Proceedings of the November 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 26 Nov 1885 – Page 2, Column 2

COURT REPORT.

State vs. Henry H. Chance, assault and battery.

State vs. Frank Skelton, carrying concealed weapons.

State vs. Enos K. Jones, grand larceny.

State vs. Ernst Noeble, embezzlement.

State vs. George Rust, assault and battery.

State vs. Joseph Daniels, petit larceny.

State vs. Joseph Hayes Jr., concealed weapons.

State vs. Pat McLeaster, assault and battery.

State vs. Black Clarkston et al, murder.

State vs. Ben Wells et al, exhibiting gaming devices.

State vs. Smith, killing birds.

State vs. William Kendall et al, seduction.

State vs. Emmet Kest, seduction.

State vs. Mary Bierman, keeping house of ill fame.

State vs. Annie Steinmets, selling without license.

State vs. Philip Early, selling without license.

State vs. John Trennepohl, selling without license.

State vs. David Agnew, desertion of wife.

Nol pros entered in all of above.

Josiah C. Wymond vs. Mary A. Walston et al, foreclosure. Dismissed a defendant’s costs.

Julius Hoffman vs. estate of John Jeffries, claim $7.65. Allowed.

Mueller & Gogreve vs. estate of John Jeffries, claim $10.40. Allowed.

State ex rel Ida Vinson vs. George Holland, bastardy. Dismissed at defendant’s costs.

William Scholey vs. Anderson & McHenry, damages. Change of venue to Ripley County.

State vs. Frank Kaster, appeal. Dismissed.

Franklin Nevitt vs. Alma F. Nevitt et al, partition. Commissioner discharged.

Luther Perkins vs. P. Louis Matheus et al, on note. Judgment vs. Andrew Krasser for $400.47

Henry H. Meyer vs. P. Louis Matheus et al, on note. Judgment vs. defendant Matheus for $283.37.

State ex rel Julius Severin, Auditor, &c., vs. Logan J. Collins et al, foreclosure, judgment for plaintiff for $974.40, for defendant Robertson for $265.00.

NEW SUITS.

Louis E. Beinkamp vs. Margaret Giegoldt.

Aaron Huffman vs. Joseph C. Small et al.

Joseph Boehmer vs. John C. Small et al.

Joseph Boehmer vs. John Schobin et al.

Lewis W. Cobb vs. Erastus S. Downey.

GRAND JURY REPORT.

We investigated the killing of Charles Cadle by Joseph Chance, and do not feel justified under the evidence adduced before us, to report a bill in the matter. We investigated the alleged killing of Samuel Moyer and find from the evidence presented to us that said Moyer was probably murdered, but that the killing took place on the Kentucky side of the river, and therefore beyond our jurisdiction.

PROBATE.

Lewis G. Hurlbert vs. estate of Fred Reichert, claim $37.95. Allowed.

Excelsior Iron & Copper Co. vs. estate of Fred Reichert, claim $12.80. Allowed.

Andrew J. Bowers vs. estate of Sarah D. Frankin, claim $180.00. Allowed.

Maria Talley vs. estate of Sarah D. Franklin, claim $32.85. Allowed.

APPOINTMENTS.

Guardian of Irene Wood, Joseph W. Bedunnah, Guardian.

Estate of John L. Snyder, John Snyder, Administrator.

Guardian of Martha A. Cloud, John F. Tebbs, Guardian.

Estate of Alexander Guard, Frank J. Lang, Administrator.

Harry C. Smith a minor adopted by John G. Smith.

Will of Michael Hofbower probated.

Estate of David Rickard, George Proctor, Administrator. Final report and discharge of Administrator.

Proceedings of the October 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 8 Oct 1885 – Page 3, Column 4

COURT REPORT.

John B. Garnier vs. Margaret Rissel, attachment. Decree and judgment vs. defendant for $36.76 and costs.

State vs. Frank Christman, appeal. Appeal dismissed at defendant’s costs.

Emma Brossard vs. John Brossard, divorce. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Harriett Darling vs. Thomas Darling et al, partition. Sale of real estate reported.

Eliza King vs. Theodore King, divorce. Decree of divorce granted.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. Louisa S. Lillie et als, foreclosure. Decree and judgment in favor of Thomas Johnston for $913.65 and in favor of Robert Runnels for $352.65.

State vs. Michael Vahey, petit larceny. Trial by jury, sentenced to one year imprisonment in State prison and disfranchised for two years.

State vs. George Horton, rape. Trial by jury, sentenced to State prison for five years.

State vs. Frank Nelson, rape. Jury trial, sentenced to State prison for 21 years.

Mrs. Rebecca J. Nelson was allowed $7.00 expenses to and from Portsmouth, Ohio, as a witness in the case of the State vs. Frank Nelson.

William H. Kyle vs. Jonathan B. Bruce et al, on note. Default and judgment vs. defendants for $71.20.

Francis Adkinson vs. estate of Enoch Hayes, claim. Dismissed by plaintiff.

William Sawdon vs. Richard T. Winkley, judgment vs. defendant by agreement for $582.30.

Indiana Loan and Building Association vs. Sarah J. Stedman, foreclosure. Decree and judgment by default for $126.25.

Aurora National Bank vs. P. Louis Mathews et al, foreclosure. Default and judgment vs. defendants for $4085.22.

Luther Perkins vs. P. Louis Matheus et al, on note. Default and judgment vs. defendants for $575.91.

German National Bank vs. P. Louis Matheus et al, on note. Default and judgment vs. defendants for $1,578.90.

Henry H. Meyer vs. P. Louis Matheus et al, on note. Judgment vs. defendants by default for $403.44.

