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Estate court actions and guardianships in June docket

In regular June Argument Court, President Judge Swope and Associate Judges confirmed executors and administrators accounts. Cit izens' Trust Co was named trustee of Elijah Wisler's estate fund of 5787.54 with life interest to widow, then to heirs. The court reviewed a petition by 81 county citizens seeking Samuel Eckenrode's discharge from jail amid claims of good character and alleged malicious prosecution. Many guardianship and sale orders were issued, including sales of real estate, appraisals for widow exemptions, and commissions in divorce cases. A lunacy finding for James O McGaughy prompted sale authority for real estate shares. A petition for guardian appointment for Joseph J Fink was set for August 25, and numerous proceedings for widows lists, bond approvals, and committee appointments were approved.