The Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 16 Mar 1872 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Common Pleas Court—Judge Carter.

Common Pleas Court is in session. The following cases have been disposed of:

Joseph Cowan vs. Perret Dufour et al—on note. Judgment for $452.26.

Michael Konkle vs. Joseph Ramseyer—on note. Judgment for $197.65.

James A. Works & Sons vs. Emer Palmer, et al—on account.—Judgment for $80.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Wm. Buchanan and Daniel Goodner—on note. Judgment for $85.00.

Wm. R. Johnston vs. David Allen and Roseta Allen—on note. Judgment for $361.65.

Matilda C. Gray vs. George H. Manford—on note. Judgment for $200.00.

17 cases have been dismissed, 2 continued, and change of venue taken in 4 cases.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Mar 1872 – Page 2, Column 4

LAW REPORT.

Common Pleas Court—Judge Carter.

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

State vs. Johnson Brown—Assault and Battery. Fined $10 and costs.

Joseph Peelman vs. Harvey Schroeder et al—On Mortgage. Judgment for $869.21.

State vs. Perry Andrew (colored)—Petit Larceny. Acquitted.

State vs. Christopher Carver—Assault and Battery. Fined $25 and costs.

Benjamin F. Smith vs. Estate of Thomas H. Smith—Claim. Allowed $200.00.

State vs. David Parker et al—Trespass. Acquitted.

State vs. Peter Funk—Malicious Trespass. Fined 40 cents and costs.

State vs. Richard Hinsley—Assault and Battery. Acquitted.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 30 Sep 1871 – Page 3, Column 2

Law Report.

Common Pleas Court—Judge Carter.

State vs. Francis M. Douglas—Stealing Horse. Sentenced too Penitentiary for 2 years.

State vs. Thomas Dixon—Disturbing public meeting. Acquitted.

State vs. Isaac Fulton—Assault and Battery. Plead guilty and fined $2.

State vs. Robert Ross—Assault and Battery. Fined $5.

State vs. Americus Benedict—Selling Liquor without license—Fined $5.

State vs. the same—Official Negligence. Fined $1.

State vs. Geo. L. Johnson—Assault and Battery. Fined $5.

State vs. Wm. Johnson—Assault and Battery. Fined $1.

State vs. Alexander Tilley—Assault and Batter. Fined $5.

State vs. Abraham L. Roop—Failing to Return Marriage Certificate. Fined $5.

State vs. Cynthia Irvin—Assault and Battery. Fined 1 cent.

State vs. C. A. Thiebaud—Assault and Battery, 4 cases. Set for special term, Dec. 13.

Samuel S. Craw, Administrator of Willis T. Clark, vs. Thomas Sherlock et al, (Mail Line Co.)—For Damages. Change of venue to Ohio county.

The same, Adm’r of Wallace Ferris, vs. the same—For Damages. Change of venue to Ohio county.

Maria Smith, Adm’r of Henry C. Smith vs. the same—Change of venue to Jefferson county.

James A. Works & Sons, vs. James B. Waldon, et al—On Account. Change of venue from the Judge. Set for Special Term, 23d of November.

Aaron W. Robbins vs. Leander M. Stewart—On account. Tried by Jury; verdict for plaintiff for $255.00.

U. P. Schenck vs. Henry D. Vanbriggle, et al—Foreclosure of Mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff for $705.85.

George W. Craig, Trustee of Jefferson Township, vs. Americus Benedict—Damages. Tried by Jury. Judgment for defendant.

State, on relation of Alvin Vanhowton, vs. John Vanhowton and Andrew Emerson—On guardian Bond. Judgment for Plaintiff for $155.96.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Brown & Anthony D. Vanbriggle—On Note. Judgment for Plaintiff for $460.12.

Robert N. Lamb, Administrator of John Dumont, vs. Perret Dufour—On Note. Judgment by confession for $174.25.

U. P. Schenck & Sons vs. Milo A. Hana, et al—On Note—Judgment for Plaintiff for $118.53.

John L. Thiebaud vs. Estate of Oliver Omsby—On Account. Allowed Plaintiff $146.65.

Nathan Kimbell vs. same—On Account. Allowed $70.00.

John Smith vs. Estate of Augustus Lewallen. Allowed Plaintiff $7.

Harvey Harris vs. same. Allowed $26.70.

P. Newkirk & Bro. vs. same—Allowed $18.45.

Mary Adams vs. Vevay Bank—Set for Nov. 21, 1871.

