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Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

The three cases pending against C. S. Tandy, as President of First National Bank of Vevay, growing out of refusal to answer questions asked him by Tax Board of Equalization in reference to the amounts deposited by individuals, came up, and the court quashed and dismissed the cases.

Sarah Humphrey vs. Frank H. McHenry; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgmetn for $100.75; and also to Robert A. Knox for $95.25 on cross complaint. Foreclosure ordered.

State vs. Eugene Tardy; provoke. Trial by court; not guilty.

Excused from serving as jurors for reasons satisfactory to the court: John W. Riley, David Hatch, Rodolph Poske. Vacancies were not permanently filled, but temporarily by Peter McMakin, Charles Noble, James Anderson.

State vs. Edward Martin; provoke. Verdict of jury not guilty.

The Louisville Trust Company vs. Jas. V. Anderson and others. Several cases [?] out of this suit. All cases were compromised, the judgment being taken by agreement, and foreclosure of mortgage. 1st, judgment in favor of Flora H. Schenck, $703; 2d, in favor of Eugene M. Eddy, Justine A. Zook, and Lillie C. Schenck, $840.73; 3d, in favor of Robert A. Knox, $1005.55; 4th, in favor of the Louisville Trust Company, $2,000—payable in annual payments of $500.

Louis N. Peelman vs. Belle C. Peelman; divorce. Granted, and he given possession of their child Ray Peelman.

The Grand Jury last Thursday, before adjourning, rendered a report to court, in which they stated they had been in session four days, examined sixty four witnesses, and returned nine indictments. In county jail they found two prisoners and in the county asylum twenty two inmates. The jail, from form of construction, is necessarily damp, and it would be well if better ventilation could be secured from near ground floor of jail building. The roof of county asylum is leaky and in bad condition; the outside stairway is weak and dilapidated; the opening to cellar way, in rear of house, has no covering, and it should be closed to avoid accidents that might occur.

State vs. Fred. Bender; two cases appealed from Justice of Peace. Verdict of jury in one case, guilty, and fined $5; in other case, tried by another jury, verdict of not guilty.

State vs. James Burk; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to jail for ninety days and fined $1.

State vs. Newton Short; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to county jail for sixty day and disfranchised for one year.

George S. Pleasants, administrator, vs. Mary Reeves; replevin. Verdict of court for defendant.

“Ordered by the court, that bail be required on indictments returned by the Grand Jury at the present term as follows: Assault and battery, with intent to commit murder, and the infamous crime against nature, $500; petit larceny, $250; giving intoxicating liquors to minors and carrying concealed weapons, $50.”

Clara E. Griswold vs. Squire H. Griswold; divorce. Trial by court; finding for defendant and cost taxed to plaintiff.

James T. Bodkin, of Patriot, last Monday was admitted a member of the bar.

Mame Platt vs. John C. Platt; divorce. Court granted divorce to plaintiff, and ordered that defendant pay her $200 alimony.

Wm. Brown vs. Margaret Brown; divorce. Court granted divorce in favor of plaintiff.

A decision of Appellate Court, rendered March 18, 1892, in the case of Andrew J. Courtney vs. America Courtney, appealed from Switzerland Circuit Court, was placed on record. It sustains the decision previously made in Switzerland Circuit Court.

Nellie Pate vs. Henry Pate, Jr., et al; alimony. Case dismissed.

Lillie McKenzie vs. John McKenzie; divorce. Court granted divorce in favor of plaintiff.

State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. The Louisville, Cincinnati and Dayton railroad. Continued by agreement.

Antoinette J. Russell vs. Barney Klenburg; complaint. Effect given to decision of Supreme Court, that defendant (Klenburg) recover from the plaintiff (Russell) the costs in this case.

On claims presented by County Attorney and Clerk, the Court ordered that Ohio County pay $106, on account of Harriet Reister vs. Randolph School Township, brought here for trial in April, 1883. Also claims on cases brought here for trial—Jefferson county, $6714.10; Ripley county, $72. The costs in case of Nellie Pate vs. Henry Pate et al, in this term of court, $30.50, were ordered paid by Ohio county.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Elizabeth Dalmazzo. Nat. M. Fallis appointed administrator.