Kate Seekatz vs. William Seekatz. Divorce. Divorce granted; alimony $100; custody of child given to defendant.

Jacob Miller vs. C. I. St. L. & C. R. W. Co. Damages. Dismissed at costs of defendants.

Sophronia J. Anderson vs. Lucius L. Anderson. Divorce. Plaintiff granted a divorce and custody of children.

Frank Schroeder vs. John Miller. Appeal. Trial by Court, and finding for defendant.

Ferris Nowlin vs. Estate of Mathias Voshel. Claim. Trial by Court, and claim allowed for $481.

Charles Uttman et al vs. George F. Randall. Judgment on verdict of jury for defendant.

State ex rel Ullrich, Adm’r, vs. Patrick Dobel et al. On bond. Judgment against defendants for costs.

NEW CASES.

Mary M. Ewan vs. Napoleon B. Ewan et al. Attachment.

Jacob Donnewarth vs. Caroline Donnewarth. Divorce.

Lillian J. Lamar vs. J. Howard Lamar. Divorce.

Joseph S. Wayne Jr. vs. Edwin B. Dobell Sr. On note.

John M. Roesch vs. C. I. St. L. & C. R. W. Co. Damages.

Robert E. Chaffin et als vs. Vinnie M. Lows et al. Partition.

George S. Crawford vs. George F. Randall.

PROBATE—APPOINTMENTS.

Guardian Carolien E. Ewan et al.—Mary M. Ewan, Guardian.

Guardian heirs of Henry Telker, dec’d—Philip Alig, Guardian.

Estate of Henry Talker, dec’d. Henry Telker Jr., Administrator.

Guardian heirs of Eleazer Small.—James Powell, Guardian.

Estate of Myron H. Harding. E. D. Moore, Administrator.

Guardian heirs of Mary C. Lyon. Rebecca Robertson, Guardian.

FINAL REPORTS.

Estate of Peter H. Darling. Will A. Greer, Adm’r.

Estate of James W. Gibson. James Wymond, Adm’r.

Estate of Christopher Seidler. Wm. Seidler, Adm’r.

Guardian of Willie Langfels. Francis Greskamp, Guardian.

Estate of Josephine Watts. Thomas Watts, Administrator.

Claim allowed John S. Dorman & Co. vs. estate of Leah Hayes, $22.33.

WILLS PROBATED.

Will of Anton Weber.

Will of Martin C. Ewbank.

John W. Griffin declared sane by a jury.

Proceedings of the September 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Lawrenceburg Register – 3 Sep 1885 – Page 2, Column 2

CIRCUIT COURT—NEW CASES.

The following new cases have been brought for the September Term of Court, which convenes on next Monday:

APPEALS.

• Katharine Roberts vs. Omar F. Roberts et al.
• City of Aurora vs. Thomas Jones.
• Frank Schroeder vs. John Miller.
• William Seidler vs. Harvey B. Hill.

ON ACCOUNTING.

• John B. Garnier vs. George Beckenholdt.

ON ACCOUNTS.

• James Lamb et al vs. Elijah Heaton et al.
• Henry Hitzfield vs. Job Miller.
• John Turner vs. Thomas Johnston.
• Francis Adkinson vs. Ed Hayes, Admr.
• Ferris Nowlin vs. Ferris Nowling, Administrator.

BASTARDY.

• Eliza J. Lothridge vs. Levi Lemon.
• Emma Jacques vs. Jacob Schautz Jr.
• Alice Falwell vs. James Miller.
• Mary Flohr vs. Charles Stagawaldt.

ON BOND.

• Anton Ulrich, admr, vs. Patrick Dobel et al.
• Anna Roehm vs. Jacob Pfalzgraf.

ON DEMAND.

• Ezra G. Hayes vs. Warren West.
• Standard Publishing House vs. Thomas M. Clark et al.

DAMAGES.

• John A. Wagner vs. C. I. St. L. & C. Railroad Co.
• Mary Baxendale vs. O. & M. R. W. Co.

DIVORCE.

• Emma Brossart vs. John Brossart.
• Mary V. Perkins vs. Alden S. Perkins.
• Amanda A. Clark vs. Byron S. Clark.
• Annie Agnew vs. David Agnew.
• Kate Seekatz vs. William Seekatz.
• Sophronia J. Anderson vs. Lucius L. Anderson.
• Rhoda R. Carter vs. Thomas Carter.

FORECLOSURE.

• Louis E. Beinkamp, admr, vs. Strawder Cheek et al.
• Josiah C. Wymond vs. Mary A Walston et al.
• Crescent Building Association vs. Newton Canfield et al.
• Peter Walter et al vs. August Sunderbruch et al.
• W. H. Bainbridge et al vs. Silvia Richardson et al.
• John A. Conwell vs. Andrew P. Daughters.
• George Rush vs. Geo W. Rush et al.
• Jos. H. Burkam vs. Louisa Lillie et al.
• Barbara Krass vs. John A. Krass et al.
• Charles Messang et al vs. Franz J. Messang et al.
• Catharine Stevenson vs. Warren Buchanan et al.
• John Lohmeier vs. John F. Wesloe et al.

ON JUDGMENT.

• Mary Tyrrell et als vs. Geo. W. Griffin.

ON LIENS.

• Isaac R. Dunaway, admr, vs. Christ Lange et als.

ON NOTES.

• Jacob C. Wiles vs. Warren Watts.
• James Aiken vs. Sylvanus Palmer et al.
• John A. Conwell vs. Isaac M. Dunn et al.
• W. H. Kyle vs. Jonathan B. Bruce et als.
• German National Bank vs. P. Louis Matheus et al.

PARTITION.