Wm. G. Krutz et al, vs. Michal Platz—Appeal from Justice of the Peace. Set for Nov. 21.

J. W. Thompson vs. Martha P. Thompson—For Divorce. Set for Dec. 13.

There was some probate business, connected with Estates, transacted.

Several cases were dismissed, and others continued.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 3 Dec 1870 – Page 2, Column 2

Special Term of Common Pleas Court—Judge Carter

James A. Works vs. W. T. Pate & Co.–$5,000.00 Damages.

A special term of this Court assembled in this place last Tuesday for the purpose of trying this case. A Jury having been impaneled the trial commenced, and continued until Wednesday evening, and on Thursday morning the case was submitted to the Jury, who after about seven hours deliberation returned a verdict giving Mr. Works $250.00 damgages.

The following are the circumstances which led to the suit: On the night of August 6, 1869, Mr. Works was landed at the Wharf boat at Patriot, and desiring to go on shore, stepped onto a stage plank, which passed from the Wharf boat across a corn boat to a float. It was dark and Works could not see, but continued to walk on the plank supposing it led ashore, but the end of the plank was three feet above the float, (that is the corn boat was three feet higher than the float) which distance Mr. Works when arriving at the end of it, fell, bruising his arm, and partially dislocating his left shoulder. Works brought suit for damages on account of the injuries received, with the above result.

The following Attorneys were employed in the case:

• For the Defendants—Will M. Smith, H. A. Downey, and C. E. Walker.
• For the Plaintiff—Adkinson & Livings, and Harrington & Korbly.

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 24 Mar 1870 – Page 2, Column 2

Law Report.

Common Pleas Court—March Term.

Officers of the Court—Judge Scott Carter; Prosecuting Attorney, J. B. McCrellis; Clerk, C. W. Heath; Sheriff, Matthew Worstell.

The following cases have been disposed of:

Civil Cases.

State of Indiana vs. Adam Worden, et. al. Foreclosure—Judgment for $382.25. For plaintiff, Will M. Smith; for defendant, W. R. Johston.

William Scott vs. William Cooper. On note and attachment—settled and dismissed. Plaintiff, Works & Sons; defendant, W. R. Johnston.

Mary J. Detraz, Guardian of Julia Detraz, et. al. vs. John Detraz, et. al. Partition—continued. Plaintiff, McCrellis; defendant, H. A. Downey.

Henry Keisel, vs. Jason G. Gurley. For money—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. Plaintiff, Adkinson & Livings; defendant, H. A. Downey.

Sarah Campbell vs. Daniel K. Harris. To set aside Will—change  of Judge; continued until June 2d, special Term. Plaintiff, Adkinson & Livings, H. A. Downey; defendant, A. C. Downey, Works.

Charles Thiebaud vs. Thomas Jager. Foreclosure—dismissed at defendant’s cost. Plaintiff, Adkinson & Livings; defendant, W. R. Johnston.

Sarah Hess vs. Benj. C. Mead, Executor, &c. To remove Executor—transferred to Circuit Court. Plaintiff, H. A. Downey; defendant, W. R. Johnston, and W. M. Smith.

Thomas Jager, Sr., vs. George W. Dufour. On note—judgment for plaintiff $210.92. Plaintiff, Wm. R. Johnston; defendant, Works & Sons.

Charles F. Haskell vs. E. H. Rogers, et. al. On note—judgment for $243.00. Plaintiff, Wm. R. Johnston.

Zach Scott vs. Roddis White. On note—dismissed. Plaintiff, Works and Sons.

John Craig et. al. vs. E. H. Rogers et. al. On note—judgment for $240.74. Plaintiff, Johnston.

Aime Morerod and T. M. Danglade, Assignees, &c., vs. George Gordon. On note—judgment for $58.00. Plaintiff, McCrellis.

Thomas Jager vs. Charles A. Thiebaud. Partition—transferred to Circuit Court. Plaintiff, W. R. Johnston; defendant, Works & Sons.

Lemuel Bledsoe & Simon Beymer vs. Roddis White, Sr. On notes—judgment for $265.61.—Plaintiff, Orem & Munnell.

L. Bledsoe and S. Beymer vs. Eli Rayl. On note—judgment for $530.66. Plaintiff, Orem & Munnell.

Benj. F. Smith vs. Jonathan M. Froman. On account—settled and dismissed. Plaintiff, W. M. Smith.

