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(01/03/1906)

Court Filings.

No. 5563. E.M. Whittington vx. E.E. Whittington; suit for divorce.

(01/05/1906)

Nellie Massey vs. John Massey is the title of a divorce suit filed in 
the district court yesterday.

(01/11/1906)

Petition in Divorce.

Yesterday, Anna Turner filed a petition in the district court, 
praying for a divorce from Arthur Turner, also seeking the custody of 
their child.

(01/12/1906)

Divorce Cases Filed.

Guthrie, Okla., Jan.11—In the district court today a suit was filed 
by Attorney Harve Olds, representing Mrs. Cora Pinkerton, a nineteen 
year old school girl here, asking a divorce from her husband, Ralph 
Pinkerton, a Blaine county ranchman, living near Watonga. She alleges 
all manner of cruel treatment, ending with her statement that he 
kicked her out of bed, and that she was compelled to return home. 
They were married on September 20, 1904, at Independence, Missouri.

	A suit for divorce was also filed today by Attorney Gustav A. 
Erixon asking a legal separation from his wife, Esther Erixon, to 
whom he was married on June 8, 1899, in Wilmar, Minnesota. He alleges 
cruel treatment, jealousy, and that she threatened to kill him, 
refusing him admission to their home. He asks the custody of two 
children and an injunction to prevent her selling their $1,025 worth 
of household furniture.

(01/17/1906)

District Court.

No. 5596, M.G. Jones vs. Joseph A. Jones, suit for divorce.

(01/19/1906)

District Court.

5603. Addie Fulbright vs. William Fulbright; suit for divorce.

(01/19/1906)

Wife Alleges Desertion. 

In the district court yesterday Mrs. Addie Fulbright filed a suit 
praying divorce from her husband, Wm. Fulbright alleging that at 
Arapahoe, Okla. on Dec. 19, 1904, defendant deserted her and is 
guilty of non-support. They were married at Pauls Valley, I.T., on 
May 5, 1896.

(01/28/1906)

District Court.

5618—M.E. Higbee vs. Polk Higbee; suit for divorce.

(02/02/1906)

District Court. 

5623—Angie Broks vs. Wallace Brooks; suit for divorce.

(02/03/1906)

Two Divorce Suits Filed.

Guthrie, Okla., Feb.2—In the district court here today Clara J. Tuten 
began a suit for a divorce from her husband, Benjamin F. Tuten, to 
whom she was married in Idaho Territory in 1882. She charges him with 
such profanity and continued threats that she was forced to leave him 
and return here to the home of her parents. She asks the custody of 
her two children and temporary and permanent alimony, claiming Tuton 
has a $4000 claim and other property in Oklahoma county.

(02/03/1906)

Mrs. Evie M. Johnson also wants a divorce from her husband, James H. 
Johnson, whom she married in 1893. She also asks the custody of her 
two children, temporary and permanent alimony. He is a farmer, living 
in Orlando township, and she charges him with refusing to provide 
medical attention for her twice, when in order to get such attention 
it was necessary for her parents to take her home. She says he owns 
property valued at about $10,000.

(02/04/1906)

Wife Charges Cruelty.

Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 3—In the district court here Mrs. Catherine R. 
Jarvis has commenced an action for a divorce from her husband, John 
W. Jarvis, to whom she was married on April 8, 1889, in Coles county, 
Ill., and with whom she lived until January 29, last. She alleges in 
her petition that for twenty years he has been suspicious and jealous 
of her, making false and cruel accusations and during that period has 
thus been extremely cruel, until she has become permanently ill as a 
result.

(02/09/1906)

Mrs. Adams Wins Suit.

An echo of the Adams divorce case was heard in the probate court 
yesterday in a suit for possession of the personal property. J.C. 
Adams, the defendant, was represented by Attorney Sullivan, and Mrs. 
Mary Adams by Attorney Thorpe. Judge Harper's decision was in favor 
of Mrs. Adams, excepting certain cooking utensils, which were awarded 
to the defendant.

(02/09/1906)

Cora M. Thurman has filed a suit in the district court, praying a 
decree of divorce from Frank Thurman, alleging extreme cruelty and 
gross neglect. They were married July 29, 1900, at Clarksville, Tex.

