Enterprise School [Switzerland County, Indiana] roll of honor appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Dec 1884 – Page 1, Column 5
Roll of Honor Enterprise School:
[See newspaper for grades.]
F Grade—Bettie Bovard, Sadie Littlefield, Flora Potter, Alpha Moore
E Grade—Blanche Potter, Eva Potter
D Grade—Nannie Potter, May Littlefield, William Sanders, Frank Truesdall
C Grade—Nola Lockwood, Louisa Heath, Eddie Potter
B Grade—Charlie Potter, Jimmie Sanders
A Grade—Harry Littlefield, Julia Heath
Switzerland County, Indiana real estate transfers appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 3
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
Vevay Reveille – 25 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 1
Land Sales.
Deeds recorded since our last report:
[See newspaper and deed books for details.]
The Switzerland County Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 4
LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the County Commissioners at their regular term in December, 1884:
Jefferson Township, Pauper Allowances—Jacob S. Shadday, Trustee.
York Township Pauper Allowances—Thomas Armstrong, Trustee.
Posey Township Pauper Allowance—James W. Love, Trustee.
Cotton Township Pauper Allowances—Orson A. Potter, Trustee.
Pleasant Township Pauper Allowances—L. B. Slawson, Trustee.
Craig Township Pauper Allowances—Wm. Tait, Trustee.
Allowances of Physicians for Paupers and Poor Persons.
Allowances for Poor Farm and County Asylum.
Bridge and Highway Allowances.
Allowances for Books, Stationery and Advertising.
Court House Expense Allowances.
Criminal Expense Allowances.
Taxes Refunded.
Jury Expense.
County Officers Fees Allowed Last Quarter.
The Switzerland County Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 1
County Business.
Among the business transacted by the County Commissioners at their session last week, was the following:
In regard to the petition for a bridge over Murdock’s Run, near Patriot—M. G. Keeney, who was appointed by the Board at September term to examine and make estimates—recommended a bridge 72 feet clear span in three short spans. He estimated total cost of bridge, stone work and embankments, at $1045.10. No further action was taken by the Board then to have report filed.
In the matter of a petition for a bridge over Grant’s Creek, where the North’s Landing and Quercus Grove’s road crosses said Creek. M. G. Keeney appointed at September term, reported recommending a bridge 85 feet clear span. Estimated cost of bridge, stonework and embankment, $2,213.92. Report and estimates filed.
Eli Anderson, Wm. C. Lawrence and John D. Brindley, were granted licenses to retail liquors in Vevay.
Thomas Gibbons and others petitioned for a change of highway in Posey Township. Joel D. Davis, John J. Douglas and William J. Keeney were appointed viewers, to meet at the office of J. M. Long, Esq., December 17th.
Wm. H. Scott, Commissioner-elect from Second District, was qualified, (vice Luther C. Buck, term expired) and took his official seat Dec. 3d.
A petition was presented by citizens of York Township, asking the Board to offer a reward of not less than $300 for the arrest of Simon Peter Cooper, for the murder of Augustine Stewart. On account of the indebtedness of the County, the Board did not feel justified in making the appropriation.
The Board issued four County Bonds of five hundred dollars each, ($2,000 in all.) Wm. Hall, of the First National Bank, having agreed to purchase them at five per cent interest. They are payable at the pleasure of the County.
An order was passed by the Board for the guidance of the Sheriff in the care of the Court House, and defining his duties in the matter.
Julius C. Bersott was appointed a Constable for the District of Ira Banta, J. P., in Craig Township.
It was ordered by the Board, that in advertising the allowances made by the Board at each meeting, that the name of the Township Trustee making allowances to the poor, or recommending them, be published and the amount so allowed for each township be stated.
The Board as now constituted is comprised of William Brindley, 1st District; Wm. H. Scott, 2d District; Robert Scott, 3d District.
The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 27 Nov 1884 – Page 4, Column 3
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.
STATE CASES.
State vs. P. T. Hartford; libel—nolle.
State vs. Simon Scudder; carrying concealed weapons—nolle.
State vs. Wilson J. Farrell; obtaining money under false pretenses—guilty; two years in State prison, and fine of $100.
State vs. Harvey Zearing; embezzle meat—nolle.
