1904 Divorces - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Emily Jordan 29 Mar 2006 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 ========================================================================== (1/12/1904) Seeks Legal Separation. In the office of the clerk of the district court yesterday was filed the suit of Benjamin W. Scruggs for a divorce from his wife, Ella Scruggs. The couple were married in Spartaburg, S.C., June 14, 1898, and in the following May Scruggs alleges in his petition, that he caught his wife in the very act of adultery, and that she thereupon admitted that she had been unfaithful to him several times previously and had bee unchaste at the time of the marriage. Scruggs thereupon left her and has not seen her since. His attorneys are Davis & Horton. (1/13/1904) In District Court. Because he cursed and beat her and for the past year had not returned home and is not supplying her with the necessities of life, Mrs. Latha Nelson has filed suit in the district court for divorce from her husband, Jno. M. Nelson, asking for the restoration of her maiden name and such other relief as the court will give. (1/17/1904) TWO DIVORCES GRANTED. Nancy J. Lenox vs. John F. Lenox; suit for divorce; decree denied. A.R. Guthridge vs. Flora M. Guthridge; suit for divorce; degree granted. Clara R. Gouley vs Frank N. Gouley; suit for divorce; plaintiff granted decree. (1/20/1904) Wants to Be Free In the district court yesterday Lillie M. Panick filed a petition praying for divorce from her husband, Worley Panick. (1/23/1904) A Divorce Case. In the district court yesterday Mrs. Minty Mills filed a petition praying for a divorce from her husband, Geo. W. Mills. The parties reside at Luther. (1/23/1904) A Panick Story. The Oklahoman on Wednesday contained an item to the effect that Lillie M. Panick had the day previous filed a suit for divorce from her husband, Worley Panick. The Edmond Enterprise adds another story as follows: "Worley attempted to commit suicide that night, by taking poison, but his friends think he will recover." (1/27/1904) THE JURY RESTS SOME DIVORCES GRANTED In the district court yesterday Judge B.F. Burwell presiding, the proceedings were as follows: T.W. Smiles vs. Reamer Smiles, divorce; decree granted plaintiff. Clara Armstrong v. Thomas Armstrong, divorce; decree granted plaintiff, with restoration of maiden name. Hope Jennie V. Green vs. Harry Green, divorce; decree granted plaintiff. (1/27/1904) Alleged Desertion. In the district court Laura E. Ragan has sued for a divorce from her husband B.F. Ragan, alleging that he has deserted her. (1/31/1904) Wants a Divorce. In the district court yesterday Mrs. Ettie Stephens filed a suit for divorce from her husband, Thomas Stephens. They were married in Lincoln county in 1889. Mrs. Stephens alleges cruel treatment and that, while hubby was away on pleasure trips she had to gather corn, feed the stock and chop and carry wood. (2/4/1904) Dixon Sues for Divorce. F.H. Dixon, ex-policeman, has again instituted suit to obtain a divorce from his wife, Maggie V. Dixon, alleging abandonment. (2/6/1904) A DIVORCE SUIT AND ITS STORY PATHETIC CHAPTER IN THE LIFE OF A SPANISH WAR VETERAN AND WAYWARDNESS OF A BEAUTIFUL WIFE The filing of a suit for divorce in the court yesterday marked the turning of another page in one of life's saddest stories. The title of the petition reads: "Annette T. Darst vs. F.M. Darst." The document recites that the Darsts were married at Atlanta, Ga., on May 30, 1901, and have ever since been husband and wife. No children were born of the marriage. The petition further alleges that the husband has been guilty of gross neglect of duty toward the petitioner, in that he is an educated man and capable of holding a good position and properly providing for himself and the plaintiff, that he has, during the greater part of their married life, neglected, refused and failed to support her, contribute to her support, or provide a home for her, that she has repeatedly been compelled to support herself by her own labor. The applicant, though for several weeks past an inmate of a resort on West Second street, alleges in the petition that she has always demeaned herself properly and as a faithful wife and is without fault in the premises and has given her husband no cause or provocation whatever for his gross neglect of duty. She asks, "in addition to divorce, restoration of her maiden name, Annette I. Wilkins. (2/7/1904) Nephew of Senator Daniel. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 6.—Yesterday's Oklahoman told of a diborce suit commenced against F.M. Darst, by his young wife. Darst is a nephew of United States Senator Daniel of Virginia, and was a protégé of that prominent democratic statesman. Darst became a republican, however, on the money issue and participated in republican circles after coming to Oklahoma. He was at one time a brilliant writer. (2/11/1904) Says He Used Chloroform. Roda Davis has filed in the district court a suit for divorce from her husband, T.J. Davis, alleging neglect and non-support; that he spends his time around the gambling houses of Oklahoma City, leaving the members of his family to support themselves entirely by their own labors. Mrs. Davis also alleges that her husband in June, 1901, attempted her life by administering chloroform, and that he has many times struck her and cursed and abused her. She therefore prays for an absolute divorce and custody of their four children, aged respectively 18, 17, 6 and 2. (2/16/1904) Wants a Divorce. In the district court yesterday David M. Quinland filed a suit asking divorce from his wife, Clara Quinlan, alleging adultery, and asks an order restraining defendant from disposing of property in Maywood valued at about $3,000. (2/21/1904) Says He's a Fugitive. In the district court yesterday Mary L. Simmons filed a suit for divorce from her husband, J.C. Simmons. The plaintiff alleges they were married March 6, 1898, and that she was deserted about eighteen months ago by her liege lord. She alleges that he has been charged with murder and robbery and is now a fugitive from justice. J. J. Mitchell is attorney for the plaintiff. (2/23/1904) IN THE DISTRICT COURT, IN AND FOR Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Territory, ss. J.D. Crain, Plaintiff, versus Tobitha Crain, Defendant—Publication/Notice, Case No. 4283. The said defendant, Tobitha Crain, will take notice that she has been sued in the above named court, upon the petition of the above named plaintiff, filed therein, praying for an absolute decree of divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty and criminal assault, and that she must appear and answer the petition filed therein by said plaintiff, on or before the 4th day of April, 1904, or said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree for said plaintiff in said action will be rendered as prayed for in said petition. B.D. SHEAR, Clerk of the District Court. (2/26/1904) A Divorce Suit. Ira M. Prall yesterday filed a suit in the district court praying a divorce from his wife, Leona E. Prall. (2/27/1904) DISTRICT COURT DUCRAY DIVORCE CASE The DuCray Divorce Case Oliver DuCray, well known in local sporting circles has filed a suit in the Pottawatomie county district court praying for a divorce from his wife, Grace DuCray, a resident of this city. An officer from Pottawatomie county came to this city Thursday evening with a notice of this divorce suit to be served on Mrs. DucCray. The paper was given into the hands of Undersheriff Shirley Dyer, together with an order from Judge Gillette that Mrs. DuCray permit her husband to see their baby. Officer Dyer, who was accompanied by DuCray, found the latter's wife in the house of ill fame on the corner of California and Harvey streets, conducted by one Mrs. Brown, who formerly conducted the "Vendome" on Broadway. Mrs. DuCray at first declined to permit her husband to see the baby, saying that it was not his child anyway, but finally consented to bring it down town yesterday, which she did, appearing at the sheriff's office yesterday afternoon with the baby, a bright, blue-eyed little boy of perhaps six months. There was at no time during the conference any indications of possible reconciliation of the little cherub's parents as they indulged in verbal sparring whenever their differences were referred to. A truce was finally reached however, in which the husband was given nominal possession of the baby, but there was an agreement entered into whereby it was to be kept at Hirsche's orphanage on West First street, and its parents to be permitted to call and see it whenever they desired, pending the result of the divorce suit. Mrs. DuCray is a very handsome young woman, perhaps twenty years of age, and says her mother is the wife of a city official of Mangum, Okla. She married DuCray at East St. Louis, Ill. She caused the arrest of her husband in this city last fall, and in police court charged him with having disposed of a valuable diamond belonging to her. Affairs then evidently became too interesting for DuCray and he suddenly left town, remaining away several months. (2/28/1904) IN THE DISTRICT COURT, IN AND FOR Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Territory, ss. Mary L. Simmons, Plaintiff, versus J.C. Simmons, Defendant—Publication/Notice, Case No. 4282. The said defendant, J.C. Simmons, will take notice that she has been sued in the above named court, upon the petition of the above named plaintiff, filed therein, praying for an absolute decree of divorce and alimony, on the grounds of abandonment for more than one year last past, and failure to provide for, or support plaintiff, and that he must answer the petition filed therein by said plaintiff, on or before the 4th day of April, 1904, or said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree for said plaintiff in said action for divorce and alimony will be rendered as prayed for in said petition. B.D. SHEAR, Clerk of the District Court. (3/4/1904) Notice. To Whom It May Concern: Whereas, Mrs. A. Applson has brought an action for divorce against the undersigned, Harry Applson, he will no pay any bills contracted by the said Mrs. A. Applson. HARRY APPLSON. (3/5/1904) With the exception of Chief Justice John H. Burford, there was a full bench present at today's session of the Oklahoma supreme court, with Associate Justice Irwin as acting chief justice. There were many cases of importance acted upon, twenty-four opinions handed down, as follows: No. 1304.