Estate of Linda Shaw, deceased; probating of her will approved.

Estate of Ulysses P. Schenck, Jr.; probating of his will approved.

Estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol; H. B. Voris, administrator, filed report of sale of personal property.

Estate of Rebecca Campbell; Geo. S. Pleasants filed report of sale of personal property.

Allen E. Wiley, insane; Michael W. Long, guardian, filed his bond, $1,000.

Olive L. Shadday; William A. Shadday appointed her guardian and filed bond for $200.

Estate of U. P. Schenck, Jr. Flora Hall Schenck, his widow, filed notice she elected to take under the will of her deceased husband.

Estate of Theodore L. Pickett; Mary A. Pickett, his widow, elected to take under the will of her deceased husband.

Estate of John Andrew; John B. Andrew, administrator, filed report of sale of personal property.

Charles E. Eads and three other minor heirs of William P. Eads, deceased; George S. Pleasants, guardian, filed additional bond of $3,000.

Arthur, Luella, and Emma Efner, minor heirs of Marietta Efner, deceased; J. A. VanOsdol, guardian, presented his final report, which was approved and he discharged—Arthur Efner of age; Charles V. Efner, in accordance with proper papers from Lee county, Iowa, became guardian of Emma and Lucilla Efner, and Clerk ordered to pay to him money in his hands previously paid by J. A. VanOsdol, former guardian.

Estate of William Andrew, being under $500, given to widow, Caroline Andrew.

Elizabeth Baxter, Petit Baxter guardian; partial report approved.

Estate of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, Benj. C. Mead, executor; partial report approved.

Estate of Justine Schenck, Albert G. Craig, Administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Thomas R. Wiley, executor, vs. Nancy Wiley et al; report of sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Constant Golay, Aime M. Golay, administrator; partial report approved.

Estate of Achilis Ogle, Eli T. Ogle administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Archibald Shaw, John S. Malcomson, administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Robert Miller, Cornelius Miller, administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Calvin Littlejohn, a minor under 16 years, on application of Geo. D. Madary, Trustee of Craig Township, was apprenticed to Lewis W. Bellamy, and the court approved the act.

Estate of Samuel Wade, Samuel W. Wade, executor. Granted permission to sell real estate. McElvin Wade being a minor, L. E. Smith was appointed guardian ad litem, and filed his answer previous to the issuing of permission to sell land.

Estate of William H. Cunningham, William Cunningham, executor; case continued for report of sale of real estate.

Estate of Davenport Oak, R. B. Littlefield, administrator; sale of personal property approved.

Estate of John J. Douglas, Dilver Douglas, administrator; report of sale of personal property approved.

Monday afternoon court adjourned until July 6th, when a special term will be held by Judge Friedley to try the case of Mary C. Webster vs. Wm. Maybin, on claim of breech of promise—brought here on change of venue from Dearborn county.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 16 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners Wm. O. Marble, Cornelius D. Green and Geo. W. Sanders met Monday, June 6th and adjourned last Friday, 10th. The following is a synopsis of business transacted.

Licensed to retail liquors—Thomas D. Anderson, George Bowen, Riley Land, John M. Grammer, Vevay; John D. Myers, Markland.

The application of James M. G[illegible] for ferry license from Carrollton, Ky., to mouth of Tucker’s Run, Ind., was continued until next term.

John Boyse was appointed a Justice of the Peace and Cornelius Bayne, a Constable, to fill vacancies in Craig Township.

Robert LeClerc was awarded contract for taking up old floor and laying new floor on lower Indian Creek bridge for $13.50.

The County Auditor submitted his annual statement of finances, which was approved.

In regard to the petition of Cyrenius W. Brown and others for a change of highway—Long Run road, in Craig Township—the viewer, Geo. W. McKay and Peter R. Ramseyer, reported the road is not of practical utility, and Board [illegible] the report—declined to grant the petition and ordered that petitioners pay costs of case.

The ferry license of Joseph B. Ashbot?son, Carrollton and Prestonville, Ky., and Ash’s Landing, Ind., we renewed for one year from June 18, 1892.

