.34.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 9 Jan 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court, January Term, 1875.
Hon. J. G. Berkshire Presiding.

Criminal Docket.

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

State of Indiana vs. John Dyer—Disturbing lawful meeting. Continued for process.

Same vs. Ada Marsh—Selling liquor to minor. Acquitted.

Same vs. Edward Manual—Assault and battery. Continued for process.

Same vs. Rodus N. Coy, interpleaded with Harry Edrington—Attempt to provoke an assault. Coy pleaded guilty.

Same vs. Dempsey Gullion—Selling to minor. Continued for process.

Same vs. Scott Fergueson and Frank Furgueson—Disturbing meeting. Continued for process.

Same vs. Charles Doan—carrying concealed weapon. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined $2.50.

Same vs. John Gordon—Assault and battery. Submitted to a Jury, who returned a verdict of guilty, fixing his fine at one cent.

Same vs. William Banks—Selling to minor. Continued for process.

Same vs. Hugh Sterus—Disturbing meeting. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $2.50.

Same vs. Same—Disturbing meeting—Nol. Pros.

Same vs. Ostrum Bowright, Jr.—Assault and battery. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $2.50.

Same vs. Thomas Wright—Assault and battery. Continued for process.

Same vs. Francis M. Douglas—Grand larceny. Continued.

Same vs. Jonathan McMakin—Attempt to provoke an assault. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $2.

 

Civil Docket.

Mary E. Crowell vs. W. H. Crowell—For divorce. Dismissed.

Verner Sedam vs. Lydia Sedam—For divorce. Dismissed.

Amos Farwood vs. Margaret Farwood—For divorce. Default.

Jacob W. Thompson vs. James A. Works—Motion to tax cost. Motion dismissed.

Thomas Gibson et als vs. Elizabeth Gibson et als—Partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

U. P. Schenck et als vs. Julia C. Tandy—Partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

Julia Cooper vs. Mary Tinker—Partition. Continued.

Michael T. Krutz vs. John Clendenning et als—To set aside a deed. Dismissed.

James Dunning vs. William R. Johnston et als. Dismissed.

James A. Weston vs. Rodolph McMakin et al—on account. Continued by agreement.

Elias Cooper vs. John W. Dodd—Civil action. Submitted to the Court, finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $125.95.

State of Indiana ex rel. Elen Evans vs. George Washington—Bastardy.—Continued for process.

William Carnine vs. D. K. Harris—Contract. Continued by agreement.

Gaar, Scott & Co. vs. Solomon B. Froman et al—On note. Continued for process.

William H. Hill et al vs. Patrick Carr—on note. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Solomen Froman vs. D. W. Aldrich et al—On note. Continued for process.

Vevay Reveille – 16 Jan 1875 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court, January Term, 1875.
Hon. J. G. Berkshire Presiding.

Criminal Docket.

Since our last report the following cases have been disposed of:

State of Indiana vs. Volney Peelman—Selling to minor. Submitted to the Court. Fined $10.

Same vs. Theodore Fergueson—Assault and battery. Submitted to the Court. Acquitted.

Same vs. George Rochat, John Rochat, George Valentine, Fletcher Valentine, Ada Marsh, William Marsh, and others—Riot. Submitted to a Jury.—Verdict of guilty as to Ada Marsh, William Marsh and Jordan Wainscott.—Balance Acquitted.

 

Civil Docket.

Alvine Valentine vs. Andrew Emmerson et al.—To subject land to payment of judgment. Continued by agreement.

The 1st National Bank of Rising Sun, Ind. vs. Josiah Lee.—On note.—Continued by agreement.

The Pleasant Grove and Indian Creek Turnpike Co. vs. Robert D. Gullion—On subscription. Continued at plaintiff’s cost.

Same vs. Joseph Blodget—On subscription. Continued by agreement at plaintiff’s cost.

Israel Warren et als vs. John Higam et al—Appeal. Continued.

Edward C. Heady et al vs. Gorge W. Murphy—On note. Dismissed.

Same vs. George W. Murphy et al—On note. Dismissed.