(02/10/1906)

Christopher Columbus Gillespie was yesterday made the defendant in a 
divorce suit filed in the district court. They are colored residents.

(02/10/1906)

Tied Up Husband's Bank Account.

Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 9—Judge Burford today issued an order on the 
Guthrie National bank for it to pay into court $100 for the support 
of Mrs. Josie Griffin, $25 attorney fees and a sufficient amount to 
cover costs, the same to be taken from the bank account of her 
husband, Morgan Griffin, a minor, to whom she was married in 
December, 1903, at Chandler. She began a suit yesterday for a divorce 
from him and petitioned the court to tie up his bank account, about 
$3,000, pending the settlement of the suit. The court in its order 
allows the bank to check out to Griffin not to exceed $500 until the 
case is ended. 

She charges her husband with attacking her with a knife, threatening 
to kill her, knocking her down, and with general mistreatment. He 
will become of age next month.

(02/13/1906)

Judge Burwell yesterday granted a decree of divorce to the plaintiff 
in the case of Angie Brooks vs. Wallace Brooks, on the grounds of 
cruelty and gross neglect.

(02/14/1906)

Roberts Divorce Case.

Cora Roberts vs. T.O. Roberts is the title of a divorce suit filed 
yesterday in the district court. They were married September 24, 
1906, and Mrs. Roberts alleges that on February 7, her husband 
notified her that he would no longer support her; consequently she 
asks divorce and alimony in the sum of $10 per month, asserting that 
Roberts receives a salary of $70 a month. Jno. H. Wright is attorney 
for the plaintiff.

(02/15/1906)

WIFE OF R.D. HALL SUES FOR DIVORCE

DECLARES THAT DEFENDANT ABANDONED HER A YEAR AGO.

Mrs. Nettie L. Hall yesterday filed suit praying divorce from her 
husband, R.D. Hall. They were married in Crawford county, Kansas, 
January 10, 1889. Mrs. Hall alleges that her husband abandoned her 
one year ago. Plaintiff also pray custody of her son, Henry Hall.

R.D. Hall, defendant in the this suit, has figured prominently as a 
real estate dealer and populist politician in Oklahoma for several 
years. He disappeared from Oklahoma City about a year ago, leaving 
several creditors to mourn his departure.

Mrs. Hall was Miss Nettie Elerick before marriage.

(02/15/1906)

Oklahoma County Divorce Settled 

Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 14—Mrs. Clara J. Tuton will remain the valentine 
of Benjamin F. Tuton, of Oklahoma county, judging by a settlement 
which was made in the district court here today. Tuton paid all the 
costs and his wife withdrew her suit for divorce. He is a farmer 
living near Edmond. She began the suit two weeks ago.

(02/17/1906)

Second Suit for Divorce.

The divorce application of James Lawrence vs. Florence Lawrence, 
recently dismissed, was refilled in the district court yesterday. 
Plaintiff alleges his wife said: "Jim, I would not be caught out in 
company with you."

(02/20/1906)

QUICK MARRIAGE EARLY REGRETS

WIFE OF ALDERMAN HOUGHTON SUES FOR DIVORCE, BUT IS DENIED A DECREE

About ten days ago one Myrtle Ford became the bride of Alderman Elmer 
Houghton of the Fourth ward. The couple have not lived together since 
and yesterday Mrs. Houghton applied for a divorce on the ground of 
non-support. The court denied a decree, announcing that the time had 
been too short to determine as to whether the defendant would support 
the plaintiff. The attorney for Mrs. Houghton expected that the case 
of Jones (McClure) vs. Jones, divorce granted within a week after the 
marriage and on similar grounds, would serve as a precedent. Ald. 
Houghton last night stated to an Oklahoman representative that he 
would not oppose the divorce proceedings, and said he had not lived 
with his wife a day since their marriage.

(02/23/1906)

All Cases Resubmitted.

Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 22—A new divorce suit will be filed in the court 
here today, of Mabel Hetzel vs. Geo. S. Hetzel. They were married in 
Howard City, Kansas, in 1884, and have a daughter 20 years of age. 
The plaintiff alleges non-support.

