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Court Proceedings

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, May 1, 1930
Page 6
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CIRCUIT COURT NOTES
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[This is just the end of the article.] ...against the Plunkett Pharmacy for judgment of $300 on a contract. Williams & Pell are the plaintiff attorneys.
Trial was started today in the suit filed by Thomas F. Rice against Roscoe W. Livingston, for damages. Selection of a jury was completed at noon and evidence was begun this afternoon. Trial of the suit, pending here from Marion county, will extend into Wednesday.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, April 17, 1930
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CIRCUIT COURT NOTES
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Mrs. Lauranna Broglin has been awarded a divorce from Ralph H. Broglin on her cross complaint to his suit for divorce, which was tried here on a change of venue from Marion county. The custody of their son was also given to Mrs. Broglin and the plaintiff is to pay $8 a week for support of the child.
Marshall Bros. were given a judgment of $34.30 against Earl Buck today in a suit to foreclose a lien and an automobile was ordered sold to satisfy the judgment.
The complaint filed by Frances G. Kelley against Raymond Kelley for a divorce and alimony was dismissed today on the plaintiff's motion.
The complaint filed by Ralph Little against Clarence Carney, for money had and received and for damages, has been returned to the Rush circuit court on the motion of the defendant for a change of venue. The case was eneter in the Shelby circuit court Sept. 25, 1923 on a change of venue from Rush county.
Judgment of $475 was awarded to Henry Zobel today on a claim against the estate of the late Margaret Zobel.
The case of the State of Indiana on relation of Weintraut & Son, against the Board of Commissioners of Shelby county, for a mandate, was dismissed today on motion of the plaintiff.
The complaint of Autilla A. Borum against Henry H. Fixmer for judgment of $10,000 on a malicious prosecution charge, was dismissed today for want of prosecution. The case was pending here on change of venue from Johnson county and was set for trial today.
Suit for damages of $15,000 filed by Margie Mae Grigsby, through her best friend, Clarence....[my copy ends here]
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Democrat
Monday, October 25, 1926
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SEVEN CRIMINAL
CASES ARE LISTED
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Court Calendar Extended to
Cover Three More Weeks
of October Term.
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ONE CIVIL SUIT INCLUDED
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Ewick, Hunt and Drake Liquor
Cases Included in Cases set Down
on Calendar for Trial
Before End of Term.
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Extension of the court calendar for the October term of the Shelby circuit court includes dates for the hearing of seven criminal or state cases that are pending on the docket, four of them being charges for biolations of the prohibition laws. The cases listed by Judge Harry C. Morrison extend the calendar over a period othree more weeks and up to the Christmas holidays.
The calendar drawn up for the October term covered the period from the first part of October to the last of November. New cases listed for hearing during the term will extend the period three weeks. The October term of court will come to a close several days before Christmas and the court will be in vacation until the beginning of the January term.
Hearing in the case of the state against Dale Roberts, for issuing worthless checks, is set for Dec. 4. This case was set for hearing some time ago, but Roberts, a resident of Burney, Decatur county, failed to appear on the day of the trial. He appeared later with his bondsmen after action had been started to forfeit the bond.
The case of the state against Ora Hunt for the unlawful disposal of liquor, is set for Dec. 6 and 7. This case was set for trial a weeks ago, but was postponed on agreement of his attorneys and the prosecuting attorney.
Roscoe headlee, charged with vehicle taking, is due to go to trial on Dec. 8 and 9. Ariel C. headlee, charged with presenting a false claim to obtain insurance money on an alleged stolen automobile, will be tried on the charge, Dec. 10 and 11.
Hearing in the case of Frank D. Ewick, charged with the unlawful possession of liquor, is set for Dec. 13. The case of the state against Benjamin F. Drake and his wife, Cordelia Drake, charged with the unlawful possession of liquor and with maintaining a common nuisance, will be tried Dec. 15 and 16. Hearing in this case was postponed last week when defense attorneys showed that Mrs. Drake will ill in a hospital.
The case of the state against Dudly Avery, for the unlawful possession of liquor, is set for Dec. 20.
Extension of the calendar, also includes the date of Dec. 18 for hearing in the complaint of Linscott against John Clark and the city of Indianapolis for damages of $5,000. This case was received here from Marion county.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, March 2, 1916
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Grand Jury in Session
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For the first time during the present term, which is already getting along toward the close, the grand jury was in session today. The personnel of the witnesses indicated that some matter of importance in the Bengal neighborhood in Hendricks township was being investigated. Charles McDaniel was selected as foreman of the grand jury. Horace Haymond was given the place of Finly Hargrove, who had been drawn, but was excused from service by Judge Blair. The other four members are A. M. Engle, Scott Meiks, Peter Reinhardt and Henry Booher.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
June 24, 1915
Page 7 column 3-4
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COURT BUSY TODAY WITH
MATRIMONIAL TROUBLES
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Hoop Surrpot Case and Mil-
holland Divorse Suit Are
Given Hearings.
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(From Friday's Daily.)
Matrimonial troubles were occupy- [a section of this article is missing from my copy]....
At the conclusion of the evidence Judge Blair announced that he would take the case under advisement.
The third case taken up was that of Mrs. Minnie B. Woolridge, colored of this city, against Lorenzo Woolridge, now of Indianapolis, for divroce, custory of their child, Bernice Louise, three years old, and for an allowance for the support of the child. She was granted the divorce on the ground of abandonment and was awarded the custody of the child. They were married May 31, 1911, and the separaton occurred August 21, 1912.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, December 26, 1905
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SESSION OF THE COURT
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THE SHELBY CIRCUIT
COURT OPENED
THIS MORNING ---
MUCH BUSINESS OF
MINOR IMPORTANCE HAS
ALREADY BEEN TRANSACTED.
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From Tuesday's Daily.
The December term of the Shelby circuit court opened this morning.
The case of the State vs. John McFall, for keeping a gambling house, has been dismissed.
The case of the State vs. John Marr has been nollied on motion of Prosecutor Bassett.
The case of the State vs. George Spurlin, the defendant accused of forgery, has been "dropped."
The claim of J. D. Thomas McFerran vs. the estate of M. W. McFerran, deceased, has been dismissed.
The case of the State vs. Elias C. Bishop, charged with illegal voting, was nollied this morning owing to the death of the defendant.
The case of William Gaunce vs the estate of John Warble, deceased, has been dismissed. The suit was on a claim alleged to be due the plaintiff.
The case of the First National Bank vs. John Gordon, a suit on a note for $300, has been dismissed. A similar suit on a note for $310 has also been taken out of court.
The case of Cora A. Wilson et al., Elta Ensminger et al., a complaint asking for the partition and sale of real estate, has been dismissed.
In the case of Dr. John B. Stewart vs. the estate of Marion W. McFerran, a motion for a new trial has been withdrawn. The trial of the cause at the October term of court resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of eighty dollars.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, November 16, 1905
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WITH BENCH AND BAR
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Happenings at the Shelby County Temple of Justice
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In the case of Nora Spurlin vs. Marvin F. Spurlin, a divorce was granted to the plaintiff.
The divorce case of Emma Taggart vs John W. Taggart, came up this morning. Plaintiff was granted divorce as prayed.
The case of William H. Stafford vs Sarah Stafford, a complaint for divorce, was dismissed by the court on account of failure to prosecute.
In the case of Mary E. Drake vs Alonzo D. Drake, complaint for divorce, judgment was given granting the separation. The custody of minor children, Leslie Curtis Drake and Tessie O. Drake, was given to the plaintiff.
The case of the Farmer's National Bank vs J. Marsh Wilson and Elmira E. Wilson, on a complaint to set aside a fraudulent conveyance, was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. The cross complainant, Martha John, dismissed that portion of the complaint seeking to set aside the conveyance, and the case was submitted. The judgment was in favor of the cross complainant on a note, principal and interest being $2,036. In addition the defendant pays attorneys fees of $140.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

