The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-10-13
COURT NOTES.

Judge MoCarty granted a decree of
divorce 10 the case of Margaret Matthews
against Harry Il. Matthews Friday morn
ing. The household furniture In, lien of
alimony aad custody of their child was
a swarded. @. O. Bow represented plaintiff.
The defendant had agreed not to fight
the case If the alimony feature Was adjus.
ted, and on that arrangement, which was
made out of court, he made no defense.
The case of Mishler VS.. Mishler, In
which Judge Taylor askei for more
testimony, was decided today, the
tetimony having been furnished. q, A
decree was granted. W. J. Pisro repre-
sented plaintiff.
The Cleveland Provision Co. has sued
Fred W. Leisa to recover $631. 80 alleged
due for merchandise. In an affidavit
accompanying the petition it is alleged
among other things that Leisa, who wa IS
meat and fish dealer in the west end
of Canton has absconded with the intent
of defrauding creditors, and 1t is also
alleged he fraudulently obtained pro-
visions for which sum Judgment Els
prayed. Day, Lynch g. Day represent
plaintiff.
John M. Mobley has sued s. L. Trensh
ct al. to recover 1896 alleged due on a
uote. A mortgage foreclosure is prayed
for. Day, Lynch s. Day represent
plaintiff.
The will of the late Ellen Van Dyne of
Paris township has been filed. She
bequeaths a 33-aors farm to her only
daughter, Ada A. Newcomer and her
heirs and assigns forever. If the daughter
should die without issue then the farm
is to 60 to the sisters and brothers of the
testator. The will was made In 1889.
Judges McCarty and Taylor of COM
mon pleas court hold daily sessions and
have no trouble In keeping even with the
assignment of cases. This morning
Judge MoCarty granted divorce in TIE
case of Laura Wagner VS.. Elmer E.
Wagner. Cruelty and neglect was
alleged. Custody of children and alimony
In the sum of 81 500 was given. Otto
K. Young represented plaintiff.
Judge Talyor granted divorce In the
case Of Cora H. Baker against Joseph j..
Baker this morning. The defendant is
in the penitsntiary serving a long SEN
tenoe for incest. Mrs. Baker was gran ted
alimony in the real estate and also
Gust ody of minor children. Baldwin g.
Shields were attorneys for plaintiff.
Charles Henderson, indicted for steal
ing a bicycle, chan ged his plea to guilty
Wednesday afternoon and Judge McCarty
sentenced him to the workhouse for 80
days and to pay fine of $85 and costs.
Common pleas court convened Monday
morning with Judge MoCarty presiding
In room as usual, but with Judge p.
NJ Smith in room In place of Judge
Taylor, who is holding court in Lisbon.
The forenoon was spent In hearing
motions.
The bond in the case of John Gallagher
of Minerva, Indicted for selling liquor
III u luCdl opJlOu JOWubHlpi WINS ueClhT6u
forfeited. 1t was in the sum of $500,
The SO, 1000 damage case of Piero vs.. the
Board of Education commenced this
afternoon before Judge Smith and a
jury, Piero was injured by falling
radiator in the West North street build,
ing some time since.
Benjamin f Langworthy, receiver Of
the Mutual Fire Insurance 90, of Chi.
cago, has commenced action against
Sevilla deib, Administrative with the
will annexed of the estate of Jacob Geib
10 collect $50 alleged due on note, O.
W. Green field and Miller g. Pomerene
represent plainJiff.
James II. Mclaughlin, trustee for the
benefit Of the creditors of l. Perskey &
Co., has sued J. o, Garrett OF al, to re
cover s1b1. 80 alleged due.
Archibald Cssteei has sued Jesse b
Miller In common pleas court alleginl