In the case, where Gustave Erickson, a local attorney, asked a 
divorce from his wife, alleging abandonment, was not placed on the 
bar ticket for the present term of court, and an investigation shows 
that Erickson dismissed the case within a short time after filing it.

(02/27/1906)

Suit on a Judgment.

Nellie L. Walker vs. Clyde H. Walker is the title of a case filed in 
the district court yesterday in which the plaintiff asks that a 
judgment made by the circuit court of Galloway county, Missouri, 
August 11, 1904, awarding $10 per month to her for support and 
maintenance of a minor child, Clyde Walker, Jr., be enforced and the 
arrearage of $110 paid by defendant. It is alleged the boy has been 
suffering from tuberculosis for some time, creating additional 
expense and plaintiff prays that the judgment be increased to $100 
per month, with costs and reasonable attorney fee. Jno. H. Wright is 
attorney for the plaintiff.

(02/27/1906)

Alleges Non-Support.

Hattie R. Christopher vs. Geo. C. Carpenter is the title of a 
divorce-suit filed in the district court yesterday. They were married 
Jan. 26, 1905, at Green River, Wyo. Non-support is alleged.

(03/03/1906)

Were Wed in Little Rock.

Guthrie, Okla., March 2.—In the district court here Melbina Hill has 
commenced a suit for divorce from her husband, Edward W. Hill, whom 
she married in Little Rock, Arkansas, in March 1880. She charges him 
with infidelity and names Mrs. Harper as correspondent.

(03/06/1906)

Ethel Hogue, fined in police court yesterday for lewd conduct, is the 
wife of T.C. Hogue, and recently applied for a divorce. Hogue is 68 
years old and his wife is quite young.

(03/06/1906)

John Powell vs. Ella Powell is the title of a divorce suit filed in 
the district court yesterday.

(03/07/1906)

Alleges Abandonment.

Jessie May McLellan vs. James A. McLellan is the title of a divorce 
suit filed in the district court yesterday. They were married May 14, 
1892. Mrs. McLellan alleges that her husband abandoned her two years 
ago.

(03/07/1906)

A Suit for Divorce.

W.M. Bottoms vs. Ida Bottoms is the title of a divorce suit filed 
yesterday. The plaintiff alleges abandonment. They were married at 
Winfield, Kan., in July 1892.

(03/08/1906)

A.C. Patterson has filed a suit praying divorce from Anna Patterson, 
his wife, alleging desertion.

(03/10/1906)

Mrs. Ethel Hogue, upon complaint of her husband, T.C. Hogue, was 
arrested Wednesday night on the charge of adultery. She had recently 
filed a suit for divorce and alimony.

(03/16/1906)

Benjamin Moberly has filed a suit in the district court praying 
divorce from his wife, Myrtle Moberly.

(04/03/1906)

BLAINE COUNTY COURT

Watonga.—When court convened there were one hundred and seventy cases 
on the docket, and there were forty-two indictments found during the 
term. Of these indictments, thirteen were quashed or dismissed.

The following divorces were granted:

Porter vs Porter, Greene vs. Green, Hoggat vs. Hoggat, Robinson vs. 
Robinson, Northern Woman vs. Star Black, Young vs Young, Wallack vs. 
Wallack, Webb vs Webb, Johnson vs. Johnson, Hamons vs. Hamons, Snyder 
vs. Snyder.

(04/04/1906)

Dr. J. Miller was yesterday granted a divorce from his wife, Mrs. 
Kate Miller. M.F. Highley was attorney for the plaintiff.

(04/04/1906)

Indian Charges Wife-Desertion.

Guthrie, Okla., April 3—Oscar Brave Bear, an Arapaho Indian, has 
commenced divorce proceedings in the Custer county district court 
charging his squaw with deserting him within two weeks after they 
were recently married.

(04/05/1906)

In District Court.

The divorce case of Maude A. Deschamps vs. Charles J. Deschamps was 
dismissed for want of prosecution.

(04/06/1906)

District Court.

In the divorce suit of Hattie Christopher vs. George C. Christopher, 
decree was granted and costs assessed to defendant.

(04/06/1906)

Four Times a Divorce Applicant.