A Shelbyville Newspaper
Friday, December 19, 1902
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Suits Filed.
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The following suits have been filed since our last report:
Austin Douthitt, guardian of Francis Douthitt, a minor vs. Armer Giltner. Complaint on note.
William M. Wickliff vs. Belle L. Wickliff is the title of a complaint for divorce filed in the circuit court. The complaint charges the wife with desertion, and according to some of the charges she thinks there are others just as warm as William. The plaintiff asks for the custody of the children and a restraining order. The parties are well-known in the northern part of the county, their residence being just west of Morristown.
Olds Wagon Works vs. Charles L. Ropp. Complaint on note.
---------- Anna McLane has been appointed administratrix of the estate of William C. McLane. Bond $7,000.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

A Shelbyville Newspaper
Tuesday, December 16, 1902
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The following suits have been filed since our last report:
Clara M. R. Fox vs. Ollo Billman, complaint for slander. Demand $5,000.
Reivers & Co. vs. Martin Moore and others. Complaint for partition of real estate.
Linces McPherson vs. Frank Flaitz. Complaint on note.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
July 18, 1895
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STATISTICAL REPORT
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Made by Clerk Powers, for the Year Ending June 30th
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Following is County Clerk Powers' report for the year ending June 30th, as taken from his books this morning:
No. civil cases . . . . . . . . . . . .415
" pending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
" criminal cases. . . . . . . . . . . .9
" cases by indictment . . . . . . . . 42
" criminal cases pending. . . . . . . 40
" " " dismissed. . . . . . 23
" convictions of felony . . . . . . . 18
" " misdemeanors . . . . 12
" administrations pending . . . . . . 90
" letters of administration issued. . 60
" estates settled . . . . . . . . . . 62
" guardianships pending . . . . . . .299
" " issued. . . . . . . . 34
" " disposed of . . . . . 23
" executions issued . . . . . . . . . 47
" decrees foreclosure . . . . . . . . 14
" marriage license. . . . . . . . . .286
" divorces granted. . . . . . . . . . 21
" " to wife. . . . . . . . . . 17
" " " husband . . . . . . . . .4
Adultery 2, abandonment 3, cruel treatment 6, drunkenness 5, failure of husband to provide 5.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Republican
Thursday, March 2, 1893
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JURORS.
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The following grand a petitt jurors were drawn this morning to serve in the March term of circuit court.

GRAND JURORS.
John Eck, Liberty.
James C. James, Addison.
James H. Dodd, Hanover.
Samuel Kaster, Marion.
Lewis Billman, Marion.
Isaac Welliver, Sugar Creek.

