The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Mar 1880 – Page 4, Column 1
Legal Matters.
Judge Allison commenced a term of Court last Monday morning.
Prosecuting Bellamy is present looking after the interests of the State. He is an efficient and faithful officer.
Sheriff White has dismissed L. F. Hatch and place Adam Wordon in his place. Mr. Hatch was the best bailiff that was ever in the Court House.—John was satisfied with him, but the Vevay ringsters did not want him, and John succumbed. There is not much “civil reform” in this movement.
Samuel Stucy, Street Commissioner of Vevay, has another appointment—riding bailiff for Sheriff White. We don’t blame Sam—this is a free country, and he is entitled to three offices, if he can get them.
If you know of any violations of the law, go up to the highest room in the Court House and tell the following Grand Jurors the particulars:
James Cowan, Frederick Detraz, Eliakim Stoops, Joseph Wallick, Jacob Shaddy, and Philander Morrison.
Following are Petit Jurors:
John Neal, Jonathan David, Elisha Brown, Wm. Spaulding, Samuel Adams, Wm. E. Yonge, James C. Kincaid, Robert A. Knox, Sylvester H. Morrison, Charles Efner, Wm. A. Cross, and Samuel Lostutter.
The following attorneys from a distance are in attendance: Hons. A. C. Downey, S. H. Stewart, and J. B. Coles, of Rising Sun; and Wm. Walker, of Patriot.
While there has been a great deal of quite work done but few cases have been disposed of. A glance at the papers of Judge Allison’s desk almost made our head ache. Several cases are at issue, and to-day Court will be in good working order.
Vevay Reveille – 25 Mar 1880 – Page 4, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.
CIVIL DOCKET.
Catharine A. Gordon vs. Isaac Turner et als. Dismissed.
The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Benj. H. Oak et als—on note. Dismissed.
James Sullivan vs. Jesse Boright—replevin. Dismissed.
James H. Weston vs. Rodolph McMakin et al—on account. Dismissed.
William Cunningham, Administrator of Samuel Hess, vs. Laura Hess—partition and assignment of Dower. Commissioner’s report approved.
Jacob R. Harris vs. Geo. W. Bryson et al—foreclosure. Decree, $2,012.16.
U. P. Schenck vs. James H. Owens et al—foreclosure. Judgment, $610.76.
Nathan Walden vs. Henry A. Vogel et al—foreclosure. $3,275.75.
George Link vs. John N. Vandever et als—foreclosure. Dismissed.
Henry Mack et als vs. Walter S. Francis and John Francis, Sr.—on note. Judgment $303.14.
Percy Rous, Administrator of Solomon Froman, deceased, vs. Darius Stevens—on note. Judgment for $53.20.
Sidney Wood vs. Edward P. Goddard et als—foreclosure. Judgment for $1,736.00.
Sarah P. Fuller et als vs. Edward P. Goddard et als—foreclosure. Judgment for $1,736.00.
John Platt vs. Edward P. Goddard—foreclosure. Judgment for $827.60.
J. D. Griffith, Administrator of David Dyer, deceased, vs. John Cole—on note. Judgment, $189.50.
State, ex rel Wm. J. Gibbs, Administrator of George Hunter, deceased, vs. Jacob R. Harris et als—on bond. Trial by jury. Finding for the defendants.
U. P. Schenck, Guardian, etc., vs. Isaac N. Cole et als—foreclosure.—Judgment for $1,887.25.
Sarah J. Lock vs. Rebecca Lock et als—partition. Commissioner’s report approved.
Eli Swango vs. Peter McMakin, Constable, etc.,–replevin. Damages received, one cent.
James R. Cole vs. James B. McCrellis—On Account. Trial by Jury.—Verdict for defendant.
PROBATE DOCKET.
Sarah W. Anderson, Guardian of minor heirs of Robert D. Anderson, deceased—final report.
In the matter of the late firm of Lamson & Bonner, Wallace Lamson, surviving partner—Partial report.
In the matter of the Guardianship of Mary E. Shook et al, P. S. Sage, Guardian—partial report.
In the matter of the estate of Oliver F. McCreary, deceased, Perry J. Dunn, Administrator—partial report.
Joseph Clevenger, Guardian of minor heirs of Alfred Tapp, deceased—partial report.
In the matter of the estate of Jackson P. Searcy, deceased, Thomas C. Jack, Administrator—final report.