• Caroline New et als vs. Maggie Hackman et als.
• Eva Jones et als vs. Paul E. Hiatt et als.
• Cynthia Griffin vs. George Griffin et als.
• Caroline M. Hayes vs. Jos. H. Burkam.
• Ida M. Kriebs et al vs. Flora Bell et al.

REPLEVIN.

• Jos. H. Burkam vs. Harry Warnford et al.

CHANGE OF VENUE.

• Moses Weiskopf vs. Wm. P. Hall et als.

Lawrenceburg Register – 17 Sep 1885 – Page 3, Column 3

COURT REPORT.

Hugh D. McMullen et al vs. James D. Gatch, on account. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

State ex rel Alice Falwell vs. James Miller, bastardy. Dismissed at costs of relatrix.

George Rush vs. George W. Rush, foreclosure. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State of Indiana vs. Charles Davison, on bond. Dismissed and stricken from the docket.

William Sawdon vs. Elijah Heaton et al, to set aside conveyance. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

James Aiken vs. Sylvanus Palmer et al, on note. Default and judgement for $517.

John A. Conwell vs. Isaac M. Dunn et al, on note. Judgment by default for $97.60.

Jacob C. Wiles vs. Warren Watts, on note. Default and judgment for $91.83.

Louis E. Beinkamp, administrator, &c., vs. Strawder Cheek et al, foreclosure. Decree of foreclosure and judgment by default for $706.16.

Moses S. Pickelheimer, Thomas R. Hubbard, Louis E. Beinkamp, Adolph H. Merkel and John Walker were by the Court appointed as City Commissioners for the City of Aurora to serve one year.

John Vogel vs. C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., damages. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Susan Helfrich vs. John Helfrich, divorce. Dismissed at costs of plaintiff.

State of Indiana ex rel Mary Flohr vs. Charles Stagawald, bastardy. Dismissed at costs of relatrix.

City of Aurora vs. John Newton. Appeal judgment on demurrer in favor of defendant.

John Lohmeier vs. John F. Wesloe et al, foreclosure. Decree of foreclosure and judgment vs. defendants for $693.25 in favor of plaintiff, and for $545.42 in favor of Dominick Roesch, and for $– in favor of Catherine Wesloe.

Oliver Abdon et al vs. Calvin Powell et al, partition. Report of sale by Commissioner.

Henry W. Smith Jr. vs. O. & M. Railway, damages. Change of venue granted to Ohio county.

Mary Baxendale vs. O. & M. Railway, damages. Change of venue granted to Ohio county.

Barbara Krass vs. John A. Krass et al, foreclosure. Decree and judgment by default for $1277.60 in favor of plaintiff and $289.50 in favor of Catharine Lang.

William H. Bainbridge et al vs. Silvia Richardson et al, foreclosure. Decree and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $40.

Louisa B. Willette vs. William Dair et al. Charles E. Dair appointed and qualified as Trustee in place of Solomon Longnecker, deceased.

 

NEW SUITS.

Indiana Loan and Building Association vs. Sarah J. Stedman. Foreclosure.

REPORTS OF SALES OF REAL ESTATE.

Estate of Henry White, deceased, James. W. Tebbs, administrator.

Guardianship of Mary Kuhn, J. P. McCormick, guardian.

Estate of Leah Hayes, deceased, A. E. Nowlin, administrator.

Estate of Philip Bauer, deceased, Leonard Ulrich, deceased.

 

FINAL REPORTS.

Estate of Henry White, deceased, Jas. W. Tebbs, administrator.

Estate of James Johnson, deceased, H. Conaway, Executor.

Estate of Joseph Schnetzer, deceased, John A. Wilson, administrator.

Guardian of Francis W. Davis, Elam H. Davis, guardian.

Guardian of heirs of Amos W. Crozier, Amanda A. Crozier, guardian.

Estate of Laura Morgan, deceased, William Probasco, Executor.

Guardian of Reuben Powell, James Powell, guardian.

Guardian of Carrie J. Goyer, Lucy A. Goyer, guardian.

Estate of Sarah A. Pearson, deceased, W. C. D. Stevenson, Executor.

Estate of Philip Bauer, deceased, Leonard Ulrich, administrator.

Guardian of John G. Backman, Elam H. Davis, guardian.

 

WILL PROBATED.

Will of Johanna Sigwart, deceased.

Will of Alfred James, deceased.

 

APPOINTMENTS.

Guardian of Jennie Garrigues, James M. Garrigues, guardian.

Guardian of Henry Jeffries, Warren Tebbs, guardian.

Guardian of Elmer Sparks et al, I. R. Dunaway, guardian.

 

CLAIMS ALLOWED.

William B. Miller vs. estate of Rebecca Miller, $17.85.

Biddinger & Brackenridge vs. estate of Mary Bullach, $10.55.

Greendale Cemetery Co. vs. John Jeffries, $2.00.

The real and personal estate of Adam Goodpaster, deceased, was set over to the widow as being worth less than $500.

Proceedings of the June 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 11 Jun 1885 – Page 3, Column 4

COURT REPORT.

State vs. Edward Fredrick—selling without license. Fine $10 and costs.

State vs. Philip Schaeffer, six cases; William Baxendale, two cases; Dedrick Kramer, two cases; Conrad Smith, one case. Nolle Proseque in each of above cases.

Hamilton Conway, Administrator, &c., of John F. Ellerbrook, deceased, vs. Louisa Neimeyer et al—suit on mortgage bond. Decree and judgment for $2,000 and costs.

John Bieger et al vs. Lawrence Rupprecht et al. Final report and discharge of receiver.

State vs. Annie M. Steinmetz—selling without license. Fine $20 and costs.