PETITT JURORS.
Martin A. Cherry, Hendricks.
Stephen Howard, Noble.
Leonard S. Bass, Hendricks.
John Williams, Brandywine.
Tinsley Smith, Moral.
Jacob Kuhn, jr.[sic], Union.
Matthew Sedgwick, Brandywine.
John W. Henry, Sugar Creek.
Robert Hudgins, sr., Hanover.
Thomas Jacklin, Shelby.
Jacob Lamaster, Washington.
Frank Sheldon, Addison.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, February 25, 1892
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The following new complaints have been filed in the Clerk's office.
Fannie Kaufman vs. Isaac Kaufman et al., complaint to set aside deed and quiet title to real estate.
Lydia Morris et al. by guardian, David W. Fately, exparte, has been filed.
Samuel Laughlin vs. Madison Talbert et ux., complaints to foreclose mortgage.
James W. Green vs. Thos. S. Finley, complaint on note.
Smith F. Johnson vs. James S. Douthit, complaint on note.
Hannah C. Justus vs. George W. Justus, complaint for divorce and a limony.
Della Richards vs. James C. Taylor, complaint for seduction and damages, on change of venue from Johnson Circuit court.
Kansas B. Haymond vs. J. B. Duty et al., complaint on note.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
December 24, 1891
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COURT PROCEEDINGS.
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List of Cases Disposed of in
Judge Hackney's Court.
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The following cases have been heard and disposed of in Judge Hackney's Court during the current term:
State vs. Hezekiah Richey. Defendants recognizance for $100, wit James H. Phillipy and Linne McPherson as his sureties, forfeited on failure to appear for trial.
State vs. John Thrasher (two cases). Defendant's recognizances in sum of $50 each, with George Helm as his surety, forfeited on failure to appear for trial.
State vs. James Foster. Fine $10 and costs for selling liquors without license.
John T. Roe, administrator of Charles J. Roe deceased, vs. Mollie B. Jones at al. Judgment for $406.33 and forclosure of mortgage and Mechanics Liens in favor of plaintiffs D'Heur & Swain and Everett E. Stroup respectively.
Joseph Higginbotham et us.vs. James H. Smith, et al. Venue of cause changed to Johnson Circuit Court.
John R. Williams vs. Samuel Munson et ux. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $66.45 and foreclosure mortgage.
Mary E. Bryan, Martha E. Murphy et al. Report of partition of real estate made.
Maggie L. Phair vs. Robert Phair, divorce granted the plaintiff.
Aultman, Miller & Co. vs. Christian Mohr. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $170.80.
John W. Robertson vs. Moses Lantz, judgment in favor of plaintiff for $353.60.
John H. Moberly vs. George Rice and Matthew C. Brown, jdugment in favor of plaintiff for $89.
Fred C. Zauss vs. William E. Foster, judgment in favor of plaintiff $111.35.
David E. Boys vs. estate of David Boys, judgment in favor of plaintiff for $30.
George S. Crawford vs. Estate of David Boys, deceased, judgment in favor of plaintiff for $105.
Samuel P. Stroup vs. Estate of John Lantz, deceased, judgment in favor of plaintiff for $11.80.
Rebecca Hawkins vs. Estate of Joshua S. Higgins, deceased, judgment in favor of plaintiff for $523.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Saturday, January 12, 1889
Page 4 column 1
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Probate Proceedings.
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Mrs. Mary A. Flaitz has filed a final report of her guardianship in the case of Margaret Flaitz and a current report as to Catherine Flaitz.
A petition has been filed by the administrator of the estate of David H. Slagle to settle said estate as insolvent.
Estate of Louisa Pollitt, final settlement; petition for order for monument filed and granted.
Guardianship of Omer House et al petition for order to assist mother in support of wards granted.
Estate of H. C. Dunlap, final settlement made and approved.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Daily Evening Democrat
Tuesday, August 30, 1887
Page 4 Column 2
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CIRCUIT COURT
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The Legal Hopper Grinding Away
and a List of the Cases
Run Through.
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The Names of Those Who Got Satisfaction
Through the Law and of Those
Against Whom Judgments
Were Taken.
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State of Indiana vs. Harvey Jones -- for petit larceny -- plea guilty; fine $1 and thirty days in jail, and disfranchised for one year.
Ellen J. Jones vs. Robert Spaugh -- dismissed by agreement.
Josephine J. Wilson vs. Charles N. Wilson -- for divorce -- dismissed for want of prosecution.
Samuel Gabbart vs. Jacob Cook et al -- cause continued until October term. 1883.
Violet Langsdale vs. estate of Fountain G. Robertson, deceased -- claim -- allowed $1,376.12
Calvin F. Rooker et. vs. Sarah E. Kernotle -- on account -- judgment by agreement for $75.
Mary J. Gunning et al. vs. Lesander Gunning et al -- report of partition by commissioners filed and approved.
Amanda E. Willis vs. John J. Willis -- divorce granted plaintiff and $300 alimony and $25 as attorney's fees. Temporary custody of youngest child awarded plaintiff and residue to defendant.
Moses Montfort vs. William K. Vanhorn -- submitted to court -- finding for plaintiff, quieting title to real estate, and deed reported by commissioners and approved.
Obediah Wortman vs. Peter Gallagher -- on account -- submitted to jury verdict for defendant.
Elsie Parvis vs. William Parvis -- divorce and custody of child granted plaintiff
Rachel Spencer vs. William Spencer -- divorce granted plaintiff at her cost.
Mary Hays[,] Joseph M. Smith et al., exparte -- report of partition by commissioners filed and approved and commissioners discharged.
State ex rel Ida May Rouse vs. James Snepp -- for bastardy -- acknowledgement and satisfaction for support of child filed and cause dismissed.
Samuel V. Wright vs. Tabitha J. Lane -- on account -- finding for plaintiff by agreement for $210 and costs.
Elizabeth Houston vs. Robert Houston -- divorce and temporary custody of children granted plaintiff.
