Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1916 — COURT MEWS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

COURT MEWS

John C. Ferrier vs. Otis E. Gregory; J. S. Maddox files his report as receiver, showing that 'he is charged with $216.19 and claims credits for $47.87. Court allows receiver $25 for his services. Emory Elliott, guardian, vs. Otto Schrader et al; E. M. Laßue, commissioner, flies report showing that he is chargeable with $6,129.05, and was entitled to credits for expenditures for appraisers, taxes, etc., of $140.85. The charges were $6,069.05, proceeds from sale of land, and SSO, proceeds from sale of hry. Report approved and deed ordered executed to Matilda Schrader, the purchaser of said land. Commissioner allowed S2OO for his services. Charles W.' Reed vs. estate of Ella Cooper, deceased; judgment on disallowed claim for $203.75. F. W. Rutherford vs. Joseph Putts; plaintiff granted change of venue and cause sent to Newton county. Warren W. Sage, adm. vs, Katie Sage et al; administrator files report of sale of ny 2 of sw 1-4, 33-28-7, at private sale to Charles B. and Amanda Wells for $6,400. Sale approved and administrator charged with $2,900, the amount of said proceeds of sale, less $3,500 mortgage assumed by purchaser. Walter Adams vs. David and Ev„erett Halstead; demurrers of defendants overruled. Defendants file answer. Plaintiff dismisses action. Defendant given judgment

for their costs. Alfred Slakley vs. same parties; continued for term by agreement. Simon T. Spriggs, trustee, vs. David H. Spriggs et al; trustee presents report and court finds he is chargeable with $250 and claims credits for $158,17. Report approved and trustee discharged. R. A. Parkison appointed receiver and is authorized to collect rents and profits, and pay taxes and charges against said real estate. The case of Vincent Eisele vs. J. C- Bristow was taken up. before the jury Thursday and was still grinding yesterday. Bristow is the tenant on Eisele's farm in Newton township and the controversy is over the division of some of the crops and the alleged failure of the tenant to perform duties imposed by the lease.