Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 8 Feb 1900 – Page 4, Column 1

County Business.

Thomas Land, Wm. A. Shadday and Walter Lock, Commissioners, met last Monday and adjourned Tuesday.

Elmer E. Hufford, no. 1; W. S. Humphrey, no. 2; Geo. B. Lostutter, no. 3; Inspectors for special election in Posey Township on proposition to build free gravel roads, filed the results of the votes cast. Road no. 1, yes 132, no 279; no. 2, yes 331, no 81; no. 3, yes 200, no. 187; no. 4, yes 230, no 156; no. 5, yes 186, no. 192; no. 6, yes 278, no 122; no. 7, yes 279, no 103; no. 8, yes 372, 113; no. 9, yes 262, no. 129; no. 10, yes 204, no 185.

It will be seen from above that all roads had a majority except nos. 1 and 5. Bids will be received March 7 for building the eight roads votes for. The total cost of road election in Posey was $202.25.

It was ordered by the Board that the order heretofore entered on Dec. 6, 1899, with reference to working prisoners, confined in the county jail, for non-payment of fines be modified as follows:

“That the Street Commissioner shall be paid for guarding such prisoners by the city of Vevay, Indiana; that if the city refuses to pay the same, said order be rescinded from this date.”

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 Sep 1899 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

Among other business transacted by the County Commissioners at their last session was the following:

George W. Cole was appointed appraiser for third Commissioners District to succeed James H. Hatch, deceased.

In the matter of construction of the free gravel roads in York Township, Chales McVey, contractor for construction, presented a written assignment transferring his contract to Joseph D. Froman, Uly G. Trafelet, John E. Williams, Charles Kiesel, Joseph E. Hart, William Tait, and Frank Rosenberger, who will complete the roads. Accepted and approved.

John Bennett and others petitioned for location and vacation of highway in Posey Township. The said road will pass along, upon and over the roads of Phoebe Houze, Benjamin C. McIntire and Job E. Stevenson. Elmer E. Hufford, John Peak and John Parker were appointed viewers. They will meet at office of J. T. Bodkin, in Patriot, Monday, Sept. 25th.

Fees reported collected by County during quarter ending Sept. 4:

• Recorder, $143.52.
• Sheriff, $207.97
• Clerk, $269.48

Martin G. Keeney resigned as engineer of Pleasant Township Roads, and Wm. H. McKay was appointed to fill the vacancy.

Orson A. Potter was appointed County Assessor to succeed Robert B. Littlefield, deceased.

The Cotton Township free gravel roads were let to R. B. Lawson for $13,176.00—he being the lowest and only bidder.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Mar 1899 – Page 1, Column 3

COUNTY BUSINESS.

Thomas Land, William A. Shadday and Walter S. Lock, County Commissioners, at their March term, transacted a large amount of County Business, which we condense.

In the matter of petition of Fred T. Reed and others, for a highway in Switzerland and Jefferson Counties, County Auditor Joseph E. Hart filed the certified copy of the proceedings of the Commissioners of Jefferson County in this case, showing that they had appointed B. H. Wood, M. H. Daily and Henry Rausch viewers for Jefferson County and they had filed their report.

Wm. B. Mason was granted license to retail liquors in Florence.

Rollin Charlton and John Neal were appointed Superintendents for construction of free gravel roads in Pleasant. Their bonds of $5,000 each were approved.

E. P. Rodgers and others petitioned for the location of a new highway and the vacation of an established highway, both in Pleasant Township. William H. Turner, Frank Bear and Isaac H. Paugh were appointed viewers, to lay out said proposed road—30 feet wide—and that they meet at the office of Wm. C. Neal, Justice of the Peace, in Bennington, on the 29th day of May, and that they report their doings to Board at next session.

Wm. S. Humphrey was granted right of way on public roads for telephone poles from Patriot to Allensville, for purpose of operating telephone line.