Caleb F. Means, administrator, vs. Thomas J. House -- on note -- finding for plaintiff $101.40 and costs.
James McGuire vs. Thoms J. House and estate of Masten House, deceased -- on note -- finding for plaintiff $77.40, and that estate is surety only.
George W. Holmes et al. ex parte report of partition by commissioners filed and approved.
Samuel Hamilton vs. E. B. Amsden, as Treasurer of Shelby county Ind. -- submitted to court -- finding for plaintiff and perpetual injunction granted plaintiff and jegment for costs vs defendant.
Thomas P. Zell vs. estate of Thomas P. McFall, deceased -- claim -- finding for plaintiff $69.50. CAUSES SET FOR TRIAL The following cases have been set for trial before the Hon. Thomas W. Woollen as aspecial Judge, Tuesday, June 19, 1883:
William Pierce vs. Martin Higgins et al.
Ed P. Ferris vs. E. B. Amsden.
Ed P. Ferris vs. John W. Vannoy.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, May 16, 1887
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THE JURORS
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Drawn To-day to Serve at the Next Term
of Court.
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GRAND JURORS.
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Geo. Murphy, Hendricks township.
Joshua Herring, " "
John K. Fesler, city.
Conrad Bogart, Noble township.
John F. Mohr, Union township.
Daniel Snepp, Jackson township.
PETIT JURORS. William H. Nigh, Madison Talbert Hanover township.
Wililam Barlow, Hendricks.
Henry Weingarth, Wm. H. Camper and H. C. Pitts, Union.
Garret Conover and Peter Winterrowd, Jackson.
Stephen Fix, Sugar Creek.
J. W. Green, Liberty.
Sylvester Thomas, Marion.
J. E. Montgomery, Brandywine.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Evening Democrat
Friday, October 19, 1883
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Court Proceedings.
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State of Indiana vs. Matthew Gerrard -- Provoke -- Plea Guilty, fine $1 and costs.
State vs. Alonzo Corkin -- two cases -- intoxication and provoke -- plea guilty, fine $2 each and costs.
State vs. Martin Pope -- intoxication -- plea guilty, fine $2 and costs.
State vs. Elsworth Copple -- two cases -- trespass and intoxication -- plea guilty, fine $2 and costs each.
Robert H. Pharis vs. John W. Smith, et al. -- for partition -- finding for plaintiff and property ordered sold.
David W. Garard vs Mathew R. Gerard, et al. -- for damages -- dismissed by agreement.
Mary E. Snider vs. Jacob Snider -- for divorce -- dismissed by plaintiff.
Nathaniel Poland vs. Henry D. Andrews -- appeal -- submitted to jury -- verdict for defendant.
Charles Williams vs. Robert H. Hudgins, et al. -- submitted to court -- finding for defendants.
James K. Bowers vs. Albert S. Bowers, John Bowers and Peter S. Bowers -- on note -- finding for plaintiff, $344.20.
First National Bank vs. Albert S. Bowers, Peter S. Bowers and John V. Bowers -- on note -- finding for plaintiff $457.85.
Samuel Hamilton vs. Peter S. Bowers, Albert S. Bowers and John V. Bowers -- on note -- finding for plaintiff, $176.85.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Evening Democrat
Wednesday, October 3, 1883
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Court Proceedings.
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Frank Reiglesberger vs. George Yearling, et al.--dismissed by plaintiff.
Anna Burns vs. Sanuel Hamilton -- to quiet title -- dismissed by plaintiff, and finding for defendant on cross complaint.
Amanda M. White vs. William D. White -- divorce granted plaintiff.
Caleb Means, admr, vs. Thomas J. House, et al. -- on note -- finding for plaintiff, $64.22.
Joseph R. Stewart vs. John Nail -- finding for plaintiff, $129.09 and foreclosure of mechanic's lein.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Evening Democrat
Shelbyville, Indiana
Thursday, October 5, 1882
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Causes Set for Trial.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1882.
Thos. J. Jackson vs. Sarah Jackson.
Fannie E. Goodyear vs. George W. Goodyear.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10. Anna Lingenfelter vs. Jefferson Lingenfelter.
Emma J. Robertson vs. H. W. P. Robertson.
Charles Neighley vs. Thomas Kitchen.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11. Priscilla Drake vs. Gideon Drake.
George R. Jones vs. Sarah A. Jones.
Rupert Meldrem vs. Sarah A. Meldrum.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH. Catharine Mulby vs. Michael Theobold.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH. Orlando Demott vs. Francis w. Jones.
Eunice Wickliff vs. William Wickliff.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Evening Democrat
W. S. Ray, - - Editor and Proprieter
Monday, April 17, 1882
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Court Proceedings
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Levi Lee vs. Lucy Lee, for custody of child, submitted to court; finding for plaintiff until further orders.
Abagail Babb vs. William Babb, on account, submitted to jury; verdict for defendant.
Abagail Babb vs. James Barker, for damages, submitted to jury; verdict for plaintiff of $48.90.
Peter Slusser vs. Martha M. Doggett et al., for partition and sale of real estate, order granted, John Elliott appointed commissioner to sell; report of sale filed and confirmed and deed reported and approved.
Robert A. Alexander vs. Peterson K. Parr et al., to foreclose mortgage; dismissed by plaintiff.
William Miller vs. Israel Buell et al. for possession of real estate; on trial before court.
James C. Rice, et al., David C. Rice, et al, for partition report of sale of real estate, filed by Henry Doble, commissioner and approved and ordered to make distribution.
Lily Green vs. Oliver Green, divorce granted plaintiff; and temporary custody of child.
Fred Deem vs. Annie Deem for divorce; dismissed for want of prosecution.
Smith Parrish et al. vs. the unknown heirs of Susanna Cousins et al., to quiet title; and for deed submitted to court and finding for plaintiff.
David Maple vs. John W. Maple et al., to enforce vendor�s lien; submitted to jury and finding for plaintiff $11.21 and foreclosure of 25.65 parts in value of land described in complaint.
Jury discharged until tomorrow morning.
Contributed by D. Darlene Palmer

