Number

Date

Plaintiff

Defendant

Cost

Miscellaneous

900 see also #415 and 667

10-30-1877

William H. Rodammer, Guardian of minor heirs of Jacob Morrow

Silas H. Bartlett, Jackson A. Andrews

$518.30

George F. DeLong replevin bail. On court case recovered September 27, 1876 against defendants. Property of Jackson A. Andrews 1500 bushels corn and 20 bushels clover seed. Isaac Gunsenhouser was Executor.

"It is agreed by Isaac Gunsenhouser and Charles L. Thomas that the said Charles L. Thomas Administrator of J. A. Andrews shall deliver to Isaac Gunsenhouser a sufficient amount of notes well secured to hold as collateral security for the above Judgment until the same is fully satisfied. Dated October 30, 1877 on court case of September term 1876."

901

11-7-1877

Cyrus Kelly

Benajah B. Long

$490.10

Sent to Steuben County by Clerk Moss of DeKalb County Omer I. Clark replevin bail (A transcript of the Judgment against replevin bail was duly field and recorded in Steuben Circuit Court on May 9, 1877) Re: court case of March 10, 1877. (Note in file from McBride, Morlan & Leas: Kelly vs. Long et al from DeKalb Circuit court please hold Execution until further orders and oblige yours respectfully. Arbuckle et al vs. Swihart From Steuben Circuit Court make the money if you can without to much extra labor and oblige"

This Writ is returned by limitation of law the same having been held by order of Plaintiffs Attorney as per order attached May 6, 1878 William Wicoff Sheriff and H. Hathaway Deputy Sheriff of Steuben County.

902

11-7-1877

John D. Leighty & William Shutt

Newton DePew & Joseph DePew

$187.70

On Court Case February 16, 1875. Property of Isaac Newton DePew November 23, 1877. 1 horse ($65.00), 1 horse at ($5.00), 1 cow ($25.00), 2 head of hogs ($6.00), 100 bushels of corn ($30.00) 1 plow ($6.00), 1 double shovel plow ($2.00), 1 wagon ($10.00), 1 ton of hay ($6.00) 1 lot of corn fodder ($10.00) 1/2 interest in 10 acres of wheat ($20.00) 1 ax (.75), 1 shovel (.50), 1 fork (.50), 1 suit of clothes ($5.00), 1 account against individual ($25.00), 1 set of harness ($5.00), 1 pair of bob sleds ($5.00) Total $226.75

"Joseph DePew upon his oath says that he now is and has been for the ten years last past a bonafide resident householder of said county and state."

Inventory: 150 bushels of corn, 10 bushels of potatoes, 100 lbs flour, 40 lbs of beef, 1/2 bushels turnips, 1/2 bushels beans, 3/4 tons Hay, 100 shocks corn fodder, 2 1/3 acres wheat on ground, 1/4 acres rye, 1 cow, 1 sow and 5 pigs, 1 two horse lumber wagon, 2 plows, 1 cultivator, 1 cook stove & pipe, 1 parlor stove & pipe, 2 bureaus, 1 cupboard, 1 bedstead, 1 lounge, 8 chairs, 12 yards carpet, 1 bed complete, 1 set of dishes & glassware, 2 kettles, 3 buckets, 4 lamps, l looking glass, 1 clock 10 crocks, knives, forks, flat irons & tin ware, 1 coffee mill, 1 axe & 1 hoe, Books, leaf tobacco, 16 cans of fruit, 1 buck saw, 7 cords stove wood, 1 grind stone, 1 wheel burrow , 2 barrels, 1 map, 1 shoves, 1 washboard 1 wash tub, 1 sleigh, 1 set harness, 1 rake, 1 chain, 3 hay forks, 1 rake, 2 kegs, wearing apparel, Cash on hand ($24.50)

Total value $265.32 Writ is returned no property having been found to make the money or any part thereof the defendants having filed with me an inventory of their property asking to be exempt.

903

11-10-1877

George W. Young, William R. Young & Stephen Olmsted

Isaac Meese

$46.88

John R. Meese replevin bail. David Fay was the Justice of the Peace. Court case was February 8, 1873 when Judgment was recovered against defendant. Writ returned by the order of the Plaintiff St. Clair Sheriff.

904

11-12-1877

Alonzo Lockwood

Samuel Hickman, Martha Hickman, Michael Long, Mitchell Houston, Emma A. Jones, Levi M. Jones and the Auburn Building Loan & Savings Association.

$385.74

Court rendered the Judgment on October 12, 1877. Foreclosure on Town lots 23, 24 in Ralston's addition to the Town of Auburn. Sale was published in the Auburn Courier on Nov. 14, 1877 to be sold on December 8, 1877. Sold to the Plaintiff through his attorney, Philo Lockwood and Certificate of Sale was issued.

905

11-12-1877

Stephen W. Hackley

Julius Proctor

$174.05

On Court Case held in DeKalb court September 24, 1877. On November 20, 1877 levied on the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 Township 34 North of Range 14 East. Sale set for December 15, 1877. Posted in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) an on day of sale sold to Stephen W. Hackley. In Recorder's office Deed Book DD pages 1, 2 and 3 this transaction is recorded. nett

906

11-13-1877

William H. Mader

John Brown & Burton Brown

$214.60

Henry Brown replevin bail. On court case May 15, 1877.

907

11-14-1877

Samuel S. Shutt

Hiram H. Cupp

$66.30

John McClellan surety On Judgment recovered against Defendant September 29, 1875. Personal property of Hiram H. Cupp. 1 town lot #149, Egnew's 3^rd addition to the town of Butler ($90.00), 1 horse wagon, 1 circle swing, 1 set planes, 1 hand saw, 1 hatchet, 1 bit brace, 4 bits, 1 old cook stove & 2 joints, pipe, 1 suite of clothes Total value ($201.00) O.Z. Hubbell was Notary Public on May 7, 1878.

908

11-15-1877

Orlando T. Clark et al

George H. Haines & Henry O. Haines

$606.72

Timothy R. Dickinson surety. On Judgment recovered May 15, 1877. This Writ is returned by limitation of law as the Estate of T. R. Dickinson is unsettled at this time therefore the Plaintiffs ordered it returned. July 13, 1878.

909

11-20-1877

Thomas Richardson

Robert Zacher, Elizabeth Zacher, George Ensley & Philo J. Lockwood

$204.80

Foreclosure on Town lot 72 in Ensley's 2^nd addition to the town of Auburn. Advertised on November 21, 1877 in the Auburn Courier that property would be sold on December 15, 1877. Thomas R. Richardson through his attorney A. A. Chapping purchased the property and Sheriff St. Clair issued a Certificate of Sale.

910

11-20-1877

Wm. H. McIntosh

Cyrus S. Stoy & Lydia A. Stoy

$790.00

Whereas on the 9^th Judicial day of December 1876 of the DeKalb Circuit Court, it being the 28^th day of December, 1876 the Court rendered the following Judgment. Foreclosure on A part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 in Township 34 North of Range 14 East... "I John W. Boyle swear I am worth in Real Estate $5,000 above my debts so help me God, I, Albert J. Mason swear that I am worth $5,000 in Real Estate above my debts so help me God. And we both acknowledge ourselves replevin bail." Published sale in the Auburn Courier on April 11, 1878 the property to be sold on May 4, 1878. William H. McIntosh was issued a Certificate of Sale. By S. Clair Sheriff

911

11-20-1877

Birdsell Manufacturing Co.

Milton C. Jones and William Jones

$195.17

On Court case May 18, 1876 and Daniel Stambaugh replevin bail.

912

11-20-1877

Nahum S. Russell et al

Milton C. Jones and William Jones

$393.91

Daniel Stambaugh replevin bail Costs for court case on May 18, 1876.

913

11-17-1877

John W. Booher, William Booher, and Joseph Price

Milton C. Jones & William Jones

$163.64

(which the Plaintiffs assigned on August 16, 1876 to Wm. G. Croston and on which, E. B. Glasgow has a lien for $10. as Attorney's fees. On April 17 1877 levied on the property of Milton C. Jones and William Jones "The East 1/2 o the East 1/2 ;of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Township 35 North of Range 14 East. Property was sold April 13, 1878 as published in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) Struck off to Cyrus Kelley by Sheriff St. Clair. Recorded in Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 474 and 475.

914

11-24-1877

Joseph Boyer, John Leas, Jacob Kahn, Artemon Corbett & Miles Waterman

Frederick S. Sattison & Lewis Dunn

$254.32

Charles S. Shultz as surety. And John W. Hamman replevin bail. Writ returned fully satisfied.

915

11-27-1877

Joseph C. Silvers

John Reinhart & Christian Reinhart

$304.55

Foreclosure on the West 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35 in Township 35 North of Range 12 East containing 40 acres more or less. "I Justice Reinhart swear I am worth $1,000 in Real Estate above my debts so help me God an I hereby acknowledge myself replevin bail." Real Estate set for sale December 22, 1877. Note from Attorneys Rose & Hartman: December 21, 1877 Received in full: December 21, 1877 John Rinehart paid the amount.

