Humphrey’s Corner School (Switzerland County, Indiana) roll of honor for 1890 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Dec 1890 – Page 1, Column 4
Roll of honor of Humphrey’s Corner School, Dist. No. 8, for the month ending Dec. 5, 1890:
ALICE FORD, Teacher.
Switzerland and Ohio County (Indiana) Fair report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille– 18 Sep 1890 – Page 4, Column 2
THE FAIR.
Races, Balloon Ascension—Slightly Damp, but All Premiums Paid—A Good Fair, Etc.
In the three-minute trot there were eight starters in the race, namely: Brown Jug, Pilot Wood, Blue Dick, Andy J, Honest Duke, Bob Lee, White Face, and Charling Banning. White Face was awarded premium—first in all three heats; Honest Duke, second; Blue Dick, third. Best time, 2:56.
In the three-minute pace there were six in the race: Gov. Foraker, May Wilkes, John F, Jerry, Golden Ball, and Diamond. John F. received first premium—winning all three heats; Jerry, second; May Wilkes, third. Best time, 2:55.
In the free for all trot there were six in the race: Contract, Lost Boy, Billy Terrell, Rowdy Boy, White Face, and Warren S. Four heats. Lost Boy received first premium; Billy Terrell, second. Best time, 2:41.
In the free-for-all pace four horses started in the race: Gov. Foraker, Hallie C, Frank H, and Emma H. Frank H was the winning horse in all three heats; Emma H second in all three heats. Time, 2:36.
Owing to the rain the track was soft on inside, and the horses were driven well out from the ring, making the distance traveled something more than a mile, and probably five or six seconds difference in time.
[See newspaper for fair details.]
Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Dec 1890 – Page 5, Column 2
REPORT OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the Board of County Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their special session, October 28, 1890, and at their regular term, December, 1890, covering a period of three months:
PAUPER EXPENSE.
For Jefferson Township, last quarter—Charles McVey, Trustee.
For York Township, last quarter—George Clendening Trustee.
For Posey Township, last quarter—Jacob C. Baker, Trustee.
For Cotton Township last quarter—John W. VanOsdol, Trustee.
For Pleasant Township, last quarter—B. F. Rogers, Trustee.
For Craig Township, last quarter—George D. Madary, Trustee.
Expense of County Asylum, E. S. Adams Superintendent and Miscellaneous Pauper Allowance.
COUNTY OFFICERS’ FEES & SALARIES.
BRIDGE & HIGHWAY EXPENSE.
BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.
CRIMINAL AND JAIL EXPENSE.
JURY EXPENSE.
COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.
MISCELLANEOUS ALLOWANCE.
Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Dec 1890 – Page 4, Column 1
COUNTY BUSINESS.
The County Commissioners met Monday, 1st, and adjourned last Friday, 5th.
Cornelius D. Green entered upon his duties as Commissioner from the second district, vice William H. Scott, term expired. The other Commissioners are William O. Marble and Orson A. Potter.
James A. Lovell, Marion Joyce, John M. Clements, and others, petitioned for vacation of road in Craig Township. John Joyce, Fletcher Bellamy, and Robert Scott, appointed viewers—to report at March term.
James V. Anderson, Thomas J. Wiseman, W. S. McKay, and others, petitioned for change of Tucker’s Run road in Craig Township. William W. Brindley, William Anderson, and George W. McKay, were appointed viewers—to report at March term.
John A. Phillips, Robert J. Stewart, John N. Boggs, and others, petitioned for change of highway in Craig Township. George W. McKay, William W. Brindley, and William Anderson, were appointed viewers—to report at March term.
Benjamin W. Simmons, Vevay; Frank Scott, Francis M. Graham, Patriot, were granted licenses to retail liquors.
In the matter of petition of Wallace Lamson and others, for change of road near river, in Craig Township. Albert Shaw and Frederick L. Thiebaud, presented to the Board satisfactory evidence that the new road has been opened. The old road ordered vacated and owners of land authorized to take possession of land authorized to take possession of it.
Joseph E. Hart, Auditor elect, Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, and Benjamin L. Simmons, Coroner elect, presented their bonds, which were approved.