Charles Thiebaud et. al. vs. Wm. T. Dailey. On note—settled and dismissed. Plaintiff, Adkinson & Livings.

Charles Thiebaud et. al. vs. Elwood Miller. On note—settled and dismissed. Plaintiff, Adkinson & Livings.

Henry A. Downey vs. John H. Banta and James H. Banta. Foreclosure—judgment for $219.50.

Perret Dufour vs. George M. Gordon and George Gordon. On note—judgment for $340.94.—Plaintiff, McCrellis.

Will M. Smith vs. Aaron Windhiser. Foreclosure—judgment for $87.20. Plaintiff, Smith.

First National Bank of Vevay, Indiana vs. Jonathan McMakin et. al. On note—judgment against McMakin for $838.32.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Harvey Schroeder et. al. On Bill of Exchange—judgment for $213.00. Plaintiff, Johnston.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. George H. Manford et. al. On Bill of Exchange—judgment for $165.02. Plaintiff, Johnston.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Harvey Schroeder et. al. On note—judgment for $108.16.—Plaintiff, Johnston.

Michael Kurts vs. John Clendening. On note—judgment for $169.50. Plaintiff, Adkinson & Livings.

James Scott vs. B. J. Grant et. al. On note—judgment for $99.80. Plaintiff, Works and Sons.

John Dickason vs. John H. Banta et. al. Foreclosure—judgment for $124.00. Plaintiff, Works and Sons.

B. C. Mead et. al. vs. Hiram McMurray. Damages—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. Plaintiff, A. C. Downey & Son.

John Ross et. ax. vs. Wm. Dunning, et. ax. Foreclosure—confession of judgment for $276.80. Plaintiff, McCrellis.

Caroline Smith, Louisa Lemons, et. al. Exparte. For partition—partition ordered. Plaintiff, Adkinson & Livings.

Susan Ward vs. Joseph D. Ward, Divorce—dismissed. Plaintiff, H. A. Downey.

Elizabeth Dufour vs. Joseph M. Dufour. Divorce—divorce and $600.00 alimony. Plaintiff, Wm. R. Johnston.

Eliza J. Goodner vs. Wm. W. Goodner. Divorce—divorce and $4,000 alimony. Plaintiff, Works & Sons; defendant, W. R. Johnston.

Rhoda A. Lutton vs. Hiram Lutton. Divorce—granted.

Criminal Cases.

State vs. Samuel Wilson; assault and battery—dismissed.

State vs. Harry Kyle; selling to minor—continued.

State vs. Geo. Kyle; selling to minor—continued.

State vs. Edward Dyer; disturbing meeting—plead guilty, $5 fine.

State vs. Taylor Stepleton; disturbing meeting—plead guilty, $5 fine.

State vs. Sarah Bennett; assault and battery—dismissed.

State vs. John Houze; carrying concealed weapons—trial by jury, verdict not guilty.

State vs. John Marsh; attempt to provoke an assault—dismissed.

State vs. Sandy Marston; assault and battery—nolle prosequi.

State vs. Lodica Cohn; carrying concealed weapons—nolle pros.

State vs. Lodica Cohn; nuisance—nolle pros.

State vs. Joseph Webb; nuisance—nolle pros.

State vs. Eli Schoonover; selling to minor—nolle pros.

State vs. Susan Pitts; assault and battery—nolle pros.

State vs. Jane Short; assault and Battery—nolle pros.

State ex. rel. Caroline Ash vs. Geo. C. Ash; surety of peace—dismissed for want of prosecution.

State vs. J. J. P. Schenck; assault and battery—nolle pros.

State vs. John Mansfield; larceny—nolle pros.

State vs. Isaac Nash; malicious trespass—affidavit quashed.

State vs. Arthur Cole; selling on Sunday—quashed.

State vs. Marion Cotton et. al.; riot—case now on trial.

Vevay Reveille – 31 Mar 1870 – Page 3, Column 3

Law Report.

Since our last issue the following cases have been disposed by the Common Pleas Court:

State vs. Marion Cotton, et. al.—Riot—Fined 1 cent each and costs.

State vs. John Schoonover—Selling Liquor to Minors, 3 cases—Fined $5 in each case.

State vs. John Schoonover—Selling Liquor to Minor and an intoxicated person—Acquitted.

State vs. John J. Roberts—Selling Liquor to Intoxicated person—Acquitted.