The Shelby Democrat
February 13, 1879
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SHELBY CIRCUIT COURT.
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Large Amount of Business Transacted --
Mortgages Foreclosed -- Estates Settled --
Criminals Punished, Etc., Etc.
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CRIMINAL.
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State vs. Frederick Colescott --- assault and battery with intent to murder. Found guilty of assault and battery and fined $25.00 and costs.
PROBATE.

Estate of John B. Thurston, deceased. Sale of real estate reported and approved.
Estate of Sarah McEndicott, deceased. Sale of personal property at private sale reported and approved.
Estate of Woodville Browning, deceased. Order granted to sell personal property at private sale. Sale reported and approved.
Estate of Samuel Engle, deceased. Order granted to sell real estate without notice. Sale reported and confirmed.
CIVIL.
John Williams vs. Nancy Long, et al., for partition of real estate.
John J. Inlow vs. John Holbrook --- action on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $738.62.
T. H. Lee vs. Robert W. Holbrook et al --- action on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $236.50.
Peter Gross vs. Moses Lantz et al. --- action to foreclose mortgage. Dismissed.
E. K. Adams, trustee, vs. Michael Schumaker --- action on mortgage. Foreclosure of mortgage and judgment against defendant for $1,721.60.
Samuel P. Stroup, surviving partner, vs Estate of Daniel Cotterman, deceased. Claim allowed in the sum of $1,196.66.
James A. Smith vs. George Young --- action on mortgage, Foreclosure and judgment for plaintiff for $626.66.
Estate of Matthias Floyd, deceased, vs. Hardin D. Mitchell. Judgment for plaintiff for $344.90
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Republican
Thursday, April 18, 1878
Page 3 column 3
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CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
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The following cases have been disposed of since our last publication:
Zerilda A. Kendall vs Samuel Higgins, et al -- to foreclose vendors lien. Foreclosure and judgment against Samuel Higgins for $419.49.
Wm. McClintic vs Samuel Hogue et al civil action, judgment against Samuel Hogue, Thomas Hogue and George Bone for $517.20.
John T. Givens vs Rebeca A. Sanderfer, to set aside deed; tried by jury and verdict for defendant.
John A. Stafford vs James H. Green, civil action; venue changed to Johnson Co.
Geo. W. Kennedy vs Mary Slifer to foreclose mortgage; foreclosure of mortgage and judgment against defendant for $65.70.
Levi Collins vs Andrew J. Bumgarner et al; on note; dismissed.
Wm. Slifer Martha Barnett et al civil action; Judgment against Hugh Sparks for $1,394.70.
Geo. W. Strickler vs Rodney Phillips et al; on note; judgment against defendants for $451.30.
The 2nd National Bank of Hamilton vs Reason Howe et al; to foreclose mortgage; foreclosure of mortgage and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $1,047.52 and finding for Fioyd for $747.54.
John Wise vs William J. Cherry, jr., on note; judgment against defendants for $152.45.
Margaret McKinney vs James Kaster et al; on noe; judgment against defendants for $65.23.
John W. Parkinson vs James Rigg et al on note; judgment against defendants for $261.80.
Alfred Major vs Shelbyville & Rushville Turnpike Co., et al; to foreclose mortgage foreclosure of mortgage and judgment against defendants for $4,695.00.

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County Warants.
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The following are the names of persons, nature of the service, and amounts for which warrents have been drawn by the Auditor upon the County Treasurer, since our last publication:
A. K. Kendall; juror, in inquest case of J. G. Hood.
Wyatt Barnes, 15 days works as assessor of Washington Tp. $37.50.
J. G. Wolf, physician of Hanover Tp., for 6 months, $27.30.
John Banker, juror in inquest case of J. Hood 85 cents.
Robt. Titus, constable in same case $1.90.
Chris Girton, juror in same case 85 cts.
Jas. S. Moore, same 85 cts.
Geo. Hilderbrand, same 85 cts.
James Coffman, same, 85 cts.
Hugh Dobbins et al, on account of the bridge across Flat Rock on S. F. & Norristown Turnpike $533.33.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Volunteer
Thursday, January 3, 1878
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Circuit Court Proceedings.
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Thomas Bryant v. James Y Stewart, et al. --- civil action --- change of venue granted to Decatur Co.
John M. Drake v. James O. Parrish --- for injunction --- dismissed.
William W. Hinds v. James Ray, et al. --- on note --- defendants defaulted and judgment for $759.26.
James C. Sleeth, assignee v. Estate of Ralph Colescott, dec'd --- claim --- allowed in sum of $11.60.
Daniel M. Burns v. Estate of Ralph Colescott, dec'd --- claim --- allowed in sum of $5.60.

