Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 April 1918 — COURT NEWS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

COURT NEWS

The grand jury is understood to have completed its labors Tuesday evening and adjourned. No report has been made, and it is not probable that any indictments were secured. Charles S. Cteamberiain, John W, Marlatt and Isaac Marlatt filed a notice of withdrawal of appeal in the piiver ditch Thursday, so this case at least, will not go to the higher court. Very little has been done in the circuit court „ this week except set cases down for trial. The petit jury was called for next Monday and several cases have been set for trial during the balance of the term. Following is a report of the proceedings and cases set for trial: Emmet L. Hollingsworth vs. EdOliver. Plaintiff dismisses action. William R. Custard <s. Fred W. Schultz. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. John D: Thompson vs. Guy Beason. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost. John D. Thompson vs.—Guy Bea--Ison, James R. Guild, et al. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. Clara Walker vs. Harry Walker. Dismissed at plaintiff’s eost. Anna M. Miliman vs. estate of John Miliman. deceased, and Ellis Jones, administrator. Plaintiff agrees to accept in full settlement any residue left in said estate after all other claims have been paid in full. Cory O. Price vs. Mary Price. Plaintiff granted divorce. State vs. Harry Winkley and State vs. Harmon N. Clark are dismissed. State vs. Stanley E. Case. Continued by agreement. CASES SET FOR TRIAL

Lake Shore A Michigan Southern Ry co. vs. Charles Swanson, et al. Set for trial on September 16, 1918. State « reL Jay W. Stockton vs. Edward P- Lane, trustee Newton school township. Set for trial second Monday. Ray G. Anderson vs. Harmon Clark. Set for trial second Monday. Mediutoek-Truukey Co. vs. Arthur E. and Ceua E. Arnott. Set for trial fourth Tuesday. Eunice M. Helsel vs. Margaret Johnson et aL Set for third Monday. Flora J. Poole vs* Babcock & Hopkins- Set for second Monday. Jacob A. White vs. H. & D. Co. Set for fourth Tuesday. Victor E. Michal vs. William P. Michal. Set for third Wednesday. Michael Duffy vs. MeCray Grain. Co. Set for fourth Wednesday. David O. Gleason vs Art Hicks and Babcock A Hopkins. Set for second Thursday. First National Bank of Medaryville vs. Orren A. Beil. Set for second Friday. Bank of Wheatfield vs. Joseph Salrin. Set for fourth Wednesday. Economy Hog A Cattle Powder Co. vs. Elmer E. Pullins. Defendant ruled to answer first Friday. Roland R. Cummings vs. Jay W. Stockton. Set for second Friday. Fred Thomas and John C. Long vs. Fred R. Hine et al. Set for fourth Thursday Arthur B. Cayindish vs. T. F. Ra ns ford A CO. Set for second Friday. Charles G. Spitler vs. David Halstead et aL Set for second Tuesday. * . Joseph Salrin vs. Walter'V. Porter. Set for fourth Thursday. Bank of Wheatfield vs. Orris Salrin et aL Set for fourth Thursday. State vs. Frank Walters. Set for second Monday. State vs. Frank Leach. Set for second Tuesday. State vs. Clint Casto (three cases). Set for fourth Monday.