Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 May 1914 — COURT NEWS [ARTICLE]

COURT NEWS

This is the last day of the April term of court. The jury was excused Thursday morning for the term. Following are the proceedings in court since our last report: Court appoints Mrs. Dr. Robinson to succeed herself as member of the Remington and Carpenter tp., library board. The court has fixed the appeal bond in the Porter race track case at $55,000. State vs. .John BOrntrager, charged with illegal hauling; cause dismissed by prosecutor. State vs. Henry D. Vance; defendant arrested and brought into court and bond fixed at SI,OOO. State vs. Peter Crumpacker; "During argument on motion for new trial as to statement made by council as to what the testimony of witness Crumpacker should of sworn to, and Mr. Crumpacker used the following language. ‘You are a liar,’ and the court now assesses a fine of $25.00 for contempt.” Samuel K. Jones vs. Charles W. Bussell; jury trial, judgment for plaintiff for $213.06. Arthur Erickson vs. Ed Oliver et al; cause continued by agreement. Alfred B. Jenkins vs. Milton E. Graves; continued and by agreement deposition of J, M. X au ® man be taken at Morocco at Attorney Rogers’ office on Wednesday, May 6. Notice waived as to deposition. Assigned for prial first Wednesday next term. Harry . Cochran et. al vs-. The C. &W,V. R. w R. Co.; jury trial, verdict of $35 vs, defendant. • . Curtis, M. Dewey vs. Mary Ross, et al; judg-ment quieting title. John F. Mitchell ditch; final report filed showing charges’ of sl,173.13, and credits of $1,123.60. J, I’. Alter ajlowed balance of : $49.53. Cause, dropped. George A. Cover ditch; final report filed, showing charges of sl,-

583.95 and credits same. J. E. Alter & Son allowed $63 service account. Cause dropped. John Fenzil vs. D. L. Brookie; jury trial, judgment $52.7?. Clifton J. Hobbs ditch; assessment of Hallagan estate reduced SIOO and E. L. Hollingsworth reduced S3O. Ditch established. New suits filed: No. 8231. Clifton J. Hobbs vs. Henry L. Wallace et al; transcript of proceedings and papers from commissioners’ court. No. 8232. Ezra C. Vories vs. John Herr; suit on note. Demand $5,900. No. 8233. Charles Harper ,vs. Carl Remm; suit on account. Demand SIOO. Appellate court minutes: No. 8849. Stockton vs. Lane et al. Jasper C. C. Appellant’s petition for time, which is granted, including June 10, 1914.