Guthrie, Okla., April 5—Mrs. Mary E. Reynolds, aged 60, for the 
fourth time in her life is an applicant in court for a divorce. She 
brought suit yesterday at Perry, asking legal separation from John 
Reynolds, her fourth husband. He is a Black Bear township farmer of 
prominence to whom she was married in Guthrie last November. She 
charges cruelty. Judge Hainer today issued an order restraining 
Reynolds from disposing of any property pending the divorce suit.

(04/12/1906)

The grand jury declined to find a true bill against Colfax Moulton, 
who was arrested recently on the charge of violating the postal laws, 
it being charged that he had opened some letters address to his wife. 
The Moulton's had been have domestic troubles and a suit for divorce 
has been filed on one or two occasions.

(04/14/1906)

Mrs. Page is Sued.

Attorneys Benty and Jobson yesterday filed in the district court a 
suit against Mrs. Minnie Page, to collect a dept for alleged 
professional services. They were Mrs. Page's attorneys in her divorce 
troubles about a year ago.

(04/14/1906)

In the district court yesterday Julia Tyler filed an application for 
divorce from her husband, Lucien Tyler.

(04/15/1906)

In the district court Emma Delantre was granted a decree of divorce.

(04/17/1906)

The Winslow divorce case is on in the district court. This is the 
famous corn trimming case.

(04/17/1906)

The District Court.

William H. Fox was granted a divorce from Mildred Fox. He was given 
the custody of the minor child and costs were taxed to him. The 
divorce case of Maggie J. Oliver vs. Louis Oliver was dismissed.

(04/18/1906)

Mrs. Winslow Gets Divorce.

In the district court yesterday Mrs. L'Amie Winslow was granted a 
divorce from Chas. A. Winslow, after a hearing in which considerable 
testimony of a racy nature was introduced. Divorce was prayed for on 
the grounds of failure to provide and cruel and inhuman treatment. 
The decree was granted on the ground of failure to provide. The court 
decreed that the costs be taxed against the defendant, the property 
rights to be determined by future investigation. Crockett & Johnson 
were attorneys for Mrs. Winslow, who secures the name of Lake, under 
which she married Winslow. The latter was represented by attorneys 
Snyder and Clark.

(04/21/1906)

Mother Kidnaps Child.

Guthrie, Okla., April 20—Mrs. Anna J. Flood, of Kansas City, Mo., 
created consternation today at Braman, a small town in Kay county, by 
kidnapping her 3-year-old daughter, while the child was en route to 
school. The father, George Flood, and the woman are divorced, the 
father being awarded the custody of the child. The mother had hired a 
livery team and after kidnapping the girl, the team was started on a 
dead run for the Kansas state line. Officers immediately pursued, 
overtook the woman just before she crossed into Kansas, and rescued 
the child.

(05/05/1906)

Two Divorce Suits Filed.

Shawnee, Okla., May 4.—Two suits for divorce have been filed this 
week in district court. Llyod Lance says his wife left him in 1905 
and won't come back and he wants a legal separation.

Mattie M. Huggins avers that her husband, B.F. Huggins, is cruel, 
neglects her and fails to provide for his family, though he is well 
to do. She wants a divorce, custody of their two children, possession 
of the home in Shawnee and other alimony. Huggins is reputed to be 
worth considerable in money and real estate.

(05/09/1906)

Child's Death Causes Divorce Suit.

Guthrie, Okla., May 8—Because a Logan county jury acquitted Joe 
Carter, indicted for a criminal assault on the fifteen year old 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Scott, Mrs. Scott has left her 
husband's home refusing longer to live in Logan county, and he has 
commenced an action for a divorce, charging her with desertion. They 
were married in 1884 and lived together until February 1 last. The 
daughter died after the alleged assault by Carter, the hired man, and 
her death so greatly grieved the mother, that she refused to be 
reconciled.

(05/16/1906)

NOVEL PLEA MADE IN DIVORCE PAPERS

CLAIMS HUSBAND WOULDN'T WORK AFTER SHE TAUGHT HIM TO PLOW.