State vs. Wm. Spencer; assault and battery—trial by jury; not guilty.
State vs. Thomas Winn; larceny—plea of guilty; fine $1.00, confined to jail one hour and disfranchised twelve months.
CIVIL CASES.
DeWitt C. Mead vs. Hiram McMurray et al; to recover real estate—dismissed.
Samuel Lostutter, administrator, &c. vs. Wm. Palmer et al; vendor’s lien—judgment and decree for $374.25.
Virginia Huston vs. David R. Harton; replevin—dismissed.
Christopher Waltz vs. George Waltz et al; partition—report of sale approved.
Amelia A. Tague vs. Addison Works; on note—dismissed.
Vevay Reveille – 4 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 3
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.
CIVIL CASES.
Harvey Wycoff et als vs. Margaret Wycoff et als; partition—decree.
Silas Q. Howe vs. John W. Shirey et als; for possession of real estate—judgment for plaintiff.
John Dunning vs. Cornelius Hizer et al; for possession of real estate; trial by jury—verdict for defendants.
Vevay Reveille – 18 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 4
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.
John J. McCrerry vs. Samuel White—possession of real estate. Trial by jury. Verdict for plaintiff; one cent damages and costs.
Several judgments were rendered against Simon Peter Cooper (who recently shot a man and escaped) in favor of the First National Bank of Vevay, $64.87; Joseph E. Brown, $21; Adolph and Joseph Plant, $147; Jas. S. Knox, $39.
Merit Brown vs. John A. J. Bray and Rebecca Bray—foreclosure. Tried by Court. Judgment for plaintiff for $352.00
Eliza H. Adkinson, Administrator, vs. Julia Konkle—to have money, applied to judgment. Judgment for plaintiff for $37.97.
Robert A. Knox and Alfred Shaw were appointed Jury Commissioners for the year 1885.
Robert T. F. Abbett vs. Andrew J. McCreary and William McCreary—on note. Judgment for plaintiff, $261.33.
William Thacker vs. Americus Benedict—on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $261.33.
William Waltz vs. Timonthy J. Porter and others—on note. Verdict of jury for plaintiff for $577.50, also answered 37 interogatories.
Sallie N. Collins vs. Elizabeth J. Whitehead and others—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $4,789.20.
Carter and Tandy vs. H. J. Harris—on contract. Tried by Court. Judgment for plaintiff, $200.
Court adjourned last Saturday, reconvening this Thursday morning.
Centre Square School [Switzerland County, Indiana] roll of honor appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 27 Nov 1884 – Page 4, Column 2
Roll of Honor for the Center Square school for the month commencing Oct. 6, ending Oct. 31, 1884:
FIFTH GRADE—May White, Lou Hall, Elmer Shaddy, Florence Hall, Percy Hall, Maggie Williamson, Wallace Cotton.
FOURTH GRADE—Emma White, Orville Shaddy, Anna Cotton, Ella March.
THIRD GRADE—Clara Hageman, Pearl Williamson, Edith Hall.
SECOND GRADE—Bettie Shaddy, Eva Williamson.
FIRST GRADE—Tommie Hageman, Pearl Hall, Nancy Williamson.
EVA E. HALL, Teacher.
The following article about Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 20 Nov 1884 – Page 5, Column 1
List of Letters
Remaining uncalled for in Post Office, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana, November 17th, 1884:
LADIES’ LIST—Miss Phebe Adams, Mrs. Mary Bebee, Mrs. C. L. Henry, Miss Ida McMillan, Mrs. Julia Pickett, Miss Belle Thorpe, Miss Jennie Royes.
GENT’S LIST—James Cleng, Wm. Corn, John Hines, George H. Lewis, Henry Lock, W. F. Parker, J. J. Richter, Joseph Still, C. E. Vanbriggle, Thomas Wood.
To insure delivery of above, applicants will please call for advertised letters.
ALFRED SHAW, P. M.
The following article about Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 9 Oct 1884 – Page 4, Column 3
List of Letters
Remaining uncalled for in the Post Office at Vevay, Ind., Oct. 6th, 1884:
Applicants please call for “Advertised Letters.”
ALFRED SHAW, P. M.
