Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-26
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT


Clara B. Wilkins VS.. Elijah M. Wat
kins, defendant files answer in which
he admits that he is the owner of
real estate described in petition:
that during the fall of 1923, he sold
about $1,000 worth of personal
property, and retains the proceeds;
but denies each and every other
averment Further answering, de-
fendant says that at time of their
marriage plaintiff was the mother
of two boys-Ralph McMullin, six.
and Frank McMullin, four, both of
whom have continued to make their
home with plaintiff and defendant;
that at said time defendant was
owner of 146 acres of land, mention
ed in petitions, and that after mar
riage in 1918 purchased about 83
acres more, with his own money;
that at time of marriage plaintiff
had in her own right the sum of
$4,000, together with certain house
hold goods, said money being ex-
pended for her own exclusive use in
purchasing of securities, which she
retains as her individual property;
that she did not contribute in any
way except her household duties, in
aiding or assisting defendant; that
from said time to June IL, 1928, de-
fendant provided said boys with a
good home, sent them regularly to
school. permitting them to share
and have part in proceeds made up
on defendants lands; that he stock
ed and equipped farm and permitted
said boys to keep cows and sheep
and retain the increase and that they
were in all respects maintained and
supported as the children of defend
ant. Each of said boys was kept in
school until the older graduated
from high school, and the younger
enters high school this fall Petit
tion states that at the age of 19 and
II respectively the boys brought
about state of incompatibility be-
tween plaintiff and defendant, with
out justification or excuse; that he
has spent of his own money in
schooling, boarding and maintain
ing said boys, about $4,000 which
defendant was under no obligation
to pay or advance, save and except
through his love and respect for
plaintiff; and which plaintiff would
have been compelled to expend had
it not been for defendants contri-
button in that respect; that plaintiff
has not contributed any part of mon
ey she had at time of marriage. De-
fendant denies that plaintiff has
any interest in real estate, except
her inchoate right of dover there
in; nor has plaintiff any interest in
or concerning personal property
sold by defendant, referred to in pc
tition Defendant claims to have
properly maintained and supported
plaintiff in all respects, and that he
has been a kind and devoted hus-
band to her, and he especially denies
that without cause he left her, and
that he cursed her, threatened to
kill her, etc. Defendant says that at
intervals they had some misunder-
standing of little consequence. He
denies that he refused to permit
plaintiff to ride in his auto, and that
he frequently took other women
with him in his car Defendant
AYERS that without interference or
influence of said boys in and about
his home, he and plaintiff could
live and abide happily together;
and by reason of facts recited he de-
nies abandonment and gross neglect
of duty. Defendant prays for dis
missal of petition, and that it be
held for naught.
Title Quieted
In the case of The First National
bank of McConnelsville, a corpora
tion IS. 2. B. Deems, action to quiet
title c.. o. Dye made the following
entry: Allegation of petition found
to be true and that plaintiffs title
ought to be quieted. Order that
plaintiffs title be quieted against
defendant, and for judgment for
costs against defendant.
PROBATE COURT
Inventory filed in the matter of
the estate of ely Gladys McPeak,
shows appraisal of assets to be
SOCIAL in real estate, 80 acres of
land.
Edna Walpole, administrative of
the estate of Geo. E. Moore, files in
ventory which shows appraisal of
assets to be $2,786.15, of which |
$4,000 is in real estate; $1,000
personal goods, and $616.25 mon
eys.
Marriage Licenses
Harry F. Nelson, draughtsman,
Warren, Pa, and Mary Martha
Hayes, stenographer, Stockport, !
daughter of Milton C. and Clara |
Rowland Walker, Rev J. w. Eaton
officiating.
Ellis r. Miller, farmer, Cumber-
land, O., son of Elmer E. and Sarah
Henderson Miller, and Lois B. Jen
kins, teacher, daughter of l.. T. Jen-
kins and Ora F. Henderson Jenkins,
Bristol township, Rev. E. L. Ken
die.
Friend A. Matthews, farmer,
Roxbury, son of Timon Matthews,
and Mrs. Florence Wallace, Stock
port, daughter of E. F. Hoover,
Rev. E. f. Kendle.
Surveying River Road