Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 24 Feb 1887 – Page 4, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.
William Walden and Leonard E. Smith admitted to the bar.
Robert Scott vs. Craig School Township—on note; judgment for $290.
Theo. Livings, Commissioner, in case of Francis Dunning vs. Aldridge Dunning et al—partition; made his final report, which was approved.
Charles Postel vs. Eprietus B. Platt—to compel cancellation of a mortgage; judgment for plaintiff, and Carroll S. Tandy appointed Commissioner, with instructions to cancel mortgage.
Ulysses P. Craig vs. Thomas C. Jack et al—on note and to foreclose mortgage; judgment for plaintiff, $2,614.90.
William D. Wiles et al vs. Harvey Jack—on note; judgment for $398.85.
William D. Wiles et al vs. Harvey Jack and Heeleck Howe—on note; judgment for plaintiff, $340.85.
Cynthia K. Scaubon vs. William H. Vawter and John Vawter—on note; judgment for $377.81, levy to be first made on Wm. H. Vawter.
Amie Holdridge and William Lodger, partners, vs. Americus Benedict—on note and account; judgment for $124.57.
Viola McLaughlin vs. Silas J. McLaughlin—divorce; granted, and defendant to pay costs.
State vs. George W. Brown—embezzlement; dismissed.
State on relation of Philip C. Holland, Auditor, vs. Ann S. and Samuel H. Pavey—to enforce lien and for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.
State of Indiana, on the relation of Phillip C. Holland, Auditor, vs. George Gordon—possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.
State vs. Tude Hicks—rape on Ada Stewart; verdict of guilty; 5 years in State prison. Sentenced Wednesday.
State vs. James Brown—assault and battery with intent to kill upon Eugene Curry. Trial by jury; verdict of guilty and two years in the penitentiary. Case prosecuted by Deputy Prosecutor J. A. VanOsdol, with John T. Ellis and W. R. Johnston. Defended by Works and Shroeder.
At the end of this week Court will adjourn until one week from next Monday.
Vevay Reveille – 3 Mar 1887 – Page 4, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.
George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, case of Harriet E. Hull vs. J. L. Thiebaud; final report, including payment of all money received by him, and discharged.
State vs. Joseph Thamann, Sr. and Jr., selling liquor to drunken men; trial by Court; verdict not guilty.
State vs. Joseph Thamann, Sr.; keeping disorderly liquor shop; trial by Court; verdict not guilty.
Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Jack, et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff, $1,554.25.
Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Jack, et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff, $1,745.40.
Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Jack, et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff, $1,291.80
State vs. Gus Frazier; assault and battery; trial by Court; verdict not guilty.
Mary E. Shadday vs. Fogleman Shadday; divorce. Divorce granted to plaintiff and she given custody of child.
State vs. Robert Scalf; adultery; plea of guilty; sent to prison ten days and fined $10.00.
Wm. H. Lindley vs. Amie Golay; on note; verdict of guilty for defendant.
Francis McLaughlin vs. Oscar Bradford; appeal from survey; verdict of jury for defendant.
Vevay Reveille – 17 Mar 1887 – Page 4, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.
Andrew J. Schenck, surviving partner, vs. Webster Cotton—on note; judgment for $148.30.
Charles Cooper vs. Henry W. Bokenkamp et al—possession real estate; judgment for plaintiff.
Eliza Joyce vs. Edwin E. Long et al—on note; judgment for $128.10.
State vs. Hiram Corns—selling liquor without license; five cases; indictments quashed or non prossed in four cases; plea of guilty in one case and fine of $5.
State vs. Joseph Thamann—selling liquor on Sunday; verdict not guilty.
State vs. Joseph Thamann, Sr.—selling liquor on Sunday; two cases; trial on case, not guilty, other case non prossed.
Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, etc., vs. Harvey Jack et al—on note; judgment for $1,455.25.
State vs. John Brindley—selling liquor to drunken man; verdict, not guilty. Two cases, selling on Sunday; verdict, not guilty.
George W. Connell vs. James Dunning—possession real estate; Jury disagreed.
Mary L. Wainscott vs. the Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn—on policy of Insurance; trial before Jury. Special findings rendered by Jury and case taken under advisement by Court.
Charles Postel vs. Charlotte Postel—divorce granted, and defendant given judgment for $350 alimony and costs.
John M. Pate, Administrator, &c., vs. Mary C. Hastings et al. George S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to convey 80 acres land to Mary C. Hastings, subject to liens and conditions.
Mary Fish vs. Martha Vawter and William H. Vawter—to compel the execution of a deed; judgment for plaintiff.
Francis R. Dufour vs. Eleanor Thiebaud et al—partition. George W. McKay, Alfred Shaw and James M. Scott appointed to partition real estate.
State on relation of County Auditor vs. Andrew Porter et al—foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff.
State vs. Hugh Brown and Jennie Brown—selling liquor without license; verdict, not guilty. Another case, selling on Sunday, no prossed.
Augustus Hatton and J. C. Kirkpatrick vs. Amie Siebenthal. W. S. Tower, receiver, made final report, which was approved.
Charles C. Shaw vs. Elijah Waltz et al—on note, judgment for $104.38.
John S. Morris vs. estate of John S. Hastings, deceased—foreclosure mechanic’s lien for $25.00.
State vs. Robert Burns—intoxication; verdict of guilty and fined $1.
State on relation of County Auditor vs. Moses Allen et al—foreclosure; judgment for $270.
Several cases were dismissed and several were continued. Court adjourned last Saturday night.