Thomas Dyer vs. James Oakley—Civil Action. Continued.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. B. J. Grant et als—On note. Dismissed.

Same vs. Eli Rayl et als. On note. Default and judgment.

Daniel Wright vs. R. W. Chapman—Appeal. Continued by agreement.

Edward C. Heady and J. W. Lewis vs. Medney Tardy—On note. Default and judgment for $87.08.

Same vs. A. D. Cole—On note. Default and judgment.

Same vs. James Heady—On note.—Default and judgment for $151.40.

Same vs. William Brown—On note. Dismissed by agreement at plaintiff’s cost.

Same vs. Julius Heady et al—On note. Default and judgment for $57.73.

Same vs. J. W. Vandever—On note. Dismissed by agreement at plaintiff’s cost.

Same vs. J. W. Manford—On note. Dismissed by agreement at plaintiff’s cost.

Same vs. Ann Muret—On note. Default and judgment for $209.61.

Same vs. A. G. Bakes—On note. Default and judgment for $111.73.

Same vs. C. C. Waltz—On note. Default and judgment for $140.41.

Samuel Howard vs. David J. Dow et als—On note. Default and judgment for $174.00.

Same vs. Eli Rayl—On note. Default and judgment for $304.33.

S. D. Baldwin vs. Thomas Wright—Civil action for assault and battery.—Continued for process.

State of Indiana vs. Benjamin Stoops—Foreclosure. Dismissed by agreement at the cost of Stoops.

Same vs. Joseph Peelman—Foreclosure. Dismissed by agreement at the cost of Peelman.

Same vs. William Day—Foreclosure. Default and judgment for $280.82.

Same vs. Emily Mead, Ann Mead, Edwin H. Mead, et als—Foreclosure. Continued for process upon Edwin H. Mead.

Sherman S. Jewett et als vs. George McAdams—On note. Dismissed.

John W. Howard vs. James P. Schmeid et al—On note. Default and judgment for $437 .20.

State of Indiana vs. John W. Johnston et als—Foreclosure. Dismissed.

M. R. Aldrich vs. John F. Peak et al—Foreclosure. Dismissed by agreement at the cost of Peak.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Elijah Waltz et als—On note. Judgment against Waltz for $267.12.

Same vs. Henry Waltz et als—On note. Default and judgment for $638.52.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Jan 1875 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court, January Term, 1875.
Hon. J. G. Berkshire Presiding.

Since our last report the following cases have been disposed of:

James K. Pleasants, Administrator of Philip Romerill, deceased, vs. Gersham—Foreclosure. Submitted to the Court, and judgment for the plaintiff.

James H. Banta vs. Jonathan McMakin—on Account. Verdict for the defendant.

The State of Indiana ex rel James F. Heady vs. John S. Heady et als—on a Bond. Submitted to a Jury; verdict for plaintiff.

James T. Manford vs. J. M. Manford—on Note. Submitted to the Court; finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $329.32.

David A. Jennings vs. Jonathan Froman—Slander. Dismissed by the plaintiff; judgment against him for costs.

Eli Rayl vs. S. W. Hickman et al on Note. Submitted to a Jury, verdict for plaintiff.

Lydia Slater et al vs. Sarah Vanduzen et al—to set aside a Deed. Dismissed by plaintiff, with leave to withdraw the complaint; judgment against plaintiff for costs.

State of Indiana ex rel Alice M. Sullivan vs. John H. Wright—Bastardy. Dismissed, plaintiff having acknowledged in open Court that satisfactory provision had been made for the maintenance of the child.

John F. Bolton vs. Hannah Jagers et als—on Note. Finding for plaintiff.

Mary J. Wycoff vs. William Herrin et als—to set aside a Deed. Submitted to a Jury; verdict for plaintiff.

J. A. Humphrey et als vs. C. G. Humphrey et als—Partition. Report of partition; judgment on the report.

Charles Dibble vs. Jacob R. Harris—on Note. Continued by agreement.

