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Army incorporation, parcel in Mt.
Vernon, $1,000.

$1g6.24, all the money found OH the
man at the time Of his arrest two
weeks ago. Il
On Thursday, ]. B. Graham and
Charles l.. Bermont, attorneys for
Cole, refused to proceed with the
hearing of the habeas corpus proceed.
ings, 1t is said, until they had obtain
ed retainer fee of $3.50. Judge Duke
refused to turn over more than 500
to Collie and consequently the hearing
did not take place in common pleas
court.
However late Friday afternoon
Judge Duke visited the county Jail
and turned over to Collie the sum Of
$196.24, all the money found in his
possession at the time Of his arrest.
Now there can be no excuse for a
hearing not being held" said Judge.
Duke Saturday morning. "Coile has
all his money and he can do what he
pleases with it."
In discussing the case Saturday
morning, Judge Duke said that If he
had not paid over the full amount
due Cole, the attorneys for the de-
fendant could have made application
for a guardian, and the proceedings
could have been carried from the
higher to the lower courts, and that
months might elapse before the mat.
ter was terminated. On the other
hand the attorneys might have
brought mandamus proceedings com
pelling the probate court to turn over
all the funds belonging to Collie.
There was rumor Of such an action,
according to the statement of Judge
Duke.
"The attorneys for Collie announced
they must have money to proceed
with the case," said Judge Duke.
Now they can have access to Coles
money and there Is no reason why
the habeas corpus proceedings can.
not be heard at an early date. 1t is
up to the defendants attorney" con-
cluded Judge Duke.
Prosecutor Ashbaugh has maintain
ed for the past three days that the
state has been ready to proceed with
the hearing OF the mandamus pro.
ceedings.
Granted a Divorce
Lutin A. Haughey has been granted
decree OF divorce in the Knox coun-
ty common pleas court from Ruth
MaugEey The decree was granted on
the grounds of wilful absence.
Demurrer overrulcd-
In the case of G. c. Crider vs. f. %.
Levering, a demurrer has been over
ruled by Judge Blair in common pleas
court.
Tax Is Fixed
In the estate OF j. T. Best, late of
Hilliar township, the inheritance tax
has been fixed by the probate court
at $1,115.17.
inheritance Tax
The inheritance tax has been fixed
by the probate court at $474.97, in the
estate of Thomas James, late of Clin-
ton township.
VIII Not Admitted
The last will and testament of Isa-
bel Willyard was not admitted to pro-
bate Friday by Judge Duke for the
reason that the signers to the will
and codicil were mostly residents of
other cities. The signers reside in
Lumberfoot, w. Va, Newark, o., and
Long Beach, Cal. 1t developed. Proof
of the signatures must be obtained
before the will can be admitted to
probate.
Marriao. License
Rufus T.. Kingsbury, rubber work
er, Akron, o., and Ida NJ. Harris, Mt.
Vernon. Rev. j. A. Long.
Real Estate Transfers
Harry V. Palmer to II. 7. Blosser,
parcel in Centerburg. $3.50.
Rene Mondron to w. Rae Owen
Miller, parcel in Mt. Vernon, 81.
Emma II. Miser to Rose V. Brick
er, parcel in Clay, 81.
Mt. Vernon Home Building Co. to
II, S. Lord, parcel in Mt. Vernon, 81.
Harry q. Slingluff to the Kremlin
Realty Co., parcel in city, ST..
Charlotte Kunkle to Kate Bell, par.
Gel in city, 81.
Charles O'Iiourke to Oky Wyker
parcel in city, 81.
Emma |. Harris to Ellen w. Whit.
tington, parcel In city, 81.
James Bechtol to Grover c. Purdy