Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Court House News
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COMMON PLEAS COURT
Inez Bowman Asks Divorce

Charging gross neglect of duty
Inez Bowman, files suit for divorce
against Clyde Bowman. They were
married Sept. 1, 1888, and have two
children, seven and five years of
age. Plaintiff in petition states de-
fendant left her May II, 1941, tell
ing her upon said date that he was
through with her, that he was in
says he has stayed at the home of
his parents. Plaintiff states that
the conduct of defendant has caus-
ed her grief, worry and humiliation
and has adversely affected her
health. Plaintiff ASKS for divorce.
reasonable permanent alimony fer
the support of the minor children,
and that she may be. granted the
care, custody and control of the
minor children.
The indictment against Glendon
Davis, driving while intoxicated, has
been nolled.
In the partition case of Charles
D. Archer, ct al, G.. O. McGonagle is
appointed guardian ad litem Of
Lola Marie Archer.
Divorce Heard
Judge Carlos M. Riecker heard
the uncontested divorce case of
Thelma Coleman VS.. George Cole
man, Monday, on grounds of wilful
absence for three years. The courts
decision was reserved.
Divorce Action
Loberta Irene Frash of Penns-
vile, files suit for divorce from
Chester Arthur Frash, Amesville
route one. on grounds of wilful alb
sence. They were married Nov. 10,
1914, and have two children, ages
20 and 21 years. Plaintiff states
defendant left her May 10, 1886.
and has remained wilfully absent
since that time.
To Sell Church Property
Petition has been filed asking
permission to sell Mt. Zion Metho-
dist church, Penn township, at pub
lie sale, the buyer to tear down and
remove building from real estate
Proceeds from sale, asked to be
used for upkeep and repair OF
Methodist parsonage at Pennsville.
Marion Mercer, owen Patterson and
Pearl Daniel are trustees of Mt Zion
church.
Divorce Granted
Judge Carlos NJ Riecker granted
Gladys F. Linscott divorce from
Bruce Linscott, Wednesday, on
grounds of gross neglect. The
mother is given custody of minor
child.
Assignments
The divorce case of Clarence
Grist VS.. Maxine Grist, is set for
Monday, July 21.
Wednesday, July %, State of
Ohio VS.. Electa McGrew, selling in
toxicating liquors to a minor. Jury
is waived).
Thursday, July "a, hearing on
demurrer-Irene Mccain Manly VS..
Frances Manly White, ct al.
Monday, July 2S, John Beard VS..
trustees Homer township, money
only.
PROBATE COURT
Estate of Eurie Kirkbride de-
ceased, is not subject to inheritance
tax. Gross value of estate, $116.67.
Inventory is filed in estate of
George w. Woodward, deceased.
Will OF Charles A. Hill
BY will of Charles A. Hill, late OF
Chesterhill, admitted to probate.
All property is bequeathed to his
wife, Hattie HILL who is named in
will as eXecutrix, with request no
bond be required of her The will
bears date of Oct. Is, 1898, and is |
by Frank S. EWart and |
Elsie X. Hill.
In the matter of the estate of |
Innnncn6 inb bnT,i
tance tax is due. No administra- !
ton is being had on said estate, !
which is of the value of $500; /
debts, 1,016.
Inventories Approved
Inventory in estate of the late |
Alonzo w. Shinn, has been approv-
ed Total appraisement is S2,050, /
Of which $3.50 is in stocks and Sc
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