G. W. Hathorn vs. Louisa Putnam, Administratrix of the Estate of J. G. Cotton, deceased—Appeal. Continued by agreement.

The Hon. James Y. Allison, of Madison, Ind., will hold a special term of the Circuit Court in Vevay next week, beginning on Monday.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 31 Oct 1847 – Page 4, Column 2

Law Report.
Switzerland Circuit Court, October Term, 1874.
Judge Berkshire.

The following named foreign Attorneys are in attendance:

Judge C. E. Walker, Madison, Ind.; Maj. J. S. Jelley and D. T. Downey, Rising Sun, Ind.

CIVIL DOCKET.

David Hinman vs. Joseph Lientz et als—partition. Continued.

Thomas Jagers jr. vs. Hannah Jagers, Administrator, &c.—Claim on account. Continued.

U. P. Schenck et als vs. Julia C. Tandy—partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

Timothy McCarty vs. Catharine McCarty—partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

State of Indaina ex rel W. J. Gibbs, Administrator of Geo. Hunter, dec’d, vs. Jacob R. Harris et als—on Bond. Continued.

Joseph Leintz et al vs. Daniel Hinman et als—To set aside a sale.—Change of Judge granted.

John Craig et als vs. Wm. Craig et als—To set aside a deed. Continued.

State of Indiana, on complaint of Harriet Steel, vs. James T. Ash—Bastardy. Continued for process.

John McCormick et als vs. David J. Dow—Trespass. Dismissed.

John M. Netherland, et als vs. W. H. Netherland—Partition. Continued.

George H. Manford vs. J. M. Manford—civil action. Default and Judgment.

T. H. Lutton vs. James Hunter et als—Foreclosure. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State of Indiana, on complaint of Elen Evans, vs. George Washington—Bastardy. Continued for process.

Edward Ridgway vs. John L. Ridgway—To recover real estate. Dismissed.

James Torrence vs. David Dyer, jr.—For Damages. Dismissed.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Elija Waltz and Wm. Mercer—on note. Default as to Waltz.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Nov 1874 – Page 4, Column 3

Legal.
Switzerland Circuit Court, October Term, 1874.
Judge Berkshire.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. Perry Woods—assault and battery with intent to kill. Continued for process.

Same vs. Samuel Woods—grand larceny. Continued for process.

Same vs. Francis Hickman—burglary and grand larceny. Continued for process.

Same vs. Marion Douglas—grand larceny. Tried by a jury, and sentenced to the penitentiary for five years, fined $140, and disfranchised for fourteen years.

Same vs. John Dyer—disturbing lawful assembly. Continued for process.

Same vs. Charles Golay—selling to minor. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. John Riley—assault and battery. Tried by the Court and acquitted.

Same vs. Thomas Delaney—permitting unlawful gaming, four cases.—Nolle pros.

Same vs. James F. Robertson—selling to minor. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. James H. Davis—selling to minor. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Henry Schewe—selling without permit. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Henry Fallis—selling without permit. Affidavit quashed.

Same vs. George Protsman—selling on Fourth of July. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Jordan Wainscott—selling to minor. Tried by jury and acquitted.

Same vs. Henry Fallis—selling without permit. Tried by the Court and acquitted.

Same vs. Charles Stagenwhite—assault and battery. Fined $1 upon plea of guilty.

Same vs. Edward Manuel, jr.—assault and battery. Continued for process.

Same on relation of Henry Lovell—surety of the peace. Tried by jury and acquitted. Judgment against Lowell for costs.

Same vs. Robert P. Porter—attempt to provoke an assault. Continued for process.

Same vs. Oliver Rayl—selling to minor. Change of Judge granted.

Same vs. Henry Edrington and Rodus McCoy—attempt to provoke an assault and battery. Edrington pleaded guilty, and was fined $2.50. Continued for process as to McCoy.

Same, ex rel Samuel Leap, vs. Alva Leap—surety of the peace. Tried by a Jury, who found that the complaining witness had cause to fear, and does fear, that the defendant would do him harm.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Louisa Peak vs. the Log Lick and East Enterprise Turnpike Company—for damages. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Samuel Leap vs. James H. Wise et al—injunction. Tried by the Court and finding for plaintiff.

