Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 May 1918 — CIRCUIT COURT NOTES. [ARTICLE]

CIRCUIT COURT NOTES.

The petit, jury came ip once more Saturday and the case of Cummings vs. Stockton for attorney fees was taken up. ■'Cummings was the Kentland attorney for Mr. Stockton in the state Case against him tried in the Newton circuit court a year ago, and demanded $350 for his services, which Mr. Stockton deemed excessive. The jury gave judgment for S2BO, which with the S2O previously paid, made S3OO. Following allowances were made in the John Keefe et al ditch: E. D. Nesbit, surveyor, $148.50; William Fisher, drainage commissioner, $67.20; Elmer J. Gilmore, same, $48.20; Agnes M. Platt, clerical work, sl2; J. V. Rice Porter, same, $7.50; Joe Miller, rodman, $2.50; Herbert Hammond, chainman, $5.00; Laurence McLain, clerical work, $7.50; Thos. Lowe, rodman, $17.50; Conrad F.' Gilmore, same, $7.50. The case of Salina St. Pierre vs. the New York Central Railroad company was taken up and a little evidence heard. The court then adjourned until Monday, but soon after court convened Monday the case was compromised and dismissed. The terms of the compromise was not made public but it is reported that plaintiff ’ was paid several hundred dollars. State vs. Clint Casto. Sheriff reports destruction of liquors, as ordered, and court .allows him $lO for such services. Marble-Powers ditch. Current report approved and claims 145 to 159 allowed and ordered certified to auditor for payment. Superintendent ordered to pay all costs in this proceeding to this date that are not taxable to the remonstrators. Binding upon the petition of the court and the superintendent that ditch is fully completed to station No. 865, and contractor is allowed $14,390.80, balance of the 20 per cent held back. A. Halleck is allowed S2OO for expenses and extra labor upon this ditch. Andrew DeHaan ditch. No remonstrances on file. _ Cause referred to drainage commissioners and Joseph Kight of Newton county appointed third commissioner, to meet May 17 and report second day of September term. Ray G. Anderson vs. Harmon Clark. Judgment for $96.22. Ray G. Anderson vs. Carson VanDusen. Judgment for $71.42. Victor Michaels vs. William P. Michaels. Change of venue to Newton county on affidavit of plaintiff. Joseph D. Law, adrii. of estate of Ammeddie St. Pierre, vs. N. Y. C. R. R. Co. Henry' H. VUiton accepts jurisdiction as special judge. * Roland R. Cummings vs. Jay W. Stockton. Cause submitted, jury trial. Judgment for plaintiff for S2BO. G. & D. Mfg. Co. vs. Edward Laymond. Judgment on default for $218.80. Ruth C. Allis vs. Clark Allis. Plaintiff granted divorce. Defendant defaulted. Rensselaer Lumber Co., vs Ed. Oliver. Defendant files answer in two paragraphs. Daniel S. Makeever vs. Stella R. Uphoff. Judgment and foreclosure for $4,250. John W. Beath vs. John B. Tudor. Cause continued for term. Mary E. Lovell vs. W. O. Stoner. Judgment for $612.64. Arthur McGaughey vs. Jesse W. Wilmington et al. Judgment and foreclosure on default for $950. The court appointed George H. McLain, the Republican county chairman, and Frank M. Goff, the Union township assessor as members of the ounty board of review.