Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 November 1920 — COURT [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

COURT

On account of the prosecuting attorney having been called out of the state and the illness of one of the grand jurors, the latter body did not convene Wednesday, as Intended, but will convene Monday, it is understood.

’ The case of F. E. Lewis vs. the B. J. Gifford estate has occupied thp attention-of the court and jury all week, not going to the jury for decision until yesterday forenoon. The Court’s instructions, which were quite lengthy, were given the convening of court yesterday morning and the case went to the jury at 10:30 o’clock. There were a number of Interrogatories for the jury to answer and it was expected that it would be several hours before a verdict was returned. There was quite an array of legal talent represented in this case, Attorneys Halleck and Williams representing the plaintiff, and the executor of the Gifford estate. Attorney George H. Gifford of Tipton, William Darroch of Kentland and Moses Leopold of Rensselaer representing the defendant estate. The jury in the above case was only out an hour, however, and returned a verdict for the defendant. On the first ballot the jury stood 3 to 9. ’ !

Following is a report of other proceedings of the term:The following state cases were dismissed on motion of prosecutor: State vs. Joseph M. Dunn; State vs. Arch Bell; State vs. John Pipkin; State vs. Estel Florence; State vs. Frank Eldridge. Maggie K. Swartzell vs. Albert P. Swartzell. Dismissed by plaintiff. Clyde Davisson vs. August Benema. Dismissed by plaintiff. Maude E. Francis vs. Joseph E. Francis. Dismissed by plaintiff. Farmers and Merchants Deposit Co. vs. Richard E.. Davis. Dismissed by plaintiff. Michael J. Kuboske Walter Chapman et al. Dismissed by plaintiff. Four affidavits have been filed by Prosecutor Murphy in blank, no arrests having been made as yet and therefore the names of the parties have not been filled in. Thomas M. Callahan vs. Daniel Allee. Judgment for plaintiff for S2O and immediate possession of property. Frank Melrose vs. Emil Besser. Judgment for plaintiff. Plaintiff granted appeal to appellate court. Bond S2OO, with Jacob Hensler surety, approved. Petition of John Q. Lewis to convey real estate owned by him to Elizabeth Ellen Inkley without wife joining, the latter being insane and for 30 years a patient at the insane hospital at Longcllff, granted. The two state cases against C. L. Fritts of Demotte, set for Wednesday, and the case of State vs. Messinger and State vs. Toombs, did not come up as set, because of Prose, cutbr Murphy being called out of the state ■on business. The cases may go over the term now. Ditch petition of Charles Van Voorst et al.’ Commissioners|ple report and time given for remonstrances. Expense account allowed. John J. Lawler flies remonstrance. Grant Davisson ditch. Time extended to December term for filing report. - i I' Henry V. Templeton vs. Agnes S.

Skelley et al. Cause dropped from docket for Want of prosecution. State ex. rel. Robert and Anna E. Michals. Defendants’ demurrer heretofore filed is sustained. Martha Ellen Albertsen vs. Nancy E. Songer estate. Judgment for plaintiff for $136.06. John F. Burns vs. Arthur L. 'Carpenter. Cause sent to Newton county on affidavit of defendant for change of venue. Edna Linbert et al vs. Florence Grlbbell. Commissioner reports sale to Edward Kerlinski for SI,OOO cash. Approved. Court allows E. M. LaRue, attorney, SSO, and same, commissioner, $25. Charles A. Rowen vs. Ross, Luela, Orval and Delos Rowen. Court finds real estate not susceptible to partition and appoints John A. Dunlap commissioner to sell same. George H. Ferguson et al vs. James M. Haines et al. Judgment (juieting title. John F. Judy vs. Frank Matusick et al. Dismissed, costs paid.

Matter of adoption by Charles H. and Martha Jane Mills of Edward Lucien Lord, a minor. Petition granted and name of child to be known as Edward Lucien Mills. George A. Williams, adm. of estate of Edwin S. Rhoads. Sale of real estate to Agnes Smith approved. THIRD WEEK Monday, john Danford vs. Oscar M. Berry; Charles T. Otis vs. Clyde Gunyon et al. Tuesday, J. B. Ashby vs. Jennie M. Linton et al. Wednesday, Cen. Com. Chau. System vs. G. H. Van Kirk et al; Bank of Mt Ayr vs. Thomas Inkley. Friday, Albert N. Prather vs. Arthur E. Schafer. FOURTH WEEK Monday, Arthur W. Walker vs. Edward Zugmaun et al; A. K. Hart vs. Ed Elite. Tuesday, Oscar Hauter vs. William O. Rowles et al. Wednesday, State bank of Otterbein vs. E. Grant Sutton estate; State bank of Remington vs. same; State bank of Chalmers vs. Roy L. Harris. Thursday, H. C. Fidler vs. Hugh P. Callander; William S. Rains vs. Ray Herr. z Friday, Silas Toombs vs. George M. Myers; Leßoy Myer vs. William L. Frye.