Green Brothers were granted right of way on public roads to operate telephone and telegraph lines from East Enterprise to Aberdeen and to Ohio County line; from East Enterprise to Fairview, (direct); from Fairview to Bennington, (most practical route); from Bennington to Moorefield; from Moorefield to the Jefferson County line on the Doe Run road leading to Brooksburg; from Fairview to the Ohio County line on road leading to Cole’s Corner, Ohio County; from East Enterprise to Quercus Grove; from Vevay to Mt. Sterling, thence to Bennington, thence to East Enterprise, with privilege to run said line through Sugar Branch, or Allensville or both if so desired, after leaving Bennington. All said lines to be so constructed as to not interfere with drainage or travel.

In the matter of the petition of Harriet Petty for damages in change of highway in Posey Township. Theodore Scott, Wm. H. Wiley and John Parker, reviewers, assessed her damage at $30, which was approved.

County officers reported fees collected as follows:

• Joseph Hanna, Recorder, from Dec. 1, 1898, to March 6, 1899, $188.77.
• Ira Banta, Sheriff, from Dec. 2, 1898, to Feb. 28, 1899, $302.00
• Edward E. Kelso, Clerk, during the preceding three months, $486.73.

Wm. P. Truitt and one hundred and five other free holders and citizens of Cotton Township, petitioned for construction of three free gravel, stone or macadamized roads as follows:

1. From point where Markland and East Enterprise turnpike touches the Cotton Township line at north line of Frank Milgas’ land in Jefferson Township, thence following the Markland and East Enterprise pike to East Enterprise, thence following the old highway from East Enterprise on the Aberdeen road to Ohio County line.

2. The road that leads from terminus of the branch of the Center Square and Plum Creek free gravel road that leads from Allensville, beginning at Cotton Township line and following old highway in northerly direction to Allensville.

3. All that part of highway in Cotton Township beginning at East Enterprise and leading to Quercus Grove, on Posey Township line.

The Board appointed M. G. Keeney, an Engineer, William Armstrong and Ebenezer Philips, viewers, to view, locate, prepare profile and make estimate of cost.

H. J. Harris and fifty-nine other free holders and citizens of Posey Township, petitioned for free gravel, stone or macadamized roads in Posey Township, as follows: [See newspaper.]

The Board appointed M. G. Keeney, an Engineer, William Armstrong and Eb. Phillips viewers, to locate roads, determine width, make a profile and estimate cost.

In the matter of the petition of Wallace W. Lamson et al for location of road in Craig Township. James Gaunt, Alfred Gaunt, Kathleen Gaunt and Wm. J. Cain were jointly given the additional sum of $32.50, and will also pay Charles D. Cain and Dolly Danner the additional sum of $20, and county pay all costs. Each party agreed to waive the 60 days notice to open said highway. The road is known as Vevay and Madison road, the river road. Trustee of Craig Township was ordered to have road opened by May 1.

Specifications were ordered prepared and placed on file in Auditor’s office for frame addition to jail and Sheriff’s residence, also repairing wash on Moorefield pike, near Thos. Anderson’s, and repairing culvert on Plum Creek gravel road, near Milo Ogle’s.

M. G. Keeney notified to prepare plans and specifications for a bridge over Plum Creek on Vevay and Markland free gravel roads.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Dec 1898 – Page 4, Column 3

COUNTY BUSINESS

Thomas Montayne, Thomas Land and William A. Shadday, Commissioners, met in special session Thursday, Dec. 1st, to transact business in relation to purchase of Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike.

The Circuit Court mandated the Board to sign its record made December 21, 1897 as shown on pages 311 and 312 of their record, and execute and deliver to Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike Co. the bond of $2791.20 mentioned in said order. The Board then signed the said record and the Auditor was directed to attest said bond as required by the judgment of the Circuit Court, which was done and the bond delivered to the Turnpike Co.

The Board met in regular session Monday, Dec. 5. Walter S. Lock qualified as Commissioner from 1st district, succeeding Thomas Montayne, term expired. The viewers for proposed free gravel roads in Pleasant Township, Geo. W. McKay, engineer; Cornelius D. Green and Orson A. Potter, viewers, filed their report. The Board ordered that bids be received up to 2 p.m. March 9th for the building of the road.