916

11-28-1877

Andrew S. McLouchlin et al

Robert M. Lockhart & William C. Lockhart

$10,846.50

Sent to Montgomery County by Clerk Moss of DeKalb County. "Served this Writ by levying on the personal Property in the County of Montgomery and State of Indiana: 1 bay horse about 15 years old, 1 black stallion about 17 years old, 1 black horse about 9 years old, 1 black horse about 13 years old, 2 double set of harness, 1 single set harness, 4 log wagons, 4 log chains, 3 pair of bob sleds, 1 field roller, a lot of miscellaneous limber in shed East of mill insisting of Poplar, Ash & Walnut lumber dressed and undressed,, molding walnut balusters & chain legs (on ground floor of shop), Ash, Walnut and Poplar moldings (on 2^nd floor of shop_ a lot of lumber, 2 fancy window frames, 2 plain door frames, 6 burr boxes, and one tool chest (on mill yard) 2 ricks (stacks) of cabinets dimension, Walnut, 3 ricks (stacks) of dry walnut strips, and one rick (stack) of dry Ash lumber taken as the property of Robert M. Lockhart and Wm. C. Lockhart this 16th day of January 1878. Wm. J. Krug" Sheriff? Also levied on the personal property of Robert M. Lockhart and William C. Lockhart 1 sorrel mare 13 years old, 1 single buggy, 1 set single harness and 1 one horse lumber wagon. Writ returned not satisfied by orders of R. West McBride Plaintiff's Attorney.

917

12-3-1877

Samuel Swihart

Samuel Geisinger & Maria Geisinger

$222.23

Foreclosure on Town Lots 78 and 79 in Ensley 2^nd Addition to the Town of Auburn. "I, Allen Wilson swear I am worth in Real Estate above my debts $1,000 so help me God. And I acknowledge myself Replevin Bail. On May 22^nd 1877." Published sale in Auburn Courier December 5, 1877. Sale to be held December 29, 1877. William Lessig highest bidder and was issued a Certificate of Sale. In Recorder's office Deed Book FF pages and 90 the Judgment, Writ and Deed are recorded.

918

12-6-1877

Ephraim Clemans

James W. Case and assigned the same to James W. Draggoo

$167.05

Joseph E. Case replevin bail.

919

12-6-1877

Samuel Hawver

Robert M. Lockhart & William C. Lockhart

$ costs

Costs on Court case held October 16, 1875. Received from sale on another Writ to satisfy this Writ. St. Clair Sheriff.

920

12-6-1877

Alfred Kelly

Lyman H. Jackman and afterwards assigned the same to Benjamin L. Duncan

$290.38

Wesley Jackman replevin bail.

921

12-6-1877

Michael Westler et al

William H. Husselman & Henry M. Jones

$88.31

Inventory of Henry M. Jones. Pocket knife, pocketbook, 1 buggy (sold) lot clothing for self, miscellaneous Books, 1 straw cutter, 1 ax, 1 buck saw, 1 hatchet, 1 silk hat, 1 old single harness, 1 keg, 1, hard coal, 1 wood box, 1 pick, interest in patent gate,... All the above exempt property.

922

12-8-1877

Mayer Troutman, Jacob May and Herman S. Freedman

Charles Klotz

$405.70

Wesley I. Work replevin bail.

923

12-8-1877

David Reese, Charles Cofforin & Ezra Gilmore

Oliver Boyer

$48.65

For Costs.

924

12-13-1877

State of Indiana

Henry Luce

$46.40

For costs on Court Case dated September 25, 1877.

925

12-13-1877

Franklin D. Gray et al

George H. Haines & Henry O. Haines

$712.37

March 20, 1878 I made a demand of property of George H. Haines he refusing to turn out any and not knowing of any belonging to said Geo. H. Haines this Writ is returned not satisfied. Henry O. Haines is not a resident of this County. J. C. St. Clair Sheriff.

926

12-13-1877

Edmund S. Mills et al

John W. Patterson, Ezra Patterson & William Patterson

$140.39

Schedule of property for Ezra S. Patterson. 1 cook stove and utensils, 2 small stoves, 1 set dishes 2 set of chairs, 1 table, 1 clock, 1 sewing machine, 1 lounge, 2 rocking chairs, 2 bedsteads and bedding, 1 wash stand, 1 center table, 1 what not, 1 carpet, 1 rag carpet, Books and pictures, 1 wash tub and boiler, 1 watch, 1 pig tub, clothing total value $193.00 Exempt from levy

Property of John W. Patterson, 1 cooking stove & utensils, 2 small stoves, 2 sets of chairs 2 rocking chairs, 1 lounge, 2 bed and bedding, 1 bureau, 1 wash stand, 1 table, 1 dish cupboard, 1 set dishes, 1 carpet, 2 rag carpets, 1 center table, 1 secretary, 1 clock, 1 sewing machine, 1 watch, 1 sink, Books and pictures, 1 refrigerator, 2 washtubs, 1 boiler, 1 sewing table, clothing Total Value $246.25 Exempt from levy. Both statements were notarized by C. A. O. McClellan

927

12-13-1877

Charles P. Kellogg

John W. Patterson, Ezra Patterson & William Patterson

$164.71

See above1

928

12-13-1877

Jacob Sibert

John McClellan & Matilda McClellan

$163.75

Foreclosure on a part of lot 6 in Kuhlman's 2^nd addition to the town of Auburn... Advertised on December 19, 1877 in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) property to be sold on January 19, 1878. Sold to Jacob Sibert and was issued a Certificate of Sale by Sheriff St. Clair. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE, pages 91, 92 and 93 this transaction is recorded with sale to. Note: In the Deed "Jacob Walborn swears that Jacob Sibert he purchaser to whom the above certificate was issued died on the ? day of March, 1878 intestate and that John Sibert is his only heir. Deed in the name of John Sibert.

929

12-14-187

Adam Stroh

James W. Jeffords & George W. Trout

$1,515.35

Lots 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 17, 18, 19, 52, 53, 22, 2 and part of 3, in Sanford Bassets Addition to the town of Waterloo. ...Real Estate not sold for want of bidders. But in the Recorder's Office Deed Book FF pages 65, 66 and 67 the Judgment, Writ and Deed to Adam Stroh are recorded. On page 67 there is also a Quit Claim Deed by James W. Jeffords and wife (Jane Ann Jeffords) to Adam Stroh.

930

12-15-1877

William Dunn

Ann M. Spencer

$5,950.96

On the 26^th day of November, 1877 in the Superior Court of Allen County in said state William Dunn recovered Judgment against Ann M. Spencer. This levy and sale void. (It was on lots 52, 53, 59 82, 83 101, 130, 131, 139, 140, 157, 158 in the Western Addition to the Town of Auburn. Property of Ann M. Spencer) In Recorder's Office Deed Book FF pages 541-560 records the Judgments, Writ and Deed to William Dunn in Allen County, Indiana.

931

12-15-1877

William L. Pettit

George W. Wilmot, Lucia H. Wilmot

$233.25

Foreclosure on the South half of the Northeast quarter of Section 22, Township 33 North of Range 14 East containing 80 acres more or less.

"I, David Andrews (Could be Andress) swear that I am worth $1,000 in Real Estate above my debts so help me God, and I hereby acknowledge myself replevin bail..." January 9, 1878 advertised property in Concord Township to be sold on February 2, 1878 in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper). Lucia H. Wilmot and William L. Pettit by their attorney Best & McClellan were the highest bidders and were issued a Certificate of Sale by St. Clair Sheriff.

932

12-22-1877

Guy Plum

Aaron W. Allen

$160.47

D. H. Murray replevin bail.

933

12-13-1877

Sepharis O. Swineford

Thomas M. Stephens & William W. Shoaf

$736.84

Sent to Allen County by Clerk Moss of DeKalb County. On court case September 26, 1876. Returned fully satisfied by Sheriff Munson of Allen County.

934

12.25.1877

Jacob Garrison

Chauncey Abbott & John W. Hammon

$395.98

James Dirlan replevin bail. March 22, 1878 levied on the eat part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 Section 19, Township 35, North of Range 14 East. Advertised sale in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) and Jacob Garrison purchased and was issued a Certificate of Sale by Sheriff St. Clair.

935

12-27-1877

Robert Knott

Robert M. Lockhart

$1,370.86

Court case 10-13-1877 Where Mortgage was foreclosed: Lot 36 in the original Plat of the Town of Waterloo.

Attorneys for Plaintiff Penfield & Emmanuel. Advertised in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) January 1, 1878 and sale to take place January 26, 1878. Openly struck off to Robert Knott by Sheriff St. Clair. Deed is recorded in Deed Book EE pages 154, 155 and 156 in the Recorder's office. Defendants are listed as Robert M. Lockhart, Elizabeth Lockhart, William C. Lockhart, Mary Lockhart, Rosey A. Morris, First National Bank of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Arthur B. Long, John S. Long, George H. Long, John H. Galloway, Henderson B. Blackman, Elias D. Galloway, Wilbert W. Smith, Orlando T. Clark, James I. Best, Charles A. O. McClellan, George W. Miller, Alonzo Lockwood, Jacob Zimmerman, Andrew S. McLauchlin, Andrew H. Young, R. Wes McBride and Ida McBride.

936

12-27-1877

William L. Penfield & Charles E. Emanuel

Lewis R. Wasson, Benjamin F. Wasson & John W. Myers

$94.55

Samuel Wasson replevin bail

937

12-27-1877

J. S. Parrott

David Fay

$77.50

On January 19, 1878 levied on 4/5^th of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 34 North of Range 14 East. Property advertised (no details) and not sold for want of bidders. St. Clair Sheriff

938

1-3-1878

Lewis Griffith

August Theinal?

$41.00

From the State of Indiana to the Sheriff of DeKalb Count. Whereas on the 26^th day of September 1876 August Theinal recovered a Judgment in the DeKalb Circuit Court against Lewis Griffith for return of: "One shot gun of the value of $40., and one powder flask of the value of $1. said shot gun more particularly described as being double barreled shot gun stock broken and repaired with stay of brass laid on each side: from said Lewis Griffith to said August Theinal, and for costs in the sum of #17.30.