The petition of H. W. Scranton and others for a bridge over M[illegible] Branch, was continued until next term.

The claims of Dr. Geo. W. VanPelt for services rendered Charles Brown, were not allowed.

Orders redeemed by Wm. Tait, Treasurer, were presented, found correct and cancelled.

The claim of A. G. Smith, Attorney General, for $9,124.40, alleged to be due State—State School and Tuition—was not allowed.

Change of place of holding election in Precinct No. 1, in Posey Township, from the frame building on lot No. 33 in Patriot, to the basement of the Universalist Church, in Patriot; and in Precinct No. 2, same township, from school house to frame building on land of Wm. Burger, Davis’ Corner.

Election inspectors for various precincts in the county were appointed.

Physicians were employed for the poor.

A list of bills allowed is deferred until next issue.

Vevay Public Schools Promotions – 1892

Vevay Public Schools [Switzerland County, Indiana] promotions appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 9 Jun 1892 – Page 5, Column 1

Promotions in Vevay Public Schools.

To Senior Class: Clara Banta, Grace Griffith, Susie Kendell, Anna McKay, Tena Protsman, Frankie Stucy, Elva Stoops, Clarence Tait, Fannie Walton.

To Junior Class: Willie Baird, Emma Knox, Josie Lamson, Ida Long, Edith Shaw, Sallie Shaw, Fred Tardy, Clara Bowen, Ruth Boyd, Perle Danglade, Neva Lock, Nellie Lanham, Hubert Lindenschmidt, Nellie Protsman, Bessie Peelman, Jessie Theibaud, Pearl Turner, John Kincaid.

To Freshman Class: Lela Barnett, Mary Sibenthal, Ella Bear, Shaw Barnett, Fred Dupraz, Edwin Lanham, Joseph Danner, Chester Drake, Lawrence Bear, Charlie Davison, Minnie Breckschlager, Norma Fisk, Anna Bosaw, Clarence Banta, Louie Cole, John Golay.

To Eighth year: Maggie Dittgen, Florence Kendell, Lena Kendell, Mary Bowin, Dora Bodle, Eva Williamson, Lizzie Rosenberger, Pearl Boyd, Clarice Mead, Julia Bear, Nora Kincaid, Rosa Dralle, India Bowen, Ida Lock, Dellie Peters, Joseph Krummel, John Schewe, Harry Coleman, Gus Weales, Forest Teats, Willie Ogle, Walter Trafelet, George Pleasants.

To Seventh year: Nellie Simpson, Florence Coleman, Nellie Haskell, Nettie Lanham, Eve Lanham, Clara Robenstein, Hanna Mead, Mary Lampson, Grace Knox, Nona Long, Josie Drake, Edith Golay, Bettie Wright, Garnet Plew, Madge Pattie, Ida Spers, Mary Rosenberger, Lizzie Krummel, Nancy Williamson, Carrie Lyon, Anna Brockschlager, Mary Brown, Lillie Ogle, Pearl Martin, Undine VanPelt, Grace Schroeder, Lydia Bowen, Harry Dupraz, Robert Gordon, Clarence Cole, Earl Tardy, Charley Kincaid, Clarence Knox, Clifford Plew.

To Sixth year: Archie Boyd, Walter Baird, Charlie Cole, Carl Dralle, George Davison, Earnest Griffith, Henry Martin, Oscar Haskell, Uly Jain, Harry Rochat, Willie Spivy, Willie Stevents, Ivan Saberton, Charlie Saberton, Lane Siebenthal, George Turner, Jessie Teats, Andy Tilly, Everet Webster, Leo Webster, John Heady, Jennie Anderson, Carrie Brown, Katie Bear, Pearl Dyer, Zellie Jain, Edna Kincaid, Mary Larrison, Maggie Clendenning, Bettie Miller, Carrie Peelman, Bessie Rochat, Lora Still, Adah Shaw, Blanche Pavey, Dora Martin, Howard Cole.