—Adam W. Pauley vs. Hattie E. Pauley, Canadian county, affirmed, opinion by Burwell; the woman filed a suit for divorce, alleging extreme cruelty; he filed a cross bill, alleging adultery, and was granted a divorce, and awarded $1,000 alimony. (3/6/1904) Abandoned by His Wife In the district court yesterday Frank J. Hall filed a suit for divorce from his wife, Ada M. Hall, asking also the custody of their son, aged eighteen months. They were married at Greenville, Mo., February 27, 1901. Plaintiff alleges his wife deserted himself and abandoned their child in December, 1902. (3/9/1904) Wants a Divorce. In the district court Undine M. Kaylor has filed a suit for divorce from her husband, Oscar W. Kaylor and custody of their three children, alleging abandonment and non-support. (3/15/1904) HER HUSBAND A BIGAMIST WIFE OF CHARLES THORN ALIAS MONTGOMERY THE MURDERER FILES SUIT FOR DIVORCE. In the district court yesterday Ruby B. Montgomery of this city instituted a suit for divorce from Chas. A. Thorn, alias William W. Montgomery. The petition tells of their marriage on May 5, 1901; at Seward, Logan county, Oklahoma, when plaintiff was passing under the assumed name of Wm. W. Montgomery; and relates that they lived together until about September 1, 1901, when Thorn was arrested for the crime of bigamy. The petition recites further Thorn's confinement in jail at Guthrie and his murder of the jailor, Jerry Emerson, his escape; recapture, trial and sentence to the penitentiary for twenty years. The plaintiff asks divorce and restoration of her maiden name, Ruby B. [name unreadable; it appears to be 4 or 5 characters in length]. (3/18/1904) An Indian Divorce. Guthrie, Okla., March 17.—Ex-Associate Justice Blerer returned today from Newkirk, where he sat as referee in the case of Mrs. Frank James, who is suing her husband for a divorce; the husband is a Kaw Indian with 1,200 acres of land allotments; the woman charges cruelty; they have two children. The Indian in the case married a white woman. (3/25/1904) In the district court yesterday Minnie Page filed a suit praying a divorce from her husband, Scott Page, Jr. They were married in 1896 and have a son five years old. Extreme cruelty, gross neglect and non-support are alleged. An order is asked to restrain defendant from disposing of his property. (3/26/1904) Wants a Divorce. Mrs. Mattie B. Jones yesterday filed suit in the district court praying for a divorce from her husband, Frank Jones, to whom she was wed on January 13, 1904. She alleges drunkenness, nonsupport, and extreme cruelty, charging that Jones struck her with a stick of stove wood and once slashed her with a knife. She also asks restoration of her maiden name, Mattie B. Armitage. (3/30/1904) Charles L. Green yesterday filed a suit in the district court for divorce from his wife, Katie Green. They were married at Lawton in 1901, and Green alleges that his wife abandoned him six months after marriage and has since refused to return to him. In the district court Katherine Carson yesterday filed suit for divorce from Charles Carson, her husband. They were married July 12, 1889 and have one child, aged four. The petition alleges cruelty, non-support and abandonment, and prays for divorce and restoration of maiden name, Katherine Mullins. Hayson and Zwick are plaintiff's attorneys. (4/1/1904) In the district court Annie Jordan has filed a suit for divorce from her husband, Charlie Jordan, alleging non-support. (4/3/1904) Wants a Divorce. Attorney Mont. F. Highley yesterday filed a divorce suit for Mrs. Grace Markley vs. Chas. Markley. They were married at Siloam Springs, Ark., January 24, 1900. Mrs. Markley alleges neglect and non-support, infidelity and makes one Pauline Grimes co-respondent. (4/3/1904) PERSONAL MENTION Harry Botdorf yesterday filed a suit praying divorce from his wife Laura Botsdorf, alleging infidelity. (4/6/1904) DISTRICT COURT BUSINESS OF APRIL TERM WILL COMMENCE AT MONDAY'S SESSION. ASSIGNMENT OF CASES Twenty-Five Divorce Cases Are Set For the Thirteenth of April and This May Mean Bad Luck to the Litigants. District court, although nominally convened Monday last, will in reality commence business next Monday. The assignment of cases is of considerable interest. There are twenty-five divorce cases set for April 13, which is Wednesday, and the date may seem ominous to those who regard thirteen as being "unlucky." The criminal cases appear in the assignment, which is a follows: April 13.— Mary Greer vs. Joseph Greer. Rose E. Dean vs. Morris O. Dean. Sadie Long vs. W.L. Long. George W. Thompson vs. Mary I. Thompson Mrs. U.A. Hodge vs. J.P. Hodge. Mary Hampton vs. Robert Hampton Bunk F. Fay vs. Willie Fay. Jacob R. Bennett vs. Susie Bennett Josephine Owens vs. William Owens Emma Edwards vs. Frank Edwards Pearl O. Bennett vs. Leslie J. Bennett. Ella Pack vs. Othe Pack. Benjamin W. Scruggs vs. Ella Scruggs Lellie N. Panick vs. Worley Panick. Ida Donaho vs. Robert Donaho Abraham L. Brown vs. Margaret J. Brown. Ettie Stephens vs. John F. Stephens F.H. Dixon vs. Maggie V. Dixon. Annette I. Darst vs. F.M. Darst. David M. Quinlan vs. Clara Quinlan. 4282. Mary L. Simmons vs. J.C. Simmons 4288. Ada Pope vs. Ashby G. Pope. 4294. Iva M. Prall vs. Leona E. Prall 4319. Ella Ester vs. Ollie Ester. (4/7/1904) In the district court Lyda L. Williams yesterday made application for a divorce from her husband, Isaac Williams. They were married in Oklahoma City on March 3, 1900. Plaintiff alleges extreme cruelty. She asks divorce and possession of a lot in South Oklahoma, which she claims as her own. (4/7/1904) Florence Clouston has filed suit for divorce from Homer Clouston in the district court, alleging that he deserted her at El Reno in 1900 and has wholly failed to support her since the first year of their marriage, 1898. She also asks restoration of her maiden name, Florence Wilson. (4/12/1904) In the district court yesterday Frank Perry filed a petition praying for a divorce from Fannie Perry, his wife. They were married in Oklahoma county in April, 1902. The plaintiff alleges numerous acts of adultery. (4/14/1904) MANY DIVORCES THIRTEEN DECREES GRANTED ON THIRTEENTH DAY OF THE MONTH. ODD REPLY OF A WITNESS Mrs. Simmons Said Her Husband Was an Outlaw and Man-Slayer and Member of the Notorious Martin Gang. Yesterday was "Divorce Day" in the district court and the neatness and dispatch with which Judge Irwin disposed of the thirteen cases brought to his attention was interesting as well as novel to the average Oklahoman. It was a peculiar coincident that there were thirteen divorces granted on the thirteenth day of the month. Some of the divorcees were gay and debonaire, while others were black with kinky hair. Some were old and some were young, while some there were with plenty of "tongue." Some wore smiles and some were sad, while some were there as a matter of "fad." There were petitions straight and petitions crossed, but all held wedlock to be a "frost." In one case a witness was asked to explain his ideas regarding the Seventh Day Adventists. "A Seventh Day Adventist," he replied, "is one of those fellows who loaf around six days of the week and works to beat the band on Sunday." This created an outburst of laughter from the spectators in the room and even the dignified court could not repress a smile at the peculiar response, which was made in all seriousness. Perhaps the most remarkable plea made by any of the thirteen applicants for divorce was that of Mrs. Mary Simmons, a sad-faced, plainly dressed and demure matron, who averred that her husband had killed several men, is an outlaw and was a member of the notorious "Martin gang." This statement was substantiated by another witness and the decree was issued in short order. Other decrees were granted as follows: Sadie Long vs. W.L. Long, divorce. Benjamin Suggs, vs. Ella Suggs, divorce. Francis H. Dixon vs. Maggie Dixon, divorce. Ada Pope vs. Ashby Pope, divorce. Iva M. Prall vs. Leona Prall, divorce. Mrs. M.A. Hodge vs. J.P. Hodge, divorce Ida Donoho vs. Robert Donoho, divorce Abraham Brown vs. Margaret Brown, divorce. Ella Estes vs. Ollie Estes, divorce. Bunk F. Gay vs. Willie Gay, divorce. Lucy Hall vs. Robert Hall, divorce. The divorce case of George W. Thompson