1902 Divorces - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Emily Jordan 24 Dec 2005 Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== (1/15/1902) ASKS DIVORCE.—In the district court yesterday Mrs. Zoe Catlin filed her petition for the divorce from her husband D.W. Catlin. (1/18/1902) DISTRICT COURT—In the district court yesterday the case Lawrence Helman against Mary C. Helman for divorce was filed. (1/25/1902) SUIT FOR DIVORCE.—Yesterday Cowan Amburgey filed suit in the district court asking for a decree of divorce from his wife, Susan E. Amburgey, on the ground that she had abandoned him. (1/28/1902 DISTRICT COURT A decree of divorce was granted to Ellen Narrow from Augustin Narrow. (2/6/1902) DISTRICT COURT Two divorces were also granted. Mrs. Livina Connelly was granted a divorce from her husband, Martin Connelly, and she was given alimony. Mrs. Zoe Catlin was granted a divorce from her husband D.W. Catlin. (2/7/1902) DIVORCE CASE FILED.—In the district court yesterday Opal Bethell filed a petition for divorce from her husband, Arthur Bethell. (2/12/1902) WANTS A DIVORCE.—In the district court yesterday D. Goldstein filed suit against his wife, Cele Goldstein, asking the court to grant him a decree of divorce from her. He alleges that she treats him with extreme cruelty. (2/14/1902) WANTS A DIVORCE.—In the district court yesterday Mrs. Carrie Belle Gillett has filed suit against her husband, C.D. Gillett, asking the court to grant her a decree of divorce from him. (2/25/1902) SUIT FOR DIVORCE.—Mrs. Bessie Bishop has sued her husband, Harry Bishop, for divorce alleging cruelty and abandonment. Black & O'Brien are attorneys for the plaintiff. (2/26/1902) IN DISTRICT COURT Doings of Yesterday in the Mill of Justice. A petition was filed by Attorneys Black & O'Brien, praying the court to grant Bessie Bishop a divorce from Harry Bishop. The document related that they had been married at Onawa, Ia., several years ago, and that on July 4, 1900, Harry came home jagged and proceeded to beat his wife with extreme cruelty and causing great bodily harm and injury. Petitioner avers that this procedure was repeated with great frequency, and further relating that about six weeks after their marriage Harry abandoned her and thereafter failed to provide for her and that she was compelled to work for her support. For all of these reasons she asks for divorce and restoration of her maiden name, Bessie Holden. Maggie Schultze was granted a divorce from Harry Schultze and restored her maiden name, Maggie Williamson. (3/2/1902) GRANTED DIVORCE.—D. Goldstein, the second-hand man on Grand avenue, has been granted a divorce from his wife, Cele Goldstein. (3/5/1902) ASKS FOR DIVORCE.—In the district clerks office yesterday Lizzie Cook filed a petition for divorce from her husband, Arthur Cook. She is a resident of this county and her maiden name was Lizzie Small. They were married March 4, 1899, in Oklahoma City by Rev. Riggels. Petition states that about two months ago Arthur drove Lizzie from their home and she was forced to go to the home of her father in Mustang township, where she has sinced remained. The issue of said marriage was one daughter Rose Cook, two years old on May 6. It is alleged that Arthur has been guilty of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty to Lizzie in refusing to support his family though able bodied and capable, has refused to provide clothing and fod and has spent his earnings in drinking and gambling and his wife has been compeled to provide food and clothing for herself and little girl by her labor in washing and ironing and by the help of her parents and sister; that defendant has used profane language and made threats of violence and has beaten her with his fists; that in January last he threw his wife and her clothing out of doors, and compeled her to cane, and has at different times threatened to kill plaintiff and kept her in fear of her life. She asks divorce custody of her child and the restoration of her maiden name, Milton & Beaty are attorneys for the plaintiff. (3/5/1902) WANTS DIVORCE.—In the district court yesterday Lucy J. Thomas made application for a dissolution of the marital bonds which have tied her to Levi W. Thomas since January 25, 1870. They have lived together until about December 28, 1901, when, according to the plaintiff, Levi hied himself away and wrote divers and numerous letters to Lucy to the effect that his love for her had grown as cold as liquid air and requesting her to secure divorcement papers. This she prays and asks the court for custody of her children—Pearl, aged 20; Lloyd, 17; Genevieve, 14 and Lois, 11. (4/10/1902) Divorce Mill. The following divorces have been recently granted in the district court: Cowan Amburger to Susan Amburger; Susie from William Weir; George from Celia Daughtery. (4/10/1902) Asks for Dvorce. A petition for divorce was filed in the district court yesterday by Louella McDaniel who asks to be legally freed from martial relationship with Will J. McDaniel, because she alleges he abandoned her on Dec. 30, 1900, and has not even addressed a letter to her since that date. They were married Dec. 2, 1896. (4/15/1902) DIVORCE ASKED. A Woman Says Her Husband Neglects and Abuses Her. A petition was filed in the district clerk's office yesterday in which Laura Wilkins asks for separation and alimony from her husband William A. Wilkins, a plasterer. Laura alleges that William has been guilty of gross neglect of duty toward herself and their children and that he is an habitual drunkard. She also recites that William earns from $3 to $5 per day at his occupation and yet left his family all winter in a tent, without bedsteads and furniture, sleeping on straw; without clothing and books to school the children. The plaintiff further recites that her liege lord has cursed and abused her; has threatened her life and has beaten and abused her violently. She asks alimony in the sum of $15 per week. (4/30/1902) Had She Quit Him? In the district clerk's office yesterday Fred Meek filed a petition asking a divorce from his wife Sadie Meek, alleging abandonment. 