State vs. Thomas Given—Attempt to provoke assault. Tried by Jury and fined $5.

State vs. Daniel Weaver et. al.—Riot—Acquitted.

State vs. James Oakly—Attempt to provoke an assault. Fined $2 and costs.

State vs. John Burkmeyer—Assault and Battery. Fined $5 and costs.

Wm. Jackson vs. Solomon Waldon—Damages—Judgment for Defendant.

Wm. H. Munnell vs. Cincinnatus Bradley—On Note—Dismissed at Plaintiff’s cost.

Josiah Orem vs. Indian Creek and Pleasant Grove Turnpike Company—Appeal from Assessment of Benefit. Dismissed.

There were eight other cases similar to the above, which were dismissed.

Proceedings of the Switzerland County, Indiana Common Pleas Court appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1868 – Page 2, Column 2

Common Pleas Court

Is in session in this place, Judge Lamb presiding. 123 cases are on docket; the largest number ever docketed at one time before, and yet the District Attorney is hunting up, and almost hourly docketing others. As yet but little has been done beside progress in making up the issues.

The State vs. McMakin, and State vs. Cooper, for malicious trespass were dismissed.

State vs. Short, for grand larceny, tried, defendant acquitted.

Sage vs. Sage, divorce, tried, divorcement denied.

There are a few other cases on notes, mortgages, &c., wherein the defendants have made default, in which judgments have been ordered.—Owing to the great amount of business in Court the present term will, perhaps, hold for three weeks, the maximum length allowed by law.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Mar 1868 – Page 2, Column 1

Law Report.

The case of Whitehead, Eggleston & Co. vs. John S. Schofield & John J. Paul, on account and attachment which was in process of trial, was submitted to the Jury on Friday of last week, which rendered a verdict of $266.10 for the plaintiff, and “no cause for attachment” for the defendant, J. J. Paul. Defendant, Paul, moved a new trial, which motion was overruled to which defendant excepts and asks sixty days in which to prepare bill of exceptions, preparatory to taking the matter to the Supreme Court.

Edrington vs. Edrington for divorce, was submitted to the Court on Saturday, and the bill of divorcement refused, on the ground of collusion of parties.

On Monday morning the case of O. P. Cobb & Co., of Aurora, Ind., vs. William G. Krutz for money, was called and is at the present writing in process of trial. The difference between the parties amounts to several thousand dollars and is being closely contested, being a case of considerable interest, and will probably be submitted to the Jury sometime this (Thursday) afternoon.

The celebrated Will Case of Humphrey and Bodkin vs. Humphrey, was continued on Monday, on motion of the Defendant. In this case there is pending some two or three hundred thousand dollars, and from the array of counsel and witnesses on either side, one may safely judge that this will be a case of more than usual interest. It is an effort of two of Arthur Humphrey’s heirs at law to set aside his will. The estate of said Humphrey is variously estimated at from two hundred and fifty to five hundred thousand dollars.

It is already evident that the three weeks will not be sufficient to clear the dockets of the cases already at issue.

The Bar is quite full this term, both resident and foreign Attorneys abounding.

Vevay Reveille – 26 Mar 1868 – Page 3, Column 3

O. P. Cobb & Co. vs. William G. Krutz.—Was protacted longer than was anticipated, counsel consuming a day and a half in the argument, on account of which the case was not submitted to the Jury until 12 o’clock M. on Saturday. The Jury remained out all the afternoon Saturday, all night Saturday night, and until noon on Sunday, when they came down, reporting that they could not agree upon a verdict. It is understood that the Jury stood five for O. P. Cobb & Co., and seven for Wm. G. Krutz.

There is an effort being made to agree upon submitting the case to commissioners. It will be remembered that this trial was commenced on Wednesday of last week and that the entire week was spent on it. The issues are such in the case that it is not likely a jury could ever agree upon a verdict, and the submission of the case to commissioners is a thing to be desired.

The afternoon of Saturday seemed to be the day especially set out for hearing of divorce cases, and during the afternoon some five were submitted to His Honor without the intervention of a jury; in four of which the “bills” of divorcement prayed for were granted, to wit:

• McCarty vs. McCarty
• Hays vs. Hays
• Bennet vs. Bennet
• Norton vs. Norton.

The case of Slater vs. Slater was submitted but the proof failing to make out a case the matter was continued until Monday, when the plaintiff came in and dismissed her suit. A very striking feature on the docket for this term of the court, it is the fact that twelve cases were docketed for trial wherein bills of divorcement were prayed for, and in each of these the wife is the complaining party. By floating straws we detect the direction of the tide.