vs. Mary I. Thompson was continued for the term. The divorce case of A.G. Bonn vs. Minnie Bonn was continued for service. The divorce suit of Pearle O. Bennett vs. Leslie J. Bennett is to be dismissed when costs are paid. The divorce suit of Annette I. Darst vs. F.M. Darst was abated on account of the death of the plaintiff. The divorce suit of Rose E. Dean vs. Morris O. Dean was continued indefinitely. Prior to adjourning court for the day Judge Irwin announced that Judge Burwell would probably resume the woolsack here today or tomorrow, as the case he has been hearing at El Reno was given to the jury yesterday; that his further detention would depend upon the duration of the jury's deliberations. (4/15/1904) In the district court Mattie J. Snyder has filed a suit for divorce from Simon E. Snyder. They were married April 9, 1901, at Osage City, Kan. The plaintiff alleges that on April 11, 1903, Snyder, accompanied by Mrs. Susa Sides, left for parts unknown. She prays for divorce and custody of their three minor children. (4/17/1904) IN DISTRICT COURT. A.G. Bonn vs. Minnie Bonn, divorce; leave to substitute petition instanter. (4/19/1904) DISTRICT COURT. Florence Baker v. C.P. Baker; decree of divorce granted at cost of plaintiff. G.W. Thompson v. Mary I. Thompson; divorce; plaintiff directed to pay into court $15 suit money instanter and $10 per week temporary alimony, payment to be made the first of each month. The following cases sere set for April 21: Florence Baker v. C.P. Baker, divorce. Susie Alexander v. Edward Alexander; divorce; plaintiff given two days to make deposit. A.M. Wasson v. Eliza A. Wasson; divorce; dismissed on account of failure to prosecute. (4/20/1904) Alleges Extreme Cruelty. Tulsa, I.T., April 19.—Earah E. Mann, nee Crowell, has sued her husband Wm. J. Mann for divorce, alleging cruelty and nonsupport. She says that Mann frequently drew a gun on her and threatened to shoot if she failed to do as he desired. They have been married nineteen years and have seven children. The couple enjoy the distinction of being the first married in the town of Tulsa. (4/21/1904) In the district court yesterday Mary E. Lee filed suit for divorce from her husband, Wm. H. Lee. They were married at El Reno on July 17, 1903. Plaintiff alleges abandonment and alleges that at the time of his marriage to her Lee had a wife at Chandler, whose name prior to marriage was Mary Mitchell. (4/25/1904) Publication Notice. Territory of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, ss. In the District Court of the Third Judicial District of the Territory of Oklahoma Within and for Oklahoma County. Charles A. Loranger, Plaintiff, vs. Mary B. Loranger, Defendant. Notice is hereby given that Charles A. Loranger, as plaintiff, did on the 18th day of April, A.D. 1904, file his petition in the district above entitled, in and for Oklahoma county, Oklahoma Territory, against Mary B. Loranger, as defendant, to procure and absolute divorce on the statutory grounds of abandonment. This, therefore is to notify the defendant, Mary B. Loranger, of said suit and the nature thereof, and that unless she file an answer or otherwise plead to said action on or before May 31, 1904, the petition will be taken as true and judgement will be rendered accordingly, and as prayed, divorcing Charles A. Loranger from Mary B. Loranger. Witness the hand of the clerk of said court, and the seal thereof this 19th day of April, A.D. 1904. B.D. SHEAR, Clerk of the District Court. (4/27/1904) A DIVORCE SUIT ENDS A ROMANCE WHICH BEGAN WITH A BIG SOCIETY FLOURISH. A FEW MONTHS MARRIED Then Came Separation and the Husband Left Banking to Break On the Railroad—Suit Filed at Guthrie. Guthrie, Okla., April 26.—In the district court today there was filed a suit for divorce by Lawrence & Huston, as attorneys for Mrs. Lillian Boles-McClelland, whose marriage almost two years ago to Banker John L. McClelland of Pond Creek was the social event of the summer season. Both were members of two of the most prominent families in the southwest, leaders in social circles in the territory and in political circles as well. The plaintiff asks an absolute divorce from her husband and the restoration of her maiden name of Lillian Boles. The plaintiff charges desertion and asks alimony in addition to the divorce. After the wedding in August, two years ago, the couple spent a prolonged honeymoon in Canada and at the resorts on the Northern Lakes, and upon their return to Guthrie were greeted with one of the most exclusive and formal receptions in the city's history. A few weeks later they located in Pond Creek to live, the groom being interested with his father, J.S. McClelland, in a bank at that place. The father is one of the leading democratic politicians of the territory, with congressional ambitions and frequently mentioned in connection with that honor. The father of the bride, Judge John J. Boles of Guthrie, is just as prominent a leader in the republican ranks in the territory, and is now serving his second term as register of the government land office here. After a few months of married life the young couple had an estrangement, and this was followed later by her removal to Guthrie with the belief that he would dispose of his interests at Pond Creek and live with her here. Instead of coming to Guthrie, however, he cashed in all his belongings and left Pond Creek, his whereabouts being a mystery for several weeks. Located in New Mexico, Texas and other points, he refused to return home and efforts at reconciliation upon her part were fruitless, although she made several trips to distant points to induce him to return. In early life he had served awhile as a railroad brakeman and he returned to the old pursuit after quitting Pond Creek. Mrs. McClelland returned to Guthrie and has since resided here with her parents, spending a portion of the time, however, at Anadarko, where she is a music teacher.. She is a highly talented woman in every respect, an accomplished musician, and by very many held to be the most beautiful woman in Oklahoma. Finding that a reconciliation was impossible, she has now sued for a separation. (4/29/1904) Bertha Norman yesterday filed suit in the district court praying divorce from her, Harvey Norman. They were married January 10, 1902, at Purcell, I.T. Plaintiff alleges non-support, prays absolute divorce and restoration of her maiden name, Bertha See. J.H. Everett is attorney for Mrs. Norman. (5/1/1904) The District Court. Clara Monroe was granted a divorce from S.W. Monroe. (5/4/1904) Granted a Divorce. Guthrie, Okla., May 3.—Judge Burford, in chambers, granted the petition of Mrs. Lillian Boles-McClelland for a divorce from her husband, John L. McClelland of Pond Creek, but now in Cuba. Her maiden name of Lillian Boles was restored, the divorce becoming absolute at the end of six months. This is quick work in the divorce line, as the petition was filed less than two weeks ago. There was no alimony in the case, the defendant paying the cost. He is the son of Banker J.C. McClelland of Pond Creek. (5/5/1904) In the district court yesterday morning, Judge B.F. Burwell presiding, the proceedings were as follows: B.F. Jackson vs. Shirlda Jackson; suit for divorce; decree granted at cost of plaintiff. Frank J. Hall vs. Ada M. Hall; suit for divorce; continued to May 9. (5/6/1904) IN DISTRICT COURT MRS. BARTH GETS DIVORCE Mary A. Barth vs. Ernest R. Barth; suit for divorce; decree of divorce and custody granted plaintiff and costs assessed against the defendant. (5/7/1904) IN DISTRICT COURT CORA D. HOWE WAS AWARDED $250 DAMAGES BY A JURY YESTERDAY. CARELESSNESS OF CABMAN Damage Suit Against Mary E. Cartright Was Continued for the Term-Some Divorces Were Granted. In the district court yesterday Judge B.F. Burwell presiding, proceedings were as follows: 4210-Ella Pack granted decree of divorce from Otho Pack at cost of plaintiff. 4163-Josie S. Spraggins vs. B.S. Spraggins; plaintiff granted decree of divorce and pays costs. 4344-Edson B. Hagaman vs. Susan J. Hagaman; decree granted plaintiff, who is to pay costs. (5/10/1904) In the district court W.H. Bevard has instituted a suit for divorce from his wife, Ellen C. Bevard, alleging extreme cruelty. (5/11/1904) She Evidently Made Good. Guthrie, Okla., May 10.—In the Chandler district court, as the result of a sensational divorce suit in a most prominent family, Mrs. Saras Grace Bennett has been given an absolute divorce from A.W. Bennett; the custody of her child, $6,000 permanent alimony, an $1,800 homestead, $500 attorney fees, the costs of the case taxed to the defendant, and a former land deed, made by her husband to Henry Bennett, set aside. (5/12/1904) The District Court. A decree of divorce was granted to Diedrick F. Webe. A divorce was denied John W. Cornelison. Annie Appleson was granted $25 per month alimony. (5/13/1904) Charles L. Greene was granted a divorce from his wife Katie Greene. A motion to reopen the divorce case of W.R. Daniels vs. Mrs. W.R. Daniels for the purpose of disposing of the children was sustained and hearing set for next Monday. (5/17/1904) Divorced From a Convict. Judge Burwell of the district court yesterday granted a decree of divorce to Ruby B. Montgomery from Charles A. Thorn, alias William A. Montgomery, who, when jailed at Guthrie for bigamy, murdered the negro jailer, was recaptured, convicted and is now serving a term in the penitentiary at Lansing. The divorcee was formerly Miss Ruby Hall. (5/18/1904) Albert E. Isle yesterday filed a suit in the district court praying divorce from his wife, Martha F. Isle, alleging that she wants to wear clothes too fine for her station in life and his income and that she once struck him in the face at the same time remarking, "I hate you." (5/18/1904) In the district court yesterday Cora Hatfield filed a suit praying a divorce from her husband, Edward Hatfield. They were married at Pocatello, Idaho, on January 26, 1901. Mrs. Hatfield alleges that Edward abandoned her in October, 1901, and has ever since been absent. (5/18/1904) MANY DIVORCE CASES WAITING ONE HUNDRED ON THE MUSKOGEE DOCKET, MOST OF THEM RESULTING FROM RACE INTERMARRIAGE. Muskogee, I.T., May 17.