Trangott W. Kestner vs. George F. Randall—on note. Default and judgment for $591.

Theron T. Goodrich vs. Thomas O. Lindsay, Administrator of Elizur Goodrich, deceased—claim. Dismissed for want of security for costs.

Lizzie Cosby et al vs. O. & M. R. W. Co.—damages. Judgment on verdict of jury for $3,500 and costs. Appealed to Supreme Court.

Edward Hayes vs. Ambrose E. Nowlin, Administrator of Leah Hayes, deceased—claim. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,660, and judgment vs. plaintiff for costs.

George Hayes vs. Ambrose E. Nowlin, Administrator of Leah Hayes, deceased—claim. Judgment for plaintiff for $7,000 and costs.

William Huber et al vs. Frank S. Kraas, et al—to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Margaret Lang, Administrator of Jacob Lang, deceased, vs. C. I. St. L. & C. R. W. Co.—damages. Judgment on verdict of jury for $10,000 and costs. Appeal to Supreme Court.

NEW SUITS.

Mutual Loan and Building Association vs. James Kinnett et al—foreclosure.

McMullen & Downey vs. James D. Gatch—on account.

William Sawdon vs. Elijah Heaton et al—on note.

Aurora National Bank vs. McLean Manufacturing Co. et al—foreclosure.

Luther Perkins vs. McLean Manufacturing Co. et al—on note.

City of Aurora vs. John Newton—appeal.

APPOINTMENTS.

Estate of Barnhard Miller—Albert Miller, Administrator.

Estate of Henry White—James W. Tebbs, Administrator.

Estate of Elizabeth H. White—Wm. Stone, Administrator.

Estate of John Jeffries—Warren Tebbs, Executor.

FINAL REPORTS.

Guardian of Florence T. Lucas—Thos. J. Lucas, Guardian.

Estate of Hannah Bennett—Russel T. True, Executor.

Guardian of Georgianna Patrick—Sarah J. Patrick, Guardian.

Estate of John P. Thompson (insolvent)—G. A. Roberts, Assignee.

Estate of Frank Ullrich Jr.—Frank Ullrich Sr., Administrator.

George J. Petscher, minor son of George A. Petscher, adopted by Fredrick C. Petscher.

WILLS PROBATED.

Will of John Miller, deceased.

Will of John Jeffries, deceased.

Will of John S. Alexander, deceased.

Proceedings of the May 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 14 May 1885 – Page 3, Column 4

COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Estate of Anthony Lally—final report.

Guardianship of John W. Koch—final report.

Estate of DeSales Verdin—final report.

Estate of William R. Deuchemin—final report.

Guardianship of Carrie M. Hurley—final report.

Estate of Elizabeth Hennegan—final report.

Estate of Adam Clemeny—final report.

Estate of Joseph Emenaker—final report.

Estate of Joseph Kohler—final report.

Estate of Balthasar Hammerle—final report.

APPOINTMENTS.

Guardianship of heirs of Philip Bauer—Rosa Baurer, guardian.

Estate of John Billingsly, dec’d—Joseph D. Curtis, administrator.

Estate of Bailey Watts—John H. Russe, guardian.

CLAIMS ALLOWED.

Magdalean Frey vs. Estate of Catharine Frey, $157.00.

Valentine Hey Jr. vs. Estate of Valentine Hey Sr., $65.00.

Otho W. Dowden vs. Estate of Gideon Renner, $4.75.

George W. Taylor vs. Estate of Rebecca Miller, $12.00.

Oliver H. Smith vs. Estate of John Cornforth, $219.31.

W. P. Beckett vs. Estate of John Cornforth, $91.00.

Chapman Lodge No. 78 I. O. O. F. vs. Estate of Rebecca Miller, $94.00.

J. F. Hammerle vs. Estate of Balthaser Hammerle, $23.00.

Will of George Griffin admitted to probate.

James Gray declared insane by jury.

Caroline Dexheimer et al vs. John Dexheimer. Partition. Final report by Commissioner.

Bradford Mill Co. vs. John C. Stenger et al. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Nathaniel L. Johnson vs. Mary Johnson. Decree of divorce granted.

Mary A. Elder vs. Sarah A. Kerr, administrator of Enoch G. Kerr, deceased. Claim allowed for $299.10.

E. M. Ratcliff vs. estate of Catharine Frey, dec’d. Claim allowed for $21.50.

Arthur G. Tebbs et al vs. Ezra G. Bonham. On account. Default and judgment for $55.75.

Caroline M. Hayes vs. Daniel M. Guard, Sheriff. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Charles Simonson, guardian vs. Strawder Cheek et al. Decree for possession of real estate.

Townsend J. Taylor vs. George W. Griffin. Judgment by agreement for $560.

John A. Conwell vs. John Buettner et al. Foreclosure. Decree and judgment for $361.53.

McCormick Harvesting Co. vs. Wesley W. Wilson. Foreclosure. Chattel mortgage. Settled and dismissed.

Jane Baker vs. William Baker. Divorce. Dismissed by plaintiff.

William J. Smith, Trustee, &c., vs. Conrad Klepper. To condemn land. Judgment by agreement, assessing damages at $125.

Susanna Werst vs. Charles Lang et al. Decree and judgment for plaintiff for $130.33.

James B. Miller vs. estate of John Cornforth, dec’d. Claim allowed for $33.35.

John S. Morris vs. John Smith; on account. Dismissed by plaintiff.

William Huber et al vs. John McCullough et al; to quit claim.

Thomas B. Powell et al vs. Amor L. Bruce; appeal; dismissed at cost of defendant.

Louis Lingg vs. Anthony Biettner; damages; dismissed for want of prosecution.