"3^rd day of January called upon Lewis Griffith at his residence and demanded demand for the property described in the Writ and "Griffith" refused to deliver the same to me, after making such demand I then and their levied on 1 rifle gun powder, horn & pouch being all the property I could find belonging to said "Griffith January 3, 1878 Inventory of Lewis Griffith

Money due on schoolhouse $56. , 1 rifle gun and equipment ($25,), 1 shot gun ($15.), 1 set drawing instruments ($15.), 1 set of Carpenter tools ($50.), coat pants and vest ($12), 1 pair boots, ($3), 3 shirts ($2.), 1 hat (($2.), 1 chopping ax (.50) 1 over coat ($5.), 18 bits for brace ($1.50), 7 Plains ($1.75), 5 ? (.60), 1 bench (.25), 2 gray squares (.25), 3 broken chisels & bits (.30), 2 gages (.10), 1 calipers (.10), 1 caliper (.50), 1 lock (.20), 1 cork screw (.15), 1 coab? Chisel box and contents (.10), another inventory lists 5 rat traps (1.25) account for ($40.) l lot of siding (10.) and 1 work bench ($2.)

" March 19,1878 the said Lewis Griffith replevied the property levied upon by virtue of this Writ and the cause is still pending. St. Clair Sheriff

939

1-3-1878

John J. Freeland

John P. Spencer

$46.30

Frank M. Bacon Esq. Justice of the Peace in Keyser Township. and Judgment was rendered on case of March 24, 1877. T. D. Gross was Deputy Sheriff. P. V. Hoffman Notary Public. The following is inventory of John P. Spencer, 1 one horse buggy, set of Hau e cenery? Due from the Town of Garrett for assessing, set of carpenter tools, Judgment vs. Hamilton, wearing apparel. Total value $132.) All exempt from Execution. The plaintiff accepted the exemption. Writ returned.

940

1-4-1878

Daniel P. Hale Administrator of the Estate of William H. Thomas, deceased

John P. Kester and Peter L. Kester (and the same has since been assigned to Charles Kelly)

$213.65

No property can be found to make the money on this Writ or any part thereof both the defendants being non residents.

Letters of Administration were filed 2^nd day of January 1875. (Clerk's office Probate Book D, page 278)

941

1-7-1877

Andrew Lane

Albert Peter

$144.35

I am unable to find property to make the money on this Writ or any part thereof belonging to the defendant Albert Peters. Signed by St. Clair Sheriff, July 7, 1878

942

1-7-1878

Anthony Stepleton

Norman Smith & John Parker

$26.46

Fully Satisfied

943

1-7-1878

Aultman Miller & Co

Henry Myers

$184.94

"After make a demand of property for the satisfaction of this Writ the defendant Henry Myers delivered to me a schedule of his property.. asking for exemption. .Plaintiffs accepts agreement" St. Clair Sheriff. "Henry Myers resident of Concord Township and inventory consists of: 1 set cooper tools, 4 stands of Bees, house hold and kitchen furniture, 3 stoves, beds, bedding & bed steads, 1 clock, 1 hoe, 1 ax, stoves, note on J. R. Nichols, account on E. J. Boyles, account to L. Oberholtzer and A. C. Blair. Total value $163.26. Statement by Myers sworn to George Barney Notary Public on February 6, 1878.

944

1-7-1878

Birdsell Manufacturing Co.

William Jones & Milton Jones

$191.76

Writ returned no property found to make any part of this Writ May 27, 1878

945

1-7-1878

Nahum S? Russell et al

Haus or Hans Wiese

$207.49

Writ returned no property found to make any part of this Writ and the defendant not found in my bailiwick St. Clair Sheriff

946

1-7-1878

Cyrus Kelly

Eli. N. Clark

$84.86

Ira L. Nelson replevin bail. On Court case heard May 25, 1877. June 18, 1878 levied on 3 acres more or less of wheat on the ground, 1 dark red cow, 1 light red cow, 1 red and white spotted heifer turned out by Eli. N. Clark. Sale was set for July 1, 1878. Eli Clark paid $92.21..

947

1-7-1878

Samuel Haverstock

George W. Young, Stephen Olmsted & William L. Blair

$59.90

E. W. Fosdick replevin bail. Date referred to on Execution June 16, 1876. Fully paid.

948

1-8-1878

Isaac N. Cool

Thomas M. Stephens

$86.85

Sent to Allen County by Clerk Moss of DeKalb Co. Reuben T. Stephens replevin bail. "Levied January 9, 1878 on 1 lumber wagon and 1 top buggy Charles A. Munson Sheriff of Allen County. "This Execution is returned fully satisfied having been paid by W.W. Shoaff replevin bail June 10, 1878."

949

1-8-1878

Charles Whitney et al

John C. Veely, John Blaker, Benjamin Casey & Joseph R. Lanning & assigned the same to John N. Clark

$417.49

Jacob H. Smith replevin bail as to the interest or liability of Benjamin Casey on court case May 14, 1873

April 4, 1878 levied on lot 38 in Danforths Addition to the Town of Butler, Sale set for July 6, 1878. Notice of sale was advertised in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) No person bid and it was struck off to John N. Clark. "The said purchaser, John N. Clark having failed to pay me the sum so bid by him or any part thereof, I declared the same no sale. Writ not satisfied. St. Clair Sheriff.

950

1-8-1878

James Griswold

David Floyd & Nancy Floyd

$179.78

Foreclosure on the first five acres off the West side of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20 Township 34 North of Range 13 East containing 5 acres more or less. Advertised January 9, 1878 the property for sale on February 2, 1878 in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) and in Union Township. Through fee simple Penfield & Emanuel bid for James Griswold and was struck off to the same. A certificate of sale was issued by Sheriff St. Clair. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 70, 71 and 72 this transaction is recorded.

951

1-8-1878

Thomas Richardson

Robert Zacher et ux

$142.30

"December 7, 1877, It is therefore adjudged and decreed by the Court that said mortgage described in the cross complaint of said Ensley, be foreclosed and the interest of the defendants Zacher and Zacher in the premises lot 72 in Ensley's 2^nd Addition to the town of Auburn be sold. January 9, 1878 notice published in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper). Date of sale February 2, 1878. Mentioned in sale wife of Robert Zacher and George Ensley. Struck off and Certificate of sale to George Ensley. St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book FF pages 242, 243 and 244 the Cross Complaint by Ensley against Robert and Elizabeth Zacher and the assignment of G. Ensley to August A. Chapin of the land.

952

1-8-1878

Thomas H. Sprott, Trustee for benefit of the creditors of Jesse E. Woodford

Andrew J. Little

$35.00

1 1/2 feet front by 80 feet deep, adjoining the South 1/2 of lot 93 all in the original plat of the town of Auburn.

Advertised January 9, 1878 in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) sale to take place February 3, 1878. Ephraim Berry highest bidder and was issued Certificate of Sale by Sheriff. St. Clair. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 265 and 266 this transaction is recorded.

953

1-8-1878

Anthony E. Swineford

John Treesh, & Sarah Treesh

$604.50

Commencing 22 feet North of the Southwest corner of lot 97 in the original plat of the Town of Auburn, thence North 22 feet, thence East 80 feet, thence South 22 feet thence West to the place of beginning. Published on January 9, 1878 in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) and On February 3, 2878 sold to A. E. Swineford and issued a Certificate of Sale. St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book FF pages 120, 121 and 122 is recorded the Judgment, Writ and Deed.

954

1-8-1878

Jeremiah Hemstreet

Jacob Beck et al

$165.80

A strip of land 30 feet in width, East and West and running the entire length of the West end of lot 68 in the original plat of the town of Waterloo. Sale set for February 2, 1878 and struck off to Jeremiah Hemstreet. St. Clair Sheriff

955

1-8-1878

Michael Mottinger

Iven J. McFadden, Garret B. VanFleet et al

$564.65

Names also mentioned in the body of the Judgment: William B, Eva E and Bertie Duncan. Property mentioned: The West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 Township 35 North of Range 13 East containing 80 acres more or les. Also the East part of the North 1/2 of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 2 Township 35 North of Range 13 East.... Advertised in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) and sold to Michael Mottinger. St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 145, 146 and 147 the transaction is recorded. Purchased by Wm. B. Duncan

956

1-8-1878

Solomon Mier

Leander L & Rebecca Goodwin Et al

?

Foreclosure on a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 in Township 34 North of Range 13 East, commencing in the center of a road running parallel with the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad at a stake being the Northeast corner of William Peniton's lot sold by Henry Zerkle to said William Peneton (ore Penneton)..... Sold February 2, 1878 to Soloman Mier by St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office, Deed Book EE pages 85 and 86 the details regarding this Deed are recorded.

957

1-8-1878

Miles Waterman

John T. Huyck et al

$314.26

Foreclosure on the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 Township 35 North of Range 14 East containing 40 acres more or less. Sold February 2, 1878 to Miles Waterman. St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 59, 60 and 61 the transaction is recorded. Defendants are John T. Huyck, Mary Huyck, Daniel Wolf, Mary Wolf, Henry Wolf, William Wolf, Samuel C. Wolf, Allen Wolf, Malinda Myers, Levi Myers, Jacob Myers, Amanda Myers, Matilda Rohrbaugh, William Rohrbaugh, Anna Van Lair, John Van Lair, Lucinda Hendrick and Samuel S. Hendrick. Miles Waterman assigned (by payment) to Samuel Wolf.