—Judge Raymond has set May 31 as divorce day in the western district and on that day there will be called 100 cases on the Muskogee docket. These will be taken up in order and court will not adjourn until they are disposed of. The order of the court also states that all cases will be cleared up and that those who are not there to answer when called will have their cases dismissed and dropped from the dockets. There is a very large number of divorce cases in the Territory, caused chiefly from intermarriage of the races which is not so satisfactory as it might be, and the majority of the divorce cases are brought on a plea of desertion. The evidence in the divorce cases is taken by the probate commissioner and passed upon by him, and the judge of the district then examines the complaining witness, looks over the recommendation of the commissioner and passes finally upon the case. It is likely that the entire 100 cases will be disposed of the day they are set to be called. (5/18/1904) In Supreme Court. Guthrie, Okla., May 17.—There was filed today in the Oklahoma supreme court an appeal from Canadian county, the case of Nellie Williamson vs. R.J. Williamson, a suit for a division of property interests which grows out of a divorce obtained by the defendant from the plaintiff in error. She claims that Williamson owns property in El Reno and Mountain View, a total valuation of $10,000, and wants her share thereof. (5/19/1904) Two Divorce Suits. Two divorce suits were filed in the district court yesterday. Gilbert Bartley asks severance of the marital bond because of alleged gross neglect and abandonment. They were married at Terra Haute, Ind., on November 16, 1888. Charles Johnson asks for divorce from his wife, Bertie Johnson, alleging adultery. They were married in Oklahoma City on May 15, 1898. (5/22/1904) In the district court yesterday the following petitions were filed: W.H. Dean, for restoration to sanity; David Giboe vs. Gilly Giboe, for divorce; Alice Stepps vs. Andrew Stepps, for divorce; Matilda Nichels vs. John L. Nickels, for divorce. (5/27/1904) Andrew Ady Wants Divorce From Amelia Because, He Alleges, She Tried to Poison Him. Andrew J. Ady has filed suit for divorce from his wife Amelia. They were married April 9, 1890. He alleges that on one occasion Amelia attempted to poison him by putting nucus vomica in his coffee, and on one occasion when he chided her because of the uncleanliness of their home, she replied that "there was no use cleaning the house, as it would soon get dirty again." Martin Jones has applied for a divorce from his wife, Sina M. Jones, alleging that she permitted prostitutes to board at their home and that they did not pay their board. He also alleges their home, with his wife's knowledge, was used as a place of assignation. (6/1/1904) Some Interesting Divorce Matters. Other cases continued for the term were as follows: J.D. Ford vs. Mary McGowan Ford, divorce. Cases were set for hearing as follows: June 3, Minnie Page, vs. Scott Page, divorce. 3901. Hattie B. Lowery vs. James B. Lowery; suit for divorce; leave to file amended answer without prejudice to trial. 4170. A.G. Bond vs. Minnie Bond; divorce and alimony; order for alimony for defendant. $25 to be paid within ten days and balance within thirty days. 4486. Virginia Prosser vs. Thomas J. Prosser; suit for divorce; stricken from assignment. (6/1/1904) In the district court yesterday Hattie R. Gordan filed a suit praying for divorce and alimony from her husband, Robert A. Gordan. (6/2/1904) Mrs. Lillie Alexander yesterday applied to the district court for a divorce from her husband, Henry Alexander, on the ground of gross neglect of duty and abandonment. S.A. Byers is attorney for the plaintiff. Mrs. Maud Baugh was yesterday granted a divorce from Frank L. Baugh, and restoration of her maiden name, Maud Ayers. Her husband, who formerly owned the Coney Island saloon in this city, abandoned her about a year ago and is now in East St. Louis, Ill. S.A. Byers was attorney for Mrs. Baugh. (6/3/1904) The District Court. In the district court yesterday, Judge B. F. Burwell presiding, the proceedings were as follows: 4459.Cora Hatfield vs. Edward Hatfield, suit for divorce; decree granted to plaintiff. 3515.Daniels vs. Daniels; motion for custody taken under advisement and parties directed not to permit the children to get out of the jurisdiction of the court. 4332.Florence vs. Homer Clouston; decree of divorce granted to plaintiff. (6/4/1904) In the district court yesterday, Judge Burwell presiding, court business was transacted as follows: 4469. Robert Kahle vs. Mattie Kahle, divorce; dismissed at cost of plaintiff. 4351. Minnie Page vs. Scott Page, Jr., divorce; demand for jury trial overruled. 4387. Eveline Rogers vs. George Rogers, divorce; decree granted on payment of costs. 4447. Mary E. Lee vs. Wm. H. Lee, divorce; judgment as per journal entry. 4351. Minnie Page vs. Scott Page, Jr., divorce; referred to B.M. Dilley to report on the law and fact in the case within ten days. (6/9/1904) A DIVORCE CASE WEALTHY WIDOW MARRIED HER FARM HAND AND NOW REGRETS IT. SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY Alleges Her Husband Threatened to Kill Herself and Son and That Hubby Treaded the Path of Dalliance. A decidedly interesting and sensational divorce case is being heard by Judge B.M. Dilley as referee in the district court, in which Mrs. Minnie Page asks a severance of the marriage vows binding her to Scott Page, Jr. From the testimony introduced yesterday Mrs. Page, who is forty, came to this city from her farm near town in search of a farm hand in June, 1897. She was then a widow and bore the name of Phillips. She employed Scott Page, Jr., a youth of twenty-five summers, and liked him so well that she asked him to accompany her to the marriage altar and become her liege lord and protector of her children. It seems that the young man was practically without funds and Mrs. Phillips purchased his wedding suit. Their married life was harmonious for only a brief time, the plaintiff alleges, stating that Scott practically renounced hard labor and frequently came to town and "blew in" money given him to purchase necessaries for the family. Finally, the plaintiff alleges, he became cruel in his treatment of herself and boy Walter, handling them violently and threatening to kill them. The finishing touch to their infelicity the plaintiff alleges, came when Page admitted to her that, neglectful of his marriage vows, he visited the Vendome, a notorious brothel in Oklahoma City and tread the primrose path of dalliance. Then came the suit for divorce and the story is such a long one that several days will be required in the telling by a host of witnesses. Geo. Jobson and H.H. Howard are the attorneys for Mrs. Page, while Attorney A.B. Hammer is conducting the defense. (6/15/1904) In the district court yesterday C.F. Eltzhalz filed a petition asking a decree of divorce from his wife, Augusta Eltzhaltz. (6/16/1904) In the district court yesterday Chas. Scanlin filed an application for divorce from his wife, Georgia Scanlin. (6/18/1904) IN DISTRICT COURT MRS. HOLT GETS DIVORCE The Remarkable Divorce Case of Mrs. Scott Page, Jr., Remains Undecided by Referee Judge B.M. Dilley. In the district court Thursday, Judge B.F. Burwell presiding, court business was transacted as follows: A.W. Lovejoy vs. Marcia Lovejoy; divorce; defendant given until July 10 to answer. Susie Alexander vs. Edward Alexander; divorce; five days added to time in which to answer. Charles Scanlan vs. Georgia Scanlon; divorce; decree granted at cost of plaintiff. Mary Hrabe vs. Frank Hrabe et al; divorce; defendants restrained from disposing of property until further order, defendant directed to make deposit of $50 alimony, $25 attorney fee and $15 costs. Default entered. Bertha Norman vs. Harvey Norman; divorce; decree granted at cost of plaintiff. Minnie Page vs. Scott Page, Jr.; divorce; time for referee to report extended twenty days. Eva Holt vs. Frank Holt; divorce; decree granted at cost of defendant. (6/22/1904) Was a Bigamist. In the district court yesterday Mrs. Jennie Stroog filed a suit for divorce from her husband, M.D. Strong. They were married January 18, 1904, in Oklahoma City. The petitioner alleges that Strong represented to her that he was a widower, a man of means and earned upward of $200 a month, which she found out to be false, and also alleges that Strong had a wife and three children living in Peoria, Ill. Mrs. Strong asks divorce and restoration of her maiden name, Jennie Brooks. (6/22/1904) In the