George Trester vs. Joseph Schwartz; damages; dismissed by plaintiff.

Nicholas Oester vs. Michael Hoff et al; attachment; dismissed by plaintiff.

Mary Sullivan vs. Sarah J. Thompson et al; partition; final report of Commissioner.

Robert R Blair vs. William H Small; on note; dismissed at defendant’s costs.

Ex Parte John K Hammerle et al; partition; final report of Commissioner.

John C McCullough, assignee, &c., vs. George S. Crawford; attachment; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

Charles Lang et al vs. Catharine Seitz et al; partition; final report of Commissioner.

Phoebe Gettle vs. William Pummell Jr., surviving partner, &c.; finding for defendant by court.

STATE CASES.

State vs. Joseph Unzeicker; grand larceny; plea of guilty; sentenced to State prison for 5 years, disfranchised, &c.

State vs. Mary Baxendale; two cases; fine $20 and cost in each case.

State vs. Mary Kreite; two cases; fine $20 and cost in each case.

State vs. Deidrick Kramer; three cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. John Tren[?]epohl; one case; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. George Fahlbush; two cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. Jacob Huffman; three cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. John Andras; two cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. Wendel Labbe; six cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. Cecelia Vogelgesang; two cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

NEW SUITS.

Joseph C. Small, receiver, vs. America McKee; on account.

Same vs. Nicholas Oester; on account.

Henry W Smith Jr. vs. O & M R R Co.; damages.

William Ireland vs. Otho Billingsley et al; partition.

Hamilton Conaway, admin’r, vs. Louisa Niemeyer et al; foreclosure.

Ex Parte Annie S Cain et al; partition.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Leopold Kupferschmidt vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Samuel Dickinson vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Margaret E Smashea et al vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Rebecca S Tate vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Proceedings of the February 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Lawrenceburg Register – 5 Feb 1885 – Page 2, Column 4

CIRCUIT COURT.

Court convened Monday with the following new cases on the docket:

James Wymond vs. Frank Ulrich, administrator estate of Frank Ulrich Jr. On note $1,100.

William Sims vs. W. L. H. Givan, administrator estate of David Ellis. Claim $231.

Phoebe Gettel vs. William Pummill Jr., surviving partner Gettel & Pummill. Claim $100.

B. Brueggeman vs. John Feist, administrator estate Catherine Frey. Claim $98.

Mary A. Elder vs. Sarah A. Kerr, administrator estate of Enoch Kerr. Claim $288.

George C. Voshell vs. Ferris J. Nowlin, administrator estate of Mathias Voshell. Claim $9.

T. M. Kyle vs. Wm. A. Greer, administrator estate of Peter Darling. Claim $28.

Mahlon Stokes vs. George Hollowell. Appeal.

Daniel A. Miller vs. Joseph H. Burkam. On account $1,126.

Lawrenceburgh Furniture Co. vs. John C. Brand. Attachment.

Susan Gatch vs. John Frantz et als. Demand $1,515.

Christian Brand vs. John C. Brand. Attachment.

James W. Lansberry vs. Julia C. Lansberry. Divorce.

John A. Conwell vs. Ellen Heaton. Foreclosure.

John S. Morris vs. John Smith. On account $169.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. Jacob Rief et als. Foreclosure.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. John Mohr et als. Foreclosure.

Theresa Ratjen vs. Louis Ratjen. Divorce.

Carrie B. Spooner vs. John M. Palmer. Foreclosure.

Edward Hayes Jr. vs. C. I. St. L. & C. Railroad. Damages.

Sarah Smith vs. Howard Watts. On judgment.

Dell S. Prichard vs. Moore’s Hill Lodge, I. O. O. F. Demand $2,000.

Warren Tebbs, trustee, George B. Fitch. Foreclosure.

T. W. Kestner vs. W. H. Burk. Foreclosure.

State ex rel Julius Severin, auditor, etc., vs. Peter Schneider et als. Foreclosure.

Same vs. Mary A. Nevitt et als. Same.

Same vs. Catherine Griffin. Same.

Ellen Heaton vs. Elijah Heaton. Divorce.

John A. Conwell vs. John Buettner. Foreclosure.

German Building Co. No. 8 vs. Louisa Hoog. Foreclosure.

Margaret Lang, administrator estate of Jacob Lang, vs. C. I. St. & C. R. R. Damages.

State ex rel Auditor vs. John M. Milourn. Foreclosure.

T. W. Kestner vs. George F. Kestner. Notes.

Susan White vs. David White. Divorce.

Lizzie Cosby vs. O. & M. Ry. Damages.

Lawrenceburg Register – 12 Feb 1885 – Page 3, Column 5

CIRCUIT COURT.

Louisa Stanley vs. John Stanley. The court grants a divorce. Judgment against the defendant for costs.

Landolin Geiger vs. Joseph Emmenacker, adm’r. Judgment against the plaintiff for costs.

Emma Biddinger vs. Caroline Anthony. Dismissed at pl’ffs costs.

George C. Voshell vs. Ferris J. Nowlin, adm’r. Claim $9 allowed.

T. M. Kyle vs. W. A. Greer, adm’r. Claim of $28 allowed.

George W. Robinson vs. Rachael Shank. Report of arbitrators filed. The report award that neither of the defendants is liable to the plaintiff for any damages whatever; and further award that the plaintiff pay one-half of the costs of this arbitration, and award that the defendants also pay one-half of the cost. The arbitrators were in session ten days.

Lawrenceburgh Building Society vs. Bertha Stein and others. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $1,064; judgment in favor of Catharine Krah for $592; judgment in favor of David J. Johnson for $227.

