One of six defense lawyers in Fleming v. Rogers & Crothers, Lincoln writes and files defendants' answer. Defense is ruled to plead Wednesday. Also ruled to answer Wednesday are parties in Bishop v. Bishop et al., petition for partition. Lincoln, for complainant, Clarissa Bishop, moves appointment of Stuart as guardian ad litem of minor defendants. Lincoln for plaintiff in third case, Pike v. Shaffer, is ruled to plead Thursday. Record; Photocopy.

Lincoln writes and files certificate of publication in Bishop v. Bishop et al.Record.

Lincoln writes, signs, and files his affidavit in Fleming v. Rogers & Crothers. Photocopy.

Lincoln wins two jury trials. In Finley et al. v. Robinson, appeal from judgment of justice of peace, Lincoln represents defendant. Moore v. Clark, appeal, Lincoln and Shope for plaintiff obtain verdict for $702. Third case is continued. In Davenport v. Davenport et al. Lincoln files defendants' answer and files deed of trust as exhibit. Lincoln, Purple, and Clark defend People v. Thompson, murder. Jury finds accused guilty and sentences him to eight years in pentitentiary. Record; Photocopy.

Davenport v. Davenport et al., petition for dower, Lincoln for defendant, is continued by agreement at cost of parties. Record.

Tazewell Circuit Court convenes. Lincoln writes and files affidavit of Thomas Alsop, one of defendants in P. Weyrich & Co. v. Allsup & Allsup. Case involves promissory note given in part payment for sawmill. Lincoln, for defense, takes ground that sawmill cannot cut 3,000 feet per day, as plaintiffs expressly warranted. Record; Files.

In Stephens v. Veimont & Whisler, in which Lincoln and Parker represent defendants, jury finds their clients not guilty of forcible entry and detainer. In criminal case—People v. Shaffer & Shaffer—Lincoln obtains order setting aside defendants' default and forfeiture of bond on payment of all costs to date. Defendants post new bonds of $500 each for appearance next term. Indictment is for cheating and fraud. Record.

Lincoln files bill in chancery and affidavit in Snell v. Snell & Prettyman. Bill is signed "Fuller & Lincoln." Files.