958

1-8-1878

Joseph Boyer et al

Albert & Celestia Widner, George & Anna Dayhoof et al

$246.90

Foreclosure on the Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, Township 34, Range 13 East. Sold to Joseph Boyer et al on February 2, 1878 . St. Clair Sheriff

959 recorded as 305

1-9-1878

James Draggoo

Adam McKinley & William McKinley

$230.60

Returned by order of Clerk Moss

960

10-28-1875

Orris Danks & James A. Matson

Reuben J. Lent

$16.30

On the Judgment recovered May 12, 1874 for costs. Fully satisfied 11-23-1875

961

1-9-1878

Jonathan James

Wesley I. Work

$173.15

Joseph Shrzock replevin bail. February 16, 1878.

962

1-14-1878

William Cook

Samuel K. Firestone

$55.20

George Firestone replevin bail

963

None

964

None

965

1-14-1878

William Henderson

James W. Case & Joseph E. Case

$1,056.33

Writ returned by order of plaintiff July 11, 1878

966

1-14-1878

Lemuel C. Paine

Charles F. Rogers & Harris Rogers

$406.58

Orrin C. Clark replevin bail.

967

1-14-1878

Joseph Boyer et al

Edmund M. Brown & Henry Brown

$11.35

Fully satisfied

968

1-15-1878

George Egnew

David & Nancy Fay & William Stough

$548.50

Foreclosure on the undivided 1/2 of lots 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32 in Danforth's addition to the town of Butler. Property was advertised for sale and sale postponed from February 9, 1878 by order of Pinchin & Boyle plaintiff's attorney.

969

1-16-1878

John M. Combs et al

Lewis Burgett & John E. Freeburn

$1,100.58

This Judgment rendered on December 19, 1876 with Henry Haskins replevin bail. Levied on lot 59 and 60 in Danforths addition to the town of Butler. Sold to Best & McMillan. Sheriff St. Clair

970

1-17-1878

Auburn Building Loan and Savings Association

Enos Kuhlman & Amanda L. Kuhlman

$1.060.00

Foreclosure on East 1/2 of town lot 147 in the Original Plat of the Town of Auburn. Advertised in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) sale of property on February 16, 1878. Sold to plaintiff and issued a Certificate of Sale. Sheriff St. Clair

971

1-17-1878

Fairchild N. Wright et al

(In another place, Fairchild N. Wright, Cass T. Wright and Maryette Wright of the County of Montcalm and State of Michigan. (Recorder's office Deed Book FF page 520, 521 and 522)

Joseph Albright & Ira Eaton

$15.25

John L Davis replevin bail . This is for costs of court case June 3,1875 Fully satisfied.

972

1-17-1878

Christian Orff

Rosanna Graham, Joseph B. Endley & Martha J. Endley as principals

$108.40

Abner F. Pinchin as surety Levied on lot 4 in Danforth Addition to the town of Butler.. Property not sold.

973

1-17-1878

Solomon Mier

Enos S. Edson

$166.56

Returned by order of Plaintiff May 15, 1878.

974

1-17-1878

Adam Burget & George W Hart

Adolphus G. Jones & William I. Jones

$508.46

Writ returned by limitation o law. A demand of property having been made of the defendants on this Writ They refused to turn out any property by claiming that they had none and me not knowing of any this Writ is returned. St. Clair Sheriff.

975

1-18-1878

Azam P Foltz & John F. Canon

Jarad Eaton and upon which Judgment W. H. Dills holds a lien for attorney's fees ($5.)

$38.95

North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Lot 73 in the original plat of the town of Auburn. Posted notices of sale in Union Township and the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) Sale set for January 22,1878. and February 16,1878 Writ returned.

976

1-18-1878

Charles Coffrin & David Reese

Cyrus C. Boyer (and assigned the same to best & McClellan 11-26-1877)

$64.58

Fully satisfied

977

1-21-1878

Emanuel Zeigler

Nathqan Tarney? & John W. Embray

$137.23

Property of Defendants: 6 set of Common Kitchen Chairs, 2 dining room tables, 1 kitchen table, 2 cooking stoves, 3 parlor stoves, 16 bed steads and the bedding thereon. Belonging to Nathan Tarney. Simeon W. Tarney replevin bail.

978

1-21-1878

Joseph A. Click

Samuel Click

$84.77

Schedule of property of Samuel Click 1 bay horse 12 years old, 1 bay mare 12 years old, 1 two horse wagon, 1 plow, 1 double shovel plow, 1 drag, fifteen chickens, 1 champion reaper and mower, 1 grain cradle, 1 set of harness, 1 sow and 9 pigs, 2 shoats. Total value $192. Statement sworn before James B. Boyle Notary Public March 28, 1878. Property exempt

979

1-21-1878

Joseph A. Click

Samuel Click and Jacob Click

$200.97

See above. Note: Jacob Klick (Click) is not a resident of this county and no property can be found to make the money or any part thereof.

980

1-21-1878

Israel R. Whitmore, Joshua Edwards & Sarah Edwards

Sophia Whitmore

$29.65

Writ returned by limitation of law. No property found to make any part of this Writ. St. Clair Sheriff.

981

1-21-1878

John Mitchell

Henry O. Haines, George H. Haines, Jenny C. Boyer, James D. Campbell, Moses B. Willis, Henry Willis & Frank W. Willis

$462.89

Jenny C. Boyer, James D. Campbell, Moses B. Willis, Henry Willis & Frank W. Willis are sureties only. Writ returned satisfied

982

1-21-1878

John Mitchell

Henry O. Haines & George H. Haines

$578.46

Fully satisfied

983

1-23-1878

State of Indiana

Isaac Meese

$37.75

R. Wes McBride replevin bail

Levied on the undivided 1/2 of a Reaper & Mower taken as the property of Isaac Meese and turned out by him June 6, 1878. "I return this Writ time having expired by limitation of law and ask for vendi to sell property described in the above levy. St. Clair Sheriff.

984

1-24-1878

Joseph Boyer, Jacob Kahn, John Leas, Artemon Corbet & Miles Waterman

William Bevier and Jay S. Stough

$1,228.37

George Wolf surety. George Wolf paid

985

?

Clap

Lieb

One piece of paper all that is available.

986

1-29-1878

Orlando F. Clark, James I. Best & Charles A. O. McClellan

Jacob Beck & Simon J. Locke

$269.19

Returned by Plaintiffs

987

1-3-1878

Charles Kelly

Orpheus L. Hall & Emanuel Hall

$426.53

Emanuel Hall is surety

988

1-30-1878

Isaac Ochs

Lewis W. Rude

$37.67

Received March 30, 1878 of Jonathan Havertock amount in full.

989

1-30-1878

Simon Stiefel & Isaac Ochs

Lewis W. Rude

$200.29

A part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34 of Township 35 North of Range 14 East except that part lying West of the road leading from Butler to Hamilton also excepting 20 acres of the North end of said East 1/2 and also excepting a part of said East half of said Southeast 1/4 bounded by a line commencing at the Northeast corner of Southwest 1/4 .... The sale was set for March 1, 1878 and was not made as the parties settled otherwise March 30, 1878.

990

1-30-1878

Simon Stiefel & Isaac Ochs

Lewis W. Rude

$340.59

Judgment of December 4, 1875. Jonathan Haverstock paid and Writ fully satisfied. July 17, 1878

991

1-30-1878

Simon Stiefel

Lewis W. Rude

$138.14

Judgment of December 4,1875. Received of Jonathon Havertock amount in full

992

1-31-1878

Dudley M. Kean & Coleman Keeler

Elias Gonser & Abraham W. Short

$385.60

James B. Bower replevin bail.

993

2-1-1878

J. C. Jackson

John M. Urie and Jesse M. Bromback Administrator de bonis non of the Estate of Lyman Green Deceased.

$498.58

Writ returned no property found to make any part of this Writ. July 13, 1878.

994

2-13-1878

Benjamin B. Dearborn

Samuel G. Zeigler, John Zeigler, Barbara A. and Elmer Zeigler & Ellison Bailey

$185.59

Foreclosure on premises commencing 198 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, thence Eat 350 feet, thence North 66 feet thence West 350 feet thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning containing 1/2 acre of land in Township 34 North of Range 12 East. Sale set for March 9, 1878 and published in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) . Struck off to S. E. Bailey St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book FF pages 32, 33 and 34 records the Judgment, Writ and Deed. A Freeman Zeigler is also mentioned as a Defendant. Samuel Elison Bailey purchased from Sheriff Leas in 1879.

995

2-14-1878

James Griswold

George W. Gordon, Michael Long & John L Roth

$353.08

On court case held September 26,1874. Money received

996

2-15-1878

Henry B. Childs, Henry R. Groff, Wm. H. Huntington & O. A. Childs

Norman Smith & John N. Parker

$266.59

Levied on the entire stock of goods owned by the defendants in Newville. Consisting of dry goods, groceries, notions, boots and shoes. Such goods turned out the Norman Smith February 27, 1878. Known as Smith and Parker Store in Newville Township.

997

2-15-1878

John R. Meese

L. W. Corbin

$28.70

Sent to Allen County by DeKalb County

George Pugsley Esq. Justice of the Peace. February 27,1878 levied on the undivided 1/2 interest of one portable saw mill, 1 boiler and engine, 1 double saw frame, 1 carriage, 1 main belt 1 carriage as the property of L.W. Corbin. In Section 19 Townships 32, North of Range 15 East in Allen County.

