Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-12-08
Court Proceedings.

VUUII EIVICCU1uk0s
The December term of the District
Court which convened Monday will
continue all the week and possibly part
of next. The grand jury had nc
matters for consideration and were dis
charged on Wednesday.
The first jury case tried was that of
Schuette vs.. Emmett and c. T. Nc
Williams, an action brought to recover
a share of commission paid on farm
sale. The jury returned verdict for
plaintiff and against defendant for $l6O,
interest and costs.
As we 20 to press, the case of Thos.
McCook vs.. The c. Ct. w. R. is be-
ing tried before jury which was en-
paneIled yesterday morning. The case
is one to recover damages to McCook 8
timber and meadow from fire alleged
to have been started by one of the
company's engines.
T. J. Lomas vs.. Fred Christ and
Minnie Christ-Dismissed by plaintiff.
John E. Jackson VS.. C. H. MUMMY.
Mary M. MUMMY and Charles MUMMY
-Dismissed by plaintiff.
The Emerald Piano Co. VS.. F. E
Lawson Unless noted for trial next
term to be dismissed at plaintiffs costs.
James Hendricks VS.. Mark Nj. Evans
ct al-Settled.
Sobolik Hardware Co. VS.. N. B.
Wheeler-Settled.
First State Bank IS. John Hunter, ct
al-DefauIt except all defendants ex-
c ,pt j. j. Mulick, and Judgment against
John Hunter and J. w. Collins for
$lsl6, interest and costs. Judgment in
favor of j. J. Mulick against property
for Sl65S, interest and costs.
T. E. Glass vs.. r. w. Despard, Thos.
Hooper, garnishee- Settled.
Rosenberger & Currier vs.. ]. G.
Glass-Settled.
David Baldner VS.. Ed Stander-
Settled and costs paid.
Weaver & Vaughn vs.. Thomas Nc
Cook Jr. and Eva McCook his wife
Settled.
Farmers Cooperative Brick and
Tile Company vs.. J. S. Swenson, and
Swenson Grubber Congratulations
for security for costs confessed. De-
PENDANT to have until Feb. 10, 1912, to
plead.
Christian Gronwoldt vs.. Ozias E.
Palmer, ct al-Decree for plaintiff
against all defendants at plaintiffs
costs.
Wilbur Laws, by Major L. Laws VS..
L. E. Briar-Settled.
Tribune Company VS.. Mrs. M. F.
Harris Motion for judgment against
Bankers Surety Co. on bond for costs
sustained.
George Neiberline vs. Jacob Aga and
Anna Aga his wife--By consent defend
ant to have 20 days to plead.
Estate of James Burns, deceased
Adjudged that no part of estate Is liable
for collateral inheritance tax.
Estate of Jemima Turner, deceased
Claim of Ann D. Spencer allowed in
sum of $500, and per cent. interest,
and the same made preferred claim
against estate.
Estate of Milo Rice Farnsworth, de-
ceased-Reports of special admnistrat-
or and executor approved.
Estate of Hepsie A. Rogers, deceased
Final report Of special administrator
approved.
Estate Of Benjamin Morris, deceased
Final report approved.
Estate of Albert Larson, deceased
Report of sale to Thos. Frankson APP
proved and deed authorized.
Estate of Emily McGrane, deceased
will proven and admitted to probate.
Daniel p. McGrane appointed executor
without bond.
Estate of William +. BuchhoIz, de-
ceased--Wiil admitted to probate and
Aug. F. Bucnholz appointed as execu-
tor without bond.
Estate of Julia Guyette, of unsound
mind--Sale of real estate ordered. F.
w. Church, Lee Elwood and John Ma
honey appointed appraisers.
Estate of Evan r. Morris, deceased
5000 allowed widow for years support
granted.
Estate of Hepsie A. Rogers. deceased
Claim of Minnie Porter allowed in
sum of 81, 24S 81, with 6 per cent. inter-
est.
Estate of John Boyle, deceased
Final report approved.
Eestate of Ann Bridget Boyle, de-
ceased--Final report approved and
after payment of costs, balance ordered