Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 14 Sep 1899 – Page 4, Column 4
CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.
PROBATE.
All the acts performed by the Clerk during vacation were approved by the Court.
Estate of James A. Hatch, deceased, inventory and appraisement filed, and estate being under $500, set off to widow, Elizabeth A. Hatch.
In the matter of the late firm of Hall & Lewis, James K. Pleasant, receiver; partial report approved.
In the matter of the mutual last wills of Wm. and Sallie Hall, Geo. S. Pleasants, executor; petition to transfer stocks etc., and for distribution of money. Petition granted.
Estate of John Higham, deceased, Thomas Land special administrator; final report approved.
Estate of Lucius E. Potter, deceased, Chas. O. Potter, administrator; final report. Approved.
Guardianship of Albert D. Reeves, Thos. J. Bliss, guardian; partial report. Approved.
Guardianship of Isadore Manuel et al, James P. Orem, guardian; final report. Approved.
Guardianship of Berty J. Kincaid, Wm. Schievelbein, guardian; partial report. Approved.
Guardianship of Clara Detraz, Elenor Detraz, guardian; final report. Approved.
Estate of Wm. Butcher, deceased, H. J. Harris, administrator; final report. Approved.
Guardianship of Mary B. Wiseman, L. E. Smith, guardian; petition to settle estate without administration. Petition granted.
Estate of John Porter, deceased, John P. Porter, administrator; report of sale of real estate. Approved.
CIVIL.
State vs. Coburn Pratt; assault and battery with intent to murder. Plea of not guilty; submitted to court upon statement of parties interested. Court finds defendant guilty of assault and battery; fine $50.
State vs. George Higgins; disturbing lawful meeting. Plea of guilty; fine $1.
Henry Buddenburg vs. Kate Buddenburg; divorce. Granted.
State ex rel Joseph E. Hart vs. Eben McKay, Ellen McKay, Jonas McKay, Jr.; school fund foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.
State ex rel Elizabeth David vs. Ira Vanatter; bastardy. Judgment for plaintiff for $250.
Augustus Frazier vs. Sarah Frazier, divorce. Motion of defendant to require plaintiff to pay into Court sufficient money to pay her attorney, etc. Prayer granted.
Selar Mead, admr. vs. Henry Nave et al; petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered.
Milton Cole vs. Susan Cole; divorce. Granted.
Edward S. Roberts was appointed official stenographer of the Court.
Daniel Lock was admitted to practice at the bar of Court as an attorney at law.
Court adjourned Tuesday morning until Wednesday morning, Sept. 20.
Vevay Reveille – 28 Sep 1899 – Page 1, Column 3
CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge, Perry E. Bear. Prosecutor, Clarence J. Roberts. Deputy Pros., L. E. Smith.
PROBATE.
John S. Steele vs. John B. Rochat, admr. of the estate of Lucy Conboy, decd.; claim, demand $56. Judgment for plaintiff.
Guardianship of Hiram Williamson; final report. Approved.
Guardianship of the minor heirs of David P. Blodget, deceased; partial report. Approved.
Guardianship of James E. Kincaid; partial report. Approved.
Guardianship of the heirs of Wm. P. Eads, deceased; partial report. Approved.
Estate of Rebecca Campbell, deceased; partial report. Approved.
Estate of Julia H. McCormick, deceased; partial report. Approved.
Estate of Joseph H. Netherland, deceased; petition for sale of personal property, and report of sale of same. Approved.
Guardianship of Aurelia Falbre; partial report. Approved.
Guardianship of Francis M. Graham; partial report. Approved.
Guardianship of Wm. J. Sweezey; partial report. Approved.
Guardianship of Joshua D. Griffith; petition to execute mortgage, &c. Approved, and guardian ordered to execute mortgage.
CIVIL.
Lulu Chase vs. Alvin McCreary; partition. Partition ordered. Report of Commissioners approved, and estate ordered sold.
State ex rel Louisa Heath vs. Bruce Whitten; bastardy. Trial by jury; disagreement.
Carroll S. Tandy was appointed special Judge to try the cause of John F. Houze vs. Pleasant Township et al.