Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1904 — COURT HOUSE NEWS. [ARTICLE]

COURT HOUSE NEWS.

Items of Interest Gathered In the Offices of the County Capitol. XMarriage licenses issued: Sept. 10, Carey F. Michell to Clarissa A. Hensler. Sept. 14, Errltt M. Graham to Helena Elda Washburn. —o — docket for the September term of court contains 20 state cases, 13 of which are against Alfred McCoy et al, charging embezzlement; 17 guardian causes; 46 administration causes; 78 civil causes. —o — County Treasurer Nichols and H. O. Harris went to Remington yesterday, we understand for the purpose of getting Elbert Harris, banker of that place, to join in a new bond for Nichols, which will probably be filed to-day with practically the same sureties (except the McCoys) as before. It is rumored, however, that Nichols will be treasurer only in name; that a deputy will be placed in the office by the bondsmen and that “Doc” will be a mere figurehead, having about as much real power as to handling funds as the lowliest tax-payer in the county. Under all the circumstances surrounding Nichols, will the % taxpapers of Jasper county again elect him to this important office? —o — New suits filed: No. 6713. First National Bank of Lafayette vs. Samuel R. Nichols, action on note. Demand SI,OOO. This action is brought to recover $632.73 on a note given by Nichols who is treasurer of this county, to defendants on Jan. 25, 1904, due July 25, 1904, and which the complaint alleges “is due and wholly unpaid.” No. 6714. John E. Meyer vs. G. I. Thomas; action on note. Demand S2OO. Mr. Thomas is the republican candidate for trustee in Union township, and we understand the note sued upon was given for an old grocery bill. No. 6715. Benjamin Sutton vs. U. M. Baughman, adm., of Amos Nichols estate; action on claim against said estate.