Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1910 — THE COURT HOUSE [ARTICLE]

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Commissioners’ court meets Monday. —o — There were nine marriage licenses issued last month, against seven for the month previous and eight for the month of November, 1909. o— ■ Marriage licenses issued: Nov. 30, Emerald Emerson. Mack of Decatur, 111., occupation locomotive fireman, aged 29, to Lillie Elizabeth Witham, daughter of Joseph 0 M. Withahvof Mt. Ayr, aged 26, occupation nousekeeper. First marriage for each. —o— « Marriage license in Monticello Herald: Nov. 23 — Wilber . A. Hoshaw, farmer* son of Henry C. Hoshaw, to Ida ? Anke r laughter of Albert Anker. Married at Monticello Nov. 23d by Rev. J. B. Rutter. —o — The county board of education will meet next Wednesday, instead of Monday, as usual. Dr. King, who will be here with the Tuberculosis Exhibit, will meet with the board. Dr. King also w-ants to meet as many of the county school teachers as possible on Saturday. —o —• ■

The field examiners who have been examining the county records in Newton county completed their work Saturday and will file their report with the auditor of state this week. In view of the, fact that two sets of private accountants have previously examined the records, one set finding that ex-county treasurer Charles Spinney owed the county some $5,000, and the other set — so it is reported—finding that the county owed Spinney, much interest is felt in the report of the state-exaimners. The Greenlee vs. Powell case ended rather abruptly in the circuit court Wednesday, after occupying the attention of the court and jury Tuesday and Wednesday until noon. Mrs. Greenlee sued to recover possession of certain notes given the defendant for the purchase of the Nowels hotel furnishings, after refusing to accept same, alleging that much of the furniture she w r as to have was not there. The court held that the sut w r as not properly brought; that the proper method was to enjoin the collection of the notes at the proper time, and instructed the jury to return a verdict for the defendant, which was done. The hotel has been closed up since the deal was made and is still closed. Mrs. Powell has not disposed of the notes as yet, and unless a settlement is reached the payment will be resisted when an attempt is made to collect fhem.

: 7 —Q— Following is a report of the proceedings of the circuit court since our last report. The jury was excused Wednesday until Friday, and the Condon case having been continued Thursday, they , were then notified not to report until Monday. Judge Wason was over from Delphi Thursday and again took up the Pancoast ditch matter. The hearing was still going on yesterday morning but it was expected to complete it so the court could gp out over the ditch yesterday. Judge Wason invited all parties interested to go along. Other maters disposed of were: State Bank of Bloomington, 111., vs. John. W. Grapes, et al.; receiver files report showing no funds and cause is dropped. . Alfred W. Hopkins vs. Edwin G. Warren, et al.; receiver files report showing charges of $75 and credits of $44.30. Balance of $30.70 ordered paid tp plaintiff. James W. Toyne vs. Edwin BurritLSmith, et al.; receiver files report showing no funds and cause is dropped. Malinda J. May vs. Henry Timmons, et al.; Com. report sale to Henry O. Timmons for $2,800, 1-3 cash; 1-3 nine months; 1-3 eighteen months, secured by mortgage. Sale confirmed and deed ordered. Charles Schatzley vs. John Greve and Louis Paulsen; written stipulation filed. Judgment on stipulation. The. parties agreed to- settle, each paying half the costs and the case is withdrawn. f Thomas H. Condon, et al. vs. Den-

nis Condon, et al.: plaintiff files affidavit for continuance and cause is set for trial on fourth Tuesday of February term, by agreement. Eva Greenlee vs. Edna I. Powell; evidence heard. Defendant moves for judgment on verdict of jury; motion sustained, to which plaintiff excepts. Plaintiff files motion for new triaL which is overruled, and plaintiff then prays appeal to appellate court, which is granted. Edward P. Honan, executor of the estate of Joseph deceased ; sale of real estate ordered at private sale after three weeks notice by posting, 1-3 cash; 1-3 9 months; 1-3 IB months. Jacob J. Eiglesbach and James Chapman appointed appraisers. / City of Rensselaer vs. Board of Commissioners of Jasper county; submitted. Court finds for defendant. A