The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-06-17
Court Of Common Pleas.

As announced in our last issue, this Court
F. HUME presiding.
The grand jury was impaneled, sworn and
charged, and retired for the purpose ofhearing
evidence and considering all criminal matters
brought forward. After two days session the
Grand Jury made their report. There were
AZ witnesses examined; Is cases were examin-
ed, in ten of which true bills were found and
five cases were ignored.
The following is a list of the indictments:
William Wallace, 3 indictments for viola
tion of the liquor laws.
Lawrence Ridenour, 8 indictments for shoot
ing with intent to wound.
Chas. Evans, one Indictment, malicious de-
struction of property.
Lee Blossom, one indictment, assault and
battery.
Herman H. Lewis, one indictment, petit
larceny.
Frank Jones, one Indictment, grand larceny.
None of these cases have yet been assigned
for trial.
On the civil docket, there has not been much
done. The following synopsis includes all
cases disposed of up to Tuesday evening, in
which entries have been furnished:
A. b. Landis VS.. Sarah Rooms ct al.-Leave
done.
Rhoda Cotterman VS.. Frank COtterman.-
Injunction allowed and bond given.
Anna Grier VS.. Jacob Gochenaur ct al.-The
defendant J.B. Dougan, demanded a jury.
Demand overruled, and case submitted to the
Court. Not yet decided.
Bonner & Bro, VS.. Gabel, ct al.-Plaintiffs
ed to in Stover's answer as garnisher. Jacob
Kimmel found entitled to $50 and the balance
of the amount to be paid plaintiffs after costs
are paid. On payment of the money the Clerk
is authorized to cancel mortgage.
E. S. Stotler VS.. JE.a E.adge and Jacob
Mullendore. Judgment on default $40. 81.
The following cases were continued under
former order:
John Moran VS.. j. NJ. Stubs.
Lewis Hapner VS.. Lester Shaw.
Francis NJ. Deem VS.. Henry Huette.
II. Toby, ct al, vs.. Samuel Talbert.
Geo. W. Dickey VS.. Dan'l Melting.
Muncie National Bank VS.. l. E. Craig, Re.
ceiver.
The following cases were compromised:
II. G. Hiestand & Co., VS.. VIM. Risinger.
John Gochenaur VS.. VIM. Risinger.
In Hevel VS.. Bope, the defendant obtained
leave and filed his nswer
Hixon VS.. Eikenberry, administrator, etc.
Default set aside and leave to file petition.
lie. Craig, Receiver, vs.. VIM. M. Brooke
ct al.-Supplemental petition fled making
new parties.
ment by default $4O7 10. Cause continued a.
to John Pearson for service.
Henry Hester VS.. James Haston.-Judg
ment by default 1886.
Mccormick H. Machine Co., vs.J. B.. Cohee
Judgment by default 5000.
Frank McWhinney VS.. o. Silver, ct al
Leave given Bertha Hancock to file answer
Answer filed.
A. Hiestand, admir- VS.. John Clark ct al
Judgment against Minerva ]. and William
Strader as endorsers $2s1.2 %. Same amour
found due on mortgage and in default of pay
ment, the mortgaged premises ordered to b
sold.
Winfield Vickers VS.. John C. Focht.-Judg
ment by default $419.19.
In the matter of the Twin Creek German
Baptist church-E1parte-Sale of real estat
confirmed and deed ordered.
o. W. Toby VS.. VIM. House.-Demurrer t
petition sustained. Leave to amend.
H.. II. Eby VS.. Unknown heirs of Charlie
Armentrout, ct al.-Decree rendered guietin
title.
Rachel Prugh VS.. Catherine Sayler, ct al
Sale confirmed, deed and distribution ordered
S%erephina Show VS.. John Show.-Injunc
ton allowed without bond.
H. NJ. Focht vs.. Lucinda Boner ct al.-Jo
siah Baker made defendant with leave to fill
answer.
Mary Ann Sheets VS.. John Reichel.-This
an action for damages under the Adair /
quor law. Tried to Jury.-Verdict for plain
tiff. Damage 50 $500. Motion for q new tria
Mariah Wolverton VS.. j. G. Oxer ct al
ed road. Tried to jury. Verdict IN favor
plaintiff against Oxer, $4,000.
II. G. Miley VS.. C. II. & D. R. R. Co.-Thi
was an action for damages, by reason of plair
tiff having lost a leg through the alleged neg
ligence of defendant. The accident happene
about four years ago near WestviHe Station
A jury was empaneled Friday last, and til
ease was given to the jury Saturday ~evenin!
but they were discharged till Monday morr
ing-remained in session until Tuesday morr
ing at 10 o'clock, when a sealed verdict Wa
returned in the absence of Judge Hume. Tt
verdict will not be opened in time for this i:
sue. There is a good deal of speculation {