George B. Fitch, guardian of Omer T. Hayes, vs. Edward Hayes and others. Judgment against Edward and George Hayes for costs. The judgment in favor of Edward Hayes against the estate of Leah Hayes for $5,000, given in March, 1884, is set aside and held for naught. The judgment in favor of George Hayes against the same estate for $5,600 is also set aside. The defendants appeal from the decision of the court and are given 20 days to file appeal bond to take the case to the Supreme Court.

German Lawrenceburgh Building Society vs. Louisa Hoog. Judgment against the defendant for $812.

Carrie B. Spooner vs. John M. Palmer. Judgment against defendant for $457.

Final reports made in the following trusts:

• Guardianship of Maurice Stack
• Estate of Melville Cannon
• Guardianship of Anna C Hodel
• Guardianship of Catharine Wind
• Estate of Frances Fisher
• Estate of Patrick Bergen
• Guardianship of Abiah H. Guard
• Estate of Morton Justis
• Guardianship of William, Lizzie and Frank Emmert
• Estate of William G. Ransdell
• Estate of Alex M. Siegmundt
• Guardianship of Anna, William and Dora Sunderbruck
• Estate of William T. Ferris

The estate of Henry Weitzel being of less value than $500, is set over and vested in Belle H. Weitzel.

W. C. D. Stevenson appointed administrator of the estate of Humphrey Cain. Bond $1,500.

The will of John Rohm admitted to probate.

Edward Jones appointed guardian of David White. Bond $1,800.

Wilkinson Smith, administrator of the estate of John Cornforth, vs. Temperance Cornforth. The administrator files a petition to sell real estate.

John A. Conwell, guardian of Grace Wymond, is granted privilege to sell real and personal property belonging to his ward.

Partial reports made in the following trusts:

• Guardianship of minor heirs of Joseph Sherbaugh
• Guardianship of William Allen
• Guardianship of Rachael B. Guard
• Guardianship of heirs of Dora Bidner
• Guardianship of heirs of Sandford Burton
• Guardianship of Maggie L. Burk.

Lawrenceburg Register – 19 Feb 1885 – Page 3, Column 4

COURT REPORT.

Ex parte Philip Horr et als. W. S. Holman Jr. makes report of sale of real estate in the city of Aurora.

Wm. Wheeler vs. B. N. McHenry. Judgment against estate for costs.

Isaac Hayes vs. estate of Leah Hayes. Judgment against estate for costs.

B. Brueggeman vs. estate of Catharine Frey. Claim of $103 allowed.

Caroline M. Hayes vs. Warren West. Judgment against defendant for $514. Defendant takes an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Ross Hayes against Peter Walter. Judgment against defendant for $72.

Abraham Junker et als vs. Zeph Heustis. Change of venue to Ohio county granted.

James W. Lansberry vs. Julia C. Lansberry. Court grants a decree of divorce. Judgment against defendant for costs.

State vs. Mary Nevitt et als. Foreclosure of school mortgage. Judgment against defendants for $904. Judgment in favor of William Huber for $565.

John Billingsley vs. Strawder Cheek. Jury find for defendant, and judgment is rendered against the plaintiff for costs.

Isabella Watts vs. Dan M. Guard, sheriff. The jury find that the sheriff held the corn in question unlawfully, and assess plaintiff’s damages at $8.

Sarah Smith vs. Howard Watts. Judgment against defendant for $2,408. Same vs. same. Judgment against for $495.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. Herman F. Lilly. Judgment against defendant for $281.

Final reports made in the following trusts:

• Guardianship of heirs of William and Sarah Shutts
• Estate of Leah Hayes
• Estate of Edward Israel
• Guardianship of heirs of Elizabeth Lake

Jennie Doran appointed guardian of Charles Doran, insane. Bond $500.

The will of James Smith admitted to probate. He bequeaths all of his property to his wife.

Will of Letitia McClure probated. She divides her estate as follows to: George and William Armstrong; Sarah, Catharine, and Emma Armstrong; Catharine Swales; David McClure; James and John McClure; W. C. McClure. The remainder of her property to be divided among her five sons.

Anton Blettner appointed guardian of Joseph B. Blattner. Bond $2,300.

Partial reports made in the following trust:

• Estate of Laura M. Hayes
• Guardianship of Alma Lenover
• Guardianship of Julia A. Spaeth
• Guardianship of Harry and Edward Knoeble
• Guardianship of Melanethon Wicks
• Guardianship of Eva N. Stenger
• Guardianship of heirs of Israel Garrigus

The following new cases have been brought:

• Harriet Bainum vs. John H. Wilke. Foreclosure.
• Ex parte John K. Hammerle. Partition.
• F. H. Sale vs. George Cain.
• Frank Slater vs. Libbeus A. Bell.
• Nancy West vs. Ezra G. Hayes. Ejectment.
• Louis Lingg vs. Anthony Blettner. Damages.

Proceedings of the November 1884 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Lawrenceburg Register – 20 Nov 1884 – Page 3, Column 4

NEW CASES IN COURT.

John P. Moore vs. John M. Kimball. On note, $500.

Mary Bolly vs. Robert Martin and others. Foreclosure.

George B. Fitch, guardian of Omer T. Hayes, vs. Edward Hayes, Adm’r Leah Hayes and others.

Lawrenceburgh Building Society vs. Burkhardt Schmalz; foreclosure.

Abe Junker vs. Zeph Heustis; injunction. Same vs. same; to review judgment.

John Billingsley vs. Strawder Cheek; demand, $1,500.

A. G. Tebbs vs. Thos. E. Francis; on note.

Lawrenceburg Building Society vs. Thos. E. Francis; foreclosure.

State ex rel Lucy O. Whitney vs. W. C. Bennett; on bond.