John Peak, H. Jack, C. R. Poston, and others, petitioned for a bridge over Bryant’s Creek. William M. Patton was appointed to inspect the old bridge owned by county and stored with Charles Markland, at Markland, and ascertain the probable cost of removing it and placing in position over Bryant’s creek. To report at March term.
William Tait, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for quarter ending Nov. 30, 1890, amounting to $3,478.80. Also school warrants redeemed by him from Sept. 3, 1889, to Nov. 30, 1890, amounting to $4,922.50. All of which were found correct and cancelled.
George S. Pleasants was employed attorney to brief for Supreme Court case of John L. Thiebaud, Trustee, etc., vs. William Tait, County Treasurer, et al. Auditor ordered to draw order for $20 in favor of Pleasants when brief is completed.
The bid of Dr. George W. VanPelt to perform the duties of County Health Officer for $60 per year, was accepted.
The Auditor presented to the Board a report from the Attorney General of the State stating that from 1867 to 1875, inclusive, showing a net deficit to Congressional School Fund of $912.30. The County Auditor and County Attorney were ordered to examine the matter, and if found as stated by the Attorney General, then the Auditor is ordered to draw an order on county fund for $912.30 in favor of Congressional School Fund interest.
The petitions of improvements of road near Higham’s Corner, and grading of Davis Hill, on Fairview and Cole’s Corner road, both in Cotton Township, were continued until next term.
The bridge over North Branch, near Benj. McIntire’s, was declared unsafe. Trustee of Posey Township ordered to barricade bridge and open road around bridge.
Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for November 1890 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 6 Nov 1890 – Page 1, Column 4
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed book for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 20 Nov 1890 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed book for details.]
Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 20 Nov 1890 – Page 5, Column 3
Court Jurors.
The Jury Commissioners have drawn the names of the following gentlemen to serve as Jurors at next term of Court, which will commence Monday:
GRAND JURORS—Charles M. Newkirk, David Allen, Jr., Francis M. Long, Samuel D. Lockwood, Erastus Moore, Aaron Lyon.
PETIT JURORS—William Parker, James A. Hickman, Benj. F. Heady, Jacob H. Harris, Ed Haskell, Charles Boyle, William H. Henry, Ralph Cotton, Sr., Charles H. Cox, John Schoffner, Stephen Grimes, John A. Danglade.
Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Sep 1890 – Page 4, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
Carroll S. Tandy vs. Justine Cook; partition real estate. Geo. W. McKay, James M. Scott, Alfred Shaw, appointed Commissioners—to report present term.
Eugene Eddy et al vs. Martin V. Turner. Judgment for plaintiff—possession real estate and $245 damages.
Chas. Blodget et al vs. Lydia Orem et al. Sale of real estate approved.
Mary E. Turner vs. George M. Turner. Divorce granted plaintiff.
State vs. C. L. Gibson; selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty—fined $5.
Elvira Muret et al vs. David Huston et al; partition real estate. Ebenezer Philips, Geo. W. McKay, John White appointed Commissioners.
State of Indiana ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Jane Scudder et al; foreclosure School Fund mortgage. Judgment for $611.24.
The Grand Jury returned ten indictments.
Court adjourned last Thursday evening until next Monday, 15th.
Vevay Reveille – 25 Sep 1890 – Page 4, Column 3
Court Report.
James A. Works and F. M. Griffith vs. Charles Morris and Maria Morris; for possession of real estate. Dismissed by plaintiffs at their costs.
Andrew J. Schenck et al vs. Mary Swezey et al; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff—possession of real estate and 1 cent damages.
Anna M. Jackson vs. Lewis J. Jackson; for divorce. Granted.
State vs. Eugene Tardy; appeal from Justice of Peace. Indictment quashed and defendant discharged.
State vs. Stephen Spears; giving away liquor on Sunday. Not guilty.
State vs. Albert Ricketts; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1 and costs.