CRIMINAL CAUSES.
State v. R. R. Washburn --- selling liquor without license --- tried by jury and acquitted.
State v. George Albert --- petit larceny --- on plea of guilty sent to State Prison one year, disfranchised one year and fined $1.
State v. Samuel Pyles, William Barnett and Jasper Jennings --- larceny --- on plea of petit larceny --- defendants sent to State Prison one year, each fined $1 and disfranchised one year.
State v. Charles Watkins and Jasper Jennings --- on plea of guilty each fined $1 and disfranchised one year.
State v. George Dickey --- appeal --- dismissed.
State v. Robert Washburn --- selling liquor on Sunday --- trial by jury and verdict of not guilty.
State v. John Droneberger --- giving liquor to a minor --- tried by jury, verdict of guilty and fined $10 and costs.
Guardianship of Samuel M. Covey --- final settlement made and guardian discharged.
Guardianship of minor heirs of Conrad Ehl, dec'd --- final settlement made and guardian discharged.
Estate of Edward Thomas, dec'd --- final settlement made and administrator discharged.
Guardianship of Alonzo Fry --- final settlement made and guardian discharged.
Guardianship of Malinda Coy --- final settlement made and guardian discharged.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
December 30, 1875
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Circuit Court Proceedings.

The following cases have been disposed of since our last publication:
Milton Francis vs. Lucinda Rouse. Civil action. Dismissed by each party paying his own costs.
John Hendricks, Receiver, vs. J. Madison Smith. Appeal. Dismissed by Plaintiff.
Sarah Craft vs. Nathan Craft. Divorce. Decree of Divorce granted and the custody of Julia A. Craft given to plaintiff.
George Wendling vs. Andrew Jarrell, in attachment. Default and judgment against defendant for $320,00.
James McConnell vs. Wm. L. Worland. On note. Judgment by agreement against defendant for $147,58.
Moses Marks et al, vs. Hugh Dobbins. On note. Venue changed to Johnson Circuit Court.
Ezekiel A. Johnson et ux vs. Wm. H. Halfaker et ux. Foreclosure of mortgage. Default and judgment against W. H. Halfaker for $1,143,37, and foreclosure of mortgage as to both defendants.
Henrietta Miner vs. Green Wilson, for specific performance. Submitted to jury and verdict for plaintiff.
Richard Jones vs. Franklin Alexander. Appeal. Dismissed.
Zelpha A. Rudisell vs. James Rudisell. Divorce. Decree of Divorce granted and judgment for alimony in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $75,00.
E. William Sockheart vs. Augustus Martin, et al. On note. Dismissed
[other entries in this column, but my copy stops here]
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MAYOR'S COURT.

Thos. Higgins. Charges: intoxication. Plead guilty. Fine $1,00. Costs $4,70.
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JUSTICES' COURT
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BEFORE ESQR. HIGGINS

State vs Nicholas Cobler. Charge, Intoxication. Plead guilty. Fine $2.60. Costs $8.00.
State vs Valentine Friday. Charge, intoxication. Plead not guilty. Tried
by Court found guilty. Fine $2.00. Costs $12.25.
State vs Gilbert Kennedy. Charge, intoxication. Plead guilty. Fine $2.00. Costs $8.00.
State vs. Moses Pruitt. Charge, intoxication. Plead guilty. Fine $2.00. Costs $5.00.
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Commissioners Court -- December Term, 1875.

The following are the allowances as made by the Board of Commissioners of Shelby County, Indiana, at the December Term, 1875, as follows to-wit:
ON ACCOUNT OF THE POOR.
[The following people were reimbursed for their services/goods for the poor.]

Catharine Hughlett . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25 00
Charles Armbruster . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 00
Fred W. Avery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 41
Wm. R. Oldham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 00
C. K. Bryan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 00
Eshmeyer & Powell. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 75
Fastlaben & Aull . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 00
Hawkins & Edwards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 90
Jane Bloomer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 00
Dan. R. Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 30
Henderson Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 50
Andrew Hensley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 00
S. S. Woodruff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 45
Nancy Sorden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 50
Geo. C. Thacher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 90
Adin Thurston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 00
Chas. Hugle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 25
G. M. Goulding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 00
James Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 00
J. N. Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 35
A. J. & I. Haymond . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 73
Conrad Schroeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 60
Wm. Sacre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 77
Joseph Cummins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 00
Ellen Judge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 00
S. S. Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 92
W. C. Yager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 80
J. H. Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 55
Mary Bradford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 00
Thomas Stine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 13
Wm. E. Deacon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 83
Lewis Ray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 01
Joseph Levinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 00
Simon Nading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 22
Robert Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 00
John Shelk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 75
W. C. Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 00
James Comstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 00
Sarah J. Heifner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 50
M. Ballard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 50
Fletcher Tevis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 62
Martin Updegraff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 00
M. B. Chadwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 50
Geo. P. Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 00
S. Hamilton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 50
B. F. Sturgis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 00
Allen & Deitzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 00
J. W. Randall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 50
David Deiwert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 50
Leander Kennedy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 00
George W. Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 00
D. H. Slagle & Son . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 75
Benj. Farmbrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 00
O. G. Keck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 80
L. C. Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 75
W. L. Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 50
Geo. Dunn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 00
S. B. Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 00
ON ACCOUNT OF BRIDGES

Wm E. Deacon 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 00
John H. Eck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 00
Chas. McGee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 50
Ithamar Davison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
S. D. Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 00
J. H. Yelton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 00
Shelbyville & Marietta Tp. Co. . . . . . . 11 50
Christopher Girton . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 50
P. P. Dodds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 00
ON ACCT. OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY

William B. Burford . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 28
ON ACCOUNT OF CRIMINALS

Albert Reisner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 40
Chas Armbruster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 40
T. H. Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 75
G. M. Goulding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 00
First National Bank of Shelbyville . . . . 150 00
ON ACCOUNT OF PRINTING

John R. Sedgwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 00
John Hoop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 20
ON ACCT. OF COUNTY OFFICERS

Edmund Cooper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 00
St. Clair Ensminger. . . . . . . . . . . . 72 00
Ithamar Davison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 00
George W. Isley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 923 92
James O. Parrish . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 00
ON ACCT. O PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

Geo. C. Thacher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 10
Ellis & Winterrowd . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 95
T. H. Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 20
Wm. Vess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 75
Mosslers's Safe & Lock Co. . . . . . . . . 171 00
T. J. Craycraft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 62
Morrison & Carson. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 35
P. P. Dodds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 28
ON ACCOUNT OF FUELL.

Herman Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 00
Worland & Weathers . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 00
ON ACCOUNT OF COUNTY ASYLUM.

Fastlaben & Aull . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 59
Shelbyville & Norristown Tp. Co. . . . . . 12 68
George C. Thacher. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 50
G. M. Goulding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 00
J. C. Letsinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 10
A. J. Ensminger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 50
Ellis & Winterrowd . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 00
R. Roberts, } . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 00
J. E. Smith, } Board of Visitors . . . . . 6 00
J. A. Smith, } . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 00
James Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 50
[other entries in this column, but my copy stops here]
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
March 25, 1875
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Circuit Court Proceedings.

State vs. Chas. Henderson -- grand larcenty -- dismissed.
State vs. Mathew M Gerrard -- assault and battery with intent to kill -- submit to jury on plea of not guilty, verdict of assault and battery and fined 600 dols. and costs.
State vs. Chas Yager -- surety of the peace -- submitted to Court on plea of not guilty and acquitted.
State vs. Wm. Perkins -- surety of the peace -- submitted to jury and a verdict that Daniel W. Ross had just cause to fear deft. and said deft. was fined 50.00 and costs.
State vs. John Gibbons -- petit larceny -- submitted to jury and verdict of guilty and sent 30 days to county jail.
State vs. Jas. Woodsides -- two cases selling liquors to minors -- dismissed as to one and plea of gailty [sic] in the other and deft. fined 10.00 dols. and costs.
F. G. Robertson, admr. vs. David Lancaster -- civil action -- dismissed by pltf.
Jas. W. Cushing vs. Milton G. Roberts -- partition of real estate -- report of sale land by H. H. Daugherty, Commissioner, made and confirmed.
Mary O. Poulos, et. al. vs. Jas. L. Keaton -- partition of real estate -- report of sale of land by H. H. Daugherty, Commissioner, made and cofirmed [sic].
Chris. Mohr vs. Est. of David P. Megingis [sic] -- claim -- allowed $46.42, and admr. ordered to pay same.
B. F. Sturgis vs. Est. of David P. Meginnis, deed. -- claim -- allowed 112, dols. and 42, cts. and admr. ordered to pay same.
Jacob Anderson vs. Wm. M. Ball -- civil action -- default and judgment against defts. for 60.00 dols.
Abel Hoover, et al. vs. Geo. Bone -- civil action -- dismissed at defts. costs.
Hale R. Rose vs. Jas. A. Rutherford -- foreclosure of mortgage -- dismissed.
Thos. Williams vs. Est. of Jonathan Bass decd. -- claim allowed 659 dols and 66 cts. and admr. ordered to pay same.
Hannah Beynon vs. Est. of James. L. Lindsey, dec. -- claim -- dismissed by pltf.
Alfred M. Miller vs. John Hand -- civil action -- stricken from docket.
Robert P. Crum, et al, by Joel Crum their guard. -- partition of real estate -- report of partition filed and confirmed.
Jackson Tp. , Morgan Co., Ind. vs. A. J. Demoss, et al. -- civil action -- by agreement cause transferred to Superior Court of Marion Co., Ind
John Hoop vs. Reuben Spicer, et al. -- civil action -- venue changed to Superior Court of Marion Co., Ind. by agreement.
Samuel H. Sanisberry vs. Est. of Anslem Farmbrough, decd. -- claim -- dismissed at pltf's costs.
H. M. Burnside vs. Geo. Barker et al -- civil action -- allowance of 56dols. [sic] and 31 cts.
John Howery vs. John S. Howery -- civil action -- submitted to court and finding for plaintiff in the sum of 12 dols. and 60 cents, and costs.
The Palestine and Eastern Gravel Road Co. vs. C. H. Shellhouse -- civil action -- appeal dismissed.
J. B. Patterson vs. Jane Woodruff -- appeal -- default and judgement against deft. for 54 dols. and 62 cents.
J. D. Arnold vs. Samuel Stiers -- civil action -- default and judgement against deft. for 78 dols.
Oliver Trisler vs. Est. of Samuel Kennedy, decd. -- claim -- dismissed by pltf.
Jesse Shaw vs. Wm J. Tucker -- appeal -- dismissed at deft's. costs
Mary Cronwell, et al. vs. Jas. J. Tucker, et al. -- partition of real estate -- dismissed.
Wm. C. Piatt vs. Est. of Peter Messick, dec. -- claim -- dismissed at deft's costs.
B.F. Walls vs Est. of Samuel Kennedy, decd. -- claim -- dismissed at costs of estate.
Thos. J. Hogan vs. Est. of Anslem Farmbrough, decd. -- claim dismissed by agreement.
Thos. J. Fouty vs. Est. of Enoch Fouty, decd. -- claim -- judgment by agreement for 90 dols.
Josuah Shipp vs. D. C. Dupree -- civil action -- dismissed by plff.
James W. Beckner vs. John Ramsey. Civil action. Submitted to Court and finding for Plaintiff in the sum of 15 dollars and 50 cents.
McGavin Murdock vs. Jacob M. Scheible. Civil action. Judgment against defendant for 335 dollars.
Chas W. Snow, Guardian, vs. Samuel B. Jenkins, et. al. Civil action. Sumbitted to Jury. Verdict for Defendant. Plaintiff granted an appeal to Supreme Court.
David L. Duncan vs. John J. Baker, et. al. Civil action. Dismissed by Plaint'ff.
Thomas Trackwell vs. Wm. H. Robinson. Civil action. Submitted to Court and finding for defendant.
David H. Slagle vs. Barbara Mohr. Civil action. Dismissed by agreement.
Thomas H. Fouty vs. Estate of Ephraim Fouty, deceased. Claim. Stricken from docket at Plaintiffs costs.
Samuel W. Furgison vs. John H. Beckner et. al. Appeal. Default and judgment against defendants for 99 dollars and 42 cents.
Silas M. Gore vs. Estate of Elvira Peak, deceased. Claim. Dismissed by each party paying their own costs.
Lavina Anderson vs. Amos Fouty and John Perry, Administrator &c. Civil action. Judgment by agreement against defendants for $200.00
Charles Brier vs. Thomas W. Low, et. al. Civil action. Default and judgment against defendants for $374,92.
Anthony Kirkhoff vs. Thomas W. Low, et. al. Civil action. Default and judgment against defendants for $502 collars and 18 cents.
Victor Sewing Machine Co. vs. Robert H. Hudgins. Civil action. Default and judgment against defendent for 80 dols. and 15 cents.
John Hendricks, Receiver, vs. Elisha B. Wingate. Civil action. Dismissed by Plaintiff.
John Hendricks, Receiver, vs. Joseph R. Stewart. Civil action. Dismissed by Plaintiff.
Erastus Palmerton vs. Green Wilson, et. al. Appeal. Dismissed at defendants costs.
Nancy J. Tucker, Guardian, vs. Dennis Tucker, Administrator. Civil action. Dismissed at defendants costs.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Adams Sentinel
Published in Gettysburg and Lancaster, Pennsylvania
July 1, 1857
Page 2
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Divorces in Indiana. � The Republican Banner, published at Shelbyville, Indiana, in the issue of April 22d, states that there were twenty-four applications for divorce in that county at the late term of Court, and every one of them were granted!
Contributed by John Ballard

