He shall, upon the return of every summons, enter upon the appearance docket whether or not service has been made; and, if the summons has been served, the name of the defendant or defendants summoned and the day and manner of the service upon each one. The entry shall be evidence in case of the loss of the summons.
R.L. 1910, § 5332. Amended by Laws 1953, p. 47, § 1.