Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for July 1893 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 6 Jul 1893 – Page 4, Column 3
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for June 1893 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 8 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 3
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 15 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 22 Jun 1893 – Page 5, Column 1
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 29 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 3
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 1
COUNTY BUSINESS.
County Commissioners C. D. Green, Geo. W. Sanders, and Thomas Montayne, met Monday, June 5th. The following is a summary of the business transacted:
Joseph D. Froman, county Treasurer elect, filed his bond.
Daniel Lock was appointed a Constable to fill a vacancy in Pleasant Township.
The Township Trustees reported allowances made to poor, as follows, which was ordered paid:
Licensed to retail liquors: Thomas D. Anderson, John M. Gramar, George P. Fouty, Vevay; John D. Myers, Markland.
Petitions having been filed asking for purchase of Vevay & Moorefield Turnpike Road, and Vevay, Mt. Sterling & Versailles Turnpike Road—each petition being signed by more than fifty free hold taxpayers and voters—last Thursday, 8th, the Board appointed Martin G. Keeney (a civil engineer), W. H. Madison, and confirmed the selection of the two turnpike companies, W. H. Henry, to view and assess the value of the two roads. They were ordered to meet Monday, June 12th, proceed to view and value the roads, and make their reports at a special meeting at the Board next Tuesday, June 20th.
Contracts were made with Physicians to doctor and furnish medicines to the poor, as follows:
A report of condition of school funds shows the following amounts in the county treasury and not invested: Congressional school fund, $7,116.21; common school fund, $1038.95.
Peter H. Lostutter having been reelected by Township Trustees County Superintendent, filed his bond of $1000; also his special bond of $1300.
In the matter of petition of Alfred Wade and others for change of highway in Posey Township. Granted permission to dismiss, at cost of petitioners.
William Tait, County Treasurer, reported orders redeemed by him for quarter ending May 31st, amounting to $17,620.41. Also common school warrants, $2,532.50 and congressional school warrants, $592.20—all of which were found correct and approved.
Adjourned last Friday afternoon to meet in special session next Tuesday, June 20th.
Vevay Reveille – 22 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 1
NO FREE PIKES, BECAUSE DIRECTORS REFUSE TO SELL AT VALUE ASSESSED.
The County Commissioners, Cornelius D. Green, George W. Sanders, and Thomas Montayne, met last Tuesday for the purpose of receiving the reports of Martin G. Keeney, William H. Madison, and William H. Henry, appraisers and viewers to assess value of Vevay, Versailles, and Mt. Sterling Turnpike company, and Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike company.
Report as to the Vevay, Versailles and Mt. Sterling road: [See newspaper for full report.]
The Directors of above company appeared before the Commissioners and declined to accept the proposition for purchase.
Report as to Vevay and Moorefield road: [See newspaper for full report.]
The Directors of the road appeared before the Board and declined to accept above offer of purchase.
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At a special meeting of the County Commissioners last Tuesday Felix Jones was appointed a Constable to fill the vacancy in Craig Township.
The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 8 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 3
Last Monday Dr. D. H. Haydon and W. H. Henry, Jury Commissioners, drew the names of the following to serve as Jurors next term of court, commencing next Monday:
Grand Jury—John W. Lock, John Reed, Thomas J. Curry, John Sadler, Lewis Meyers, Jackson Land.
Not yet summoned, and unless it is found there is probably business for them, will not be.
Petit Jury—Michael Long, Henry J. Elfers, Clarence Marble, Joseph Ramsey, Rollin Charlton, Thomas Newbold, Theodore Sullivan, William Lester, Wm. T. Daily, James C. Kirkpatrick, John Hukle, George Griswold.
Summoned for Wednesday, third day of term.
Vevay High School [Switzerland County, Indiana] graduation report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 1 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 3
Vevay High School Commencement.
Twenty seven years ago Vevay High School produced its first graduating class, and since then annually the number has been added to until now they are numbered by the hundreds, and are scattered throughout the country. Many of them are matured men and women, and some of them have also seen their children graduate in the same school. As a rule, the graduates are good and useful people. Many of them, after completing High School course, graduated in colleges.
