Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-11-24
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Divorce Case Filed

gross neglect of duty. They were
married Aug. 28. 1928, and have
one child, 10 Ann. Petition states
that defendant without provocation
therefor, on part of plaintiff, as
saulted, struck and kicked plaintiff
and ordered her to leave home; thai
he has habitually staid away from
their home late at night, as late as
three and four O'Clock in the morn
: ing, and always refused to advise
plaintiff Of his whereabouts. Plain
tiff says defendant is able to, and
does, earn good wages, but has
spent money recklessly, and with
held it from her and their said
child, and has pursued course OF
neglect towards her. Plaintiff fur
ther says that by reason of the con-
duct of defendant, her feelings were
wounded and her health and peace
OF mind seriously disturbed, and be-
cause Of such she was obliged to,
and did, on Oct. q, 1892, leave the
home of defendant, and ever since
has remained separate and apart
from him. She asks for custody,
care and control Of said miner
child.
In the money only, foreclosure.
ETC., case of The Atha Supply Co., a
corporation. VS.. The Malta Oil &
Gas Co., and Oscar James, judgment
is given by default against defenda
ant, for $6,504.34. Finding that
mechanics liens are valid liens and
unless the judgment and costs Of
suit are paid within three days, an
order to sell all property is award
ed plaintiff All questions of prior
ity of liens are reserved.
Resolutions Of respect have been
adopted by the Morgan County Bar
association, for the following de-
ceased members: Judge Alfred H
Mercer, Chas. III. Fouts, Emmett A..
Taylor, and Judge Harry M. Finley,
and ordered placed on the common
pleas court journal.
In the partition, etc., case of An
ME L. Smith, vs. Jessie B. Wood
and the First National bank, of
Stockport, proceedings of sheriff
and commissioners approved ana
confirmed No election to take at
appraised value. Order to sell for
cash.
In the case of State of Ohio VS..
Lindsay Webb, assault with intent
to kill, bond for appearance from
day to day and from term to term,
is fixed at 5000.
Suit for Divorce
Edna C. Johnston has filed suit
for divorce against Charles B. John
ston. on the grounds of extreme
cruelty. Petition states that on
July 80, 1882, while living in Lima,
defendant came home intoxicated
and assaulted her by striking and,
beating her in the face, and tha.
she was forced to fee from her
home and secure protection and aid
from neighbors; that he has been
guilty of habitual drunkenness for
a period of three years. and guilty
of gross neglect of duty toward
plaintiff, by refusing to work and
support his minor children and wife,
although physically capable of do
ing SO. Petition also states defend
ant associates with, and spends
much time, both day and night, with
a Mrs. Bessie M. Haley of Lima.
Plaintiff and defendant were mar
ried Aug. "a, 1904, and have five
children. Plaintiff states she and
defendant have a reasonable amount
Of household goods and furniture,
now in the possession of plaintiff,
and that defendant is a salesman
and earns around, 5000 month.
Plaintiff asks for temporary order
enjoining defendant from bothering
or molesting plaintiff during pen
dency of action: for alimony pend
ing suit, for divorce, custody OF
minor children, and for reasonable
permanent alimony. The family
moved here from Lima several
months ago, and reside in the S. E..
Bone property.
Judge Thomas To Preside
Judge D. H. Thomas of Marietta
has been assigned to hold court
here the week of Dec. IL, on ac-
count of Judge Lyme having been
counsel in the cases to be heard.
PROBATE COURT
Cora M. Farris is appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of Perry
Morris, deceased. Bond, $4,000.
Appraisers are Wilbur McFerren,
Ross Marshall and Clarence Combs.
Inventories Approved
Inventory is approved in the mat
ter of fhe estate of Chas. E. Hiia-
man, deceased. Total appraisementj
of assets is $14,632.86, of which
$527 is personal goods; s270.55,
moneys; $7,725.10, stocks and Sc
curities: $2O9.73, accounts and
debts receivable. and $500. real
estate.
C. B. Smith, administrator Of the
estate Of A. E. Smith, files inven-
tory which is approved.
In the matter of the estate of
Mariah Friend, deceased, inventory
is fled. Hearing on same is fixed |
for Dec. Is.
In the matter of the estate OF
Amanda e. Mott, deceased, inventory
and appraisement is approved,
which shows appraisal Of assets to
be 1926, all in stocks and secur;-
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