In the matter of the estate of Henry Lock, deceased, John W. Lock, Administrator—partial report.
Estate of May Wright, deceased, Perry K. Cotton, Administrator—final report.
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
State of Indiana vs. George Nash—appeal. Trial by a jury. Verdict, not guilty.
Vevay Reveille – 8 Apr 1880 – Page 1, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.
CIVIL DOCKET.
E. S. Downey vs. Frederick Hess et als—on note. Judgment by agreement for $387.30.
Joseph Reed vs. William S. Tower et als—on note. Judgment for $504.84.
John Wiles vs. George W. Bryson—on note. Judgment for $85.40.
Johnston & Griffith vs. John Peelman—on account. Trial by Jury.—Verdict for $100.00.
R. S. Knox vs. Diana R. Hoffman et al—Foreclosure. Judgment for $507.50.
Nancy T. Roberts vs. Jesse P. Roberts—divorce. Granted.
State ex rel Samuel C. Cole vs. Lewis F. Works et als—on bond. Dismissed.
U. P. Schenck, guardian &c., vs. Isaac N. Cole et al. Dismissed.
John Melcher vs. William R. Johnston, F. M. Griffith, and John Gill—on note. Judgment for $173.40.
PROBATE DOCKET.
Estate of Jane Owens, Wm. Owens, Administrator. Final report.
James M. Scott, Administrator of the estate of Henry Rogers, deceased. Final Report.
F. R. Dufour, guardian of John D. Dufour and James T. Dufour—insane persons. Partial report.
Guardianship of Harvey Buchanan, S. H. Morrison, guardian. Partial report.
Guardianship of Charlotte and Edward P. Dixon, Wm. M. Patton, guardian. Final report.
Vevay Reveille – 15 Apr 1880 – Page 1, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. P. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.
CIVIL DOCKET.
The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Charles Schmied—Foreclosure.—Judgment for $3575.00.
Hugh Espey vs. James T. Walker et als—Foreclosure. Judgment for $664.56.
U. P. Schenck vs. Elijah Waltz—To recover real estate. Recovery given.
U. P. Schenck vs. Jefferson Burres et al—Foreclosure. Judgment for $675.65.
Jacob Banta et als vs. John W. Banta—Partition. Report of commissioner approved.
Henry A. Downey vs. Jason G. Gurley—On account. Judgment for $75.
William Wilkie et als vs. Van S. Brandon et als—Partition. Commissioners appointed to partition.
S. H. Morrison. Guardian &c., vs. Sarah E. Garey et als—Foreclosure.—Trial by jury. Verdict for $1156.00.
First National Bank vs. Benjamin F. Dickason et als—On note. Judgment for $172.40.
PROBATE DOCKET.
In the matter of the minor heirs of Leah Charlton, deceased—Henry Charlton, guardian. Partial report.
In the matter of the estate of Phillip Romoril, Sr., deceased—James K. Pleasants, administrator—Final report.
In the matter of the estate of Abner Clarkson, deceased—Fred. L. Grisard, administrator. Final report.
STATE CASES.
State vs. John W. Russell—Fornication and adultery. Fine $100, and imprisonment in the county jail for ten days.
State vs. John W. Mansfield and Ed. Dailey—Burglary and grand larceny. Trial of Mansfield by jury. Fined $100, and imprisonment for four years.
Vevay Reveille – 15 Apr 1880 – Page 4, Column 2
LAW REPORT.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.
CIVIL DOCKET.
First National Bank of Rising Sun, Indiana vs. James T. Bodkin and James H. Merit—on note. Judgment for $7,808.92.
S. H. Morrison, Guardian, etc., vs. Sarah E. Gary et als—foreclosure.—Judgment for $1,156.00.
Ralph T. Butler vs. Jason Gurley—removal of Administrator ordered by Court.
James Kelley et als vs. U. P. Schenck et als—to recover real estate. Dismissed.
J. D. Griffith, Administrator, etc., vs. Paul Clark and Kizziah Clark—on note. Judgment for $75.00 as against Paul Clark, and judgment against Administrator as to Kizziah Clark for costs.
Louisa Nash et al vs. Henry Beakmin—civil action for rent. Judgment for defendant.
John W. Lock, Administrator, vs. Geo. W. Fallis, et als—on note. Dismissed.