Abe Junker vs. Zeph Heustis; damages.

Henry F. Baker vs. Sarah Ann Baker; divorce.

Wood Mower and Reaper Co. vs. Peter Beck; demand, $105.

George W. Robinson vs. Rachael Shanks; damages.

Caroline M. Hayes vs. Warren West; on note.

State ex rel Mahala Kunkel vs. Burt E. Huffman; bastardy.

State vs. Charles Davidson; on bond.

Nancy Ann Gardiner vs. Eden Purdy; appeal.

William S. Lewis vs. Mary J. Lewis; divorce.

George J. Frey vs. John Feist, adm’r Catharine Frey; claim $267.

T. E. Craig vs. T. M. Kyle, adm’r Hannah Burton; claim, $38.75.

Lawrenceburg Register – 27 Nov 1884 – Page 3, Column 3

CIRCUIT COURT.

George W. Johnston makes final report as administrator of the estate of Elias Chisman, and is finally discharged.

David H. Stapp, administrator of the estate of Mary Plummer, makes report of sale of real estate in Aurora to James W. Walton.

John C. McCullough makes final report as administrator of the estate of Martin Hoog.

George Proctor, administrator of the estate of David Rickard, makes report of sale of real estate in Clay township to Lilly Rickard.

Henry Peper appointed administrator of estate of Frederick Wolker. Bond $250.

A. H. Gibson vs. Fred. Tholke. Judgment against the defendant for $607.93.

John Zeh appointed commissioner to make sale of real estate in the partition suit of Margaret Zimmerman and others.

Wilson Swales Sr. vs. Estate of Joseph Koehler. Claim of $10 allowed.

Frederick Morningstrong vs. W. H. Baker. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Wm. H. Bunger vs. Lucinda Powell. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

America E. Hook vs. W. S. Burroughs. Dismissed a plaintiff’s costs.

M. H. Harding vs. City of Lawrenceburg. Dismissed at costs of defendant.

Kate Huler vs. Henry Huler. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

George J. Frey vs. John Feist, adm’r estate Catharine Frey. Claim of $267 allowed.

The following new cases have been brought:

• Zeph Heustis vs. Abe Junker. Damages.
• John R. Miller vs. Fred Tholke. On note.
• John A. Conwell vs. W. H. Small. On note.
• Ross Hayes vs. Peter Walter. On account.
• Preston Conaway vs. Fred Tholke. On note.
• Robert Simpson vs. Zeph Heustis. On note.
• Samuel Woodside vs. D. A. Harding. On account.
• Edward LeCraw vs. Miami Stove Works. On account.
• Ex parte Margaret Zimmerman et als. Partition.

Lawrenceburg Register – 4 Dec 1884 – Page 2, Column 4

CIRCUIT COURT.

A. G. Tebbs vs. Thos. Francis. Judgment against defendant for $209 and costs.

E. G. Hayes vs. A. E. Nowlin, administrator. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

Abe Junker vs. Zeph Heustis. Judgment against defendants for costs.

State vs. George W. Robinson. The jury after having been out some 18 hours in the consideration of this cause report that they can not agree.

State vs. Charles Nolte. Jury find the defendant not guilty.

Julius Severin vs. Board of Commissioners. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

State vs. Charles Davidson and D. H. Stapp. Judgment against D. H. Stapp for $100.

State vs. Theodore Burkam. Assault and battery. Defendant enters a plea of guilty. Fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Solomon Gould. Pleads guilty. Fined $2 and costs.

William Miller vs. Estate of Barnhart Miller. Claimed $22 allowed.

Samuel Woodside et als vs. D. A. Harding et als. Judgment against defendants for $92.68.

In the matter of the Guardianship of Omer T. Hayes; George B. Fitch, guardian. W. H. Bainbridge and other creditors file petition for the removal of guardian.

Sarah Criswell appointed guardian of Clara Lane Criswell. Bond, $4,000.

Final reports made in the following trusts:

• Guardianship of Andrew Beinkamp.
• Estate of Sarah A. Isgrigg.

The following new cases have been brought:

• Charles F. Schwenkmeyer vs. Fred Tholke and others. Foreclosure.
• Caroline M. Hayes vs. Clara M. Walker. Partition.
• Same vs. William Schneider. Same.
• Same vs. Samuel McElfresh. Same.
• Same vs. Hattie O’Brien. Same.
• Hannah Stevenson vs. James N. Bachelor. Foreclosure.
• Isabella Watts vs. Daniel M. Guard. Foreclosure.
• German Building Society vs. Fred Henke. Foreclosure.
• Webter Wagon Co. vs. John M. Palmer. On note.

Lawrenceburg Register – 11 Dec 1884 – Page 3, Column 3

COURT REPORT.

Charles W. Stapp, adm’r of the estate of Adam Clemens, makes report of sale of real estate.

Eugene Curry appointed guardian of Catharine Dexheimer. Bond, $280.

Joseph D. Curtis makes final report as guardian of David L. Nevitt, an insane person, and presents his resignation of said trust.

Hamilton Conaway, executor of the estate of James Johnson, makes report of sale of real estate.

Martin Corcoran vs. Mary Corcoran. Judgment against defendant for $610.

The bond of R. E. Slater, Prosecuting Attorney elect of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, was presented, which was approved by the Court, and he is sworn as Prosecuting Attorney according to law.

State ex rel Mahala Kunkel vs. Burt E. Huffman. Judgment against defendant for $400.

Josephine Hulscamp vs. City of Aurora. The jury find for plaintiff, and assess her damages at $100.

Stephen Heustis vs. Hartford Insurance Co. Judgment against defendant for $450.