To Fifth year: Hattie Bowin, Ruth Day, Mary Davidson, Eva Graham, Clara Gordon, Addie Kiesel, Minnie Kendell, Lucy Johnson, Mattie Long, Falba Lyons, Minerva Otter, Agnes Pattie, Madge Rook, Essie Rook, Anis Rochat, Mary Manuel, Maud Reed, Nellie Reser, Ada Walton, Nola Siebenthal, Anna Shaw, Charlie Barnett, Fred Brown, Clyde Drake, Wallie Fallis, Everett Graham, Orville James, Tom Knox, Harry Mead, Frank Stills, Harry Shaw, Bennie Thunemann, Charlie Larrison.

To Fourth year: Mabel Anderson, Bettie Bodie, Anna Curry, Daisy Curlin, Jennie Dupraz, Pearl Haskell, Laura Hollcroft, Bettie Jennings, Mary Joyce, Maggie Krummel, Grace Lanham, Mary Lanham, Minnie Miller, Anna Newton, Bessie Pleasants, Bessie Reed, Lenora Sullivan, Mamie Simpson, Lena Tower, Dora Williamson, Pearl Wintizer, Eddie Brockschlager, Earl Brown, Willie Coleman, Roscoe Ellis, Otis Furnish, Eddie Findley, Clifford Jones, Harry Kerth, Ray Peters, George Robinson, Aurthur Rook, Robert Rudd, Albert Ricketts, Louie Rosenberger, Walter Bear, Frank Fallis, Harry Schewe, Amie Todd.

To Third year: Charlie Grammer, Sterling Jones, Eugene Webster, Eddie Otter, Clarence Otter, Clemmie Thuneman, Henry Digtten, Lewis Anderson, Frank Wright, Craig Baird, Henry Plew, Henry Corns, Willie Land, Everett Kendell, Jesse Peelman, Willie Barnett, Ethol Scott, Leila Thiebaud, Anna Davison, Lollie Wyatt, Clara Kiesel, Nora Smith, Lulie Larrison, Lulie Corns, Nellie Stucy, Pearl LeClerc, Ebna Ogle, Josie Bowen, Ethel Boyd, Hallie Rudd, Goldie Oakley, Ivy Haskell, Ida McLane, Clay Webster.

To Second year: Dessie Martin, Lucinda Land, Flora Kiesel, Gladays Furnish, Alice Simpson, Anna Reed, Eva Tower, Maggie Pickett, Bettie Long, Myrtle Fallis, Rebecca Williams, Vonia Ferguson, Lucy Schafer, Josie Jenings, Nettie Pleasants, Clara Allen, Leonard Danner, Clifford Wagner, Cleveland Bowen, George Banta, Bennie Hollcroft, Harvey Schroeder, Earl Simpson, Jessie Ricketts, Roy Johnson, Willie Griffith, Anthony Lock, Jimmie Schaffer, Tommie Griffith, Ward Boggs, Freddie Peelman, Tait Siebenthal, Robert Smith.

From Colored School:

  • To Senior Class, Anna Robinson.
  • To Seventh Year, Eulalia Simpson, Lula Jones, Belle Simpson.
  • To Fifth Year, Fannie Simpson.
  • To Fourth Year, John Jones, Anretta Simpson.
  • To Third Year, Emory Simpson, Lillie Whitehead
  • To Second Year, Willie Whitehead.

Switzerland County Jurors – Jun 1892

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 9 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

JURORS.

Jury Commissioners Perry K. Cotton and Dr. A. G. Craig have drawn the names of the following persons to serve as jurors at next term of court.

GRAND JURY—Wm. H. Madison, Samuel D. Lockwood, Henry H. Brown, Jacob H. Harris, Charles Drake, Benjamin F. Smith.

PETIT JURY—Jonas C. Lee, John W. Riley, George Potter, Thomas Edrington, S. G. Powell, Dan B. Konkle, David Hatch, Thomas R. Riley, Rodolph Poske, A. Z. Stewart, Marion Lyon, Cyrenius Brown.

Quercus Grove Review School – 1892

Quercus Grove Review School [Switzerland County, Indiana] students appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 2 Jun 1892 – Page 8, Column 1

Jas. L. Davis, Harvey Walker, Omer Williamson, Walter Wilson, John Scott, Albert Douglas, Clyde Baker, Lizzie North, Lottie Douglas, Dede North, all students of the Quercus Grove Review School, were in Vevay last Saturday.