The twenty seventh annual commencement, last Friday night, was a pleasing and interesting affair. The class of 1893 was composed of fourteen—eleven young ladies and three young gentlemen. They very creditably acquitted themselves—not one used manuscript, and none even hesitated. Each spoke in a distinct voice. The productions evinced close study and careful training—creditable to pupils and instructors.
The orchestra, led by Prof. Genter, produced superior music. The class evinced excellent taste in decorating Metropolitan Hall for the occasion.
The ushers, composed of girls and boys of the junior class, skillfully performed their duties, seating the large number without confusion and supplying each with a program.
The large audience preserved excellent order, and seemed much pleased with the exercises.
The following was the program:
Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 30 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 4
COURT
Convened last Monday morning, Judge A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney R. L. Davis. Attorneys from a distance: Warren Hauck, of Lawrenceburg, was here Monday. S. H. Stewart and J. B. Coles, of Rising Sun. Mr. Stewart returning home Tuesday night. W. R. Johnston, Lawrenceburg, and Simeon Leland, Madison; J. A. VanOsdol, Elwood.
The Grand Jury only found one indictment—Fred Ogle, for murder—and adjourned Tuesday.
The Petit Jury was convened Tuesday, but did nothing and was dismissed until next Tuesday morning.
The case of Fred Ogle will come up next Tuesday.
Court has disposed of a large amount of probate business.
Vevay Reveille – 13 Apr 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
COURT REPORT.
Final reports approved and administrators discharged in the following estates:
Alfred Driver was appointed guardian of Jacob J. Tarbox, insane.
The will of Mary A. Hatch was admitted to probate.
Nat. M. Fallis, guardian of Hannah Eddie and Willie Fallis. Final report approved as to Eddie Fallis, dead, and Hannah Fallis, of age, and discharged as to them. Partial report as to others approved and continued.
George S. Pleasants, executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormick, deceased. Sale of lot to Jessie Banta for $150 approved.
Estate of Geo. W. Saddler, Samuel Lostutter administrator. Claims allowed: Martha J. Saddler, $59.63; Susan Saddler, $20.30; Mary E. Saddler, $71.42.
Fannie Vandiver appointed Administratrix of the estate of Cornelius Vandiver.
Charles W. Smith, executor of Jesse Roberts, ordered to sell real estate.
John S. Malcomson, guardian of Charles Hollcroft. Final report approved and he discharged.
Estate of Mariah C. Powell, Sylvester G. Powell administrator. Lizzie Clark allowed claim of $208.
Probate docket during vacation, from Jan. 15th to March 25th, approved.
Estate of Zellie C. Grisard, Fred D. Grisard administrator. Partial report approved.
Estate of Edgar M. Cheever, being less than $500, was given to widow, Mary E. Cheever.
Estate of Wm. H. Cunningham, Wm. Cunningham administrator. Partial report approved.
Indiana Fulton, guardian of Lula and Hiram Williamson. Final report approved.
Robert B. Littlefield appointed administrator of the estate of William P. Oak.
F. M. Griffith, guardian of John P. Beatty et al. Partial report approved.
James P. Orem, guardian of William H. Manuel and others. Partial report approved.
Dilver E. Douglas was appointed guardian of Albert B., Kate M., Fannie H., Edgar and Eva Douglas.
David Lee, administrator of estate of Moses Osborn, vs. Ulie Osborn. On account. Judgment for $370.
Charles M. Newkirk, commissioner in case of Harriet Cotton et al vs. William H. Manuel et al. Final report of sale of real estate approved and he discharged.
Simeon E. Leland, of Madison; Newton J. McGuire and John L. Davis, of Rising Sun, were admitted to the bar of this Court.
John E. Williams vs. The Adams Express Company. On account. Judgment by default for $210.
Eliza A. VanBriggle vs. David A. Stout et al. On note and account. Judgment against Ira Stout for $113.33; against David A. Stout for $20.70.
Paul Clark vs. Sarah M. Clark. Divorce. Granted.
State vs. Jesse Andrew. Public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fine $5.
Annie Wilson vs. George H. Wilson. Divorce. Refused.
State ex rel Zellie James vs. Clarence McKenzie. (Appeal from Justice of Peace.) Appeal ordered dismissed at cost of relatrix Zellie James.
Kate Bliss vs. Charles L. Bliss. Divorce. Refused.
Mechanic’s Trust Company, assignee of the Falls City Bank, of Louisville, Ky., vs. James Anderson. On note. Judgment for $1978.