Nicholas Heisell vs. Theodore Bonnell et als—to open street in Patriot. Dismissed by plaintiff. Judgment against him for costs.

W. G. Krutz vs. James T. Walker et al—foreclosure. Submitted to the Court. Finding and decree for plaintiff.

William Pickett and James Dubutts, partners, vs. Patrick Carr—on note. Venue changed to Ohio county.

George Gilbert vs. Ezra Gilbert—partition. Dismissed.

G. W. Jennings vs. Patrick Carr—on note. Venue changed from Switzerland county.

Gazelli Adams vs. the Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike Company—for damages. Dismissed by the plaintiff. Judgment against her for costs.

Jonathan Froman vs. Elenett Philips and Dikens W. Aldrich—on note. Default and judgment as to Philips. Continued for process as to Aldrich.

Cynthia A. Craig vs. William G. Krutz et al—on note. Dismissed.

John Dusch vs. George Sturgeon and Eli Sturgeon—on note. Default and judgment.

Matthew Worstell vs. Samuel Fisk—on note. Default and judgment.

John M. Keana et als vs. Eli Schoonover et als—on note. Default and judgment.

James T. Gilbert vs. Paul Clark—on note—Default and judgment.

Robert N. Lamb, Administrator of the Estate of John Dumont, deceased, and James Torrance vs. Louisa Putnam et als—foreclosure. Decree of foreclosure.

Gideon Burton et als vs. W. G. Krutz et als—on note. Dismissed.

James A. Works and John D. Works vs. Daniel Manford et als—Default and judgment.

Same vs. J. W. Manford et als—civil action. Judgment by agreement.

Julius Blach vs. George W. Fallis—on note. Default and judgment.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Nov 1874 – Page 4, Column 3

Legal.
Switzerland Circuit Court, October Term, 1874.
Judge Berkshire.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State of Indiana vs. Charles Schmeid—assault and battery with intent to kill. Continued, defendant recognized.

Same vs. Melisa Mitchell—murder.—Tried by a jury and acquitted.

Same vs. James Mitchell—murder.—Nolle pros.

CIVIL DOCKET.

James W. Drewrey vs. Hannah R. Drewrey—for divorce. Granted.

Wm. H. Scott vs. Zachariah Scott—complaint of insanity. Submitted to a jury, finding for plaintiff, and letters of guardianship issued.

Wm. Brandon vs. Leonard and Franklin Griswoold—for damages. Submitted to a jury. Leonard acquitted.—Judgment against Franklin for $17.50 and costs.

Madison Mayfield vs. James P. Marsh et als—civil action. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $184.00.

Mary E. Dunning vs. Patriot and Barkworks Turnpike Company—injunction. Continued.

James L. Manford vs. Jeremiah M. Manford—on note. Continued by agreement.

The State of Indiana, ex rel J. P. Heady vs. John S. Heady et als—on a bond. Continued by agreement.

Vevay Reveille – 21 Nov 1874 – Page 4, Column 2

Legal.
Switzerland Circuit Court, October Term, 1874.
Judge Berkshire.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Rebecca Rayl vs. John Rayl—Divorce. Granted.

Henry Stropes vs. George W. Sadler, adm’r of John Stropes, deceased—on account. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

Nancy Nichols vs. Sarah Wiley and W. H. Wiley—to recover real estate. Tried by a jury. Verdict for plaintiff.

Nancy J. Farron vs. William Cooper and wife—slander. Tried by a jury. Verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $350.

W. T. Pate vs. John Armstrong, Sheriff, &c.,–replevin. Continued by agreement.

John T. Turner vs. John W. Wright—malicious prosecution. Tried by a jury, and verdict for defendant.

Court adjourned Friday, the 13th inst., to convene on the 4th day of January, 1875.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 5 Sep 1874 – Page 4, Column 1

In the case of State vs. William Williams, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill, tried in the Court of Judge Allison, before a Jury, the Jury returned a verdict of guilty, and sentenced him to the penitentiary for two years, and fined him $50.

