Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Sues for S3, ,203 Damages

COMMON PLEAS COURT
Sues for $3,293 Damages
Mrs. Ann X Shafer files sui
against VIM. F. Buchanan, in which
she seeks damages in the sum 0
1929, which she alleges is due he
as the result Of injuries she sus
tanned July 10, 1882, when she fel
and broke both bones near the righ
ankle joint, and strained ant
wrenched the tendons, ligament'
and muscles at the ankle joint. Ths
petition alleges that the accident
was the result of carelessness and
negligence on the part Of defendant,
that he had removed part of the
brick pavement at his property
without any permit or leave thereof
from the village, or it's officers
and in SO doing left an Offset and
depression, and that defendant plac-
ed plank board about 10 inches
wide. and eight feet long, length
wise with the excavation left by re-
mOval of brick, one end of which he
placed against concrete walk. Plain
tiff states. that she did not know
brick pavement had been removed
and that because of darkness
there being no light or warning at
said point, she fell, sustaining in
juries as stated. Petition states
that medical attention caused an ex-
pense to her of $78; that as result
of fall she was unable to perform
her duties as telephone operator,
losing better than four months, to
her damage in the sum of $21O.
Ambulance hire on night of her in
jury caused an expense of S.
She also states that because of the
injury she has been unable to walk
without crutches, and has suffered
great pain; that her ankle has be-
come crooked and weak, and that in
all she has beer damaged to the ex-
tent of 1929.
Seeks Divorce
Clarence E. Conkle of. this place
files suit for divorce against Edna
A. Conkle, on the grounds of ex-
treme cruelty and gross neglect of
duty. They were married Aug. 81,
1916, at Cameron, w. Va, and have
cne child-Harold G., aged Is. Pc
tition states that defendant aban-
doned plaintiff and child. refusing
to live with plaintiff, and that he
has had custody and control of said
child. He asks for divorce, and to
continue as the legal custodian of
said child
Divorce Granted
Blanche Ham was decreed a di-
vorce Saturday from Elmer Ham,
on grounds that defendant is now
confined in the Ohio penitentiary.
Defendant is divested of all his
rights in real estate jointly own
ed by parties. Plaintiff is ordered
to pay costs.
Judgment by Default
In the appeal case of John L.
Smith VS.. Geo. B. Hazelett, defend
ant is given judgment by default, in
the sum of $189.05, with interest
from Aug. 21, 1892, at so, and for
costs.
In the burglary and larceny case
of The State of Ohio VS.. VIM. Van
metre ct al, F. S. Doudna is assign
ed to represent the defendant.
The case of Charles Hook VS..
Chester Murray for money only, has
been settled, and dismissed by
agreement of the parties.
In the case of the Union Joint
Stock Land Bank of Detroit VS.. ia
cob F. Hall ct al, judgment by de-
fault in the sum Of $2,O62.O1. Sale
Of mortgaged premises ordered, if |
judgment is not satisfied within five
days,
Jury Disagrees
The case of The State of Ohio VS..
Webb, charged with assault |
with intent to kill. heard Tuesday |
by jury, with Judge David H.
Thomas presiding resulted in a !
by the jury.
The jury has been waived in the
case, Friday-State of Ohio VS.. VIM. |
vanmetre-burglary and larceny.
Suit for $4,000 Damages
The alienation case of Jesse G.
nderson VS.. Ira Richardson ($1O,- |
JOO), began Wednesday to jury, !
Judge Thomas presiding The case
will likely occupy most of today.
PROBATE COURT
First and final account is filed in
he matter of the estate of James
Moore, deceased.
Albert E. Biedenbach, as executor |
If the estate >of Albert Biedenbach, I
deceased, files first and final ac-
count.
Authority is granted to transfer
zeal estate in the matter of the es-
ate of Rosa e. Hughes, deceased.
rhe estate passes to Cecil Coffin
iaffer, son, and Elsie Hughes, {
each inheriting an undi-
yided one-half.
Mary A. Smith, the executrix
in will, is appointed ex-
,cutrix of the estate of Clarence e.
Smith, deceased, without bond. The
appraisers are /. G. Shilling, Emer-
on Strobe and Scott Clements.
The wills of Martha l.. Glass and
Almira Finley have been presented
or probate. A
The estate Of Lille ". Walker.
is fully settled, and Lucy
". Barkhurst as administrator, is
discharged. Compensation is al
owed in the sum Of $3.50.
In the matter of the estate of
.ouisa Wilson, Dicie Wilson, as
files second partial ac-
,ount. Same is approved. Balance
emaining in hands of guardian,
,o0O in TT s government bonds: |