Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1909 — HEIRESS IS SUED BY WIFE OF COACHMAN [ARTICLE]

HEIRESS IS SUED BY WIFE OF COACHMAN

Charles Deere’s Niece Accused of’Steallng Affections. Los Angeles, Cal., May 14.—Mrs. Grace Velle Harper, the daughter of the late 8. H. Velle, a prominent and wealthy manufacturer of Moline, 111, and the niece of the late Charles Deere, the millionaire plow manufacturer, has been sued for $150,000 by Mrs. James Harris, wife of Sidney Harria, a coachman formerly employed by Mrs. Harper, who charges Mrs. Harper with alienating Harris’ affections. Mrs. Harper, who has been spending the winter at her residence in Pasadena, was served with the papers and immediately started arrangements to vigorously contest the proceedings.