The Switzerland and Ohio County [Indiana] Fair awards for 1884 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Sep 1884 – Page 4, Column 4
THE FAIR.
PREMIUMS AWARDED.
Premium awards at East Enterprise Fair, Sept. 9th to 12th, 1884:
Class 1, Jacks and Mules—Wm. P. Oak, Lem Stow, A. W. Hyde, C. W. Mendell, Samuel McCreary, B. F. Miller, John Higham.
Class 2, Heavy Draught Horses—E. B. L. Ford, Geo. Gullion, Jacob Giffin, J. W. Rutherford, J. P. Livingston, M. F. Wainscott, J. M. Pearce, W. S. Twineham, Jas. Gullion, Jas. F. Leatherberry, David Boyle, J. L. Mulford, A. Jackson, Benj. Blue, Archer and Glenn, F. M. Ferguson, A. J. Dolph.
Class 3, General Purpose Horses—Chas. Tyler, Taylor Marsh, J. C. Hamilton, Benj. Blue, J. H. Harris, R. L. Griffith, W. N. Seymour, J. R. Cole & Sons, C. M. Dean, J. M. Horton, Wm. A. Shaddy, Wm. Twineham, F. M. Ferguson, C. W. Cox, Jos. Rutherford, L. E. Turner, J. A. Works.
Class 4, Teams.
Class 5, Light Harness Horses—J. A. Works, J. C. Turner, R. W. Cochran, John Johnson, Samuel Conoway, Samuel T. Johnson, J. C. Hamilton, J. R. Cole & Son, George S. Dean, R. F. Payne, C. W. Cox, E. Cheever.
Class 6, Saddle Horses—J. C. Hamilton, J. R. Cole & Sons, N. Orr, Moses Donley, O. P. Daily, Robt. L. Griffith, O. B. Gardner.
Class 7, Cattle
Class 9, Hogs, large breed—J. F. Houze, A. W. Hyde, J. S. Jewett, S. E. Rogers, Taylor Curran.
Class 10, Hogs, small breed—J. M. Hall, A. J. Houze, Charles L. Lee, Aldrett Dunning.
Class 11, Sweepstakes on Hogs—J. S. Jewett, J. M. Hall.
Class 12, Sheep, Fine Wool—Alvin Works, A. W. Hyde.
Class 13, Middle Wool—George Gullion, J. M. Hall, Alvin Works.
Class 14, Long Wool—Malen Lientz, Wm. A. Shaddy, J. M. Hall, Alphus Paughburn.
Class 15, Sweepstakes on Sheep—George Gullion.
Class 16, Poultry—C. L. Lee, Wm. A. Shaddy, Wm. Cole, John Smelley, John Stewart.
Class 17, Vegetables—Strillia Chittenden, C. L. Lee, Amie Nelson, Lucinda Nelson, Chas. Altholf, Isaac M. Smith, Harry Bascom, Jos. Rutherford, Chas. Turner, Taylor Wainscott, Geo. Melick, M. S. Wainscott, Louny Wainscott, Berlin Smelley, Wm. Cole, Mrs. Pallas Wilson, J. D. Davis, T. J. Heath, Alhanan Cole.
Class 18, Grain and Seed—Wendell Hodapp, C. L. Lee, J. D. Davis, B. C. Mead, Taylor Wainscott, J. M. Smith, Jas. Cole, Jas. Aldred, Frank VanOsdol, Wm. Cole, Malen Lientz, E. P. Goddard, E. Abbott, S. Stow, Alhanan Cole.
Class 19, Field Crops—T. J. Lakenan, Mary J. Cross, C. L. Lee.
Class 21, Fruits—W. P. Hall, John Stewart, S. Stow.
Class 22, Wine, Cider, Vinegar and Soap—Mrs. A. G. Jackson, Strillia Chittenden, Mrs. Lucelle Peters, Lucinda Nelson, Minerva Stow, Taylor Wainscott, E. P. Goddard, Pallas Wilson, S. Stow.
Class 23, Flowers and Fine Arts—Mrs. A. G. Jackson, C. O. Potter, Mrs. S. B. Locke, Mrs. C. Scott, M. C. Walden, S. M. Dumont, F. P. Dupraz, John Elder, Laura Morrison, Willie Manning, Miss S. J. Smith.