Lawrenceburg Building Society vs. Margaret Francis. Judgment against defendant for $267.

John A. Conwell vs. W. H. Small. Judgment against def’t for $244.

Mary Bolly vs. Robert Martin and others. Judgment against defendants for $723. George Givan appointed receiver to take charge of the real estate and collect the rent, and credit the same on this debt.

Ex parte Philip Horr and others. Wm. S. Holman Jr. is appointed commissioner to make sale of real estate.

John R. Miller vs. Fred Tholke. Judgment against def’t for $203.

Preston Conaway vs. Fred Tholke. Judgment against def’t for $711.

Abe Junker vs. Zeph Heustis. Plaintiff dismisses care at his own costs.

W. A. Wood Reader Co. vs. Henry Beck. Plaintiff acknowledges that the debt has been paid, and this case is dismissed.

Caroline M. Hayes vs. Warren West. Judgment against defendant for $250.

George W. Robinson vs. Rachael and Isaac Shanks. Parties agree to submit case to arbitrators. James McKinney, Ferris Nowlin and Geo. B. Ward are appointed arbitrators.

Nancy Ann Gardiner vs. Eden Purdy. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

Robert Simpson vs. Zeph Heustis. Judgment against def’t for $132.

The will of Mrs. Henry Hitzfeld admitted to probate. She leaves all her property to her husband.

Proceedings of the May 1884 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 8 May 1884 – Page 3, Column 3

The following new cases have been commenced:

Oliver P. Cobb vs. William Block. Demand $3,000.

National Bank of Rising Sun vs. Harrison Small et als. Demand $500.

W. H. Dowdell vs. John Haas et als. Foreclosure.

State ex rel Henry Hammerle, Trustee York township, vs. Michael Reidinger and others. On bond.

John C. McCullough, administrator of the estate of Martin Hoog, made report of the sale of real estate to Joseph Bechtel for the sum of $1,890.

Final reports made in the following trusts:

Estate of Lucy Guion

Estate of Amos M. Wright

Guardianship of heirs of George L. Buhrlage

Guardianship of heirs of George Kueher

McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. vs. Peter Urton. Judgment against defendant for $160.

Warren N. Hauck was admitted to the bar on motion of W. H. Bainbridge.

George C. Columbia vs. Rebecca Beatty et als. Judgment against defendants for $441.

George W. Baker vs. Thos. M. Hood. Judgment against defendant for $305.

State vs. Henry Schroeder. The defendant is charged with manslaughter by killing “Bubby” Day. In default of bail he was sent to jail to await trial.

State vs. Wm. McLaughlin. The defendant was indicted by the last grand jury for grand larceny. The larceny consisted in stealing a horse from George Lowe of Hardentown. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and fixed the punishment at four years in the penitentiary. McLaughlin is only 19 years old.

State vs. Wm. Dodd and David Diggs. The defendants were charged with stealing a rubber overcoat of Dr. Liddell. The jury found Dodd guilty, and fixed his punishment at one year in the State prison. Diggs was acquitted of the charge of larceny.

Patrick J. McCormick is appointed guardian of Mary Kuhn, who is declared to be a person of unsound mind, and incapable of managing her estate with reason and discretion.

Proceedings of the March 1884 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Lawrenceburg Register – 13 Mar 1884 – Page 2, Column 5

COURT REPORT.

Final report is made in the following Estates and Guardianships:

• Guardianship of heirs of Maria and Fred Miller.
• Estate of Barbara Volk.
• Estate of Johann Kuhn.
• Guardianship of James Prichard.

Frederick O. Gerard is permitted to adopt Daniel Jones, aged 12 years and Jennie Jones aged 10 years. The mother consented to the adoption, and it is not known whether the father is alive or not. The children take the names of Daniel Jones Gerard and Jennie Jones Gerard.

The will of August Maletzky is admitted to probate, and John H. Droge is appointed executor.

Ferris J. Nowlin is appointed administrator of the estate of Marthia Voshell, and John Wulber is appointed administrator of the estate of John G. Cors. Both estates are solvent.

The last will of Joseph Distal is admitted to probate.

Elihu Alden and August Thomas have brought suit against the Mail Line Company. The plaintiffs were the owners of the steam tug Western Wave, which the steamer City of Madison sunk during the month of February. The claim is that the Madison caused the disaster by negligence, and bring suit for $2,250 damages.

Lawrenceburg Register – 20 Mar 1884 – Page 3, Column 2

COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Miami Stove Works vs. City of Lawrenceburgh. On motion of plaintiff this case is transferred to Greensburg for trial. This is the case in which Centre street, the entrance to the Fair Grounds, is in controversy.

George Eineal vs. Jacob Hans et al. Judgment vs. defendants for $392.

Emil Strobel vs. Bertha Stein. Judgment against defendant for $96.

John Snyder vs. Snyder & Baker. Judgment against defendant, Baker, for $345.

William Dair and others vs. Lotta B. Scott. Partition of real estate. Harry S. Probasco is appointed commissioner to make sale of certain real estate.

John C. Miller, Trustee of Sparta township, vs. John Spencer. Jury finds for the plaintiff, and assesses his damages at $5.

Louis Weitzel vs. Isidore Brichler. Judgment against defendant for $29.

State vs. William Smith. Grand larceny. Trial by jury. The jury return verdict sentencing Smith to the State Prison for five years and fining him $25. Smith is a negro, and was charged with stealing an overcoat and gun from Harry Probasco.

John Miller vs. John Miller. Administrator’s claim for $104 is allowed.

The Will of Francis de Sales Verdin is admitted to probate. Francis de Sales Verdin is appointed Executor, and gives bond in $1,400.