Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-01-26
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Suit for S162.66

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Suit for $162.66
Price & Miller have filed suit
against James Richardson in which
Judgment is asked in the sum Of
$162.66 with interest. Judgment is
asked on two causes of action. First
cause is in the amount of $l19.95,
which it is alleged is due on account
for automobile material, supplies,
ETC., extending over a period or
about five years. The second cause
of action is on account, which plain
tiff purchased from the Elliott Coal
Yard,-which account is for fer
tilizer which it is-alleged defendant
purchased from said Elliott Coal
Yard, Of the cost of $42.71.
In the alimony and equitable re-
lief case of Sadie r.. Stephenson vs..
Alvin B. Stephenson, temporary ali
mony in the sum of $50 is allowed
plaintiff, SIS to be paid in ten days,
and SIS in 25 days.
New Jury Commissioner
Judge J. @. Lyme has appointed
Howard Rothrock a member of the
Morgan county jury commission, to
succeed Chas A. Gaylord, resign
ed. The other member is O. A.
Richardson. The law provides that
one member of each political party
must be represented on the commits
sion. Mr.. Rothrock is the Demo-
cratic member.
Want $4,000 Damages
Orin W. Abel, Olive H. Abel and
Orin w. Abel, guardian of Floyd
and Fred Abel, minors, have filed
suit against the Bowman Oil Gas
Co., in which they seek judgment
in the sum of $2,500, which it is
alleged is due by reason of breach
of lease contract. Plaintiffs in pc
tition state lease has not been prop
erly developed; that plaintiffs have
refused and neglected to repair gas
producing wells. Petition recites
that on lands surrounding said
lease paying wells have been drill
ed and are producing.
In the burglary and larceny case
of The State of Ohio VS. Frank Hill
and Ed Benjamin, the court ap-
pointed Emmett Abel to represent
defendants.
Pleads Not Guilty
When arraigned Tuesday before
Judge Lyme, Jesse Fisher who was
arrested charged with selling intox-
icating liquor, entered plea Of not
guilty. Bond is fixed at $3.50,
which was furnished.
Appealed From J. p. Court
The case of VIM. McElfresh VS.. |
Henry and Marjorie Best, heard by
Myers Van Fossen. ]. p, Penn
township, has been filed in common
pleas court The action grew out of
the ownership of calf about six |
months old
More Indictments Made Public
Other indictments returned by |
the recent grand jury, which have |
been made public, are Harry Nc
Daniel of Penn township, assault |
with intent to kill A. r. Dougan.
When arraigned Wednesday after
noon before Judge Lyme, he entered
a plea of not guilty. Bond for ap-
DGdrdUce was uAcO dl PHOVs
To Penitentiary For Non-Support
Cassius Cooley of Homer town
ship, non-support of four minor
children He pleaded guilty when
arraigned Wednesday afternoon be-
fore Judge Lyme, and was sentenced
to serve from one to three years in T
the penitentiary About two years
ago he was indicted on the same
charge. He then promised to pay
81 per month per child for theri
support. The evidence showed that
he had not been making payments,
as agreed.
Divorce Granted
Ida Belle Bagent is granted di-
vorce from Ora Bagent, on the
grounds of extreme cruelty The
case which was heard Wednesday of
last week by Judge ]. @. Lyme, was
not contested.
PROBATE COURT
In the case of Cora M. Morris,
of the estate of Perry
Morris, order is granted for sale of !
real estate to pay debts. Real es-
tate is appraised in two tracts
first tract, $1,000; second tract.
$4,000.
To Sell Real Estate To Pay Debts
The county commissioners have
filed petition asking for the sale of
real estate of Mary Hogue, who is
now a county charge, for her main
tenance and support. A like petit
ton is fled asking for sale of real
estate of Elvin Ellis, who is now a.
county charge, for his maintenance
and support Date set for hearing
on both actions, is Feb. 20.
Declared Insane e
Mrs. Mary Cotton of Morgan
is declared insane, and
taken to Athens state hospital, for
treatment. She is the widow of
Rufus Cotton, and has been at the
county home. e.
In the matter of the estate, of
Richard T. Williams, deceased. Feb.
20 is the date set for hearing on
schedule of debts.
The estate of T. II. McLain, de-
ceased, is fully settled. and Chas.
H. McLain, executor. is discharged.
H. III. Choguill is appointed ad-
of the estate of Hattie {
T.. Henery, deceased. Bond, $4,000.
j. A. Hayes, G. G. Lyme,
and w. T. Choguill.. II
In the matter of the estate of {
VIM. w. Raney, deceased, hearing 8
IN executions on final account: The I