Querie: What would be the probably result as to the divorcement law if the ballot were to be given into hands of the ladies?

The greater part of the day on Monday was taken up by counsel in making up issues. Whitehead, Eggleston et. al. vs. James W. Keith and Henry C. Picket was tried on Tuesday, and a verdict for $141.00 was given for the plaintiffs.

Lester vs. Lester—Divorce and Alimony. The parties having agreed upon the amount of alimony, ($1,000.00,) the Court heard the evidence and granted the applicant her divorce.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1868 – Page 2, Column 2

Law Report.

Baxter vs. Tague, on account, was tried and the Jury found a verdict for the Plaintiff for $67.00.

The Enterprise Insurance Co., of Cincinnati, vs. Julius Blach, W. B. Owens and Jas. H. Davis. The Defendants Owens and Davis were defaulted, and Blach contested the matter, setting up the plea that this Company being a foreign one, has not complied with the requirements of the Statute. The case was submitted on the pleadings, and judgment given for the plaintiff, when defendant Blach moved for a new trial, which motion being overruled, an appeal to the Supreme Court was prayed for and granted.

Indiana Fire Insurance Co., vs. William J. Gibbs, on note for $52, given for insurance policy, was contested and want of consideration pleaded. The case was submitted to jury, and a verdict for $20 was given for the plaintiff. Defendant moved for a new trial; motion overruled, and an appeal to the Supreme Court prayed for.

Bledsoe vs. Perry, to enforce vender’s lien and foreclose a mortgage, was submitted on the pleadings, and judgment given for plaintiff. Defendant moved a new trial, motion overruled, and an appeal to the Supreme Court taken.

Court adjourned on Friday evening.

Proceedings of the Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 12 Sep 1867 – Page 2, Column 3

Proceedings of Common Pleas Court.

First Day—Sept. 9.

Present, Hon. Scott Carter, Judge, pro. Tem., Wm. Rous, Clerk, Larkin Johnston, Sheriff.

State vs. Levi North.—Surety of the Peace. Dismissed. H. A. Downey Attorney for the defendant.

On motion it was ordered that Will M. Smith, Esq., be admitted an Attorney and Counsellor of law at this Court.

Adjourned.

 

Second Day—Sept. 10.

Hon. R. N. Lamb, presiding as Judge.

It was ordered that W. R. Johnston be Prosecuting Attorney for the present term of Court.

Having taken the oath, and fulfilled the requirements of the law, Christian Stuckey was declared a citizen of the United States.

On motion it was ordered that James B. McCrellis, Esq., be admitted an Attorney at law in this Court.

State vs. Geo. H. Kyle.—Selling Liquor to Minor. Acquitted, H. A. Downey, Attorney for defendant.

State vs. Isaac Fulton.—Selling Liquor to Minor. Convicted and fined $5. Will M. Smith, Attorney for defendant.

State vs. Isaac Fulton.—Selling Liquor to Minor. Convicted and fined $5. Will M. Smith, Attorney for defendant.

State vs. Isaac Fulton.—Selling Liquor and allowing it to be drank on the premises. Two cases. Acquitted. Will M. Smith, Attorney for defendant.

State vs. Isaac Fulton.—Selling Liquor, &c. Four cases. Dismissed. Will M. Smith, Attorney for Defendant.

State vs. Timothy W. Graham, Martha Graham, and Volney Peelman.—Forcible entry, &c. The Prosecuting Attorney dismissed the suit as to Volney Peelman.—For want of time to complete the case, it was postponed until tomorrow.

 

Third Day—Sept. 11.

 

Martha Hostetter vs. Joseph Hostetter.—Divorce. Dismissed.

Arthur Twineham, by his next friend Wm. Twineham, vs. Henry Charlton and John Charlton. On Note. Found for plaintiff, $363.50 and costs.

Thomas Huffman vs. Geo. A. Jackson.—Foreclosure. Found for plaintiff. Carter and Johnston Attorneys for plaintiff. $1,346.70 and costs.

Angeline Graham vs. Wm. J. Graham, et. al.—Partition of Real Estate. Granted. James Works Attorney for plaintiff.

Joseph Ramseyer vs. J. W. Keith and James Anderson.—On Note. Found for plaintiff. $310.50 and costs.

