Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 April 1918 — COURT NEWS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

COURT NEWS

The petit jury came in Monday but was excused until Friday by Hatley on account of the May ditch trial going on before special Judge Wason of the CarrollWhite cireuiL v —The May ditch case in Carpenter township, but which affects lands in Beaton county as well, was taken up Monday by Judge Wason, who U sitting as special judge. There is quite an array of legal talent represented in this case, Jasper Guy & Co. of Remington and Roy Blue of Wheatfield being the principal attorneys for the petitioners, while Elmore Barce and Burke Walker of Fowler. Attorneys Sills of Monticello and George A. Williams of Rensselaer represent the remonstrators. it is probable that the case will occupy several days. Newton circuit court items from :fhe Kentland Democrat:

Bea Thomas vs. J. B. Herriman, suit on note, venued to Jasper circuit court. Alfred Blakley vs. D. L. and Everett Halstead, damages, continued by agreement to next term. * Farmers* State bank vs. J. Chteem et al, venued to Jasper circuit court. Mrs. G. W. Andrus vs. estate of jasper Makeever. deceased, claim previously paid and cause dismissed. James M. Yeoman vs. Everett Fff-Wrad et al. suit on note, motion tor a new trial overruled. Mary E. Lovell vs. William O. Stonqr. note, venued to Jasper circuit court. William I* Hill, executor of last will of Rees Rill, deceased, filed inventory showing value of decedent's personal estate to be $5,473.82. Inheritance tax on estate of Jasper Makeever, deceased, was assessed at $62.59; on estate of Margaret J. Mallett, deeeased, at $16.72; on estate of George W. Schanlaub, deceased at sßs.»s: estate of Henry Wortley. deceased, at $53.70; estate of Alma J. Wortley, deceased, at $223.15;. estate of Charles J. Fox. deceased, at $50.69, and estate of William King, deceased, at I $314.15. I Lafayette Loan A Trust Co. vs. George H. Gifford, executor of last [ will of Benjamin J. Gifford, deiceased, to set aside will; motion by I ;.’aJn<iffs for change of venue from Judre Hanley sustained, and Judges 'J. P. Wason of Delphi, B. B. Berrv of FOwler and Reiter of Hammond, | were nominated as from whom parities may "elect a special judge to try the case. Judge Berry was se--1 lected and assumed jurisdiction on Thursday of last week.

CASES SET FOR TRIAL Eunice M. Helsel va. Margaret Johnson et aL Set for third Monday. Jacob A White vs. H. A D. Co. Set for fourth Tuesday. - 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. Cavindish vs. T. F. Ransford A Co. Set for second Joseph Salrin vs. Walter V. Porter. Set for fourth Thursday. Bank of Wheatfield vs. Orris Salrin et aL Set for fourth Thursday. State vs. Clint Casto (three canes). Set for fourth Monday.