district court Victor Lindstrom has applied for a divorce from his wife, Nannie Lindstrom, alleging abandonment. They were married April 5, 1897, at Cleburn, Kan. (6/23/1904) Mrs. Jennie Larkin yesterday made application to the district court for a divorce from her husband, Owen J. Larkin, now a resident of Kingfisher county. She alleges that he was guilty of extreme cruelty and at one time endeavored to choke her to death. (6/24/1904) In the district court Mary Perkins has applied for a divorce from Nick Perkins, and Jennie C. Larkin from Owen Larkin. (6/29/1904) Mrs. Jessie B. Fonda has applied to the district court for a divorce from her husband, Fred T. Fonda, to whom she was married at Omaha, Neb., on April 6, 1898. Gross neglect and abandonment are alleged. The petition alleges that when last heard from Fonda was in Chicago. (7/3/1904) In District Court. In the district court yesterday, Judge B.F. Burwell presiding. Rhoda Davis was granted a divorce from T.J. Davis. Lydia L. Williams was granted a divorce from Isaac Williams. (7/3/1904) In the district court yesterday Mrs. Nina H. Peavey filed a suit praying a decree of divorce from her husband, Charles W. Peavey. (7/3/1904) AT A PARTING OF THE WAYS TWO COUPLES CONCLUDE MARRIAGE IS A FAILURE AND ARE ASKING FOR DIVORCE. Two divorce cases were filed in the district court yesterday. James F. Cantrell asks for divorce from his wife, Cora Cantrell, alleging cruelty to himself and his son by a former wife. Plaintiff also alleges that for a period of three months his wife has been staying out nights too late and unusual hours and consorting with other men. They were married in Oklahoma City on January 26, 1901. Ernest Sengstak asks divorce from his wife, Emma Seamon Sengstak, alleging that she abandoned him at Mamsville, O., on March 27, 1903. They were married at Covington, Ky., November 8, 1899. (7/7/1904) In the district court Lucy Bayles has filed an application for divorce from her husband, Ed Bayley. (7/12/1904) Lulu Ervine has filed suit in the district court praying divorce from her husband, Horace Ervine, alleging non-support. Both are colored. (7/14/1904) A TALE OF WOE FEARING MURDER MRS. WESTENBERG WALKS TO TOWN AT NIGHT. TWELVE MILES JOURNEY Asks for Divorce and Says Her Husband Has $18,000 in an Illinois Bank But Will Not Support His Wife and Child. The filing of a suit for divorce yesterday by Mrs. Ama Westenberg, who resides near Arcadia, makes public a remarkable story of alleged ill treatment which this poor woman has borne. A 7 o'clock Tuesday morning she was found in front of the door leading to the office of the county attorney, and when George Jobson, assistant county attorney, made his appearance, the woman told him a harrowing tale of misery. She said her husband came home drunk the previous night and threatened to kill her before the dawn of another day. Believing that he would surely execute the threat the woman embraced the first opportunity to get away, and, packing some clothes in a basket and carrying it as well as her 20-pound baby and an umbrella, the woman spent the night on the road to Oklahoma City, reaching town at about daylight, after a journey of twelve miles. In the petition for divorce from her husband, J.F. Westenberg, the woman recites that they were married in Oklahoma City on October 28, 1902. She alleges that her husband is an habitual drunkard, has treated her with extreme cruelty and has repeatedly beaten her and called her vile names. That on June 4 he struck her in the face and threatened to taker her life. Mrs. Westenberg also alleges that frequently her husband would bring negro women to his home and make them drunk; that at times he would come to Oklahoma City and remain intoxicated for a period of two weeks at a time; that he left home and remained away at the time she was in maternal labor. She also alleges that he refuses to contribute to the support of herself and child, although he has $18,000 in a bank in Taylorville, Ill., and has considerable other cash and property. Mrs. Westenberg prays for divorce, custody of their child, an equitable portion of the property for herself and child, and immediate payment to her of $500, that her husband be restrained from encumbering or disposing of his property and that she be allowed $50 a month alimony. (7/16/1904) A DIVORCE CASE THAT HAS BEEN PENDING FOR MONTHS HAS BEEN FINALLY DISPOSED OF. FINDING A COMPROMISE Wealthy Widow Fell in Love with Her Farm Hand, Married in Haste and Repented in Leisure. In the district court yesterday M.B. Dilley, referee in the divorce case of Minnie Page vs Scott Page, Jr., filed his findings, by the provisions of which the original farm and all the personal property and one half of the new farm is given to Mrs. Page and also the custody of the child, Buford Page. To Scott Page is given $800 cash and a privilege to visit the child with the permission of the court. This case, which has been in the court for some months, attracted considerable attention on account of the damaging allegations made by the plaintiff. A the time of her marriage to Page she was a widow of wealth. She employed Page as a farm hand and taking fancy to him, proposed marriage and her overtures were not rejected. The marriage, as usual in such cases, did not prove a happy one, and twice the plaintiff brought suit for divorce. Joseph E. Rose filed a prayer for divorce from Amelia Rose. He says he was married to Amelia in St. Louis and had four children. That he has not lived with her for two years on account of her nagging at him and scolding incessantly. Bertha Wright sues Jas. H. Wright for divorce and alleges that he has not supported her but has made her chop cotton and do other manual labor and take in washing to support herself. (7/17/1904) In the district court Gilbert Bartley has filed a suit praying a divorce from his wife, Dora A. Bartley. (7/19/1904) Annie Goes Back. The divorce of Annie Westenberg vs. J.F. Westenberg was dismissed. The couple patched up their troubles and concluded to try double marital harness a while longer. It was the plaintiff who recently made a night journey afoot from Arcadia to Oklahoma City, carrying her infant child, a basket of clothing and an umbrella, alleging her belief that J.F. would execute his alleged threat to kill her before the dawn of another day. The plaintiff made some other very serious allegations against her husband which, if true, makes a reconciliation somewhat of a mystery. District Court Notes. The court granted to Scott page, Jr., the possession of his child one day in each month. (7/19/1904) Mrs. M.E. Thompson yesterday filed a suit for divorce from her husband, S. H. Thompson, and also asks custody of lots 9 and 10, block 3, Fay's addition. (7/27/1904) An Inning for Parker. Frank Parker, husband of Ella Parker, the latter who came to the Oklahoman and said her husband had refused to do anything for the support of herself and their child, and that they had trouble at his place of business Monday afternoon, came to the office and exhibited a contract signed by Mr. and Mrs. Parker whereby he deeded to her lot 7, block 23, Second Main Street Addition, on the 13th day of the present month, in consideration for which Mrs. Parker agreed not to ask for alimony, money for debts, or to hold him under any further obligations. Mr. Parker said there was a house on the lot named and that it was furnished for housekeeping. Mr. Parker further said that some statements made in the Times-Journal yesterday evening were wholly false, and that he could proe them so. (7/29/1904) MATTERS IN DISTRICT COURT O. Burkholder versus Anita Burkholder, for divorce. The plaintiff says they were married August 15, 1901, at Prescott, Ariz. Mr. Burkholder says he caught his wife in the act of committing adultery with one Jake Springer on June 8, 1903; that he refused to live with her after that; that she went away with Springer and is now out of the territory. (7/31/1904) Suit for Divorce. In the district court yesterday was filed a suit for divorce by Mrs. Sunie F. Cole against her husband, Joseph D. Cole. The petition says that they were married on the 13th of November, 1879, at Independence, Kan. Mrs. Cole recites that they lived together until the 13th of the present month; that for the past several years her husband became abusive to her and their children, of which there are thirteen between the ages of 7 and 17; that he came so abusive she could not put up with it any longer; hence the divorce proceedings. She wants the court to giver her the custody of the children and whatever alimony it sees fit to do. (8/10/1904) Alleges Extreme Cruetly. Mrs. Virginia D. Harrison, by her attorney filed a divorce proceeding in the district court against her husband yesterday which alleges that he mistreated her, and made life generally miserable for her. Mrs. Harrison says they were married in Guthrie in 1897, and that they have two children. Mrs. Harrison in her petition says they have a homestead and wants the custody of the children and a division of the estate made. Other acts too horrible for a wife to endure from any man are mentioned, any of which, if true, the court could be justified in issuing the decree of divorce. (8/13/1904) Tired of Double Statehood. Ernest Jones has filed a suit in the district court for a divorce from his wife, Emma Jones, alleging among other things that they