Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 October 1909 — THE COURT HOUSE [ARTICLE]

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up Abeul the Ceunty Capitol.

Institute in Barkley and Union townships has been changed to Saturday, Oct. 23, on account of the Horse Show. Don’t forget the democratic city convention at the court house next Friday evening. Come out and lend your assistance in nominating a winning ticket, one that will give Rensselaer a real business administration; something thafl is badly needed. That little lone marriage license for October is alone no more. Monday afternoon the clerk had a rush for a short time and three couples were made happy by receiving the necessary “papers.” We are still behind Newton and White, counties, Newton * issuing five licenses last week and White six, but if a few more of our patriotic young people come to the front like they did Monday we will soon pass the lead our neighbors got on us early in the month. licenses issued: October 11, Fred St. Peter of Snyder, Ind., aged 39, occupation laborer, to Susie Grimes, of Wheatfield, aged 27, occupation housekeeper. Second marriage for each, first wife of male having died in 1893, and female having been granted a divorce from her husband only last Friday in the Jasper circuit court. H Oct. 11, Alonzo Elzworth Kiser of Rensselaer, aged 20, occupation clerk, to Sarah Eliza Richmond, of Rensselaer, daughter of Wm. A. Richmond, aged 18, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. 4 Oct. 11, John F. Hepner of Hamipond, aged —, occupation fireman, to Mary Ann Wolf, daughter of Daniel Wolf of Demotte, aged 26, occupation clerical work- First marriage for each. New suits filed: No. 7513. John J. Lawler vs. Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Co., action for SB,'OOO damages caused by fire burning over plaintiff’s land last November, which it is alleged started from sparks from a locomotive on defendant’s road. No. 7514. Cecil Clyde Randle vs. Myrt B. Price, as construction commissioner in the Michael Rengiesen ditch, et al; application for an injuncton to prevent the selling of bonds in said ditch, pending an arrangement to get at the matter in some way by which said ditch can be constructed, the contractor, S. B. Moffitt, having encountered a ledge of rock 2,000 feet in length and 4% feet average depth on the surveyed line of said ditcn. No. 7515. J. A. Cox vs. Ray D. Collins, et al; action to foreclose mechanic’s lein. Demand 31,250. No. 7515. Andrew Knopinski vs. Patrick Hallagan, et al; complaint for conversion. Following is a report of the proceedings of the closing days of the September term of court: S. H. 'Howe, et al. ditch; court examines report filed March 4 and approves same. L. A. Bostwick allowed $3; M. B. Price, $5; Nettie Price, $54; Healey & Clark, $2; J. D. Allman, $4.70. Wm. E. Tyler ditch; J. D. Allman allowed $1.50. Horace Marble ditch; court finds report is not made as provided by law and same is referred to drainaged commissioners, they to meet Oct. 13, at Thayer and report Nov, 8. Court allows H. L. Gamble $300; D. W. Waymire, $500; J. H. Carson, $250; Nettie Price, S7B; Mrs. Lura I. Halleck, $75; C. D. Shook, $lO.50; Andy Wilson, $7.50; Cap. Collier, $5; R. A. Mannan, $3; D E. Fairchild, sl3; Caleb Cheever, $2; C. D. Shook, sl3; J. A. Hodgins, $9. James E. Lamson ditch; commissioner files report showing charges of $5,946.60, and credits the same. Report approved and cause dropped. Charles G. Kissinger, et al. vs. Harry P. Kissinger, et al; commissioners file report showing charges of $2,171.66, credits $305.24, leaving balance of $1,866.42, which is paid to clerk, 1-3 to Catherine Kissinger of Urbana, Ind.; and 2-30 each to Sarah A. Reid, Christina Kissinger and Chas. M. Kissinger of Rensselaer; 2-3'o to Harry P. Kissinger of Tacoma, Wash.; 2-30 to Jennie Hudlow of , Stockwell, Ind.; 2-30 to Susie B. Smythe of Greencastle, Ind.; 2-80 to Julia D. Demarcus of Ordway, Colo, (dead); 2-30 each to Willie E. and Albert L. Kissinger of Urbana, Ind.; 1-60 to Callie E. Wenrlck, (dead), children, George of Rensselaer, John C. of Urbana, Edith of Tefft, Ida M. at school of feeble-minded at Ft. Wayne. Samuel Hartsell vs. Samuel H. Hartsell, et al.; commissioner files petition to sell certain notes, to-wit:

two notes executed by Frank King for $1,200 each; Charles Schleman for $728.38 and one for $728.39. Sale ordered and report showing sale to State Bank of Rensselaer for $3,« 172 com. ordered to assign notes and mortgage. Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co., vs. Augustus W. Lux, et al; judgment and foreclosure, $7,881.28. Susie Baker vs. James Baker; decree of divorce granted plaintiff and maiden name of Susie Grimes restored. Samuel Hart vs. Jobn W. Morrison, et al; title quieted. Sarah E. Swisher vs. John P. Swisher; defendant files answer, submitted. Plaintiff dismisses cause. Emmet L. Hollingsworth vs. William Polcel, et al; defendant defaulted, judgment for $209.35. J. P. Hammond appointed receiver.