Griffith Dickason vs. Samuel Fisk. On Note. Judgment for plaintiff. $442.66 and costs.

Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Daily.—Seduction. The Defendant not having completed a change of venue, herein granted at the last term of Court; it is therefore ordered that all costs up to such failure be assessed against him. A. C. Downey, W. A. Adkinson, Wm. R. Johnston, Attorneys for plaintiff. Scott Carter, H. A. Downey, and James Works, Attorneys for defense.

Charles W. Hunstead and Amelia Hunstead vs. Leander Stewart, et. al. Dismissed.

At 2 o’clock P.M. to-day, (Wednesday,) the hearing of the case of State vs. Graham was not completed.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Sep 1867 – Page 2, Column 2

Proceedings of Common Pleas Court.

Afternoon 3d day—Sept. 11.

State vs. Indiana vs. Timothy W. Graham and Martha Graham.—Forcible entry, &c. Acquitted. Prosecuting Attorney and Works for plaintiff, Henry Downey for defendant.

State of Indiana vs. Wm. H. Ruggles.—Giving liquor to minors, 2 cases. Fined $5.00 and costs for each offence. Jas. B. McCrellis for defendant.

State of Indiana vs. Wm. H. Ruggles.—Retailing liquor, 2 cases. Fined $5.00 and costs in each of fence; Jas. B. McCrellis for defendant.

 

Fourth Day—Sept. 12.

State of Indiana on relation of Adrial S. Peabody vs. Francis Peabody.—Inquest of writ and appointment of Guardian. Found that said Francis Peabody was of unsound mind, and William Lee was appointed Guardian of same. Col. Carter Attorney for plaintiff.

Estate of James Willis, deceased, Mary Willis, Administratrix.—Final Settlement. Estate being fully settled, said Administratrix was discharged.

State of Indiana vs. Richard Holder.—Malicious trespass, &c. Dismissed. H. A. Downey for defendant.

 

Fifth Day—Sept. 13.

Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Daily.—Seduction. Defendant asking change of venue on account of bias and prejudice of Judge Lamb. The case was put over until 3d day of Dec 1867, at which some Judge competent to try said case will be called.

Samuel E. Pleasants et al vs. James M. Dyer.—On note. Dismissed, and costs assessed to plaintiff.

James A. Claghorn, Guardian of George Jennings.—Final Settlement. Estate fully settled, said Guardian was fully and finally discharged.

James H. Titus, Administrator of Wm. Bradley’s estate.—Petition to sell real estate. Granted.

Martha Gullion, Guardian of John Gullion’s heirs.—Petition to sell Real Estate. Dismissed.

James Fox vs. James McFadden, Administrator of John Montgomery, dec’d.—Claim on account. Granted with costs.

Administrator of estate of G. S. Graham, vs. James McFadden, Administrator of John Montgomery’s estate.—Claim on Note. Granted with costs.

 

Sixth Day—Sept. 14.

Martha Moulton vs. Geo. W. Moulton.—Divorce. Defaulted by non appearance of defendant.

E. W. Vandorin vs. Wm. Fisk.—On account. Found for plaintiff.

State vs. Indiana vs. Francis Riley.—Assault and Battery. Convicted and fined $5.00; Attorney and Works for plaintiff, A. C. Downey, W. H. Adkinson and Smith for defendant.

State of Indaina vs. Melvin Brooks.—Larceny. Acquitted—Col. Ormsby for defendant.

David Hinman vs. Margaret Hinman.—Divorce. Found for plaintiff. W. H. Adkinson, plaintiff’s counsel.

 

Seventh Day—Sept. 16.

David Schoonover vs. Mary J. Schoonover.—Divorce. Found for plaintiff. Works and McCrellis for plaintiff, H. A. Downey and Carter for defendant.

Eighth Day—Sept 17.

State of Indiana vs. Elias Cooper.—Malicious Trespass, &c. Dismissed. H. A. Downey, attorney for defendant.

John S. Heady vs. Ann Mueret.—Account $38.00. Allowed with costs.

David Schoonover vs. Mary J. Schoonover.—Divorce. Defendant moved to set aside finding of Jury for the reason that as they allege it was contrary to law and evidence.

Harrison Gordon vs. Wm. Sauvine.—Appeal. Dismissed.

 

Ninth Day—Sept. 18.

 

State of Indaina on relation of Delilah O. Moore vs. Alfred Aldred.—Basterdy. Compromised.

