Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 January 1903 — RICH WOMAN GETS A DIVORCE [ARTICLE]

RICH WOMAN GETS A DIVORCE

Mrs. Sally Elwood Wirt of De Kalb, HI., Makes Cruelty Her Plea. Sycamore, 111., special : At a special session of the Circuit court, Judge Bishop sitting, a divorce was granted to Mrs. Sally Ellwocd Wirt from her husband, Ralph Wirt, secretary of the Diamond Match company. Mrs. Wirt is a niece of Isaac L. Ellwood of De Kalb. Mrs. Wirt’s wedding of three years ago was the most elaborate function ever held here. The couple for a year after their marriage resided at Chicago Beach hotel, and since have lived in New York. The defense was made in writing.