[Trade Journal]
Publication: Annals of Cleveland; Court Records Series Vol. 1
Cleveland, OH, United States
vol. 1, p. X,XIV,XV,82, col. 1
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
PROFESSIONAL AND SERVICE DIVISION
DISTRICT FOUR
ANNALS OF CLEVELAND
COURT RECORD SERIES
VOL. II
1851 - 1857
CUYAHOGA COUNTY ARCHIVES SURVEY
IN COOPERATICN WITH THE HISTORICAL RECORD SURVEY
CLEVELAND, JUNE 1939
PREFACE
The Court Record Series of the Annals of Cleveland presents the material of historical interest which is found in court records. The value of these records lies in their revelation of the ordinary life and business relationships of the times. This volume, covering 1851 to 1857 inclusive, is the second of the series, which is designated by years.
The abstracts tell the story and state the facts contained in these cases rather than explain the legal angles involved, which are Mentioned only when needed to clarify the story. Each abstract is written chronologically, starting with the earliest event detailed in the case and continuing through the chain of events which leads to the filing of the suit. Thus the filing of the lawsuit, the decision of the court and notice of appeal appear at the end of the abstract in the order indicated. Names have been deleted from divorce and criminal cases where omission seemed justified.
The volume is arranged consecutively by years; each years is classified alphabetically by dominant subjects; and under each subject the cases are listed chronologically by filing dates. Abstracts are numbered consecutively through the book. Although each case is placed under only one subject heading, additional subject references are listed in the indexes and are designated by asterisks. This volume contains a numerical index for each year and a subject and proper names index combined for all the years. All index references are to abstract numbers.
The project is indebted for technical advice to Dr. Robert C. Binkley, Professor of History at Western Reserve University. The sponsors, Donald F. Lybarger, Recorder of Cuyahoga County, and the County Commissioners, have contributed their services and support to make this work possible. Operations have been under the direction of Frank T. Miskell, Director of the Works Progress Administration in District Four, Miss Marion Wilson, Supervisor of the Professional and Service Division, and Miss Pearl Moody, Area Supervisor.
William Hutchins, Supervisor
Cuyahoga County Archives Survey
June, 1939
The key line appearing above each abstract contains in order the court symbol, case number, docket number, page number, filing date, and disposal date. Court symbols used in this volume follow: —
CP - Court of Common Pleas
D - District Court
OS - Ohio Supreme Court
P - Court of Probate
S - Cleveland Superior Court
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COMMUNICATION
Abstract 51, Telegraph, Construction.
CP 190 - 21:324; Sept. 6, 1853; May Term, 1855.
RALPH GRAY and ROBERT HEMINGRAY, d.b.a. GRAY AND HEMINGRAY vs. EDWARD KINGSLEY; Money Only.
The·firm, of Gray and Hemingray of Cincinnati, Ohio manufactured flint glass products, one of which was an insulator for use in the construction of telegraph lines.
Edward Kingsley,·who was about to build a Telegraph line from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Detroit, Michigan, proposed to buy a quantity of insulators and asked the advice of Joseph J. Starr, explained which type was best to use. Kingsley then authorized Starr to order them for him from Gray and Hemingray. The firm stated that on April 4, 1850 it sold Kingsley and order of 4,120 insulators for $189.45 and seven barrels for $1.40. Kingsley denied that he purchased the goods from the firm.
Kingsley paid no part of the account and the firm filed suit in the court of Common Pleas on September 6, 1853 for $190.85. The case was settled out of court at Kingsley's cost.
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