Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 96, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1912 — COURT HOUSE NEWS IN GRIEF [ARTICLE]

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN GRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs from the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several County Offices. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Guy of Rem j ington were over Monday looking up records in abstract work. —o — The Jasper county republicans will hold their precinct primaries next Saturday, to -select delegates to their county convention, to be held in Rensselaer next Monday. —o■—■■ “Doc” Adams was fined $1 and costs Thursday afternoon by Squire Bruner on the charge of intoxication. His mother paid his fine and he left town, but is now home again. -Mb— Marriage licenses issued: Meh. 9, John Ray Haste of Fair Oaks, aged 19, occupation farmer, to Neva Elizabeth Gustin, also of Fair Oaks, aged 19, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each, mother of groom, Sarah Ellen Geary, giving consent to his marriage. —o — The E. V. Ransford bankrupt estate, final settlement of which has been filed with Referee Barnett of Lafayette, by the trustee, C. G. Spitler, will pay a total of 22 per cent. The First National Bank of Rensselaer, the largest creditor, had a claim of $5,800 on which it realizes about $1,200. ' —o —• New suits filed: No. 7840. Frank Foltz and Charles G. Spitler vs. S. B. Moffitt, Emmet L. Hollingsworth, William H. Parkison and John A. Dunlap; action in supplemental judgment. No. 7841. William H. Barkley vs. Nancy J. Hamomnd, et al.; action to quiet title. Frank Kelley, who came here with the match factory people from Elkhart and had charge o’’ the construction of the factory building and has since its erection been the custodian of same, has filed a mechanic’s lein against the match factory people for $75, which would indicate that even he has lost faith in his principals. J. —□—• Don’t forget to file your mortgage exemptions with the auditor -Eiome time during March or April. Remember this must be done each year in order to receive the benefit of such exemption. Any person owing any sum secured by mortgage upon real estate may have the amount of such mortgage indebtedness, not exceeding S7OO, deducted from their assessed valuation for that year, and after such deduction has been made the remainder shall be the basis for the assessment. Provided, that the deduction shall not be more than onehalf the total assessed valuation. For example, if you owe S7OO or more on real estate, which debt is secured by mortgage, in order to get the full S7OO reduction in your net assessment, the assessed valuation must be $1,400 or more. If the assessed valuation is but S7OO you get a reduction or "exemption of s3§o, and so on. Exemptions must be filed each year and during the months of March and April.

—o— In the circuit court: No. 1459. State vs. Robert Brock; cause dismissed by prosecuting attorney. No. 100. J. C. Borntrager ditch; cause submitted and evidence introduced in part. Cauee continued for further hearing until Thursday, Meh. 14. No. 7444. Emma M. York, admx. vs. Emma M. York, et al.; sale of 35 feet off north side lot 35, in town of Monon, to Robert M. Hough for $1,750, SI,OOO cash, SSO six months, SSOO one year. No. 7823. Benjamin J. Gifford vs. Gifford Gun Club, et al.; demurrer sustained as to Wallace and Wilcox. No. 7824. Joseph Scholl vs. Rob-

ert Toombs; cause dismissed, judgment vs. plaintiff for costs. Nd. 7836. Vern R. Michael vs. Mary Pierce Michael; cause submitted, evidence heard and decree granted.

No. 7840. C. G. Spitler vs. S. B. Moffitt, et al.; process ordered returnable May 3.