Charles Munson Sheriff of Allen County

998

2-21-1878

Alford Kelly

William Jones & Adolphus G. Jones

$139.03

Isaac Ewans surety, Abner F. Pinchin replevin bail

999

2-22-1878

B. Hortense Hale

William Allen & Harriet Allen

$1,909.50

Foreclosure on the eat 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 and the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34 Township 34 North of Range 14 East containing 100 acres of land. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 590, 591 and 592 records the Judgment, Writ and Deed. Purchased by Henry Keller of Stark county, Ohio.

1000

2-22-1878

Sarah C. Rex

Joseph Lower, Winfield Morgan & Eliza Lower

$147.03

Sent to Steuben County by DeKalb County Clerk. Judgment against Joseph Lower in Steuben County. Returned by order of Clerk June 22, 1878 William Wicoff Sheriff Steuben County

1001

3-5-1878

Caroline Gonser

Christopher Plank & Melinda Plank

$275.25

Foreclosure on Lot 31 in Hopkins addition to the Town of Waterloo Day set for sale April 6, 1878. Struck off to Thomas Askey and was issued Certificate of Sale by Sheriff St. Clair.. Deed and Execution are recorded in Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 373 and 374.

1002

3-9-1878

George W. Draggoo Administrator of the Estate of Susanna Fetters, deceased. See also number 1075

George H.. Hoffman & George R. Hoffman

$135.70

Jacob Walbron Justice of Peace for case on January 15, 1878. H. C. Peterson Attorney for Plaintiff. Levied on Lot 38, 43 in the Western Addition to the Town of Auburn as the property of George H. Hoffman. Sale on April 20, 1878. Struck off and sold to George W. Draggoo issuing a Certificate of Sale by Sheriff St. Clair

Letters of Administration were issued in the December term 1876 of the Circuit Court (Clerk's office Probate Book E page 47)

1003

3-9-1878

Andrew S. McLouchlin et al

Robert M. Lockhart & William C. Lockhart

$11,125.25

This Writ is returned by limitation of law no property found to make any part of this Writ. September 10, 1878

1004

3-9-1878

Alonzo A. Kester

James W. Jeffords

$219.03

Costs on court case March 5, 1875. Lot 38 in Danforth's addition to the town of Butler. Advertised Real Estate but it did not sell for want of bidders

1005

3-9-1878

John P. Waggoner

Samuel Noragon, Calvin Noragon & Benjamin Noragon

$36.02

Fully Satisfied

1006

3-9-1878

James B. Taylor

Mary A. B. Fee Administratrix of the Estate of John Fee deceased

$91.80

For costs on case January 1, 1878. This Writ is returned the Said Mary A. B. Fee not found in this county March 23, 1878

1007

3-9-1878

Peter W. Russell

Wm.. E. Sargent

$200.71

Costs on court case December 28, 1877. On July 22, 1878 served the Writ by demanding property and defendant delivered schedule for exemption" 10 bed & bedding, 3 stoves & pipe, 3 dozen chairs, 1 sewing machine, 2 bureaus, kitchen and dining dishes, 3 common tables, 1 dozen lamps, 1 piece rag carpet, 2 lounges, 1 cupboard, 1 milk safe, 2 clocks, 5 wash stands, 1 cow, 5 cords of wood, l lot clothing. Sworn before Frank M. Bacon Justice of Peace. Total appraised value $276.J. R. Krontz and Nathum Forney Appraisers. Exempt from Execution

1008

3-9-1878

Birdsell Manufacturing Co.

Richard Dudley

$181.82

Levied April 4, 1878 on the undivided three fifths of one field of growing wheat supposed to about 14 acres situated on the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Township 33 North of Range 12 East. As the property of Richard Dudley. Notices published in Butler Township for sale on April 30, 1878.

1009

3-9-1878

William A Mack et al

Adolphus G. Jones and William I. Jones

$155.00

Costs on court case December 20, 1876 Writ returned by limitation of law September 12, 1878.

1010

None

1011

3-14-1878

Jacob Zimmerman

William C. Lockhart & Robert M. Lockhart

$1,137.74

Property of Defendants 1 field roller, 3 tons of hay, 1 lot of corn (about 140 bushels) 2/5^th interest in 24 acres of wheat on the ground: and on the 8^th of march 1878 the following property of said Defendants: 4 share of stock in North Eastern Indiana Agricultural Association numbered 65-66-67 and 68. Lot of lumber in the mill yard and barn yard. Lot of about 460 Field Roller Tongues, and 1/2 interest in following property (being undivided) 1 Fay resawing machine, 1 surfacing machine (or planer) 1 sticking machine, 1 tenant machine, 1 turning lathe, 1 Jig Saw machine, 12 saw table, and Auger, 1 foot mortising machine, 1 blind slat machine, 1 blind wiring machine, 1 large grind stone and 1 small grind stone

1012

3-18-1878

S.? Mann Austram & Co.

Norman Smith & John N. Parker

$242.13

Property of Norman Smith appraised by Wm R. Chilson and Harrison Smith. Exempt from Execution. Property of John N. Parker property in Vienna. No appraisers listed.

'By virtue of this Writ I levy on the Stock of general merchandise consisting of dry-goods, groceries, notions, boots and shoe etc owned by the defendants in Newville. March 28, 1878. From proceeds of sale June 5, 1878 applied on Execution of Childs et al vs. Smith and Parker. Personal property was excluded from sale (4 pages on inventory.)

1013

3-18-1878

First National Bank of Auburn In

Norman Smith & John N. Parker

$99.03

See above and previous Executions.

1014

3-18-1878

Wm. L. Carnahan et al

Norman Smith & John W. Parker

$90.52

See above and previous Executions

1015

3-18-1878

Adam Burgett et al

Norman Smith & John N. Parker

$1,388.74

See above and previous Executions The firm is known as Smith & Parker Appraisers for John N. Parker were A. Mason and Henry Haskins

1016

3-18-1878

Elias N. Wright & William A Wright

Norman Smith & John N. Parker

$15.85

For costs on case March 16, 1878

1017

3-20-1878

John Hogue

Lemuel L. Irons

$325.60

Levied on 2 cows and 1 calf, 6 tow year old heifers, 1 two horse carriage, 1 sorrel horse, 1 brown stallion, 1 brown gelding and 1 span of dark bay gelding March 21, 1878. Wesley Work became replevin bail March 26, 1878

1018

3-20-1878

Joseph Lindman & Max Ruben

Frederick Shumaker

$81.92

Ludwick Shoemaker to replevin the property levied on and Schedule A. returned to him. Schedule B property sold.: 24 cigars, 9 packages smoking tobacco, 1 gallon Cherry Brandy, 16 gallons Whiskey, 2 gallons Gin, 1 1/4 gallons of Punch Rum, 1 gallon Sherry Wine, 6 gallons Kimmel, 1 Stove & Pipe. This was located in Union Township. There are 6 pages of information on Schedule A & B. Sale of above took place on July 20, 1878. No property was found to make the balance of money

1019

3-21-1878

Joseph Boyer et al

Richard Crawford

$103.59

David McEntarffer as surety. April 11, 1878 levied on 1 omnibus, 1 light baggage wagon, 1 pair of bob sleds and rigging as the property of Richard Crawford. Sale to take place September 30, 1878. but before the day of sale the defendant commenced a suit of replevin before Justice Butt and gained the Suit and took the property as no more property is to be found.

1020

8-23-1878

Reuben H. Warriner

William Moser & The Estate of John Moser deceased

$126.36

Schedule of property of Wm. Moser attached and exempt from Execution. 1 Wagon, 1 plow, 1 sow & 4 pigs, 1 bed and bedding, 1 bedstead, 1 set chairs, 1 cook stove, 25 bushels wheat, 60 bushels oats, 4 1/2 acres corn, wearing apparel, account against Perry Bludget, 1 cow. Total value $180.00 Appraisers were Robert Speer and D. D. Metcalf. "Can find no property of the defendant John Moser he having died previous to the issuing of this Writ.

1021

3-21-1878

Joseph Boyer et al

William Moser & Estate of John Moser, deceased

$177.61

See above

1022

3-21-1878

Joseph Boyer et al

Columbus Chapman, Fergus McOsker and Edmund D. Till

$752.69

On court case December 19, 1876. Oliver A. Kingsley replevin bail This Writ is returned by limitation of law and by order of Plaintiffs Attorney a new Writ ordered. September 28, 1878

1023

3-21-1878

Carey D .Laid say (Lindsey?)assignee of Hamilton & Co.

Norman Smith and John N. Parker

$113.64

See above Executions for Smith & Parker. A new inventory of property was presented and exempt from Execution.

1024

3-21-1878

Michael Reever

Abraham Spurgeon

$90.51

Costs for Court Case of February 27, 1877. Albert Spurgeon replevin bail Paid by Albert Spurgeon

1025

3-25-1878

Malinda Myers

Anzi Myers

$111.84

Court case March 16, 1878. and upon ;which McBride, Morlan & Lese have alien as Plaintiffs Attorneys for $40. Writ is returned no property found to make any part of this Writ May 11, 1878.

1026

3-25-1878

Thomas Horton & Jacob Smith

Arthur & Martha Dewitt, Jane & Cyrus Smurr & George E. Roots

$142.20

Foreclosure on a part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19 in Township 34 North of Range 14 East.. Also 1 Billiard Table #1035 with cue rack, cues and balls, 1 pool board. Premises and property located in Wilmington Township. Date of sale April 20, 1878 and struck off and sold to Joseph Morlan. St. Clair Sheriff

1027

3-25-1878

John Barber

William D. Coldron

$583.20

Foreclosure on lot 86 in Jervis, Frothingham & Cranes 1^st Addition to the town of Waterloo. April 20, 1878 property not sold for want of bidders. Ordered to advertise by Plaintiffs Attorney and day set for sale May 18, 1878. Struck off to John Barber, St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 340 and 341 this transaction is recorded.