Benjamin W. Simmons, Frank J. Brockslager, were granted licenses to retail liquors in Vevay.

Ira Banta, Sheriff; John S. Johnson, Coroner; Wm. H. McKay, Surveyor; Edward E. Kelso, Clerk; filed their bonds of $5000 each, which were approved.

Virgil Richards failing to qualify as a Constable in Pleasant Township, Edward Finch was appointed to fill the vacancy.

Jasper N. Brindley, John A. Danglade and George Clendenning reviewers on location of a highway in Jefferson and Switzerland Counties, assessed the damages of George W. McKay (through whose land the proposed road runs) at $50. Report approved.

In the matter of petition of W. W. Lamson and others to locate a certain new highway in Craig Township, Wm. O. Marble and J. C. Morgan, reviewers, assessed the damage to lands of Wm. J. Cain at $35. In same case James M. Grant, Alfred Gaunt and Kathleen Gaunt were jointly allowed $32.50 damages to lands. They remonstrated and filed a motion to dismiss the case, which was overruled by the Board, and remonstrators appealed case to Circuit Court.

County officers reported amounts of fees collected for the quarter as follows:

• Ira Banta, Sheriff, $[?].25
• John W. Barnes, Recorder, $163.45
• Edw. E. Kelso, Clerk, $261.78

James P. Orem, County Treasurer, reported orders redeemed during last quarter: County orders, $16,686.77; Common School Warrants, $1,075.00; Total, $17,761.77. Found correct and approved.

Martin G. Keeney was appointed engineer of construction of the free gravel roads in Pleasant Township.

Harriet Petty petitioned for $75 damages on account of change of highway in Posey Township. Theodore Scott, Wm. H. Wiley and John Parker appointed to assess damages, if any and report next term.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Jun 1898 – Page 4, Column 3

COUNTY BUSINESS.

June Term of County Commissioners.

County Commissioners, Thomas Montayne, Thomas Land and William A. Shadday, met in regular session Monday, June 6, and adjourned Saturday, 11.

William H. Myers and John Grammer, of Vevay; Thomas Pickett, Markland; William Lukie, Patriot; were granted licenses to retail liquor.

Fred. F. Reed and twenty-three others, petitioned for a new highway in Jefferson and Switzerland counties. It passes through the lands of John Lamb, Joseph Ash and others in Craig Township, to the Jefferson County line and then continues on into Jefferson County. The Board appointed James M. Scott a Commissioner to represent Switzerland County in the matter. He will act in connection with a similar Commissioner representing Jefferson County, in viewing the rout of proposed road. The Auditor of Jefferson County was furnished with a copy of the petition and action of the Board.

In regard to the repair of the bridge over Goose Creek, the contract with Brackett Bridge Co. was modified as to pier, without extra cost to county.

The Township Trustees presented their reports of aid rendered the poor last quarter, all of which was approved.

Thomas N. Ford, on account of sickness, was exempt from poll tax.

Frank Rous and others petitioned for vacation and the location of a road commencing at a point on Mt. Sterling pike and extending into Craig Township. It will extend through the lands of Lizzie Sigmond and others. Millard F. Turner, Jefferson C. Smith, Joshua G. Coleman, appointed to lay out road. Daniel Cotton and others filed their remonstrances for claims for damages. The above named viewers were appointed reviewers to examine location of road through the lands of Turner and Morris, and report next session.

In the matter of the petition of Wm. W. Wigal and others for a change of highway in Posey Township, Peter P. Ramseyer and Grant McKay, two of the reviewers, presented their report, assessing damages of Charles Boyle at $150; Sarah Bradley, $40—if road is located. The report was approved. Aida Wigal and Kate DeHart filed their remonstrances and claims for damages; whereupon Peter V. Ramseyer, Grant McKay and Abraham Weaver were appointed reviewers, to examine so much of road as on lands of remonstrators.