William Hall, Executor of estate of Joshua Smithson, deceased, and Administrator, with will annexed, of the estate of Sarah Smithson, deceased, vs. Eugene W. Smithson et al; to construe wills. Case compromised, and judgment by agreement. The Administrator to convert all property into each, then pay all costs of administrator and this suit; one-half of balance to Universalist Convention of Indiana, one fourth to Universalist Church of Vevay, one-eighth to the heirs of Joshua Smithson.
Alice M. Summers et al vs. Mary J. Stewart et al; for partition of real estate. Partition confirmed.
Elvira Murret et al vs. David Huston et al; for partition of real estate. Land not susceptible of division, and ordered sold, George S. Pleasants Commissioner.
Levi Bloch vs. Frank Rosenberger et al; damages. Trial by jury; verdict for plaintiff, $32.50 and costs.
Mary B. Hughes vs. William Hughes; for divorce. Granted, and she given custody of children.
William S. Evans vs. Adolphus Leap; on note, etc. Judgment for $82.50.
William Hall, Executor estates of Joshua and Sarah Smithson, filed appraisement of four disinterested householders, showing value of real estate to be $4,250, filed bond for this amount, and case continued for sale of real estate.
William L. Told vs. Benjamin F. Keeney; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.
Carroll S. Tandy vs. Justine A. Cook et al; for partition of real estate. The report of Geo. W. McKay, James M. Scott and Alfred Shaw, Commissioners, was approved and the land divided accordingly.
State vs. Robert Smiley; assault and battery with intent. Trial by jury, fined $25, omitting costs.
Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al; for foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for $21,541.25.
James A. Works vs. John W. Bray; replevin. Judgment for plaintiff for $110.10.
John F. McCreary vs. Francis M. Stephenson et al; for partition of real estate. Samuel Wade appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.
Sarah F. Brownfield vs. John W. Neal et al; for partition of real estate. Charles M. Newkirk appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.
State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. Aurilla Vandiver et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $21.40
State vs. Martin V. Turner; for malicious trespass. Bond forfeited.
Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer; for partition. George S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.
Several cases dismissed by agreement, and several cases continued by agreement.
Switzerland County, Indiana, real estate transfers for October 1890 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 2 Oct 1890 – Page 4, Column 4
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed book for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 9 Oct 1890 – Page 4, Column 2
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed book for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 16 Oct 1890 – Page 4, Column 4
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed book for details.]
Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 30 Oct 1890 – Page 4, Column 1
The County Commissioners met last Tuesday to receive election booths and fill vacancies in election Inspectors. George S. Pleasant, Precinct No. 2, Knox Mill, Jefferson township, was appointed in place of U. P. Craig, who declined to serve. Ira Banta, Precinct No. 4, Edgar House, Jefferson township, in place of Charles McVey—related to candidate. Peter Houze, Fairview Precinct, Cotton Township, in place of C. W. Mendell—related to a candidate.
Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Sep 1890 – Page 4, Column 3
County Business.
Among other business transacted by the County Commissioners was the following:
It was ordered that hereafter no house rent be paid for paupers outside Poor Asylum, and also the assistance, provisions, etc., furnished paupers outside of Poor Asylum, shall be at the uniform rate of $8 per quarter.
In regard to the petition of John Dickason and others, for change of highway near Plum Creek bridge—the object being to straighten road—Wm. R. Protsman, Wm. Satchwell and Daniel Trafelet, viewers, reported they believed change to be of public utility, and laid out the road as changed. The Board granted said change on condition that the petitions pay F. R. Dufour, guardian of John D. Dufour (owner of land through which new road is located), $25 and remove barn to such place as F. R. Dufour may designate.
William Tait, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for quarter ending August 31, 1890, amounting to $1,781.79. Approved.
In regard to the petition of Wallace W. Lamson and others, for change of road in Craig township, the report of viewers was approved and petition granted—provided that the owners of the land over which the road passes relinquish all claims for damages, except cost of the necessary fencing. Albert Shaw and Justi Thiebaud, being present, relinquished all claim for damages except the cost of the fencing.
It was ordered by the Board that hereafter applicants for school fund loans deposit $5 for necessary expenses, to be refunded when loan is effected. This order made because some persons put the county to expense of appraising land and then do not make loan.