Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 232, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1914 — COURT NOTES. [ARTICLE]

COURT NOTES.

Schatzley Ditch.—Supt. flies final report leaving balance on hand of $331.11. Leatherman Ditch.—Proof of service shown and cause docketed. The law gives twenty days after day of docketing to file objections. Cause was docketed Sept. 29, 1914. Stewart Ditch.—Cause referred to drainage commissions. J. F. Pettit appointed third commissioner and directed to meet and qualify at the offing of Harry Brown, Kniman, and report first day of November term, 1914. Samuel Pass Estate as defendant had judgment rendered in favor of McDowell, Britton & Cheaddle; Baughman Bros.; T. M, Callahan; First National Bankq£ Medaryville; G. D. Prevo. These judgments are thought to be almost worthless, there being but little funds to satisfy same. Granger vs. Van Seek, et al.— defendant files affidavit for change of venue and cause sent to Newton county. Two eases. Pass vs. Pass Estate.—Judgment for estate. # Thompson vs. Robinson.—Judgment for plaintiff. State vs. Steel.— Defendant found guilty of unlawful shooting of prairie chicken. Fine $25.00. Motion made fdr new trial. State vs. Cavendish.— Defendant found guilty of assault and battery. The charge was assault and battery with intent to commit murder, and the jury found defendant guilty of the lesser offense. Hollingsworth vs. Oliver.—New suit, returnable Oct. 10, 1914. P. R. Blue, attorney for plaintiff. The case of Rich Pump Co. vs Holly is being tried before a jury today (Thursday).