were married in January, 1899, and that his wife committed an act of adultery with Oscar Strickland in the next April. They were married in Ft. Smith, Ark. Kate Rayman wants legal separation from her husband, F. Fred Rayman. The plaintiff alleges in her petition that they have been married for the past twenty-five years; that at time during their married life her husband has choked, beat and otherwise injured her, and at times would leave her unconscious on the floor. (8/18/1904) CASES FILED IN THE DISTRICT COURT THREE DIVORCE CASES PLACED IN THE HANDS OF THE COURT-OTHER MATTERS. The following business was transacted in the district court yesterday. Dea Baker filed suit against her husband, A.C. Baker for divorce. The plaintiff alleges that they were married December 26, 1902, at Hobart and that they lived together until May 8, 1903, when the defendant left her and has not contributed to her support. James Teague wants the court to give him legal separation from his erstwhile wife, Cora Teague. He says they were married at Dennison, Texas, November 18, 1894, and lived together until June 17, 1900, when Cora deserted him and he has not seen her since. Alpha Thompson files a suit for divorce against her husband, A.J. Thompson, alleging cruelty. They were married in Oklahoma county, March 3, 1903, and Alpha says she stood his treatment until June 14, 1904, when she was forced to leave him and go to her father, because her husband had threatened to kill her. She says he called her all kinds of bad names that a husband should not do. (8/23/1904) Mary E. Palmer has filed with the district court a petition praying divorce from her husband, Charles W. Palmer, alleging desertion and non-support. She asks restoration of her maiden name, Mary E. Cain. They were married in Oklahoma City on August 4, 1900. (8/24/1904) Campbell Divorce Suit. In the district court yesterday Cora Campbell filed an application for divorce from J. A. Campbell, alleging that her husband is addicted to the morphine and whisky habits and is guilty of neglect and extreme cruelty. A division of property is also asked. They were married at Wellington, Kan., on June 10?, 1903. (8/24/1904) Mary Harper has applied to the district court for a divorce from William J. Harper and restoration of maiden name, Mary Couch, alleging abandonment. They were married in Oklahoma City in March, 1901. (8/26/1904) Dr. J.A. Campbell, who recently came to this city from St. Joe, Mo., and whose wife is suing for divorce, alleging that he has become mentally irresponsible from the use of liquor and morphine, is alleged to have recently dispenses $515 in a single day here, and Mrs. Campbell says he has parted wit $10,000 in the past twelve months. (8/27/1904) Kelson O. Kessler yesterday filed an application in the district court for divorce from his wife, Edna B. Kessler, alleging abandonment and morphine habit. They were wed at Niles, Mich. (8/28/1904) IN SUPREME COURT. Sensational Lincoln County Divorce Case Appealed. Guthrie, Okla., Aug. 27.—There has been appealed to the Oklahoma supreme court the case of A.W. Bennett vs. Sarah G. Bennett, from the Lincoln county district court, where she obtained a divorce from the plaintiff in error, her husband, to whom she was married in April, 1902, in Keokuk, Ia. She charged cruelty and inhuman treatment. The court also gave her $6,000 permanent alimony, title $2,000 worth of real estate, $500 attorney fees, $100 guardian fees and the costs of the case. He was held in contempt for failing to pay temporary alimony, as ordered by the court, and was therefore not allowed to file an answer in the case. He appeals from the court's final judgment. All parties were prominent in Keokuk and also in Chandler. (8/30/1904) In the District court Mrs. Kate B. Laborn has filed a suit praying divorce from her husband, William R. Laborn, alleging intoxication, violent conduct and gambling. (8/31/1904) In the district court yesterday divorce suits were filed as follows: George F. Tole vs. Annie Tole; Charles Johnson vs. Lizzie Johnson. (9/2/1904) To Whom It May Concern—The public is hereby notified that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Ella O. Moore, for the reason that said Ella O. Moore has begun suit against me for divorce and alimony in the district court of this county. W.P. MOORE. (9/2/1904) Divorce suits were filed in district court yesterday as follows: Gussie Wilkerson vs. Chas. A. Wilkerson, Nattie Crisp vs. Beverly Crisp. (9/7/1904) Hattie B. Novak yesterday filed suit for divorce from her husband, J.J. Novak, alleging extreme cruelty, non-support and habitual drunkenness. She also asks custody of their two minor children, Loraine and Hartense. (9/9/1904) In the district court yesterday divorces were granted the plaintiffs in each of the cases following: Sunie Cole vs. Joseph Cole; O. Burkholder vs. Anita Burkholder; Jennie Larkin vs. Owen J. Larkin. (9/11/1904) TROUBLES OF A YOUTHFUL COUPLE SMITH'S WIFE BESTED HIM IN A SCRAP AND THEN SHE LEFT HIM IN SOLITUDE. Philip Smith, aged 79 and a prominent farmer, yesterday filed a suit in the district court, praying a divorce from his wife, Josephine Smith, alleging extreme cruelty and abandonment. They were married in Oklahoma City in 1898. Smith alleges that his wife frequently cursed him, threatened his life and finally, in a scrap, almost tore the clothing from him and then left him. Both have had previous marital experience and children by their former partners. Smith asks a divorce and division of property. S.A. Byers is attorney for the plaintiff. (9/14/1904) In the district court yesterday Lizzie Anderson filed a suit for divorce against her husband Wm. Anderson. (9/20/1904) In the district court Mrs. Sarah E. Knox has filed a suit against J.H. Knox, praying divorce and custody of two minor children, alleging neglect and non-support. They were married at Homer, Ill., in April 18?7. (9/22/1904) WANTS A DIVORCE AND SOME DUCATS Mrs. Emma C. Grusel yesterday filed a suit in the district court praying for a divorce from her husband, Frank Grusel, $100 per month alimony, an order restraining him from disposing of their property and a further order granting plaintiff an equitable division of the property. The petition alleges that, when they were wed at Hastings, Neb., on September 30, 1892, each had $150, and that they now own property valued at $18,000. (9/23/1904) Uncovering Something. Mary L. Gernart has instituted a suit in the district court in which Augustus Pettyjohn, O.P. Taylor and G.W. Stephenson are made defendants. She alleges that, by the terms of a decree granting her a divorce from Pettyjohn he was to pay her attorneys $100 and alimony to her in the sum of $3,000. It was further provided in the decree that $600, deposited in the Western National Bank, should be applied to the payment of the $100 attorney's fees and the balance applied on the alimony. This fund, less court fees, was turned over to her attorneys by the court clerk. The defendant alleges that a pretended chattel mortgage was filed, purporting to be made by Pettyjohn to G.W. Stephenson for the benefit of O.P. Taylor, as a lein against the $600 deposit above referred to. The purported mortgage was filed December 11, 1902. The plaintiff alleges that Petty john was not indebted to Taylor when the order of the court was made and asks that the mortgage and pretended lein be set aside and the deposia relieved from the same. Fulton-Paul are attorney's for the plaintiff. (9/25/1904) DIVORCE CASES FILED YESTERDAY JOSEPH FRANCIS, LOCAL REAL ESTATE MAN, ALLEGES WIFE ABANDONED HIM IN THREE MONTHS. In the district court yesterday Joseph Francis, a prominent local real estate broker, filed a petition for a divorce from his wife, Mrs. Grace Francis. They were married at Geary, Okla., on June 7, 1903. The plaintiff alleges that on September 9, of the same year, his wife abandoned him without sufficient cause. Another divorce case filed yesterday is that of Mrs. Emma B. Brooks vs. Alvin M. Brooks. They were married at Coffeyvill, Kan., December 21, 1892. Plaintiff alleges that Alvin quit her some time in 1902. She asks custody of their two minor children. (9/27/1904) FRANK GRUSEL MAY BE INSANE WIFE AND OTHERS FLEE THE PLACE, FRIGHTENED BY HIS ECCENTRIC ACTIONS. Frank Grusel, who resides at 206 E. Third St., will be subjected to an inquiry by the county insanity board today as a result of his queer actions Sunday night and at other times recently which have caused his wife, mother-in-law, and two roomers to desert the house. The police were called, and Officers Parker and Billups took him to police headquarters and later to jail. For some time Mrs. Grusel has believed her life in danger as he has tried frequently to lure her to his room, to Putnam Park lake and other places. When arrested he tore up a note which he had been writing. On one scrap were the words "ship her body to her sister." His recent eccentric actions caused Mrs. Grusel to bring suit for divorce, asking an injunction to restrain him from disposing of his property. It is said he has been assigning much of his property to a religious publishing company at some point in Michigan. In his home is a mysterious trunk which Mrs. Grusel says he has prevented her from inspecting for twelve years. He had the doors barricaded when the officers called to arrest him and they were compelled to force an entrance. Grusel is about 50 years of age and owner of rental properties here that pay him about $150 a month. (10/4/1904) In the district court yesterday Dorothy Mason instituted a suit for divorce from Edmund T. Mason. (10/5/1904) In the district court yesterday Cora Cassady filed a suit praying divorce from Edward Cassady. They were married at Great Bend, Kans., March 26, 1896, and have one child, Edith, eight-years-old. Extreme cruelty, non-support and habitual drunkenness are alleged. (10/7/1904) Two Divorce Suits. In the district court yesterday two divorce suits were filed: Lena E. Keyes vs. Chester A. Keyes, and Maud B. Oldham vs. Oran O. Oldham. (10/11/1904) In the district court yesterday, Elmira Cook Shearer instituted a suit for divorce from August Shearer and custody of their minor children. (10/12/1904) In the district court yesterday J.J. Tinken instituted a suit for divorce from his wife Jessie E. Tinken. (10/13/1904) Alleged Inhuman Treatment Shawnee, O.T., Oct. 12.