Vevay High School Graduation – 1892

Vevay High School [Switzerland County, Indiana] Graduation report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 2 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

Vevay High School Commencement
at Metropolitan Hall last Friday evening was in every respect a success. There being twenty graduates there was not sufficient time for all to deliver their declamations and essays, but judging from samples of representatives, the class of 1892 is fully up to the average High School class graduates.

The large stage was beautifully furnished, including lace curtains, having the appearance of a parlor.

Fronting the audience, in rear of rostrum, was the Spanish flag of 1492 and to the right the National colors, 1892.

Blooming flowers and shrubbery gave the stage a beautiful and cheering appearance.

An orchestra from Newport, Ky., furnished superior music.

The following was the program:

  • Overture.
  • Invocation by Rev. W. S. Rea.
  • Music.
  • Salutatory, Minnie Brown.
  • The Lost Utopia, Ben. Waldenmaier.
  • Simplicity, Josie Brockschlager.
  • Our Aims, Milton C. Boerner.
  • Music.
  • A Small Lock Sinks a Great Ship, Lora Tilley.
  • Limited Emigration, Bryant A. McMakin.
  • Hedged In, Lenore E. Tardy.
  • Entente Cordiate, Carroll J. Walton.
  • Music.
  • John [his X mark] Smith, Florence O. Pleasants.
  • Progress and its Agencies, Ben. L. McHenry.
  • Growth and Decline, Isola Reser.
  • The Almighty Dollar, Clarence Shaw.
  • Music.
  • Only a Girl, Mary VanPelt.
  • The Young American, James L. Kendell.
  • Drifting upon the Dead Sea of the Past, Emma Grisard.
  • Man—The Coming Man, Paul E. Stepleton.
  • Battling Waves Polish the Pebbles, Anna Patton.
  • Music.
  • Look to the End, Myrtle Craig.
  • The Choice of a Vocation, D. Hedden Baird.
  • Valedictory, Josie A. Findley.
  • Presentation of Diplomas, Superintendent Aime L. Trafelet.
  • Benediction by Rev. D. N. Manly.

Switzerland County Police Report – May 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana police report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 19 May 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

Police Court.

Cases disposed of by Mayor Manning:

Charles Boggs—assault and battery on his wife. Fined $1 and costs.

Stephen Jones—assault and battery on his wife. Being already out on a suspended sentence, the Mayor raised the figures to $10 and costs, amounting to $19, and not paying, Jones was sent to jail for 19 days, without he pays sooner.

Fred Bender—two cases, assault and battery, $5; public intoxication, $1—which, together with costs, he paid.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – May 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for May 1892 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 May 1892 – Page 4, Column 4

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

  • Ostrum Boright to Isaac W. Richards
  • James M. Culbertson et al to Samuel Culbertson

Vevay Reveille – 12 May 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Warren Cotton to Katie Cotton
  • John F. Houze et al to Albert J. and Jordan R. Houze
  • Elijah H. Wiley to William G. Wiley
  • Trustees of Phoenix and Indiana Lodges to Charles E. Danner
  • David C. Hageman and wife to Martha Leap
  • Justine A. and Charles Cook to John L. Teats
  • Ira Miller and wife to James L. Dodd
  • Jane A. Humphrey to Eliza A. Lee

Vevay Reveille – 19 May 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Phoenix and Indiana Lodges I. O. O. F. to Flora B. Schenck
  • Simeon Miller et al to William Lampton
  • John Dickason and wife to Eli S. Richmond

Vevay Reveille – 26 May 1892 – Page 4, Column 4

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Emeline and Joseph Redd to Chas. E. Saberton
  • Eliza J. and Thomas J. Andrews to Jane Bornand
  • Alexander Allen to Barnhart Schoffner
  • David T. Love to Wm. C. Robinson
  • Benjamin C. Mead and wife to Benjamin C. Mead, Jr.