1028

3-25-1878

Rosa A. Morris

Angeline Silver & Philip Silver

$740.00

Foreclosure on The East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 12 all in Township 34 North of Range 12 East. Advertised in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) to be sold on April 27, 1878. Struck off to Rosa A. Morris and was issued Certificate of Purchase. St. Clair Sheriff

1029

3-25-1878

Oliver Boyer

Samuel P & Gelania Casebeer & Samuel Herald

$338.00

Foreclosure on lot 1 in Kuhlman's Addition to the Town of Auburn. Property in Union Township. Cyrus D. Kelly purchased and was issued a Certificate of Purchase by Sheriff St. Clair. April 20, 1878. In Recorder's office Deed Book FF pages 87 and 88 is recorded the Judgment, Writ and

Deed to Cyrus D. Kelley.

1030

3-27-1878

Edward W. Fosdick

David & Nancy O. Fay and William Stough

$789.95

Foreclosure on lots 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, and 32 in Danforths Addition to the town of Butler. April 20, 1878 sold to E. W. Fosdick by St. Clair Sheriff. Deed and Execution are recorded in Deed Book EE pages 381, 382 and 283 in the Recorder's office. row

1031

3-30-1878

Catharine Shugard

Enos Kuhlman & John L. Roth

$137.50

Guy Plum attorney for Plaintiff ordered Writ returned Dec. , 1878.

1032

4-1-1878

Jacob Somers

Abraham Rhodeffer & Enos Khulman

$146.17

R. J. Lockwood holds a lien for #13.50 for his fees as Plaintiff's Attorney. Lockwood ordered Writ returned.

1033

4-1-1878

John C. St. Clair

Deborah L. Stephens & Reuben T. Stephens

$12.50

Levied on 35 chickens and 6 ducks taken as the property of Reuben T. Stephens on April 25, 1878. The chickens wee diseased at the time of the levy was made and all died in a short time after. The ducks were sold for $3.00. No other property could be found to make the balance on this Writ.

1034

4-1-1878

George Deems

John Burrell as principal

$253.89

Jeremiah Lewis as surety Levied on 7 acres of land out of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 Section 12 Township 34 North of Range 14 East.... May 25, 1878 set for sale of above (As advertised in the Auburn Courier-Auburn newspaper) Struck off to George Deems by Sheriff St. Clair.

1035

4-1-1878

John Keeney?

Henry Heist

$358.56

R. J. Lockwood holds a lien for $30 for his fee as Plaintiff's Attorney. Isaac Reed replevin bail on the 23^rd of May 1878.

1036

4-1-1878

George W. Devore & Mariah Devore

Stephen VanDussen & Lydia L. VanDussen could be VanDusen

$231.60

Foreclosure on the premises as lying in the West side of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 in Wilmington Township...beginning at the Northwest corner of a piece of land contracted to William I. Jones... Sale date set for April 27, 1878. Struck off to Geo. W. Devore and was issued a Certificate of Purchase by Sheriff St. Clair. In Recorder's office Deed Book FF pages 198, 199 and 200 the Judgment, Writ and Deed are recorded (to Mariah Devore). George W. Devore assigned same to Alonzo A. Kester, who in turn assigned the land to Mariah Devore.

1037

4-1-1878

Thomas T. Jellison

Reuben T. Stephens

$104.30

Levied on 2 Howe sewing machines appraised at $20. 1 Howe sewing machine ($12.) 1 stove and pipe ($4.00), 1 bedstead ($1.) and 1 Cartridge Box Belt ($1.) Property located in Union Township. April 13, 1878 sold 3 sewing machines to James E. Rose ($19.), 1 bed stead to Harman Luce ($1), 1 cartridge box and belt to Guy Plum (.60) and stove and Pipe to James E. Rose ($1.00). Total of sale $21.60

1038

4-2-1878

Calvin E. Van Auken & Jacob H. Van Auken

William Bigler

$31.10

Sent to Steuben County by Clerk Moss of DeKalb Count. Costs of case on March 7, 1878.

1039

4-3-1878

Publius V. Hoffman

William H. Sarber

$44.01

Levied on 1 bay mare & 1 top carriage the property of the within named this 5^th day of April 1878. Paid in full

1040

4-5-1878

Charles A. Gump et al

George W. Werntz

$117.40

Writ returned by order of Rose & Hartman attorneys for Plaintiff

1041

4-5-1878

D. M. Osborne & Co

Henry Ernest

$223.35

8 pages of inventory of Henry Ernest Appraised by Harvey Moody and W. J. Frederick. Property exempt and Writ returned.

1042

4-6-1878

Christian Orff

Rosana Graham, Joseph B. Eidley & Martha J. Endley

$108.99

Levied April 30, 1878 on 1/2 of North part of lot 4 in Danforth Addition to the Town of Butler. On May 25, 1878 property did not sell for want of bidders.

1043

4-9-1878

Albert C. Dawson

Frederick & Mary Groscup & Samuel W. Sprott

$1,029.16

Mortgage: The East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13 in Township 34 North of Range 12 East....Samuel W. Sprott is the Replevin bail for defendant. Notices were posted in Union and Richland Townships. On May 4, 1878 the plaintiffs ordered sale postponed.. In Recorder's office, Deed Book EE pages 556-562 records the Judgment, Writ and Deed. The Purchaser was Rosa A. Morris of Allen County.

1044

4-10-1878

Singer Manufacturing Co.

Andrew J. Smith

$72.20

William Beaty replevin bail Writ returned by order of Clerk Moss

1045

4-12-1878

A. McDonald et al

Richard Dudley

$41.64

Fee bill responsibility of Defendant. Levied on 1 Brown mare three year as old and 1 saddle property of Richard Dudley. Paid by Richard Dudley.

1046

4-12-1878

Christian Fair

Joseph Dudley & Richard Dudley

$433.69

On court case held May 18, 1876. Levied on 1 Iron Gray mare eight years old and the undivided 3/5^th of field of growing what supposed to be about 14 acres in Southwest 1/4 of Section 21 Township 33 North of Range 12 East. Paid by Richard Dudley

1047

4-13-1878

Aultman & Taylor Manufacturing Co.

George W. Stambaugh & Edwin Prawl

$285.80

Writ is returned with Schedule attached from Edwin Prall, Geo. W. Stambaugh is to a resident of my bailiwick. July 30, 1878. Edwin Prawl's inventory: 2 horses, 1 wagon, 1 set double harness, 1 steel plow, 1 pair bobs, 1 mowing machine, 1 ?, wearing apparel Value $113.

1048

4-13-1878

Thomas L. Strole Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Strole

Joseph Oberlin & Sarah J. Oberlin

$70.15

Foreclosure on Lot 139 in Egnew's 2^nd Addition to the town Butler. May 11, 1878 sold to Thomas Strole and was issued a Certificate of Sale. Letters of Administration for Thomas Strole issued February 24, 1877 (Clerk's office Probate Book E, Page 75) final report filed in the December term 1878 (Clerk's office Probate Book E page 379). In Clerk's office Final Record Book, 1875-1879 pages 184-189 there is a record of Sarah Stole (wife of Thomas Stole "sr.) vs.. Thomas Stole etc. Partition Suit for the land. Mentioned are sons and daughters and spouses, Samuel G. Strole, Mary Ann Schaub, John Schaub, Amanda A. Hook, John Hook, Ira Wannamaker, Jay Wannamaker, Sarah Gnagy, Jay Gnagy, Hon. H. S. Tousley, Judge of the DeKalb Circuit Court, In Recorder's office Deed Book FF. Page 260, 261 and 262 is the Petition for Partition and the Decree of the Court.

1049

4-13-1878

Mary Firestone

Abner F. Pinchin & David Fay

$261.71

4/5^th of the Southeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 and 37 acres off he West side of the Southwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 12 Township 34 North of Range 14 East. Property will not see for want of bidders. Mary Firestone asked the Sheriff to return the Writ December 27, 1878

1050

4-13-1878

Christian Orff

Rosanna Graham, Joseph B. Endley, Martha J. Endley and Abner F. Pinchin

$110.

David Fay replevin bail J. W. Rickey attorney for the Plaintiff and holds a lien of $15.00 for his fees on case of September 25, 1877. Levy was made on the undivided 1/2 of the North part of Lot 4 in Danforth's Addition to the Town of Butler. Real Estate was advertised according to law for sale May 25, 1878. Did not sell for want of bidders.

1051

4-15-1878

John Mitchell

Norman Smith, Aaron W. Allen & James M. Hamilton

$1,143.86

Writ returned by order of Clerk Moss

1052

4-16-1878

James W. Case

David Culver

$476.04

Levied on the undivided 3/5^th of three stacks of wheat on the farm of Alonzo Lockwood in Butler Township, the undivided 1/2 of 1 field of oats supposed 8 acres, 1 wagon, 1 plow, 1 drag, 2 corn plows, 1 horse rake, 1 fanning trull, 9 head of hogs and 1 wagon rack. Writ was ordered returned by order of Rose & Hartman attorneys for Plaintiff

1053

4-18-1878

John M. Stonebaker

James W. Case & Joseph E. Case

$348.98

Writ returned by order of Plaintiff

1054

4-19-1878

Edward Seidel

James W. Case & Joseph E. Case

$546/62

Enos S. Casebeer as surety. Levied on Lot 5 in Ashley's 1^st Addition to the town of Auburn taken as the property of Enos Casebeer. No property could be found to make the money of the defendants J. W. Case and J. E. Case. Advertised on May 29, 1878 in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) and in Union Township sale of property on July 13, 1878. Issued upon sale to Philo J. Lockwood a Certificate of Sale. Sheriff St. Clair

1055

4-23-1878

Auburn Building, Loan and Savings Association

Christian C, Henry, Mary A., Clara, Ida & Samuel Buss, Sophia Thomas, Isaac M. Thomas, Margaret & Richard Parrish & James E. Rose Administrator of Estate of Margaret Buss

$600.