—Mary A. Thompson, through former Probate Judge Pendleton, has filed a petition in district court for a divorce from John W. Thompson, alleging inhuman treatment and cruelty. She asks for alimony and the custody of her minor children. (10/14/1904) In the district court Mary White sues for divorce from Louis White. (10/22/1904) In District Court. Rosetta May Evans vs. Franklin M. Evans, suit for divorce. (10/23/1904) Mustang citizens were entertained by a little kidnapping game a few days ago. Charles Daugherty and wife could not agree so she left him at Oklahoma City and went to Mustang and placed her children in school. Daugherty followed and tried to obtain possession of one of the children, a boy, but people prevented it. The wife has applied for a divorce. (10/26/1904) Suits for Divorce. Three suits for divorce were filed in the district court yesterday as follows: N.E. Hally vs. W.J. Hally; Jessie McDonald vs. John McDonald; Eva Fuller vs J.C. Fuller. (10/27/1904) Sues for Divorce. Louis Celestine yesterday instituted a divorce action against his wife, Lizzie Celestine, alleging adultery and abandonment. They were married at Guthrie but resided near Luther. (10/28/1904) District Court Notes. Hettie B. Gordon vs. Robert A. Gordon; divorce action; dismissed. (11/2/1904) NO INDICTMENTS GRAND JURY YESTERDAY REPORTED NO BILLS, BUT EXAMINING WITNESSES. DIVORCES ARE NUMEROUS Many Have Found That Married Life Is Not One Long, Sweet Dream of Happiness. There were no less than twenty witnesses called into the presence of the grand jury yesterday. Say Marriage Is a Failure. Judge Burwell granted the following divorces Monday and yesterday: J.D. Crain from Tabitha Crain. C.W. Neloms from Callia Neloms. Albert Rey from Cynthia Rey. Virginia Prosser from Thomas J. Prosser. Lillie Alexander from Henry Alexander. Joesph E. Rose from Amelia Rose. Lizzie Railey from Edward Railey Stella French from Ben French James Teague from Cora Teague Alpha Thompson from A.J. Thompson. Kellon O. Kessler from Edna B. Kessler. Elizabeth Sears from John S. Sears Gussie Wilkerson from Charles A. Wilkerson Hattie B. Novak from J.J. Novak. Effie L. Stanford from Guy Stanford. Lizzie Anderson from William Anderson. Ernest Jones from Emma Jones. (11/3/1904) In the district court yesterday a divorce was granted Florence Sater from Geo R. Sater. (11/3/1904) DIVORCE CASES ARE IN EVIDENCE TWENTY-SIX ON THE LOGAN COUNTY DOCKET THIS TERM—SESSION WILL LAST TWO MONTHS. Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 2.—The Logan county district court began yesterday with a heavy docket and will likely be in session until January 1. There are 468 cases on the docket, of which 439 are civil and 29 criminal. There are 26 divorce cases, and one obreach of promise—that of Maggie A. Taylor vs. Mila Goggins. (11/10/1904) DIVORCE SUITS FILED YESTERDAY THREE COUPLES CONSIDER MARRIAGE A FAILURE AND WANT TO JAR LOOSE FROM EACH OTHER. Three divorce suits were filed in the district court yesterday. Lizzie Helms prays a legal separation from Willard W. Helms, alleging extreme cruelty and that on one occasion he sent a man to her home to insult her. They were married at Cardiff, Ark., on July 1, 1900. Maude A. Deschamps asks divorce from Charles J. Deschamps and restoration of her maiden name, Maude A. Snow. She alleges non-support. They were married August 10, 1900, at Manchester, N.H. D.A. Campbell also filed a suit asking divorce from Aurora J. Campbell. (11/11/1904) Maude A. Dischamp yesterday filed a suit in the district court praying divorce from her husband, Charles J. Dischamp, Jr. (11/12/1904) The divorce case of Senator B.O. Blakeney against his wife, Mrs. E.A. Blakeney, was yesterday set for hearing at Tecumseh on December 20. The parties to the suit were here in consultation with Judge Burwell yesterday. (11/15/1904) Conditions Are Changed. J.J. Novak, real estate agent, was yesterday arrested by Policeman Chas. Colt on a charge of disturbing the peace, preferred by Mrs. Novak, who secured a divorce from him last week. The disturbance and arrests came as sequels of the divorce affair. Joe did not want to take his clothes and go. On the contrary, according to the averments of Mrs. Novak, he wanted to continue relations as though no divorcement had occurred. She claims the home and does not think Joe has any right to come there any more. The Novak home is located at 222 West Seventh street. (11/15/1904) In the district court yesterday Maud Anderson applied for a divorce from George T. Anderson, alleging cruel treatment and adultery. They were married in Oklahoma City on May 20, 1904. (11/16/1904) Mrs. Allie Campbell has instituted a suit in the district court, praying divorce from Jason Campbell and custody of their child. (11/16/1904) J.J. Novak, real estate and loan agent, who was recently arrested by the police upon a complaint signed by his recently divorced wife, was yesterday arrested by a sheriff's deputy upon an indictment charging him with embezzlement. He gave bond in the sum of $750. (11/17/1904) The case of J.J. Novak was dismissed in police court yesterday upon his promise to be good and not further disturb the peace of his divorced wife. (11/17/1904) ARRAIGNMENTS IN DISTRICT COURT SEVERAL INDICTED INDIVIDUALS PLEADED AT BAR YESTERDAY—SOME DIVORCE MATTERS. Three petitions in divorce matters were filed in the district court yesterday. Sidney Johnson asks a legal separation from his wife, Jennie Johnson, alleging desertion. They were married in Deep Fork township, Oklahoma county, on July 21, 1900. Arthur F. Anundsen is attorney for the plaintiff. Hiram Snodgrass asks that the marriage bond uniting him with Ida B. Snodgrass be nullified, alleging abandonment. They were married at Columbus, Kan., on July 22, 1901. E.J. Giddings is attorney for the plaintiff. Robert Hall, whose wife, by cross petition, secured a decree of divorce and alimony, asks that the judgment be vacated and modified. (11/22/1904) OPAL HELEN CLARK FILES DIVORC SUIT WIFE OF PROMINENT MERCHANT MAKES SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HER HUSBAND. In the District court yesterday was filed, by Mrs. Opal Helen Clark, a suit asking divorce from her husband, Harry Hale Clark and further praying temporary and permanent alimony. The defendant is proprietor of the Postoffice bookstore on Harvey street. They were married at Enid on the 24th of last June. Mrs. Clark alleges adultery but declines to give names in her petition. She accuses her husband of extreme cruelty and says he told her he did not love her, that she was in his way and that he did not intend to live with her. On one occasion, Mrs. Clark alleges, he choked her and at another time threw her to the floor in the bathroom and injured her. The petition recites that Mr. Clark is quently forgave him upon his promises to do better but that his conduct grew steadily worse. The petition recites that Mr. Clark is worth $5,000 or $6,000 and has money deposited in two local banks, and prays that the banks be restrained from paying out this money to him and that he be restrained from disposing of his merchandise, save in the usual retail way, until the case is determined by the court. (11/24/1904) The divorce case of Mrs. Harry Clark was settled out of court yesterday, the wife receiving $600 cash. (11/24/1904) BRIDE OF ONE DAY ASKS FOR DIVORCE WIFE OF A BASEBALL PITCHER BREAKS THE RECORD FOR MATRIMONIAL REGRETS. Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 23.