Switzerland County Real Estate Transfers – Apr 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for April 1892 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 7 Apr 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Hannah N. Gurley to Clarence P. Gurley
  • Hannah N. Gurley and Clarence P. Gurley to Clarissa Gurley
  • Hannah N. Gurley and Clarence P. Gurley to Amanda J. Gurley
  • Clarence P. Gurley to Hannah N. Gurley
  • Wm. R. Protsman, Administrator, to Henry Dibble and wife
  • Theodore Livings to Mary A. Livings
  • James M. C. Brown to George Moredock
  • Theodore Livings and wife to C. S. Tandy
  • Thurston Netherland et al to Samuel and John Lamb
  • Greenberry Seaver and wife to Thomas Newbold
  • A. P. Twineham et al to A. W. Marsh
  • Susan B. Cunningham and husband to Oscar Williamson
  • Levi Orem and wife to Millard D. Orem
  • James E. Miles and Charlottie Hicks to Joseph Belch
  • Moore H. Belden and wife to Chas. Keisel
  • James Detraz and wife to Oliver M. Brown and wife
  • Sarah A. Lockwood et al to Joseph Ricketts and wife
  • Samuel W. Wade, Commissioner, to Francis M. Tyrrel
  • Edward G. Henry to Mary VanOsdol and others
  • Trustees Phoenix and Indiana Lodges I. O. O. F. to J. C. Webb
  • Millard D. Orem and wife to Emily P. Orem
  • O. S. Waldo and wife to Charles O. Waldo
  • Andrew F. Houze to John H. Houze
  • Frances E. Gilbert to John Chapman
  • Hugh Anderson and wife to Lizzie J. Morris
  • Jonathan L. Pendry and wife to Joseph B. Ramseyer and wife
  • David Armstrong to Johnson Brown

Vevay Reveille – 14 Apr 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • U. H. Schrumpf et al to Ira Patterson
  • Lucinda Told and husband to John Grammer
  • Jesse Roberts and wife to Chas. W. Roberts
  • Mary Bradshaw to David Konkle
  • Henry W. Marsh to Maretta Froman
  • Rachel L. Halgarth and husband to John H. Henschen
  • David Konkle and wife to Martha Konkle
  • Nancy Clements to Rosa A. Craig
  • Clara Marshall to Dorwin Marshall
  • Mary Essman to Amos C. Willoughby
  • William F. Bruning to O. P. Courtney
  • Joseph M. Burns et al to John W. Brown
  • M. Downey to Andrew P. Downey
  • Thomas Land and wife to Rachel Telle
  • Joseph E. Hart, Auditor, to Levi W. Stewart
  • Trustees of German Church to Zebulum Tapp

Vevay Reveille – 28 Apr 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:

[See newspaper and deed books for details.]

  • Trustees of Phoenix and Indiana Lodges I. O. O. F. to Harry W. N?sllot
  • Alexander Lowe and wife to Conrad Stall
  • Alpheus S. Pangturn and wife to John Bocock
  • Elizabeth Mallett and husband to George Schievelbein
  • Lovina C. Belding and Jay W. Belding to Milo Ogle and George Gaudin
  • Thomas J. Gibbs and wife to James H. Gibbs
  • Merit McKay to Franklin McKay
  • Oscar Williamson to Ostrum Boright
  • Francis M. Manser and wife to Joseph M. Manser
  • Clara Lamunyon to Mary A. Rosenberger
  • Sopherona and John W. Wright to Frank W. Peters
  • Daniel B. and Sarah C. Konkle to Elijah McCulloch
  • Elijah McCulloch to Sarah C. Konkle

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Mar 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 24 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

The jury, as published last week, was impaneled, except John H. Daubenheyer, who, at his request, was excused on account of his duties as County Assessor. The vacancy will not be filled until the jury is needed.

David S. Wilbur, of Rising Sun, special Judge in case of Philander S. Sage vs. James A. Works, on account, on Monday refused the application of plaintiff for a new trial—which leaves the case as formerly decided by him, in favor of defendant.

Nine cases of criminal charges were stricken from the docket, but indictments remain in full force.

State vs. John Jones; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to penitentiary for one year and fined $1. The prisoner was unable to walk on account of pistol shot received from Sheriff while endeavoring to escape, and was brought into Court on a cot. Monday night he was taken to penitentiary at Jeffersonville, where, of course, he will be assigned to the hospital.

