Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-29
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Bethel Rex Case POSTPONED


Bethel Rex Case Postponed
The case of The State of Ohio vs.
Bethel Rex-possession and selling
which was set for hearing Friday,
Oct %, has been postponed, owing
to the illness Of defendants wife.
Check Forgery Charge
In the forgery case of The State
of Ohio VS.. E. j. Parsons, defend
ant. defendant when arraigned Fri
day entered a plea of not guilty
Bond, $400. Clair A. Young is ap,
pointed by the court to defend
Parsons. Defendant was indicted
by the last grand jury, charged with
forging check on The Citizens
National Bank of Marietta, in the
sum of SIS. The signature alleged
forged is that Of L. j. Smith.
In the damage case of John E.
Harch of Columbus VS.. w. j. Dut-
ton of Marietta, in which damage is
asked in the sum of 1885, motion
to quash service of summons, over
ruled. Defendant excepts. Leave
to plead to petition in 21 days.
Asks For $352.45 Damages
A. p. Weimer files suit against
Rosa D. Wilson Brown, in which he
seeks Judgment in the sum of
s352.45. Plaintiff in petition states
that on Aug. g., 1880, the defendant
using the name of Rosa D. Wilson,
made and executed contract
whereby it was agreed that plain
tiff should take full charge and
management of defendants farm OF
about 236 acres in Meigsville town
ship: that defendant was to board
and wash for plaintiff; to furnish
his room to furnish and con-
tribute live stock, fertilizer, grass
seed, etc. Petition states that de-
fendant has broken contract, that
she has refused to furnish her
share of the things named in con
tract; that by her abuse and misuse
of plaintiff, and her omission to
furnish him food, she compelled
him to leave and to furnish him
self with board and room else
where. In all he claims to have
been damaged in the sum named,
$352.45.
In the matter of the guardian
ship of Caroline " Lyon, an in
competent, the case is dismissed
without prejudice.
The divorce case of Wilfred
Gheen VS.. Lucille Gheen, is set for
hearing Friday morning, Nov. 6, at
8 o'clock.
PROBATE COURT
Mrs. Ora B. DunningtOn as ad-
ministratriX Of the estate of Edward
M. Huntington, deceased, files final
account which is approved. The es-
tate having been fully settled, said
Administrative is discharged.
Chas. A. Gaylord is appointed
guardian of James A. Rothrock,
Malta. Bond, $4,000.
The will of w. HI. Burns, deceas-
ed, late of Center township, is filed
for probate.
Byrum B. Hughes of Eagleport is
appointed guardian of estate OF
Archie Hughes, aged IS. Claim is
made by said guardian to the court,
for damages against H. w. Sharp
for personal injuries, and for prop
erty damages to the said Archie
Hughes, sustained in an auto acci-
dent. The injuries consisted OF
slight concussion of the brain.
sprained arm, and bruised nose, 20
gether with shock the property
damage, to bicycle and clothing
Said guardians agreement to set
tie claim for $125, is approved by
the court who authorizes said guar
dian to make such settlement. The
settlement is made with the West
Casualty Insurance Co., with which
firm Sharp carries insurance.
The will of Solomon Morris, late
of York township, has been admit
ted to probate. BY it's terms all
property is left to his wife Gather
inc Morris.
John @. Lyme, guardian of Jacob
F. Hall, an incompetent, files in
ventory of guardians property
which shows value of persona
property to be $595; real estate,
$4,000. Yearly rent Of real estate,
$50.
The will of Eva Fitch, deceased,
late of Reinersville, has been filed
for probate.
The estate of Mary A. Morris, de-
ceased, is not subject to inheritance
tax. Gross value Of estate is S772.~
80; debts and costs of administra-
ton, $624.42. Balance $14S.47
descends to minor daughter Lucille
Morris.
Blanche Glass Brandeberry as
guardian of Evan Lee and Dean
Curtis Glass, minors, files first par
tial account.
In the matter of the estate of
Loosen Grimes, decesaed, authority
is granted to transfer real estate |
devised, to Harry E. Grimes ard
Jessie G. Mcdonald. The property, |
situated in Union township, con-
tains 70 IA acres.
In the matter of the estate of
John d. Wood, deceased, Annie L. |
Smith files exceptions to the ac-
count of Jessie B. Wood, admin |
istratrix.
The estate of Mary j. McCor- |
mick, deceased. is fully settled and |
Gertrude B. Lawrence, executrix, |
who is allowed compensation in the |
sum of $191.74, is discharged.
The estate of C. S. Martin, de-
ceased, is fully settled and Florence |
l.. Martin, executor, is discharged.
Affidavit Of lunacy is fled alleg- I
fpc inconifv IF Moru Carfu nf