Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-22
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT


COMMON PLEAS COURT
In the case of Walter Anderson
vs.. David Lang ct al, for money
only, defendants-Dayid Lang and
The Interstate Gas Co., corpor-
alton, under the laws of the state
of Delaware, file motion for the
court to set aside pretended service
of summons by publication, and
that the cause be held for naught
for four reasons.
Reply Filed BY Mary Il. Parsons
Mary L. Parsons, plaintiff in her
action for divorce, files reply to
motion filed by defendant, in which
she makes general denial of al
legations in said defendants petit
ton.
In the actions of Harold Hawk
VS.. The Board of County Commits
sioners, and Eula Hawk VS.. same
defendant, defendants file motion to
quash service of summons in both
actions, upon the grounds that the
Transcript Filed
In the matter of the State of
Ohio VS.. Joseph Smith, charged
with assaulting Howard Smith, by
striking him in the face with his
fist, heard by Mayor Bernhard
Mercer, transcript is filed in COM
mon pleas court. When arraigned
Saturday before Mayor Mercer,
said defendant pleaded not guilty.
Recognizance bond in the sum of
5000.
Divorce Filed
Dean Shinn of Stockport has filed
suit for divorce against La Verne
Shinn, on the grounds of extreme
cruelty and adultery. They were
married Jan. 6, 1923, and have
three children, Wendell, aged 10;
Junior, eight, and Wanda, six.
Plaintiff states defendant has
shown him no affection or consid-
GRAFTON whatsoever; has repeatedly
told plaintiff she was through with
him; that she would leave plaintiff
without telling him where she was
going; that she contracted ac-
counts in his name; that he has
sent her money to pay same, but
later was informed accounts were
not paid, she refusing to tell what
she did with the money. Plaintiff
states defendant has refused and
neglected to wash and mend his
clothes. He further states defend
ant uses profane language In the
presence of their children, that she
attends dances and re-
mains out late of nights: that on
the night of Feb. 10, 1884, she re-
turned home at about 4:30 the fol- |
lowing morning; that she has been |
very unkind and disagreeable in
department., and has often called
him offensive names and threaten
I'd to strike him. Plaintiff alleges
defendant has often instructed him
70 get divorce, and said she did
lot care to live with him. Plaintiff
states defendant has been guilty of
with different persons on
livers occasions during the past
.hree years, and that he will fur
lish names of parties If court so
lesires. He asks for custody Of
children.
PROBATE COURT
R. M. Winegardner, assignee in
rust for the creditors of Besse G.
Patterson, files his petition praying
or an order to sell real estate Of
aid assignor, to pay debts and ad
ust liens.
Proof of publication of the no.
ice of appointment of w. w. Cum
ingham, as administrator of es-
ate of David A. Cunningham, de-
eased, is filed.
Robert l.. Drury, as administra-
or, of the estate of Samuel Frash-
r, deceased, files final account.
Authority is granted to transfer
cal estate, in the matter of the
state of Martha Sheridan, de-
eased, to names of Edith Camp
ell, Stanley Sheridan, Joseph T.
Laura Davis and Helen
logers, daughters and sons, each
-5 part.
The will of VIM. H. Phillips, late
f Stockport. has been admitted to
rebate. The will bequeaths to
on Roy Kenneth Phillips, deceased,
hot gun; he directs that deposit
t $50 be made, in the Stockport
ank, and that the interest re-
eived thereon be used for care of
heir cemetery lots. The rest of
state is bequeathed to deceased's
hildren. The will nominates Ell
ert Jesse Phillips, executor, with
he desire that he settle estate
yihout giving bond The will was
xecuted Aug. 30, 1881, and is
'itnessed by H. H. Choguill and M.
!, Allard.