Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-29
Court House News
COMMISSIONERS

Resolution is passed giving per-
mission, for use of the court house
porch on the evening of June 20, to
Herbert S. Bigelow, or his represen-
tative, for the purpose Of explaining
the proposed amendment known as
the "Bigelow Pension Plan," how
ever the commissioners resolution
makes it plain that they do not in
any manner sponsor this meeting.
The sum of $4,000 is borrowed
from the Citizens National bank,
and the same amount from the
First National bank of McCon-
nelsville, same to be demand
notes, and to be at interest rate of
49, Said sum is to be placed to
the credit of the general fund, and
to be for the purpose of meeting un-
paid obligations.
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Asks $26, 800 Damages
Dion S. Birney of the District of
Columbia, files suit against D. Y. nj.
Corporation, in which judgment is
asked in the sum of $26,50O, with
interest on $4,000, from jan 10,
1899, and interest on $1,000 from
the 10th day of August, 1899. Pc
tition states defendant on Sept. II,
1888, entered into with plaintiff and
Leo Ranney, certain contract
whereby the D. Y. NJ, a corpora
ton, of Olean, N. Y, agreed with
Birney to purchase an interest, and
to invest $4,000 for development
OF the Oil Spring territory. After
failing to start operations, it is stat
ed that they dropped the project,
and the action is brought to recover
damages for the breach of contract.
the breach of contract.
In the divorce action of Henry E.
Wainwright VS.. Sarah d. VAIN
wright, temporary alimony is allow
ed defendant on cross petition, in
the sum of $50.
Restraining Order Overruled
In the injunction case of John M.
Beard VS.. trustees of Homer town.
ship, Judge C. M. Riecker has over
ruled motion for temporary re-
order to which plaintiff
eXcepts
PROBATE COURT
Mary Vanoster is appointed ad-
of the estate of James
w. Vanoster, late of Malta. Bond,
$500. The estate is of the prob
able value of $1,150, of which ST.
900 is in real estate. The next Of
kin are James W., Gerald and Don
aid Vanoster, sons, and Ruth Van
oster, daughter.
Will of Cora R. Palmer, late of
Malta township, admitted to pro-
bate, bequeaths all property to her
husband, Conklin Palmer, and at
his death, any remaining, goes to
their daughter Autie M. Barkhurst.
The will, executed Aug. II, 1929, is
witnessed by Teresa NJ Torbert and
Cecil E. Glass.
Vernon C. Crawford is appointed
administrator of estate of w. v.
Harris, late of McConnelsville.
Bond. $4,000, with James j. Chris
tie, c.. E. Northrup and Hugh DON
ahue, sureties. The probable value
of estate is $5,075, of which $5, 900
is personal and real estate S75,
The next of kin are Sarah j. Cope,
sister, and Terah Harris, brother.
Appraisers are VIM Shilling, c. 0.
White and Howard Tavener.
Marriage Licenses
William M. Johnston, carpenter,
son of John E. and Me-
issa Belle Bise Johnston, and Fran
,es Sans, Reinersville, daughter OF
Frank S. and Morta Davis Sans.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Harold w. Henry and wife to
Joseph T. Wilson and wife, 1.52
lcres, Eagleport Bloom township,
81.
G.. E. Martin of Mountain View.
Okla, to Guy Anguish, Deertield
cemetery lot, $50.
Edith L. Harkins to Frank Gift
ord, lot % and part of 21, Penns-
lille, 81.
Manita Bozman to Daisy ID.
Wade, McConnelsville lot, 81.
Viola F. Gregg ct al to j. K. and
Margaret Croy, 123.47 acres, Deer
ield, 81.
Howard d. Scott and wife to O. j..
Chappelear, 41.51 acres, Penn, 81.