..Mortgage be foreclosed as to the interest of said Margaret Buss.. and that the interest of the other defendants as heirs of said Margaret Buss... premises described as the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7 in Township 34 North of Range 13 East. Containing 32 acres of land more or less. Advertised for sale on April 25, 1878 and sale set for May 18, 1878. "Before the sale I was restrained from selling said land by an order of the DeKalb Circuit Court. " St. Clair Sheriff. Clerk's Office Probate Order Book D, Page 364. Letters of Administration filed. Dated September, 1875.

1056

4-25-1878

Joseph Kaufman & Jonas Engle

Charles Kreger, William Kreger & Dory Kreger

$74.15

L. J. Miller replevin bail.

1057

4-25-1878

Nahum S. Russell et al

Charles Kreger & William Kreger

$247.85

L. J. Miller replevin bail.

1058

5-1-1878

Sophronia Heist

Henry Heist

$1,548.12

Note on Writ; "Sophronia Heist for use of Engle & Co." On Court case October 13, 1875 on money to become due October 13, 1877. Writ returned May 4, 1878 by order of Clerk Moss of DeKalb County

1059

5-7-1878

Robert Work Administrator of Estate of Elizabeth Care, Dec'd.

Ira A. & Rosina M. West, Summer? K. and Loretta M. Randall

$618.00

Foreclosure on the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 and the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34 North, Range 12 East, Township 33. Published in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) and in Butler Township sale of property on June 15, 1878. Robert Work was issued a Certificate of Purchase by Sheriff St. Clair.

1060

5-8-1878

Cyrus D. Hare & Jacob A. Smith

Hiram Griswold

$165.13

On court case of 6-2-1875. Levied on 1 Pile Driver, hammer and Frame. Sale took place May 10, 1878 in the village of Newville. Not sold for want of bidders. Again on the July 26, 1878 property was offered and W. L. Penfield bid $27.00 and was struck off to him. H. H. Ackley: and George Headly appraisers.

1061

6-17-1878

Cyrus Kelly

Benajah B. Long

$520.55

Sent to Steuben County by Clerk Moss of DeKalb County. Omer I. Clark of Steuben County became replevin bail. Omer I. Clark paid in full to Sheriff William Wicoff of Steuben Co. Deed and Execution are recorded in the Recorder's office (DeKalb) in Deed Book EE pages 352, 353 and 354.

1061-2

5-10-1878

Cyrus Kelly

Benajah B. Long

$501.77

Steuben is scratched out and DeKalb Written in. Omer I. Clark states of Steuben County becomes replevin bail.

Levied on Lots 158, 159 in Hornbergers 1^st addition to the town of Waterloo. Lot 1 in Jervis, Frothingham & Crane addition and the undivided 1/2 of lot 32 to the original plat of Waterloo. Sold to Cyrus Kelly by bidding at Auction. ($5.00) Sheriff St. Clair.

1062

5-10-1878

James Robinett

Isaac D. Daily & Nicholas Noal

$358.90

Cyrus S. Stoy replevin bail.

1063

5-14-1878

Aultman & Taylor Manufacturing Co.

Frederick Sattison & Lewis Dunn

$42.87

Writ returned by limitation of Law

1064

5-25-1878

Rosey A. Morris

Ira Ricketts

$118.84

Joseph Koch replevin bail.

1065

5-25-1878

Alonzo Lockwood

James F. Brown

$147.19

Frank M. Bacon Esq. Justice of Peace Ga? Brown replevin bail.

1066

5-25-1878

Singer Manufacturing Co.

William Farmer

$98.78

Charles Klotz as surety. Mathias Rhoads replevin bail.

1067

5-25-1878

Singer Manufacturing Co.

Morris H. Boren

$112.80

Alonzo Lockwood replevin bail. Levied on 18 acres growing wheat, 10 acres corn, 1 Singer Sewing Machine, 1 Kit Carpenter tools, 1 pair bob sled, 3 head hogs. Levied on the property of Morris H. Boren? Baren? Property in Jackson Township.

1068

None

1069

5-28-1878

Jacob Kahn

John Lawhead & Nancy Lawhead

$232.15

Foreclosure on the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 34 North of Range 14 East. "June 19, 1878 I have this day received full satisfaction of the within named Judgment and interest and the Sheriff is directed to return this order of sale. Signed Jacob Kahn.

1070

5-28-1878

Alfred Kelley

Cyrus M. Phillips & Sarah E. Phillips

$377.75

Foreclosure on Lot 207 and 212 with the appurtenances thereunto belonging situated in Hornberger's addition to the town of Waterloo. June 22, 1878 struck off to Alfred Kelly by St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 479, 480 the Judgment, Writ and Deed are recorded.

1071

5-28-1878

William Strow

Philemon R. Goodwin & Jane Goodwin

$91.00

Foreclosure on premises beginning at the intersection of the Northern boundary of the Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad with the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Township 34 North of Range 13 East.... Property was advertised and date set for sale June 22, 1878. Writ was ordered returned by Clerk Moss

1072

5-28-1878

Alonzo Lockwood

Charles Shoaf & Minnie Shoaf

$145.87

Mortgage foreclosed on the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 in Township 34 North of Range 13 East. Advertised May 29,1878 in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) and in Union Township property would be sold June 22, 1878. Struck off to Alonzo Lockwood and issued him a Certificate of Purchase Sheriff St. Clair

1073

5-28-1878

Cosper Altenburg for use of R. J. Lockwood

Charles Shoaf

$24.69

Foreclosure on the wheat crop now standing and growing upon the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 and the following Real Estate The South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 in Township 34 North of Range 13 East. Advertised in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) and Union Township sale of property on June 22, 1878. Struck off and sold to Philo J. Lockwood by Sheriff St. Clair.

1074

5-28-1878

R. Wes McBride & Joseph L. Morlan

Franklin Gettz & Amanda Gettz

$159.74

Foreclosure on a piece of land in the Northeast part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3 in Township 34 North of Range 13 East. Advertised May 19, 1878 for sale on June 22, 1878. Struck off and sold William H.. Leas. Deed and Execution are recorded in Deed Book EE pages 360, 361 and 362 in the Recorder's office.

1075

5-29-1878

George H. Draggoo administrator of the Estate of Susannah Fetters, dec'd

George R. Hoffman

$131.75

Henry H. Fales was justice of peace. Writ was returned by order of Plaintiff See also number 1002

1076

5-29-1878

Samuel W. Ralston

Joseph Rectenwaldt

$91.15

John Grube replevin bail

1077

5-29-1878

Marvin B. Butler Guardian of Mary Bell Carleton

William Britton

$255.75

Levied on 1 black horse, 1 cream horse, 1 span sorrel mules, 1 span brown mules, 1 span brown mules small size, 1 two horse huck, 2 two horse drays, flour, set double harness, also 1 two horse huck subject to a levy made this day by Francis Picker Constable of Union Township. Taken as the property of William Britton on June 25, 1878.

1078

5-29-1878

John Jenkins

Aaron B. Mathews & Henry H. Hull

$212.34

Agreement between parties.

1079

5-29-1878

Birdsell Manufacturing Co.

James Treman

$137.71

Writ is returned by order of Clerk

1080

5-29-1878

John Leas et al

Levi B. Powell & Peter Raub

$129.73

Fully satisfied

1081

5-29-1878

William O. McGonigal

Lewis Baird

$63.94

Henry Doupt replevin bail.

1082

5-29-1878

John Leas et al

Frederick S. Sattison Lewis Dunn & Curtis S. Shultz

$253.85

June 11, 1878 Writ returned

1083

5-29-1878

James Rickard by his next friend George Row

Jay R. Norfold

$237.74

Writ returned by order of A. L. Pinchin attorney for plaintiff

1084

6-4-1878

Elizabeth Frantz

Samuel & Matilda Tate, Samuel Healy, Cyrus S. Stoy, David Fay & Abner F. Pinchin

$262.78

Foreclosure on lot 135 and the West 1/2 of lot 136 in Egnews Addition to the Town of Butler. Sale set for June 29, 1878 Elizabeth Swantz? Swartz? Bid $314.46 and was issued a Certificate of Purchase. Sheriff St. Clair

1085

6-6-1878

Joshua Steves

William McClellan & James McClellan

$132.64

Paid by William McClellan

1086

6-6-1878

Daniel Salander or Talander?