David Allen vs. Christopher Noll.—On account. Case still pending today, Wednesday, 10 o’clock.

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Proceedings of Common Pleas Court.

Nineth Day—Sept. 18.

Krutz & Land vs. Samuel Brown, Administrator of Milton Wiley’s Estate.—On Account. Found for Plaintiff. Col. Carter for plaintiff, A. C. Downey for defendant.

Wm. G. Krutz vs. Samuel Brown, Administrator of Milton Wiley’s Estate.—On Account. Found for plaintiff. Col. Carter for plaintiff, A. C. Downey for defendant.

David Armstrong, Guardian of Walter H. Armstrong. Final Settlement. Received and Guardian discharged. Col. Carter, Counsel.

Wm. McHenry, Executor of William Conner and Will. Final Settlement. Received, and Executor discharged. W. H. Adkinson, Counsel.

 

Tenth Day—Sept. 19.

Wm. H. Cunningham, Guardian of Edgar Boker and John Boker.—Petition to sell Real Estate.—Granted.

Alfred Tapp, Guardian of Amie Jackson. Appointment. Letters of Guardianship were issued to said Alfred Tapp.

David Schoonover vs. Mary J. Schoonover. Divorce. The finding of the Jury in this case being set aside, the matter was submitted to the Court for final disposition. The Court found that neither the allegations of the bill, or cross-bill, were maintained by the evidence, and that neither party were entitled to a divorce. Jas. Works and J. B. McCrellis for Plaintiff, H. A. Downey and Col. Carter for defendant.

Wm. Lee, Administrator of Marie Moore’s Estate. Petition to Sell Real Estate. Granted.

Wm. Lee, Guardian of Francis Peabody, a person of unsound mind. Petition to Sell Land and Personal Property. Granted.

A. C. Murphy, Guardian of Florizel L. Murphy et. al. Petition to Sell Land. Continued.

Alexander C. Downey vs. Jas. H. Titus, Administrator of Virgil Dunning’s Estate. Account, $25. Allowed.

Abner Clarkson and Abner P. Dufour vs. James H. Titus, Executor of Seldon T. Golay. Claim on Note and Account. Allowed.

 

Eleventh Day—Sept. 20.

Balsor North vs. Alexander Lemon et. al.—Civil Action for Money. Found for plaintiff, $102.20. Carter for plaintiff.

David Allen vs. Christopher Noll. On Account. Found for plaintiff $9.70. H. A. Downey and James Works for plaintiff—Col. Carter and A. C. Downey for defendant.

A. H. Wells and Thomas Jones vs. John Thomas and Nicholson Jorgenson. On Account. Dismissed. W. H. Adkinson for plaintiff.

Martha Moulton vs. Geo. W. Moulton. Divorce. Granted to Plaintiff. Carter for defendant.

Elizabeth Lewis vs. Thomas Works and William McMillan.—To recover money, &c. Found for plaintiff $148.74. James Works and H. A. Downey for plaintiff, Col. Carter and A. C. Downey for defendants.

 

Twelfth Day—Sept. 21.

Maria Bradley vs. John W. Gray, Administrator of John J. Bradley. Claim on Account. Allowed.

Alanson R. Wells, Administrator of Marcus L. Wells. Petition to Sell Real Estate. Granted.

State of Indaina vs. John G. Cotton.—Selling Liquor to Minor. Prosecuting Attorney entered a Nolle Prosequi. H. A. Downey for defendant.

Charles D. Gullion, Guardian of Charles Gullion, Jr.—Final Report. Received, and said Guardian discharged. H. A. Downey, Counsel.

John L. Thiebaud, Guardian of Charles Gullion, Jr. Appointment. Letters of Guardianship were issued to said John L. Thiebaud. H. A. Downey Counsel.

Henry Lock, Administrator of Lorenzo Orem. Final Settlement. Received, and said Administrator discharged. Col. Carter, Counsel.

John L. Thiebaud, Guardian of Charles Gullion, Jr.—Petition to Sell Real Estate. Granted. H. A. Downey, Counsel.

John W. Gray, Administrator of John J. Bradley.—Final Settlement. Received, and said Administrator discharged. Col. Carter, Counsel.

The report on the Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 28 Mar 1867 – Page 2, Column 3

Common Pleas Court adjourned last Saturday. The following cases were disposed of since our last report:

Jordan Wainscott vs. Edward C. Heady.—On note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for $1,772.23 and the foreclosure of mortgage.