The Jury in the case of the State vs. James Robinson for selling liquor to a minor, failed to agree; and Judge Allison, disgusted with their want of harmony, told the Jury to go home, and he did likewise.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 15 Aug 1874 – Page 5, Column 1

Switzerland Circuit Court.
Adjourned Term—Judge J. G. Berkshire, Presiding.

The adjourned Term of the Circuit Court commenced Tuesday morning the 11th inst.

The following is a list of the foreign attorneys in attendance:

Maj. John O. Cravens, Prosecuting attorney, of Versailles; Bernard Berney,  Judge C. A. Walker, Madison; Col. W. D. Ward, Versailles; Maj. J. S. Jelley, D. T. Downy, Rising Sun; Thomas Watts, Patriot.

The business disposed of to Thursday noon is given belog:

Criminal Docket.

State of Indiana vs. William E. Howard—Grand larceny. Nol pros.

Same vs. Richard Gains—assault and battery with intent to kill. Nol pros.

Same vs. John F. Miller—assault and battery with intent to kill. Nol pros.

Same vs. John A. Litteral—assault and battery with intent to kill. Nol pros.

Same vs. Calvin H. Edrington—assault and battery with intent to rape. Nol pros.

Same vs. Samuel Woods—grand larceny. Nol pros.

Same vs. Perry Woods—assault and battery with intent to kill. Continued for process.

Same vs. John Rayl—carrying concealed weapons. Nol pros.

Same vs. James Gaines—malicious trespass. Nol pros.

Same vs. Francis Hickman—burglary and larceny. Nol pros.

Same vs. Francis Wells—attempt to provoke an assault. Nol pros.

Same vs. John W. Neal—selling liquor to minor. Tried by jury who returned a verdict of guilty, fixing a fine of one cent.

Same vs. Charles Sullivan—giving liquor to minor. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $10.

Same vs. James Christie—injury to toll-gate. Nol pros.

Same vs. John Jackson—same offence. Nol pros.

Same vs. Cyrus Demaree—same offence. Nol pros.

Same vs. Eliza Ridgway—malicious trespass. Tried by jury, who returned a verdict of guilty, affixing a fine of one cent.

Same vs. William Robinson—larceny. Change of venue taken from Berkshire.

Same vs. Henry Rogers—trespass. Affidavit quashed.

Same vs. Henry Schewe—selling to minor. Change of venue taken from Judge Berkshire.

Same vs. J. F. Robertson—selling to minor. Change of venue taken from Judge Berkshire.

Same vs. James H. Davis—selling to minor. Change of venue taken from Judge Berkshire.

Same vs. James Sulliven—obstructing highway. Tried by a jury. Verdict of not guilty.

Civil Docket.

David Hinman vs. Joseph Lientz et al.—Partition. Continued.

Thomas Jagers, jr. vs. Hannah Jagers, administrator etc.—on account—Continued.

U. P. Schenck et als vs. Julia C. Tandy et als—partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

Julia Cooper et als vs. Mary Tinker et als—partition. Continued.

Olive Bascom et als vs. Edward Bovard et als—partition—Continued.

Estate of Arthur Humphrey vs. C. H. Humphrey et al—petition to strike out part of oral report. Continued.

U. P. Schenck et als vs. George W. Hathorn et als—on a bond. Dismissed by agreement, each party to pay his own costs.

Timothy McCarthy vs. Catherine McCarthy et als—partition. Continued.

State of Indiana ex rel W. J. Gibbs, adm’r of George Hunter dec’d vs. Jacob R. Harris et als—on a bond. Continued by agreement.

Joel Craig et als vs. William Craig et als—to set aside a deed. Continued.

Alfred Tapp vs. Reter Frank et als—injunction. Dismissed by agreement at plaintiffs costs.

Levi Sedam vs. David Schmead—for damages. Dismissed.

John M. Netherland vs. William H. Netherland—partition. Continued for payment of purchase money.

George Linck vs. John Charlton—on note. Dismissed.

James Dunning vs. William R. Johnston, adm’r of Mary Craig, dec’d—on account. Continued.

Isaac T. McKay vs. Mahalas Wakefield—foreclosure. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Thomas Stevens vs. Charles Stevens—civil action. Dismissed.