5/25/1902) Dr. R.W. Higgins Defendant. In the district court yesterday Mrs. Susan A. Higgins filed a petition asking alimony from Dr. R.W. Higgins. The plaintiff alleges extreme cruelty and gross neglect and asserts that the defendant is threatening to leave Oklahoma without making provision for the support of the plaintiff and her children. She asks sufficient of the defendants property to enable her to properly support and educate the minor children and to furnish herself a comfortable home and decent support considering the circumstances they are placed in and the wealth of the defendant. Dr. Higgins filed his answer yesterday evening admitting the plea of his wife and stating that it would not be resisted. (5/30/1902) A Pretty Lady From Woodward Asks Separation. Mrs. Bessie Gipson, young and pretty yesterday filed an application in the district court, for a divorce from her husband, Thomas J. Gipson. The fair plaintiff alleges that they were married at Powhatan, Lawrence county, Arkansas, Oct 24, 1897, and lived together until August 1900, when Thomas deserted her in Woodward county, Oklahoma. She further states that he is a hard drinking man and often cursed her in a violent manner. She says he is an able bodied man and possessed of considerable means, and she therefore asks absolute divorce and $25 per month alimony. Her attorneys are Highley & Kleinschmidt. (6/1/1902) Says John is Unfaithful. In the District court yesterday Ada Wright filed a petition praying for divorce from her husband, John F. Wright. They were married in Tarrant county, Texas, in July 1894. Mrs. Wright alleges that John was guilty of adultery with the hired girl. She asks divorce and restoration of her maiden name, Ada Baker. (6/20/1902) SHORT GAVE BAIL. HIS BROTHER PHYSICIANS THINK THAT THE CASE IS MUCH OVERDRAWN. APPLIES FOR DIVORCE. Mrs. Short, Who is Critically Ill, Has Brought Suit for Separation and Alimony. Dr. J.L. Short, who was placed under arrest Wednesday night upon sensational charges preferred by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Sanner, was yesterday released upon bail furnished by two such well known citizens as Thomas Haley and A.E. Harp. A further investigation of the charges against Dr. Short and conversation with reputable people who have known the doctor and his wife, lead to the belief that there is nothing substantial in the allegations and that they would not have the endorsement of Mrs. Short were that estimable lady in normal health. Drs. Young, Phelan, Russell and Ryan have all been in attendance upon Mrs. Short and state that she is afflicted with consumption. One of these gentlemen last night stated that it was true that strychnine had been prescribed, as needed, but all prescriptions were made by the attending physician and not by Dr. Short. [several paragraphs omitted here] The petition for divorce, filed by Mrs. Short recites that they were married on April 20, 1899, at Rochester, Ind., since which time they have lived together as man and wife; that she has always been a faithful and devoted wife. She further alleged that from the beginning of their married life he has treated her with continuous, extreme and unspeakable cruelty; that on three different occasions he performed upon her criminal operations during a time when she was enscieate and destroyed the life of her unborn child by means of murderous instruments. That in Oklahoma City in February he threatened her life and used toward her violent and abusive language so that she was in mortal fear, became nervous and ill and fell into a long, weakening, and wasting illness from which she still suffers and is now confined to her bed. She also complains that during said illness Dr. Short prevented her mother, whom she loves, and who came from Chicago, Ill., to visit and minister to her during her illness, from waiting on, attending upon, or visiting her. Mrs. Short avers her belief that Dr. Short has administered to her noxious poisonous and deadly drugs, and potions, undermining her health and such that if continued would result in her death. Mrs. Short claims furniture, clothing household untensils, etc., valued at $600 as her separate estate by inheritance and that Dr. Short withdrew funds from the State National bank which she had on deposit there and appropriated same to his own use. She asks that an attachment be levied upon all such properties, funds, etc. and a judgement for $50 per month alimony and all property above described, together with $200 attorney's fees. Champbers, Weaver & Weaver are the attorneys for Mrs. Short. (8/15/1902) Mary Martin, Plaintiff vs. John H. Martin, Defendant. Service by Publication. Whereas, an affidavit has been filed in said cause stating that the same is one to obtain divorce where the defendant resides out of said Territory and that with due diligence the plaintiff is unable to make service of summons upon defendant therein: Notice is therefore hereby given to the defendant, John H. Martin, that he has been sued by the plaintiff in said court and that he must answer the petition of the plaintiff filed in said action on or before August 24, 1902, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, which judgment will be for a divorce from the marriage relations between parties plaintiff and defendant and for custody of the minor children of the parties hereto and for alimony, and particularly decreeing to the plaintiff the southwest quarter of Section Twenty-two (22), Township Twelve (12) of Range Two (2) West of the Indian Meridian, in said County and Territory, and the personal property thereon. Witness the hand of the Clerk and seal of said court this 10th day of July, 1902. (Seal) R.D. Shnar, Clerk, By J.M. Holcomb, Deputy. (8/23/1902) Clara E. Breeding was yesterday granted a divorce from James B. Breeding in the district court.