The National Volunteer
SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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April 13, 1854
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Circuit Court was now in session in the new and splendid court house.
Abstracted by Maurice Holmes, in his book Shelbyville, Indiana, Newspaper Excerpts: 1853-1859.
Submitted by Sherry Badgley Ryan, with permission from the author.

The National Volunteer
SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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February 16, 1854
Court of Common Pleas - - - - - - - - - - - Settlement of Estates
Charles F. Johnson
Elisha Hogue
Jacob A. Hinds
Malinda Trew

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February 2, 1854 Estates set up for settlement by the March term of the Court of Common Pleas......

Alexander Van Pelt ~ ~ ~ William Corkins ~ ~ ~ Levi Collins
James Van Arsdol ~ ~ ~ Daniel Hayden ~ ~ ~ Peter DeWitt
Zadock Plummer
Abstracted by Maurice Holmes, in his book Shelbyville, Indiana, Newspaper Excerpts: 1853-1859. Submitted by Sherry Badgley Ryan, with permission from the author.

The National Volunteer
Shelbyville, Indiana
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November 10, 1853
Court of Common Pleas - - - - - Estates up for Settlement
Andrew Jackson Jr.
James Van Benthusen
Levi Hughes
James Van Arsdol
John Johnson
Jonas Spurling
Submitted by Sherry Badgley Ryan with permission from Mr.Maurice Holmes. Selected items from, Shelbyville, Indiana Newspaper Excerpts: 1853 - 1859. Maurice Holmes, 1141N 450W, Shelbyville, IN 46176

The National Volunteer
Shelbyville, Indiana
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August 25, 1853
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Court of Common Pleas --- Estates for settlement.
Jonas Smith
Eli Jones
Jno. C. Kamper
Sanford Garrison
Alexander Smith
John J. Kyler
Moses Moore
Mark Martin
Contributed by Sherry Badgley Ryan from Maurice Holmes' book, Shelbyville, Indiana, Newspaper Excerpts 1853 - 1859, self-published, 1141 N. 450 W., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

The Indiana Democrat
Indianapolis, Indiana
12 Feb 1831
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Elizabeth Hagerman (notice dated 12 Jan) admr Peter Hagerman
Samuel Boyd (estate insolvent) (notice 8 Dec 1830) admrs Philip Robbins, Samuel Keeley
Robert Currigan (notice 23 Dec 1830), admr Thomas Cornwall
John Fox (notice 12 Jan), admrs Daniel Heck, John Heck
Willie Law (notice 8 Dec 1830), admr Sally Law
Michael Stults (notice 20 Nov 1830), admr Isaac Lemaster
Contributed by John Addison Ballard

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