Class 24, Plows, Harrows, Farm Implements—A. Abbott, Wm. Clore, G. B. Gibson.
Class 25, Mills, Machines, Woodenware—R. H. Johnson, G. B. Gibson, Lem Stow, M. H. Belden, Luther Buck, W. R. Cofield, J. B. Glenn, C. W. Mendell, Harvey Jack, Bonnell and Moredock, L. A. Sedam, Wm. J. Keeney, Harvey Morrison, S. Stow, Alhanan Cole.
Class 26, Wagons—G. B. Gibson, Amie Rous.
Class 27, Leather Manufacture—Strillia Chittenden, J. G. Thiebaud, Ed Pfeiffer, J. W. Roberts.
Class 28, Needlework and Embroidery—Miss Laura Melots, Mrs. A. G. Jackson, Luia Owens, Mrs. Ella Smith, Mrs. Wm. A. Greer, Lucy Detaz, Mrs. Wm. Owens, Mrs. Walters, Mollie LeClerc, Mrs. R. A. Bates, Strillia Chittenden, Mrs. L. H. Sherman, Mary Wooley, Mrs. J. G. Thiebaud, Mrs. Lucelle Peters, Lucinda Nelson, Lilla Lotton, Mrs. E. G. Weals, Allie Dibble, Ana L. Cross, Mrs. John C. Scott, Julia Jenkins, Alma Horton, Belle Sheets, Fannie Hagerman, Lizzie Mix, T. C. Jack, Matilda Lee, Laura Morrison, Annie Chapman, Jennie Montgomery, Mrs. Wood, Aurora.
Class 29, Domestic Manufacture—Mrs. A. G. Jackson, Strillia Chittenden, Minerva Stow, Lucinda Nelson, Mary Wooley, Matilda Lee, Margaret Mendell, Alma Horton, Belle Sheets, Belle English, Annie Chapman, Miss S. J. Smith, Jennie Montgomery.
Class 30, Preserves, Jellies, Table Comforts—Strillia Chittenden, Mrs. Jackson, Minerva Stow, Lucinda Nelson, S. D. Lockwood, M. E. Lockwood, G. W. Potter, Jane Madison, Vina Wainscott, Mrs. Taylor Wainscott, Espey & Son, Esther Douglass, Mrs. R. C. Heath, Mrs. John Stewart, Jennie Roberts, Carrie M. Smith, J. R. S. Smith.
Class 32, Miscellaneous—A. Abbott, Yina Fox, Strillia Chittenden, Wm. Clore, Mrs. Jennette Knight, Mrs. G. J. Thiebaud, G. B. Gibson, S. D. Lockwood, Alma Horton, Miller and Sink, Garlinghouse and Wosser, Harvey Jack, Mrs. Jackson, D. G. Manning, C. O. Potter, Jennie Montgomery, Allie Dibble, John A. Elder.
Speed Ring, Equestrian, Horsemanship
Trot—Doc McGlaughlin, J. R. Cole & Son, Nellie B. W. W. Brison
Pace—Robt. R, T. S. Johnson, G. S. Dean and F. M. Ferguson
Ladies Hitching and Driving—Ada Palmer, Jenner Gilbert
Ladies Riding—Mary Jack, Fannie North
Boys Riding—J. D. Rand, S. Bond.
The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Sep 1884 – Page 4, Column 3
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.
CIVIL CASES.
Hattie Sleet vs. Wm. Tower, Sheriff, etc.—Replevin. Dismissed.
C. Aultman & Co. vs. Arden Heath—On note. Judgment $79.
Wilhelmina Henry vs. C. L. Henry—In attachment. Dismissed.
Henry Miller vs. Philip A. Bettens et als—On note. Judgment $73.30.
Emerson Morrison vs. James Murphy et als—Contribution. Judgment $555.00.
William H. Sullivan vs. John T. Rodgers—On note and attachment. Judgment $76.50.
James L. Dodd vs. John B. Hastings—Insanity. By Jury. Verdict of insane and dangerous. James L. Dodd appointed by Judge to take care of Hastings.
