Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1916 — COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF [ARTICLE]

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Notes Gathered From the Several County Offices. Ex-County Commissioner Hershman was in from Walker tp. Tuesday and bought a new “Flivver” of Agent W. I. Hoover. He has a big car but wanted one that would go when he wanted to get any place. New suits filed: No. 8634. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R. R. Co. vs. Charles Swanson et al; transcript from Porter circuit court. No. 8635. Frank L. Smith vs. John D. Thomson et al; action to foreclose mortgage On real estate. • - • The adjourned April term of the Jasper circuit court has been in session this week and w'hether or not the business will be closed up today or will continue into next week The Democrat is unable to state at this writing. The jury has not been called in nor will it be for the business on hand. Following is a report of the proceedings of the adjourned term up to yesterday: William C. Babcock et al vs. John lHansson; set for. June 15. Emma Williams et al vs. estate of George O. Stembel, deceased; defendant’s motions for new trial overruled and appeal granted to appellate court. Alfred J. Tilton vs. David Macy et al; decree quieting title. James A. Keister vs. Lula May Kiester et al and Lula May Kiester et al vs. James A. Kiester et al, cross-defendants; judgment against cross-plaintiffs, title guieted in plaintiff to real estate mentioned in complaint. Pauline Duvall vs. Samuel Duvall; defendant defaulted, cause heard and decree granted plaintiff and maiden name of Pauline Curnick restored. Alfred C. Robinson vs. P. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Co.; set for argument on Friday, June 16. John Werner vs. Harvey J. Dexter and Emmet L. Hollingsworth; set for trial on June 15. George W. Infield vs. William H. Myers and David Q. Htfit; set for trial June 16. Charles R. Peregrine, adm., vs. Alfred H. Maguire et al; set for Juhe 16. Harvey J. Dexter ditch; B. D. McColly allowed $13.70 for serving notices and W. F. Osborne, supt., allowed $75. Amos Davisson ditch; objections to report admitted. Evidence heard and cause taken under advisement. Probate Matters Alfred K. Moore, guardian of Erbie Moore, files final report, showing receipt from ward for $614.07, settlement in full for interest of ward in estate of Jesse Oppy, deceased, signed by ward. Erbie R. Sayler, nee Moore. Report approved and guardian discharged.