G. W. Tilley vs. Larkin Johnston—on note. Default and judgment.

John S. Heady vs. the Board of Commissioners of Switzerland county—on contract. Dismissed.

Julius Blach vs. Elijah Waltz—on note. Dismissed.

Joseph Hart vs. Wm. M. Roberts et al—on note. Dismissed.

Elias Cooper vs. J. W. Dodd—civil action. Default.

Joseph Patterson vs. John H. Stewart. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck et al vs. Henry D. Vanbriggle—civil action. Dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Aug 1874 – Page 4, Column 4

Switzerland Circuit Court.
Adjourned Term—Judge J. G. Berkshire, Presiding.

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

State of Indiana vs. John Q. Cochran—malicious trespass. The defendant was arraigned, plead not guilty, and the cause was submitted to a jury, who returned a verdict of not guilty.

Same vs. Henry Fallis—selling to minor. Nol pros.

Same vs. John Belch, William Detraz and Dick Cotton—malicious trespass. Submitted to the Court—acquitted.

Same vs. William Williams—assault and battery with intent to kill. Venue changed from Judge Berkshire.

Same vs. Thomas Baldwin—assault and battery with intent to kill. Venue charged from Judge Berkshire.

Same vs. Edward Ridgway—attempt to provoke an assault and battery. Tried by a jury—verdict of not guilty.

Clara Morgan vs. Marion Paugh—to set aside a deed. Continued by agreement.

John T. Turner vs. John W. Wright—malicious prosecution. Continued by agreement.

State of Indiana on relation of Ellen Evans vs. George Washington—bastardy. Continued for process.

Garr, Scott & Co. vs. Solomon B. Froman—on note. Continued for process.

State of Indiana ex rel J. O. Cravens, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Thomas H. Sutton—civil action. Dismissed.

The First National Bank of Vevay, Ind. vs. Joseph A. Hotchkiss et als—on note. Default and judgment.

Cora Shaw ut ux vs. Omer Wiley et als—foreclosure. Default and decree.

First National Bank of Vevay, Ind. vs. Henry Waltz et als—on bill of exchange. Continued for process.

State of Indiana on relation of Keziah Bushnell vs. Jesse Bushnell—surety of the peace. Dismissed.

First National Bank of Vevay, Ind. vs. Elijah Waltz et als—on note. Continued for process.

Same vs. Henry Waltz et als—on bill of exchange. Continued for process.

Same vs. same—on bill of exchange. Dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Aug 1874 – Page 4, Column 4

Switzerland Circuit Court.
Adjourned Term—Judge J. G. Berkshire, Presiding.

David Dow vs. Samuel Henry, Surveyor, and others. Tried by Court.—Verdict for defendants.

George Claproot vs. the Log Lick & East Enterprise Turnpike Company—for damages. Tried by Jury. Verdict for plaintiff for one cent, he paying costs.

Collins Bradley vs. Elijah Wiley—Verdict for plaintiff for $200.00.

Geo. H. Kyle vs. Benjamin F. Schenck—on contract. Plaintiff asked for change of venue from county. Sent to Jefferson county.

Caroline E. Tinker et al vs. Lyman Manser et al—civil action. Judgment on demurer for defendant.

James Phillips et al vs. Perrett Dufour and Abner Clarkson. Judgment for plaintiff for $352.40.

John H. Stewart vs. Wm. G. Krutz—on note. Judgment for Plaintiff for $215.

Geo. W. Tilley vs. Larkin Johnston—on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $229.90.

Joseph P. Shipp and Robert N. Lamb vs. Charles Noreitz. Foreclosure. Judgment for Plaintiff.

A number of cases were dismissed and continued.

Before Judge J. Y. Allison.

At the request of Judge Berkshire, Judge Allison came to Vevay last Monday for the purpose of trying several cases. The following case has been disposed of:

State vs. Thomas Baldwin—assault and battery with intent to murder—Verdict of jury—a fined of $75, and 3 months imprisonment in the county jail.

Thursday evening the case of State vs. Williams was being tried.