William Dirrim

$245.53

June 24, 1878 levied on the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 3 Township 35 North of Range 13 East. Sale set for August 3, 1878. Sale postponed to August 24, 1878. Property sold for only enough to pay on old Judgment. Nothing to apply on this Writ. W. Dirrim presented a schedule for exemption. Personal property: 1 horse ($30) 1 2 horse wagon ($40), 1 set of double harness ($5.) 1 pair of bob sleds ($10.) 1 old buggy ($1.), 1 drag (.75), 2 plows ($6.), 1 hoe (.25), 1 grubbing hoe (.60), 4 head of hogs ($12.50), household furniture, 15 acres of growing wheat ($75.), 10 acres of growing corn, potatoes & Beans, 5 acres of growing oats ($5.), 2 acres if grass on the ground ($5.), wearing apparel ($6.), 2 scapp of bees ($6.), 2 axes (.75), 1 cut saw (.75), 1 hand saw (.25), 1 hammer (.25), 2 planes (.80), 1 square (.10), 4 augers ($1.), 1 milk can ($15.), 1 spring calf ($1.50), 1 grain cradle ($1.75), 1 parlor stove & pipe ($5.00), 1 cooking stove and pipe ($5.), lumber? ($7.) Appraiser E. H. Boyer and Robert Lacy? Land had a mortgage with Enos Michall..

1087

6-8-1878

Solomon Mier

James Treman

$168.95

Writ returned with schedule A attached for inventory of property of James Treman as of June 6, 1878. Property exempt. Two pages of property and explanation.

1088

6-7-1878

Singer Manufacturing Co.

A. F. Cotton

$85.06

Returned by order of Plaintiff June 19, 1878

1089

6-7-1878

John W. Carey

Ira A. & Rosina E. West, Amelia Angle? Robert Work and Christian Orff

$484.16

Terry Fitch Justice of Peace. Lot 110 in Egnew's Addition to the Town of Butler. On July 6, 1878 sale was bid off to Wm. W. Shoaff but afterwards refused to comply with conditions and the Attorney in the case ordered it again advertised November 16, 1878 struck off to John H. Carey and issued a Certificate of Purchase St. Clair Sheriff. Other details in actual Writ. In Recorder's Office Deed Book FF, pages 18 and 19 record this Judgment, Writ and Deed.

1090

6-7-1878

William Shutt :& John D. Leighty

Isaac N., Ellen & Joseph DePew

190.00

Foreclosure on 13 acres off of the East side of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 and the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 in Section 30 and the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29 all in Township 34 North of Range 12 East. (In the body of Foreclosure mentions a Jonathan Edwards as a defendant.) Posted notices in Keyser Township of sale on July 6, 1878. Highest bid was by Wm. Shutt and Jacob D. Lightly? Certificate of Purchase or Sale issued by St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 507, 508 and 509 records the Judgment, Writ and Deed. Property assigned to George Friedt.

1091

6-10-1878

B. Hortense Hale

William Allen & Harriet Allen

$1,909.50

Foreclosure on the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 and the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34, Township 34 North of Range 14 East. Containing 100 acres. Placed notices in Wilmington Township and in Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) for sale on July 27, 1878. Struck off and sold to B. Hortense Hale. Sheriff St. Clair.

1092

6-11-1878

Charles Luce

Owen Hensinger

$124.74

Court costs for May 21, 1878.. Upon which Sm. H. Dills hold a line for attorney fees of $10. Paid by Owen Hensinger

1093

6-19-1878

John W. Boyle

Isaac M. Johnson & Sarah E. Johnson

$185.95

Foreclosure on Lot 288 in the Original plat of the Town of Butler. Sale advertised for July 13, 1878. Struck off to J. W. Boyle. Sheriff St. Clair. In Recorder's office Deed Book FF pages 230, 231 and 232 the Judgment, Writ and Deed are recorded.

1094

6-19-1878

Jeremiah Burkholder

Cyrus Martin & Ann Martin

$164.55

Foreclosure on a part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 Township 35 Range 12 East. Mentions land nearby owned by John Bair. Date of sale advertised and set for July 13, 1878. Jeremiah Burkholder bid $205.07 and note mentioning that J. S. Burkholder having failed to comply with the sale of this Writ it is returned November 12, 1878.

1095

6-21-1878

Amanda Knesinger

Peter Kensinger

$27.85

Levied on 1 field of growing oats supposed to be 6 acres and about 12 acres of corn. Said crops are on the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 Township 33 North of Range 12 East. Writ was fully satisfied. Looks like without sale.

1096

7-1-1878

James W. Jeffords for the use of James D. Kelley

Sanford Bassett & Mary Bassett

$1.048.11

Property located in Bassett's addition to the town of Waterloo. Description of property mentions the Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad (now known as the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway. Enclosed with this Writ are two copies of the advertisement as it appeared in the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) A large description of land. 5 pages of information. James D. Kelley highest bidder. St. Clair Sheriff. In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 452, 453 and 454 records transaction to James D. Kelley, also there is a Quit Claim Deed on pages 454 and 455 by Sanford Bassett and wife to James D. Kelley.

1097

7-2-1878

Edward J. Baker

John C. Somers & Matilda A Somers et al (Deed mentions George S. McCord, Eliza J. McCord, Nathan Watson, Jennie Work, Wesley I. Work, Thomas S. Jellison and Martha Jellison.

$2,758.65

Two advertisements from the Auburn Courier (Auburn newspaper) are included in this package. Notices of sale were also posted in Union Township. Property located in Somers Addition to the town of Auburn. Large piece of property running from ninth street to eleventh....... Edward J. Baker highest bidder and struck off and sold to same. St. Clair Sheriff.

Mentioned in Writ Thomas Jellison may redeem the same within one year from the date of sale. Ten pages in this Document (In Clerk's office). In Recorder's office Deed Book EE pages 404, 405, 406 and 407 transaction is recorded with sale to Edward J. Baker.

1098

7-2-1878

Harvey H. Ackley

Norman Smith & John N. Parker

$808.78

Execution held by order of Charles Emanuel one of the plaintiffs attorneys November 13, 1878. A. S. Leas Sheriff

1099

7-2-1878

William P. Carpenter

David Fay

$123.64

On court case December 20, 1876 Abner F. Pinchin replevin bail. W. M. Kirt? Kist? Publisher of the Butler Record (Butler newspaper) advertised for sale on December 28, 1878 Lots number 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, and 32 in Danforth's addition to the town of Butler. O. Z. Hubbell was Notary Public. Augustus. S. Leas is Sheriff of DeKalb County. Notices of sale were also published in Wilmington Township. Was bid $1. by William P. Carpenter through his attorney John W. Baxter Writ returned not satisfied.

1100

7-2-1878

Martin Clayburgh, Morris Einstein & Benjamin M. Einstein

Norman Smith & John N. Parker

$198.36

George DeLong and Abner D. Curtis as sureties. Norman Smith's property appraised by WM. R. Chilson and Harrison H. Smith. John Parker's property appraised by A. J. Muson and Henry Haskins. 18 pages to this document. Sheriff St. Clair demanded of each Norman Smith, John N. Parker, George F. DeLong and Abner D. Curtis listing of property. All exempt and Writ returned with schedules attached.

1101

7-3-1878

Maria Trentman & August Trentman

William H. Keenan & John V. Keenan

$218.88

Wesley I. Work replevin bail

1102

7-6-1878

Viola J. Clark

Henry Brandon & David D. Snyder

$126.63

"The undersigned ..says that she is now and has been since the 13^th of May 1877 the wife of Henry Brandon.. and she further states upon oath that as she is informed and believes that said Henry has been for the last twenty years and still is a resident of said state and was from and after their marriage a householder in said county that on or about the 12^th day of April, 1878. this ? went on a visit to friends near Pittsburgh, Penn to whence he shortly afterwards because he could obtain employment there he being out of employment at their residence in Auburn. That said Henry is now absent I Pittsburgh temporarily engaged in employment but intends to return to said town of Auburn..." Signed by Kittie E. Brandon. And Notarized September 7, 1878. Said Judgment was assigned to David Goodwin

On July 6, 1878 levied on 1 bureau, 1 wash stand, 1 rocking chair, 2 pictures, 6 cain seated chairs, 1 walnut bedstead Taken as the property of Henry Brandon and turned out by David D. Snyder July 6, 1878. Money was paid. Henry Brandon paying $10.

1103

7-6-1878

Joseph Remer, Henry Stern & William Stern

Elias Gonser, Date of Case February 26, 1878 and Daniel Rager Date of case May 21, 1878

$96.02

Returned fully satisfied

1104

7-9-1878

James Draggoo

Christopher Keller

$356.33

Draggoo asked to be held until further orders. November 18, 1878

1105

7-10-1878

Guy Plum

Aaron W. Allen

$173.86

David N. Murray replevin bail Writ returned fully satisfied

1106

7-11-1878

Simon Stiefel and Isaac Ochs

William A. Packer

$305.75

"Seen the defendant Wm. A. Packer and made a demand of property he refuses to turn out any by saying that he had none as I did not know of any belonging to said William A. Packer I return this Writ according October 30,1878. St. Clair Sheriff

1107

7-12-1878

Mary Brandon & Peter H. Brandon

Joseph Miller, Henry A. Miller and John P. Wiant

$152.55

John H. Heitz replevin bail. Writ returned by order of WM. H. Dills Plaintiff attorney Leas Sheriff

1108

7-12-1878

William L. Penfield & Charles Emanuel

Lewis R. Wasson John W. Myers

$104.61

Benjamin F. Wasson as surety. Writ returned by order of Clerk Moss August 16, 1878

1109

7-13-1878

Elisha Hallett

Edwin Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson (now Newton)

$24.85

John Butt Esq. Justice of Peace. Union Township. September 16, 1878 by virtue of this Writ I have levied on the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 12, Township 34 North of Range 13 East. Date of Sell October 12, 1878. St. Clair Sheriff Best and McClellan highest bidders. In Recorder's office Deed Book FF page 6, 7, 8 the Judgment, Writ and Deed are recorded. George W. Thompson purchased the land. Sheriff's Deed of Sheriff Leas.