Hiberena Kinnet et als vs. Nancy J. Vanantwerp et als—Partition. Judgment of partition. Peter McMakin appointed Commissioner to sell real estate.
John Kloster vs. Julius Blach et als—On account. Dismissed.
Phillip C. Burns et als vs. Margaret Cayton et als—Partition. Judgment Peter McMakin appointed commissioner to sell.
Henry Buscher vs. Herman Barkhaw et als—Foreclosure of a mortgage. Judgment and decree $240.50.
J. Charles Kerr et al vs. Hal Howe—On note. Judgment $100.50.
Dewitt C. Mead vs. Hiram McMuray et als—Venue changed to Ohio county, for convenience of witness.
STATE CASES.
William Scudder—Assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Fined $5.
Ida McCallum—Provoke. Nolled
Henry Fallis—Drunkenness. Fined $1.
Ira Peelman—Larceny. Trial by Jury. Verdict guilty; fined 1 cent, imprisonment for 8 hours, and disfranchised for 20 days.
Smith Fallis—Assault with intent, &c. Trial by Jury. Verdict guilty; fined $5.
Henry Fallis—Assault and battery with intent, &c. Venue changed to Jefferson county.
Orren Lemmon—Assault and battery with intent to commit a rape—Trial by Jury. Verdict not guilty.
Jacob List—Assault and battery with intent to kill. On trial before Jury.
Vevay Reveille – 2 Oct 1884 – Page 4, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.
STATE CASES.
Jacob List—Assault and battery with intent to murder; shooting Derias Stevens. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.
P. T. Hartford—Libel. Continued by agreement to November term.
CIVIL CASES.
Charles B. Humphrey vs. Kate M. Humphrey—Divorce; granted.
Pavis F. Snider et als vs. Noble Rayl et al—Partition. Commissioner’s report approved.
Petit Baxter vs. Harriet F. Taylor et als—Foreclosure. Judgment for $227.65.
Theodore Bonnell et al vs. Richard J. Watts et al—To set aside conveyance. Dismissed.
The case of Benjamin Northcott vs. John Lester—Slander—was submitted to the Jury this morning.
Vevay Reveille – 16 Oct 1884 – Page 4, Column 4
LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.
DIVORCE DOCKET.
Louisa McCord vs. Hiram McCord—divorce granted and custody of children.
STATE CASES.
State vs. Sandy Sanders—larceny; trial by jury; finding not guilty.
State vs. Harry Burke—drawing dangerous weapon; quashed.
State vs. Harry Burke—carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty; fine $5.00.
CIVIL DOCKET.
B. F. Northcott vs. John Lester—slander; trial by jury, verdict for plaintiff and damages assessed at one cent.
Jas. White vs. Mary L. Gertermiller—foreclosure; judgment and decree $775.00.
Wm. Shaw vs. Samuel R. Peters et al—foreclosure; vendor’s lien on real estate; judgment and decree $138.50.
David N. Reid, adm’r, vs. Henry M. Fallis—on account; dismissed.
Wm. J. Sleet vs. A. E. Merit—on account; trial by jury, verdict for plaintiff and damages assessed at $120.
Wm. F. Bruning vs. Elizabeth J. Rodgers—foreclosure; judgment and decree $397.25.
Isaac Faller et al vs. A. Benedict—on account; dismissed.
S. H. Darnall & Co. vs. J. P. Krutz—on note; judgment $78.57.
J. W. Lewis vs. Geo. Heady et als—partition; report of Commissioner approved and Commissioner discharged.
John Bakes vs. Samuel Gilbert et als—foreclosure; vendor’s lien; judgment and decree $602.05.
S. A. Danglade vs. Mary H. Taylor et als—to enforce vendor’s lien; trial by Court, finding and judgment for $234.56.
A. E. Merit vs. J. T. Bodkin et al—injunction; report of receiver approved.
Eli Sturgeon vs. Aaron Sturgeon et als—foreclosure and contribution; trial by Court, finding and judgment for plaintiff, $596.33.
Otis S. Waldo vs. Charles O. Peters—to recover real estate; trial by the Court, finding for defendant.
Thos. Delaney vs. Tobitha O. Kyle—to recover real estate; finding for plaintiff.