Wm. T. Pate vs. James G. Wright et. al.—Breach of warranty and damages. Tried by Jury, verdict for defendants.

Thomas L. Pleasants vs. Louisa Pleasants.—For Divorce. Tried by the Court. Finding for the defendant on her cross petition and divorce granted her.

Sarah Bosaw vs. Peter Bosaw.—Divorce. Divorce granted.

Oilver Allen vs. John W. Murphy et. al.—On note. Judgment for $111.30.

Ulyses P. Schenck et. al. vs. Francis Peabody.—On account and notes. Judgment for plaintiffs for $1,010.76.

Jane Burton vs. Thomas Burton.—Divorce. Tried by Court and decree of Divorce.

The following article about the Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 20 September 1866 – Page 2, Column 1

Proceedings of the Switzerland Court of Common Pleas.

The Court of Common Pleas is in session in this place. Judge Lamb was presiding until yesterday morning, when he appointed John Dumont to act as Judge during the remainder of the term, Mr. Lamb having business calling him away. The following are the cases disposed of:

State vs. Lewis Woods—Obtaining money under false pretenses. The case dismissed and defendant discharged from jail, where he has been confined for about three weeks.

State vs. Enoch Coln and Catharine Coln—Larceny. Tried by Jury; Enoch found guilty and sentenced to ten days in jail and $5 fine. Catharine acquitted and discharged from jail. Both have been in jail since August 11th.

State vs. Thomas and James Newcomb—Assault and battery. Tried by Jury. Levi fined $5 and costs; Newcomb fined $1 and costs.

Emsley Shadday vs. Wm. Shadday et. al.—Partition. Final report of Commissioner filed and distribution ordered.

Morris McKay, Trustee of Craig Township vs. Francis E. Mennett—Appeal from Justice of the Peace. Dismissed by Plaintiff.

Benjamin F. Brush vs. Alfred Stow—Replevin. Judgment for Defendant.

Robert McGrew, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Driver, et. al.—On note. Judgment against Driver for $184.10.

Robert P. Porter vs. Thomas C. Smith and Thomas Mullen—On bill of exchange and note. Tried by Jury; verdict for plaintiff for $330.

Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Daily—Seduction. Submitted to Jury, who failed to agree on a verdict, and cause continued until next term for trial.

Alanson R. Wells vs. Ristin Wiley—On account and in attachment. Finding for plaintiff and sale of land ordered.

Ellen F. Shult vs. Alpheus Cowles and others—On notes and mortgage. Judgment for amount claimed, and foreclosure of mortgage.

Edward Picket and Elijah Hanks, R. S. Adams, E. C. Hendy and Daniel Cole—On note. Judgment by default for $328.50.

John Bray vs. James Anderson—Appeal. Submitted by Court, judgment for Plaintiff for $17.70.

O. P. Cobb and others vs. Wm. G. Krutz—On account. On motion of plaintiffs, change of venue granted and case sent to Jefferson Common Pleas Court.

Wm. T. Pate vs. James G. Wright et. al.—On change of venue from Jefferson Common Pleas.—Set for trial by agreement at an adjourned term, to be held on Nov. 6, 1866.

Simeon Tague vs. John Saberton—On account. Finding for plaintiff, in sum of $200.

Wm. M. Watt vs. Mary A. C. Watt—Divorce. Change of venue granted, and cause set for hearing December 11, 1866, before some Judge to be called to try the same.

State of Indiana on relation of Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Dailey—Defendant’s motion for change of venue was sustained, and cause set for trial before some Judge to be called, on the 4th day of December.

James E. Bryson vs. Robert P. Porter—On note. Judgment against defendant by agreement, for $74.50.

George A. Turner vs. Mary Turner—Divorce. Decree of divorce granted.

Thomas Hoffman vs. Alanson R. Wells—On note. Judgment by agreement against defendant for $617.44.

Ebanezer Hafford vs. William Rogers—On note. Default and judgment for $106.25.

J. B. Grant, Administrator of Daniel Pratt, vs. Wm. Northcott and Joseph Peelman—On note.—Judgment by default for $263.35.

Wm. Dalmazzo et. al. vs. Ulysses P. Schenck et. al.—For partition.—Commissioners report land not susceptible of being divided, and sale of land ordered.

Judges Downey, of Rising Sun, Haynes of Aurora, Adkinson of Lawrenceburg; and Messrs. Matthews and Corbly from Madison, are among the Attorneys in attendance.