Gabriel W. Phillips presented a petition for damages resulting from removing fence and for use of his land as a highway in Craig Township. James B. Banta, Perry T. Park and John Malcomson were appointed reviewers to assess damages, and report next term.

E. E. Kelso, Clerk, reported total costs collected for quarter $361.25; Ira Banta, Sheriff, $311.36; John W. Barnes, Recorder, $158.00.

James P. Orem, Treasurer, reported that he had redeemed County bonds amounting to $13,000, which was fond correct and cancelled.

Inspectors of Election Precincts were appointed. Trustees serve in their precincts by nature of their offices:

• Jefferson Township—No. 1, Joseph D. Froman; No. 2, Uly G. Trafelet, Trustee; No. 3, Samuel Stucy; No. 4, Charles McVey; No. 5, Oliver P. Courtney.
• York—No. 1, Wm. C. Armstrong; No. 2, Perry Franklin, Trustee.
• Posey—No. 1, Elmer E. Hafford; No. 2, Wm. S. Humphrey, Trustee; No. 3, Edgar Dibble.
• Cotton—No. 1, Andrew J. Works, Trustee; No. 2, Clarence C. Morrison.
• Pleasant—No. 1, Benjamin Rogers; No. 2, Edgar Culbertson, Trustee.
• Craig—No. 1, Joseph A. Myers; No. 2, James Stewart, Trustee; No. 3, Frank Rosenburger, Sr.

In the matter of petition of W. W. Lamson et al for a change of highway in Craig Township, Ebenezer Phillips, Wm. Lampton and Edgar Dibble presented their report as viewers, in which they recommended change and vacation as petitioned. James M. Gaunt and Alfred Gaunt remonstrated. John A. Danglade, Jasper N. Brindley and George Clendening were appointed reviewers to review the portion of land belonging to Gaunts through which proposed road will pass.

H. J. Zearing and more than fifty others presented a petition for free gravel roads in Pleasant Township. 1st, beginning at foot of Shull’s hill, there connecting with V. Mt. S. and V. Pike, going through Bennington, Soapville, Horton’s Corner, to the residence of Nimrod Halgarth, to Ripley County line. 2d, Connecting with pike at Moorefield and extending to Horton’s Corner, there connecting with first proposed free gravel road. George W. McKay, Orson A. Potter and Cornelius D. Green were appointed to determine depth and quality of gravel, width of road, prepare profile and estimated cost, and report to Board.

Contracts were made with physicians to doctor the poor, one year beginning June 1, as follows:

• Posey Township, Dilver Douglass, $35.
• York—Charles Loomis, $45.
• Cotton—J. W. VanOsdol, $40.
• Pleasant—Precinct No. 1, R. M. Copeland; No. 2, R. A. Stewart, $20.
• Jefferson and Craig Townships, including Poor Farm, H. M. Thiebaud, $150.

It was ordered a right of way be purchased from Charles Souvain to the Poor Farm.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 24 Jun 1897 – Page 5, Column 1

County Business.

The County Commissioners, Geo. W. Sanders, Thomas Montanye and Thomas Land, at the June Term, among other business, licensed to retail liquors—John P. Brockschlager and Wm. H. Myers, Loren M. Simmons, John M. Grammer, Vevay; Thomas Pickett, Markland.

The Township Trustees reported allowances for poor, as follows: Posey, $23.50; York, $736; Jefferson, $125.21; Pleasant, $46.70; Craig, $24.64; Cotton, $88.87.

Thomas N. Ford was exempt from payment of poll tax for 1897, on account of not being able to do manual labor.

M. Farwood and others petitioned for a change of highway in Pleasant Township. Peter V. Ramseyer, Wm. H. Henry and Simpson Spencer were appointed viewers. They reported the lands of George H. Manford would be damaged $180. Matter taken under advisement until next term. Later, Manford remitted $80, and road ordered opened.

