Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT


COMMON PLEAS COURT
The foreclosure case of Sanderson
Morey ct ano, vs.. Fred Scott ct ano.
has been dismissed, and costs paid.
In the case of Josephine HI. Man
eley VS.. G.. o. McGonagle, motion for
new trial is. oyerruled. Defendant
excepts Judgment ON verdict for
plaintiff, against defendant for ST.
177.75, with interest from Oct. Z,
1924.
The prosecuting attorney is allow
ed the sum of $500 by the court, to
be expended during the year 1925 for
stenographer for the prosecuting at
torney's office.
John @. Lyme as executor of the
last will and testament of Thomas
Muse, deacesed, files a suit against
Charles A. Buck, entitled 'discov-
cry" The action is in reference to
note of $500 which defendant
claims the decedent, Thomas Muse,
delivered to him during life. This
note, the plaintiff feels, is now due,
and alleges that after the death of
Thomas Muse, the defendant in some
way unknown to plaintiT procured
possession of the note, which he has:
that plaintiff has demanded of the
defendant an inspection of, and to
make copy of said note, but defend
ant refuses said demands. Plain
tiff says he now has a cause Of ac-
tion on the note, which is the prop
erty of the estate, and that he de-
sires and has the right to bring an
action against the defendant for the
amount due thereon. Plaintiff prays
that defendant be compelled to COM
ply with his demands.
A petition has been filed, asking
for the transfer of 5000 from the
road fund to the poor fund, and 500
from the road fund to the general
fund of Morgan township.
PROBATE COURT
III. H. Choguill is appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of Joseph
Yarnell, deceased. Bond $4,000.
Appraisers, r. W. Dewitt, III. w.
White and Henry Hook.
G. v. Russell is appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of Caroline
Russell Bond $1,000. Charles
McDermott, Charles C. Lyme and
David Vanfossen, appointed ap-
praisers.
Vernon Crisman accepts appoint
ment as executor of the estate of
Lizzie NJ Crisman, deceased Bond,
$4,000. James Ferguson. Wan
Cannon and Adam Smith are ap-
pointed as appraisers.
J. W McVeigh Is appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Lydia
Mcveigh. Bond, $4,000 John
Fitch, Vernard Hindman and Ben
Sells. appraisers.
The will of w. HI. Fulmer has
been admitted to probate.
An inquest of lunacy concerning
Paul f. Sherlock of Center was held
Tuesday and Wednesday. He was
found to be insane, and will be taken
today to the Athens State hospital
In the matter of J. l.. Glass as ad-
ministrator of the estate of Henry
G. Hatfield, vs.. VIM. Hatfield, ct al,
order of private sale of real estate.
to pay the debts, is granted.
Marriage Licenses
J. Omar Reed, farmer. son of
James w. Reed of Renrock, and Itol
B. Combs, daughter of Edward w.
Combs, Reinersville. Rev. J. L. Nu-
zum officiating.
Harley Hall Chapman, merchant,
son of f. Vert Chapman, Coolville,
and Sarah Helen Falls, daughter of
Ira L. Falls, Bishopville, Rev. B. f.
w. Pitman.
Harold c. Bachelor, student, son
of Ermine A. Bachelor, and Elva
L. Henery, daughter of Sextus Hen
cry, Tl6F. w dLLcT WiiSOH OAlCldtlnEs
RECORDER'S OFFICE
Kenneth e. Parsons ct al to Ina
Parsons, affidavit for transfer,
Geo. Bole to Jesse Bole, contract |
as to erection of building, etc.
Cora Harmer to H. ]. Harmer,
lots, 81.
Howard Rowland to J. S. Kane ct
ux, lots, Ringgold. $500.
Everett M. Wells ct al to P. G.. |
Wogan, 163 acres, Homer, $4,000.
Walter Ellis and wife to w. III. |
west part. Stockport lot.
ST..
w. HI. Hilaman and wife to Jesse
A. Hayes, west part. Stockport lot, !