—Early today Mrs. Helen Piersol-Ahorn appeared before Judge Burford in the district court here and asked to be released from her marriage, which took place last night with James Ahorn, a baseball pitcher of prominence in the southwestern league. Probate Judge Goodrich performed the ceremony last night. The bride claims the wedding so affected her mother that death will result unless she secures immediate divorce. She also alleges that Ahorn left town without her early today. (11/27/1904) District Court News. Bertha B. Wright vs. James A. Wright; divorces; cases set for trial Monday. (12/2/1904) David Geboe yesterday filed a suit for divorce from Lilley Geboe, alleging desertion. They were married at Wyandotte, I.T., July 4, 1897. (12/2/1904) THEIR MARRIAGE WAS A MISTAKE THE FORMER HUSBAND OF MRS. THOMPSON NOT DEAD AS SHE BELIEVED WHEN SHE AGAIN WED. A divorce suit of unusual nature was yesterday filed in the district court here by William L. Thompson, a resident of Custer county, and whose wife has been a resident of Oklahoma City the past five months. The petition recites that on or about January 7, 1899, Thompson and Mrs. Beverly Crisp, who believed herself a widow, were married at Weatherford, Okla. They believed themselves legally married until June 5, 1904, when Thompson learned that Beverly Crisp, to whom his wife had been married in Wichita, Kan., in 1889, was still alive and that they had never been divorced. Thompson recites that his wife told him that Crisp had abandoned her, and he avers that he really believes she thought her husband dead when she married himself and was acting in good faith when she married him. Thompson declares that before his marriage with Mrs. Crisp he made diligent search and investigation to ascertain the truth relative to the death of Beverly Crisp, and found it was generally believed and reported among Crisp's friends and acquaintances that he was dead and he learned that Crisp had not lived with his wife for seven years. Thompson and his wife have no living children and the divorce petition recites that they have made a settlement relative to their property by mutual agreement. (12/8/1904) Mrs. Edwin T. Mason of New York City is here to ask the district court to set aside a decree of divorce which she obtained here in 1897. (12/10/1904) Allen J. Smith has filed a suit in the district court praying divorce from his wife, Estella V. Smith, alleging abandonment. They were married at Kirkwood, N.Y., January 15, 1889. (12/10/1904) DOROTHY MASON AGAIN A MILLIONAIRE'S WIFE Divorce Obtained in Oklahoma Is Set Aside as Fraudulently Obtained—A Story From Real Life That Reads Like a Fiction—Mason in a Bad Plight. The setting aside, by the district court yesterday, of a divorce decree granted Mrs. Dorothy Mason in 1897, develops new chapters in a story that proves fact more interesting than fiction. The prosaic court form of the order made by Judge Burwell yesterday gives little hint of the sensational nature of a matter that will be read with eager interest in New York City, Cincinnati and other eastern cities where the principal characters in this story from real life are well known in the upper crust of society. Married at 16 to a millionaire silk merchant of New York by the name of Edmund T. Mason, Dorothy Mason was the happiest girl in all the world when she accompanied her husband on a honeymoon tour of the world. Her husband, an Englishman, boasted that he was the grandson of Sir John Charlton, who was the governor of St. Helena when Napoleon the great was imprisoned on that lonely isle, and herself a direct descendant of Stephen Hopkins, who came over to America in the Mayflower, they had the entrée to the parlors of aristocracy in every capital in Europe, and when in the Orient they were honored by the Mikado of Japan as his invited guests at a garden party and met there Sir Edwin Arnold, numerous diplomats and professors of the imperial university. Dream of Bliss Broken. It was not long after their return, according to Mrs. Mason's story, that the dream of bliss was broken, and she found that her husband was of that class of Englishmen who think little more of their wife than of their dog and horse. They separated and later on upon the advice of her husband and his counselor, Colonel T. C. Campbell, then a leading attorney at Cincinnati, and later figuring somewhat infamously in the litigation connected with the famous Goebel case, she came to Oklahoma to secure a decree, having been promised alimony to the amount of $4,000. The story of the divorce is contained in the order of the court issued yesterday, which follows: "Now, on this ninth day of December, 1904, the same being one of the regular term days of the October, 1904, term [….] Endorsed. 1780. Mason vs. Mason. Decree. Filed in District Court, Oklahoma County, O.T., Feb. 15, 1897. Ed L. Dunn, Clerk. Per G.L. Cooke, Dep. Ent. J.H., pg 352." "4. The court further finds and concludes that said decree of divorcement so made and entered in said proceedings is, and at all times has been, null and void, for the reasons that the said Dorothy Mason was not, at the time of commencing said action, or at any other time, and never had been, an actual resident in good faith of said county and territory; and the same was procured by collusion with and consent of the defendant therein and herein; and the same was procured through fraud and imposition upon this court and the judge thereof, which fraud was so practiced with the knowledge and consent of said defendant, and with his procurement; and that there was no other service therein on the defendant than by publication, and the defendant did not appear therein either in person or by attorney. "5. It is, therefore, hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed by the court, that the said order, judgment and decree of this court so made and entered in said cause No. 1780, wherein the plaintiff herein was plaintiff and the defendant herein was the defendant, and which so purports to dissolve and divorce the marriage relation between the parties hereto, and being the decree above referred to and copied herein, is, at all times was, and is hereby declared and decreed to be, null and void in all respects and for all purposes whatsoever, because this court never had jurisdiction to enter a decree of divorce in said cause; and is further ordered and decreed that the said cause for divorce be and it is hereby dismissed for want of the jurisdiction of this court to hear and determine the same, and because this court has no power, and never had the power, to divorce said parties, and for the reason that the plaintiff therein is not and never was entitled to maintain said action, for want of an actual residence in good faith in said territory; and for the reason that the same is and was collusive and fraudulent. "Dated this 7th day of December, 1904. B.F. Burwell, Sole Judge of Said District Court. (12/13/1904) Notice by Publication. Territory of Oklahoma, Oklahoma county, ss. In the District Court of Said Territory, Within and for Said County, in the Third Judicial District. Susie C. Peters, plaintiff, vs. James Peters, defendant. Whereas, the said plaintiff has filed her petition in said court, setting forth reasons therefore and praying a divorce from the said defendant, and has filed her affidavit showing that she cannot with due diligence make service of summons upon said defendant because he resides out of said territory and is a non-resident thereof. Notice is therefore hereby given to the said defendant, James Peters, that he has been sued in said court by the said Susie C. Peters, and that he must answer the petition of said plaintiff filed in said cause on or before the 25th day of January, 1905, or her petition filed in said cause will be taken as true and judgment rendered thereon accordingly forever divorcing the said plaintiff from the said defendant. Witness the hand of the clerk and seal of said court this 12th day of December, 1904. (Seal). B.D. Shear, Clerk. By Will R. Clark, deputy. H.H. Howard, Attorney for Plaintiff. (12/14/1904) Three Divorce Cases Maud Oldham was yesterday granted a decree of divorce from Oran Oldham. Mrs. N.E. Holly was granted a divorce from W.J. Holly. The divorce case of Jennie Strong vs. M.D. Strong was yesterday submitted to the court. (12/14/1904) Susie C. Peters yesterday filed a suit in the district court praying for divorce from her husband James Peters. (12/17/1904) She Desires Divorcement. In the district court yesterday Mrs. Mattie Wallace filed a divorce suit against her husband, Ellsworth J. Wallace, alleging gross neglect and non-support and failure to care for her when sick. She recites that they were wedded at Caldwell, Kan., September 6, 1900, and that Wallace is competent to earn from $60 to $70 a month as a professional horse trainer. She also prays for $15 per month alimony. (12/18/1904) A Short Married Life. Mrs. George Henningsen yesterday filed a suit in the district court praying divorce from her husband, C.I. Henningsen, alleging abandonment. They were married in St. Louis, Mo., on Sept. 28, 1904, and the defendant is alleged to have deserted his bride three days later. Granted Divorcement. In the district court yesterday Mrs. Maud Anderson was granted a decree of divorce from George T. Anderson. (12/20/1904) A $5,000 Damage Suit. F.W. Kunkel yesterday instituted suit against John Dahl for $5,000, alleging that in the latter part of January, 1904, his daughter, Hattie Kunkel, 16 years of age, was a visitor at Dahl's home and the latter, by false pretense of love for her and promises to marry her, accomplished her ruin and that a natural child of defendant was born and yet lives. (12/24/1904) After Seven Years. Mary E. McClung yesterday filed a breach of promise suit in the district court in which Frank E. Wallace is made defendant. She alleges that under promise of marriage she has been intimate with Wallace for seven years, and that he has now repudiated such promise. She prays for judgment for $5,000 damages for breach of promise and $2,000 for his neglect to support their child. (12/28/1904) Charges Non-Support. A petition for divorce has been filed in the district court by Anna Silvers vs. Tom Silvers, both of this city. Mrs. Silvers charges drunkenness, non-support and neglect.