Anna B. Batchelor vs. John W. Powell. Change of venue by plaintiff from county and case sent to Ohio county.

Martha J. Smith vs. Elizabeth Mendenhall et al; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary Chittenden vs. David A. Stout; on note. Judgment for $60.50.

Mary A. Chittenden vs. David A. Stout, John Wesley Gardner and Ira Stout; on note. Judgment for $236.40.

Thomas F. McCreary vs. Gustaf H. Schrumpf and Wm. S. Told, partners; complaint for goods, etc. Judgment for $301.45.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. George S. Pleasants, commissioner, reported he had a balance of $163.18, which he asked to be permitted to deposit with Clerk to be distributed by Court. Granted.

Joseph Silverman, doing business as Joseph Silverman & Co., vs. Chalmers L. Gibson and John Chatelin; on account and attachment. Judgment for plaintiff, and that John Chatelin, garnishe, pay $175 to Clerk.

Tuesday evening the following order was recorded:

“WHEREAS, The wife of James. A. VanOsdol, Esq., a member of the Bar of this Court, departed this life yesterday, and her funeral obsequies are to take place at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning; and,

“WHEREAS, The officers and members of the Bar of this Court desire to join in paying respect to the deceased—therefore, for such and out of sympathy with our brother and his affliction, it is ordered that the Court do now stand adjourned until ten o’clock tomorrow morning.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of John W. Howard, Thomas Carver, executor. Final report approved and he discharged, and Clerk ordered to make distribution of funds.

The Clerk reported the following action during vacation, which were approved:

Guardianship of William J. Sweezy, Francis M. Griffith, guardian. Additional bond of $1,000 approved.

Guardianship of Della Lock, Francis M. Griffith, guardian. Bond of $400 approved.

Wills probated—Samuel Wade, William A. Jackson, Theodore L. Pickett, Rebecca Campbell.

Appointment of Administrators, Executors and Guardians

  • Eliza J. Detraz, guardian of Lewis and Emma Detraz, minor heirs of Julius Detraz, deceased, bond $9.120
  • Joseph E. Hart, estate of Susan McMakin, bond $470
  • John B. Andrew, estate of John Andrew, bond $2,400
  • Philip I. Lock, guardian of James L. Lock, minor heirs of Henry Lock, bond $180
  • Jackson J. Pate, guardian of Andrew J. Norris, bond $350
  • Alvin Buchanan, estate of William A. Jackson, bond $1,600
  • George S. Pleasants, estate of Theodore L. Pickett, bond $6,000
  • Mitchel F. Banta, estate of Julius Detraz, bond $26,000
  • Dilver E. Douglass, estate of John J. Douglass, bond $1,800
  • H. B. Voris, estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol, bond $2,200
  • Isaac Edward, guardian of Capatolic, William and Oliver Lebridge, bond $20
  • Samuel W. Wade, estate of Samuel Wade, bond $800
  • George S. Pleasants, estate of Rebecca Campbell, bond $3,000

All the above acts in vacation were approved by the Judge.

George S. Pleasants, executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormick, reported sales of one lot each in Vevay to Rebecca J. Cole and Josephine Henry for $150 each. Approved.

Estate of John Langsdale, being under $500, was set off to widow, Mariam Langsdale.

Estate of Charles Norisez, being under $500, set off to widow, Rosalie Norisez.

Estate of John J. Douglass, Dilver E. Douglass, administrator, given permission to sell personal property at not less than appraised value.

Estate of Rebecca Campbell, Geo. S. Pleasants, executor, given permission to sell personal property (amounting to $201.25) at not less than appraised value.

William Cunningham, executor of estate of Wm. H. Cunningham, finding real estate was appraised by William Platt and James Moore at $550, files additional bond in the sum of $1,100, which was approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Lawrence, Waltee D. Cotton, administrator. Final report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 31 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman, administrator. Sale of part of real estate approved and case continued for sale of balance of real estate.

Estate of John McClintick, Mary A. Brown, executor. Final report approved.

Calvin R. Green, guardian of minor heirs of James D. Richards, deceased. Partial report, showing balance of $859.95, approved.