Alice S. Gullion vs. Dempsey Gullion et al. Divorce and alimony. Granted, and she given custody of minor children, $1500 alimony for self, and $300 for support of Carrie Ann Gullion, $200 for support of Wallace Gullion, and $100 for support of Perry Gullion, and $100 for attorney’s fees and for her costs. Benjamin H. North and William L. Told, assignees of estate of Dempsey Gullion, ordered to make this judgment in favor of plaintiff first lien on property.
George G. Waltz vs. Elizabeth Bosaw et al. To quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.
State vs. Fred Ogle. Murder. Not guilty.
Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for May 1893 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 4 May 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
MAY.
Vevay Reveille – 18 May 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 25 May 1893 – Page 4, Column 3
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for April 1893 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 6 Apr 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
APRIL.
Vevay Reveille – 20 Apr 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 1
COUNTY BUSINESS.
At the March session of County Commissioners, among other business transacted, was the following:
Settlements were made with Township Trustees.
Dorwin Marshall was granted license to retail liquor in Florence.
In the matter of the petition of Alfred Wade and others, for change of highway in Posey Township, the viewers had made report at December session. Clara and Alonzo Fisk now remonstrate against said change and claim they will be damaged $300. Luther Buck, Charles Dibble and Salem Bradford were appointed to view said change in road and assess damages and report at meeting of Board tomorrow, Friday, March 24th.
A petition was presented by W. W. Lamson and others asking for change of highway at the mouth of Indian Creek, connecting with lower bridge, so as to abandon road along river and place back near hill. Oscar Williamson, W. O. Marble and John A. Danglade were appointed viewers. Mary A. Mennett and others remonstrated against said change of highway and claim $100 damages. The viewers afterwards reported, March 9th, laying out proposed road, running through lands of Henry P. Sauvain, Helen Shaw, Wm. L. Mennett and Mary Mennett, and recommended old road to be vacated. The remonstrators filed claims for damages as follows: Henry P. Sauvain, $300; William L. Mennett, $50; Mary Mennett, $30; Helen Shaw, $35; and asked that the Board appoint reviewers to view said proposed road and assess damages. The Board appointed the following: Barnhart Schoffner, Wm. R. Protsman and Daniel Trafelet, to report to Board tomorrow, Friday, March 24th.
William Tait, Treasurer, presented to the Board county orders redeemed by him for quarter ending Feb. 28, 1893, amounting to $17,309.28. Also Common School warrants redeemed by him amounting to $9,290.94, and also Congressional warrants amounting to $590.01. All compared with registers and found correct.
Board adjourned March 10th to meet tomorrow, Friday, March 24th.
Vevay Reveille – 30 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
COUNTY BUSINESS.
The County Commissioners held a special session last Friday to transact business in relation to roads.
In the matter of the petition of W. W. Lamson et al, for change and relocation of highway, Barnhart Schoffner, W. R. Protsman and Daniel Trafelet, reviewers, reported, laying out road as petitioned for, and assessed damages as follows: Henry P. Sauvain, $50; W. L. Mennett, $40; Mary Mennett, $25; Helen Shaw, $20. The Board approved and adopted the report. The Trustee of Craig township was ordered to open up said road (from west end of iron bridge near mouth of Indian Creek) and that he vacate former road. (The object being to remove road from river bank back near hill.)
In the matter of the petition of Alfred Wade and others, for change of highway in Posey township, Luther C. Buck, Charles Dibble, Sr.; and Salem Bradford, reviewers, appraised the damages of Clara Fish at $100. Further action deferred until next term.
In the matter of the petition of A. Z. Stewart and others, for bridge over Bryant’s Creek; deferred until next term.
In the matter of the petition for bridge over Moredock’s Branch; bridge ordered built on condition that the people living in Egypt Bottom open up and dedicate to public use a new highway, beginning at a point where the river road strikes Mary Ann Buck’s west line, and ending at a point in the present road between the house on the land of Abbie North and the Ohio river, said new road to run through the lands of Mary Ann Buck, Luther Buck, Harvey W. Scranton, Cornelius Humphrey, Clara H. North and Abbie North, and the matter is continued until said highway shall have been opened.
Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for March 1893 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 2 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 9 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 16 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 23 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 30 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]