Inspectors for special election August 10th were appointed as follows:

• Jefferson Township—Precinct No. 1, Samuel P. Smith; 2, Ulyses G. Trafelet; 3, Samuel Stucy; 4, Charles McVey; 5, David Boyle.
• Craig—No. 1, Joseph A. Myers; 2, James Stewart; 3, Silas Furnish.
• York—No. 1, Wm. C. Armstrong; 2, Perry Franklin.
• Posey—No. 1, Elmer Hufford, 2, Wm. S. Humphrey; 3, Geo. B. Lostutter.
• Cotton—No. 1, Andrew J. Works; 2, Charles C. Morrison.
• Pleasant—No. 1, John F. Houze; 2, Edgar Culbertson.

Edgar Culbertson, Trustee of Pleasant Township, petitioned to have highway recorded. Granted and recorded.

Green Bros. were granted permission to erect telephone and telegraph line along public highway from Patriot to Rising Sun.

Clarence Icenogle, aged 14, an inmate of the County Asylum, was indentured to Andrew J. Haskell until 21 years of age. The Trustee of Craig Township was authorized to execute the indenture of apprenticeship.

Fees reported collected by County officers for past three months: E. E. Kelso, Clerk, $351.57; Ira Banta, Sheriff, $181.00; John W. Barnes, Recorder, $189.10.

The County Attorney was ordered to prepare blanks for contracts for letting Poor Farm two years from March 7, 1898. Blanks to be on file with County Auditor not later than July 1.

Joseph F. McKay was appointed a Justice of the Peace for Craig Township, and Daniel Lock a Constable for Pleasant Township.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 26 Nov 1896 – Page 5, Column 2

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners Edgar Dibble, George W. Sanders and Thomas Montayne, met in special session last Saturday.

They inspected the iron bridge over Bryant’s Creek, in Posey Township, found that the Bellefountain Bridge and Iron Co., represented by their agent J. T. Morman, had completed the bridge according to contract and they received it, and ordered a warrant on the County Treasurer for $2,150 in full payment.

Monday the Board again met. The bond of Ira Banta, Sheriff elect, for $5,000 was approved.

Several bills were allowed.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Jun 1896 – Page 4, Column 2

COUNTY BUSINESS.

Among other business transacted by the County Commissioners, Edgar Dibble, Geo. W. Sanders and Thomas Montayne, was the following.

Hugh S. Brown, John M. Grammer, Casper Fellows and T. D. Anderson (since sold out and license not taken out), Thomas Pickett, Markland, were granted license to retail liquors.

Ira Banta, Sheriff, reported fees collected, $224.75.

Edward E. Kelso, Clerk, reported fees collected, $260.17.

Clara Fisk, claim for damages sustained by the removal of a fence. Alvin Driver, Martin M. Barker and James Stewart, viewers, reported her damage $10. Approved by the Board. James V. Anderson et al, petition for highway in Craig Township. William O. Marble, C. R. Drake and Geo. Gaudin, viewers, reported locating road. Ellenor Detraz and others filed their remonstrance against the location of proposed road, claim $200 damages; Harry Shaw claimed $25 damages; John Shaw $225 damages. William Satchwell, Jasper Brindley and Montgomery Patton were appointed reviewers to assess damages, to meet July 25, and report next regular session of Commissioners.

R. Bruce Huston, petition for a new highway in Posey Township. James M. Scott, Perry K. Cotton and W. H. Henry, viewers, reported location of road. Kate M. Jack and others filed their remonstrances against road as located. Mrs. Jack claimed $700 damages; Lucinda Newbold, $600; Aribert N. Buck, $500; Roderick M. Lyons and Louisa Lyons, $500; Wm. E. Stewart, $500; Flora H. Schenck, $350, also for another piece of land $250. Charles Boyle, John Parker, Abraham Z. Stewart, also filed a remonstrance alleging the proposed road was not of general utility. Orson A. Potter, John B. Lamson, and Wm. H. Scott were appointed reviewers, to report at special session June 20.

John W. Barnes, Recorder, reported fees collected, $167.70.

Thomas N. Ford was exempt from paying poll tax for 1896, for reason he is physically unable to perform manual labor and has no property. Walter Armstrong was also except from the poll tax for the year 1896 for same reason.

