Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1903 — TWO MISFIT MARRIAGES SETTLED. [ARTICLE]

TWO MISFIT MARRIAGES SETTLED.

Mary Middleton an* Martin Klaus Are Granted Decrees of Divorce.— Other Court Notes. Mrs. Mary Weathers (Wiltshire) Middleton of this oity was granted a divorce from her husband Ernest Middleton of Cbioago, in the Jasper circuit court Monday afternoon on grounds named in her complaint. Young Middleton came down here on the milk train Sunday evening, presumably to fight the application for divorce, and went to the home of Mrs. Weathers, grandmother of Mrs. Middleton, with whom the latter has always made her home, and sought an interview with his wife. The latter was afraid of him, fearing he would do her bodily injury, and refused to see him. He made one or two more unsuccessful attempts to see his wife, and later, it is said, was seen sneaking about the house, hiding in the bashes, etc. Mrs. Middleton with a lady friend or two finally stole ont and 'sworo out a warrant for his arrest, and he was arrested and placed in jail in default of bond. Rev. Middleton came down Monday and it was agreed that the young man would be released on condition that he got ont of town and did not bother his wife farther. Both consented to this arrangement and he was turned loose and left town on the afternoon train, stating that he never expected to set foot in Rensselaer again. This move of young Middleton’s no doubt was of material benefit to his wife in securing her divorce, as public sympathy which was strongly on her side in this matter was made more so by her j husband’s actions Snnday night, and the case slipped through as smoothly as could be, and the wife was granted permission to resume 'her maiden name of Wiltshire. This case makes a new record in Jasper county. Miss Wiltshire —or Weathers, as she was generally known—went to Hammond to visit on Sunday, Sept. 13. At this time she was engaged to marry a respected yonng man at Lafayette, it is said. She met young Middleton, an old flame, at Hammond, and the day following they were married. After only six days of married life the bride left her husband aud returned to Rensselaer. On Oct. 16, she filed an application for divorce in the circuit court here, charging, among other things, extreme cruelty, etc. It was, therefore, just fifty-five days from the date she was led to the alter a bride until she was once more free and resumed her maiden name. Martin Klaus of Remington, was granted a divorce from his wife Mina Klaus, and the custody of his six-year-old boy. His complaint alleged adultry. Phoebe Andrus vs. J. J. Jones, guardian of C. V. Jones, insane; judgment for plaintiff, $397.75 and costs.

Martha J. Griffith, et al., vs Elihue S. Cambe, et al.; C. E. Mills appointed guardian ad litem for minor defendants; court finds assets insufficient to pay debts of estate; real estate in Remington ordered sold for not less than appraised value, SSOO. Henry Hochbaum vs. B. J. Gifford; plaintiff ordered to file cost bond on or before Nov. 16. Alfred McCoy vs. Ephriam Gilmore, et al.; sent to Newton county on change of venue asked for by defendant. James Wiseman vs. John Spry Lumber Co.; sent to White county on ohange of venue asked for by defendant. State vs. Laura Steel; case dismissed and defendant discharged. Daniel Coleman vs. Lillie Coleman; continued for term.

CABES SET FOR TRIAL. State vs. John Moritz; set for seoond Monday, 11 a. m. (Six cases). State vs. E. E. Preble; set for second Tuesday, 9a. m. (Two oases). State vs. Ezra Switzer; set for second Tuesday, 1 p. m. State vs. Edward Griggs; set for second Thursday, 1 p. m. Benj. F. McClalchey vs. William Russell, et al.; set for trial second Friday, 9 a. m. Susannah Casey vs. John Casey, application for guardian; set for hearing second Monday, 11 a. m. Frank Batz, etal. vs. Frederick Haas, et al.; set for trial fourth Friday, 9 a. m.

James D. Wilson, et al.; vs. The New York Oil Development Co.; set for third Friday, 1 p. m. Robert Parker vs. Henry W. Milner; set for trial second Wednesday. 9 a. m. W. W. Burns, et al. vs. 8. R. Nichols; set for third Wednesday at 10 a. m. French Hollinshead vs. Morgan Hollinshead; set for third Friday, 9 a. m. A. W. Stevens Co. vs. W. C. Babcock, et al.; set for third Monday, 11 a. m. Charles W. Warren vs. Lotta M. Burns, et al.; set for third Tuesday, 9 a. m. Andrew G. Lewark vs. William Fries, et al.; set for third Wednesday, 9 a. m. Howard F. Chappell vs. Jasper County Oil & Gas Co.; set for fourth Fiiday, 9 a. m. Few cases have been set down for the last week of the term, and it is the intention to begin the big Spencer will case from White county that week. The parties want Judge Rabb of the Benton-Fountain-Warren circuit to try this case, and at this writing it is not known when he can come here or if he can come at all. It is said that the plaintiff will have something like one hundred witnesses and the defence an equal number, and it is thought that it will require at least two weeks to try the case. If it is commenced during the term it can run over until finished.