George Haston, guardian of the minor heirs of James Huston, deceased. Partial report approved.

Jeffrey Miles, guardian of the minor heirs of John Harmon. Final report approved.

Thomas Spencer, guardian of the minor heirs of John Rogers, deceased. Partial report approved.

Frank Cole, guardian of the minor heirs of Charles Olmstead. Report approved. Finally discharged as to Orrie Olmstead and continued as to Ellsworth Olmstead.

Belle D. Grisard, guardian of Paul Grisard. Partial report approved.

Thomas McCreary, guardian of the minor heirs of Nancy J. Stewart. Partial report. Discharged as to Mary J. Stewart and continued as to the others.

Estate of Wm. T. Wiley, deceased, Thomas R. Wiley, executor. Sale of real estate approved.

John S. Malcomson, guardian of Charles, minor heir of John Hollcroft. Partial report approved.

Eli S. Henry, guardian of David Henry, deceased. Partial report approved.

Francis R. Dufour, guardian of John D. Dufour. Bond of $2,000 approved.

Estate of Laura B. Gordon, deceased, James A. VanOsdol, administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Theodore L. Pickett. Henry S. Pickett appointed administrator, succeeding Geo. S. Pleasants.

James A. VanOsdol, guardian of the minor heirs of Rebecca Reyner. Report approved. Discharged as to Anna Reyner and continued as to Joshua Reyner.

James Shaw, guardian of Albert Weaver, minor heir of John Weaver. Partial report approved.

Estate of Caroline Henry, deceased, Argus D. VanOsdol, executor. Partial report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak, deceased, R. B. Littlefield, administrator. Authorized to sell personal property.

Estate of Davenport Oak, R. B. Littlefield, administrator. Authorized to sell personal property.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman, administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of John Andrew, John B. Andrew, administrator. Authorized to sell balance of personal property.

Estate of John Lamunyon, being under $500, was set off to widow, Clara L. Lamunyon.

Estate of Caroline McCreary, Samuel W. Wade, administrator. Final report approved.

 

GENERAL DOCKET.

Masaliness Miller vs. Robert L. Hastie et al; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff. F. M. Griffith appointed a commissioner to enter satisfaction and to cancel mortgage of record.

State vs. William Burton; assault with intent. Tried by court. Not guilty of intent, but guilty of assault and battery. Fined $10.

State vs. 25 Directors of Switzerland and Ohio County Fair Association; unlawful gambling, in selling permit for wheel of fortune. Tried by jury. Twenty not guilty, five guilty, and fined $25 each.

Lewis Lowenburg et al vs. Clara Lamunyon et al; for partition. James A. VanOsdol appointed guardian ad litem.

Petit jury dismissed last Friday at noon.

Alexander Horton vs. John W. Brown. Opinion of Supreme Court ordered spread of record, affirming former judgment, which was in favor of Brown.

Francis M. Turner vs. Eliza Turner; divorce. Trial by Judge. Divorce granted in favor of the plaintiff, the husband, the mother to have custody of the child.

Report of Charles M. Newkirk, Commissioner in case of Harriet Cotton et al, vs. William H. Manuel. Partition of real estate affirmed.

State ex rel R. L. Davis, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Louisville, Cincinnati and Dayton Railroad Company; for information. Continued by mutual agreement of all parties.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. Clerk ordered to distribute money.

Geo. W. VanPelt, administrator of estate of Martha Roy, deceased, vs. Eugene Tardy et al; foreclosure of mortgage on real estate. Judgment for $538.10 and foreclosure.

Frank P. Stead, of West Virginia, was admitted to bar of court for this term.

John Neal and George S. Hulley vs. Elizabeth Jackson and Albert G. Jackson; demand for money. Judgment for defendants, $100.

William Kerber vs. Arthur Abbott; on note. Judgment for $115.20.

Harvey Palmer vs. Laura Palmer; divorce. Granted plaintiff on her cross complaint and she given custody of the children.

Abijah S. Humphrey, receiver in case of Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolpheus E. Merit, made his final report, which was approved and he discharged. The Clerk ordered to pay Jane E. Gibson $1,328.16.

Several cases were dismissed and several continued.

Court adjourned yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.