Physicians for the poor were employed as follows:

• Jefferson and Craig Townships and County Asylum, Dr. Hugh M. Thiebaud, $175.
• York Township, Dr. C. Loomis, $39.
• Cotton Township, Precinct No. 1, Dr. J. W. VanOsdol, $20; Precinct No. 2, Dr. D. N. Haydon, $30.
• Pleasant Township, Precinct No. 1, Dr. E. M. Copeland, $30; Precinct No. 2, Dr. Scott Culbertson, $20.

H. J. Harris, C. D. Green, Wm. Gockel, W. S. Humphrey, et al, petition for acceptance of Gravel road, (Patriot and Norths Landing River Road). Commissioners Thomas Montayne and Geo. W. Sanders having examined the road on 8th, June 9th decided it to be of general utility and accepted it as a county Free Gravel Road.

The Board appointed the following Inspectors of Election Boards. Where Township Trustees are named they are Inspectors in their respective precincts by law:

• Craig Township—Precinct No. 1, Joseph A. Myers; No. 2, James Stewart; No. 3, Silas J. Furnish.
• Jefferson—No. 1, Samuel F. Smith; No. 2, Ulysses G. Trafalet; No. 3, Samuel Stucy; No. 4, Charles McVey; No. 5, David H. Boyle.
• York—No. 1, William C. Armstrong; No. 2, Perry Franklin.
• Posey—No. 1, Elmer E. Hufford; No. 2, William S. Humphrey; No. 3, Geo. B. Lostutter.
• Cotton—No. 1, Andrew J. Works; No. 2, Charles C. Morrison.
• Pleasant—No. 1, John F. Houze; No. 2, Edgar Culbertson.

Joseph D. Froman, County Treasurer, reported he had not found it necessary to sell bonds 63, 64 and 65 dated June 12, 1895, $1,000 each, or a total of $3,000, therefore he returned them to the Board, and was so credited.

William Tait presented his resignation as County Deputy Assessor, which was accepted.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1896 – Page 4, Column 2

COUNTY BUSINESS.

Edgar Dibble, George W. Sanders and Thomas Montayne, County Commissioners, met Monday, March 2, and adjourned last Monday, 9th.

John C. Hudson was granted a license to retail liquors in Patriot.

Dorwin Marshal applied for license to retail liquor in Florence. Two hundred and twenty-three voters of York Township filed their remonstrance against granting said license. George S. Pleasants appeared as attorney for Marshal and L. E. Smith for remonstrators. It was conceded that 223 was a majority of the voters of York Township. Under a provision of the Nicholson law this prevented the granting of a license to Marshal, but Marshal, through his attorney, presented a paper containing the names of twenty-two voters who had previously signed the remonstrance, asking that their names be stricken from the remonstrance. The legal question before the Commissioners was, had these men the right to withdraw their names from the remonstrance after it was filed and before the Board for action? The Commissioners finally decided they had the right to withdraw their names. This left the names of remonstrators below a majority of the voters, and resulted in Board granting license to Marshal.

A contract was made with the “Indiana Childrens Home Society” by which it was agreed the County would pay $50 to the Society for each dependent child taken from this county and placed in proper home. The Society guarantees that no child placed in its charge shall become a charge upon the county before it is eighteen. Either party may terminate the contract on six months notice.

William H. Scott and others petitioned for a free gravel road in York Township. 1st, the extension of the present Log Lick Creek gravel road from its present Northern terminus to the McCreary Hill. 2d, the Florence and Patriot road, extending from Florence along highway to Posey Township line. 3d, the road leading from Florence to Quercus Grove, over the Turtle Creek and Delhi route. Martin G. Keeney, civil engineer, Perry K. Cotton and William H. Henry, were appointed viewers.

Thomas J. Lakeman and forty-three other voters of Cotton Township, presented a petition that Isaac H. Littlefield be appointed a Justice of the Peace and William W. Marsh a Constable, to fill vacancies in these offices in Cotton Township. They were both appointed.

William Waltz was allowed $50 damage as the result of building Plum Creek Gravel road requiring him to build an embankment to reach his land.

Jasper N. Brindley, Superintendent of County Poor Asylum, reported twenty-five inmates and was allowed $231.20 for keeping them last quarter.

James V. Anderson and others petitioned for a road in Craig Township. It passes over lands of James Banta, Harry Shaw, John R. Shaw and William T. Detraz. William O. Marble, Clarence Drake and George Gaudin, were appointed viewers. To report at next regular term.

R. Bruce Huston and other petitioned for location of highway in Posey Township. Commencing in the center of the old road leading from Florence to Patriot, through lands of Charles Adams, Clara North, Abbie North, Cornelius Noel, Harvey W. Scranton, Luther Buck, Thomas F. Newbold and others. W. C. Stewart and others filed a remonstrance. Jas. M. Scott, Perry K. Cotton and William H. Henry were appointed viewers. To report at next regular term.

Clara T. Fisk filed a claim of $50 for damages as result of Road Supervisor of District No. 6, Posey Township, removing fence and using land for a public highway. Martin Barker, Alvin Driver and James Stewart appointed viewers to assess damages. To report next regular term.

Last Thursday the Board of Commissioners, by virtue of their office being the Board of Turnpike Directors of Free Gravel Roads, spent the day inspecting said roads.

Delpha Orem was appointed to use County Scholarship in Purdue University.

The Orphans Friends Society of Vevay was granted $158.25 for maintenance of seven children, 91 days.

Milo Ogle and others appeared and voluntarily asked to dismiss their petition for relocation of highway. Granted.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Jun 1895 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners Thomas Montayne, Edgar Dibble, and Geo. W. Sanders, met Thursday, June 3, and adjourned last Saturday. We condense their proceedings as follows:

In the matter of the Plum Creek free gravel road.—A full record of proceedings, including result of election, showing 410 votes for building road, and 307 against. Bids for building road will be received by Board up to 2 p.m., July 17th. Road to be completed by Jan. 6th, 1896.

Licensed to sell liquors.—John M. Grammar, Thomas D. Anderson, John D. Brindley, Vevay; Thomas Pickett, Markland.

The various Township Assessor made their reports and were allowed for their services.

The Township Trustees made their reports for aid to the poor and bills were allowed. York Township, $56.79; Posey, $39.00; Cotton (including keeping of county orphan children), $103.98; Pleasant (including county orphans), $79.75; Craig, $8; Jefferson, $148.35.

Jasper N. Brindley, keeper of County Poor Asylum, was allowed $277.90.

Petter R. Lostutter filed his bond of $1,300 as County Superintendent. Approved.

The Fairview Company for purpose of detecting, arresting, and bringing to legal justice, horse thieves, asked permission of County Commissioners that certain persons receive authority to make arrests and perform the duties of Constable. Granted.

In the matter of the petition of Geo. W. McKay and others for relocation and vacation of highway in Craig Township.—John A. Danglade and George B. Anderson, two of the reviewers presented a report that Noah Oliver, Emma Oliver, Stella McKay, and Phoeba McKay are jointly damaged $25; and Frank McKay $15. Report of reviewers approved, and road ordered opened, thirty feet wide commencing at a corner in the center of Vevay and Madison road, on the land of Mrs. Rebecca Wright and extending south.

The Orphans Friend Society was allowed $130.50 for maintenance of five children—Bertha Gilbert; Susie Roland; Emma, John and George Taylor.

In the matter of the claim of Clara T. Fish, for damages on account of change of highway in Posey Township.—Edwin Sanders, Robert Bovard and Alfred Driver, appointed as reviewers, to meet July 27th.

Ben Waldenmire was appointed to the free scholarship in Purdue University, made vacant by the resignation of Ben McHenry.

William C. Armstrong filed his bond for $5,000 as Superintendent of building free gravel roads in York Township.

Joseph D. Froman, County Treasurer, filed his bond of $75,000.00 for term of two years beginning Sept. 1, 1895.