Guthrie, Okla., May 15.—During the past week Chief Justice John H. 
Burford, presiding in the Chandler court, granted a divorce to Mrs. 
Harriett Metley, who claimed to have $200,000 when she was married to 
Metley several years ago. She alleged in her petition and also on the 
witness stand that Metley refused to support her and finally left 
her. That he refused to work on the farm, and in fact, did not known 
how to work until she taught him to plow, and that he tried to plant 
the corn even before the ground turned. Following her instructions, 
she says he did finally become a good cotton chopper, but that he 
didn't work long at it, claiming to be a preacher. She made that 
statement on the witness stand that she was in doubt about his 
ability to earn more than fifty cents a day. She was also granted the 
custody of their one child.

(05/19/1906)

Mrs. Eva Ward has filed a position in the district court praying 
divorce from Tom Ward. Cruelty, neglect and abandonment are alleged.

(05/24/1906)

Recent Court Filings.

Suits of recent filing in the district court are as follows:

Elizabeth Marye vs. W.B. Marye; suit for divorce.

Lena Goff vs. Chas. O. Goff; suit for divorce.

Ben Benson vs. Rosa Benson; suit for divorce.

Elva Ward vs. Thomas S. Ward; suit for divorce.

(05/25/1906)

The divorce case of Hermie Foster vs. S.T. Foster has been dismissed 
by the district court.

(05/25/1906)

Former St. Louis Citizen Sued on Alimony by Divorced Wife.

Guthrie, Okla., May 24—Mrs. Katherine Ziska has appealed from the 
Canadian county district court to the supreme court of the territory, 
in her suit asking that a deed be cancelled by which her former 
husband, Frank R. Ziska transferred to his brother, Fred. M. Ziska, a 
homestead near El Reno. The Ziskas formerly lived in St. Louis, and 
at Crete, Nebraska, and Frank Ziska sold St. Louis property with 
which to purchase his Oklahoma land.

Ziska was married to his wife in Saline county, Nebraska, in April 
1880, and they lived together until November 1903, being divorced in 
Lancaster county, Nebraska. She was awarded alimony amounting to 
$1,700. During their residence in Nebraska, Mrs. Ziska was confined 
in the asylum at Lincoln for some time, but was released on parole. 
She claimed, in getting a divorce, that Ziska had abandoned and 
mistreated her. After coming to Oklahoma she owned a millinery story 
at Yukon for some time.

At the time the divorce was granted, Ziska had no property in 
Nebraska and the case was transferred to the Canadian county, 
Oklahoma, where he owned the land. She obtained another judgment 
against him for $1,834 and costs, including the accrued interest on 
the former judgment. In the meantime, she now alleges, he transferred 
his land to his brother and she seeks to have the deed set aside in 
order that her alimony judgment may be secured by the land.

(05/27/1906)

Melinda Henson was yesterday granted a divorce from Joseph Henson, 
also to Clyde Molesworth from Lenore Molesworth.

(05/30/1906)

Mrs. Birdie Simmons was yesterday granted a divorce from S.P. 
Simmons.

(06/01/1906)

Harcum Divorce Case.

In the district court yesterday Mrs. Fannie Harcum was granted a 
decree of divorce from W.A. Harcum and awarded custody of their 
children.

(06/01/1906)

In the district court yesterday was filed the divorce petition of 
Mrs. Jennie Barrett vs. Sidney Barrett.

(06/05/1906)

WAS DIVORCE DAY IN DISTRICT COURT

SIX PERSONS FREED OF FETTERS.—Ray PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO RAPE CHARGE.

The spring term of the district court for Oklahoma county closed with 
the session yesterday. The principle matters coming before Judge 
Burwell yesterday were divorce cases and three decrees were granted.

Mrs. Anna Evans was granted a divorce from L.C. Evans, at her own 
cost.

Mary C. Wuersler was granted a divorce from Frank F. Wuerster, 
custody of minor children and possession of household goods, 
plaintiff paying costs.

Anna E. Hodges was granted a divorce from J.P. Hodges and restoration 
of maiden name, paying all costs.

An effort is being made to secure a referee to hear the divorce case 
of Mrs. Eva Holt vs. Frank R. Holt.

(06/06/1906)

Quick Divorce Record.

Guthrie, Okla., June 5—Isaac C. Scott, principal of the Negro school 
here, broke the quick divorce record in the district court yesterday. 
His petition for divorce was filed at 11 o'clock, in the morning, 
accompanied by a waiver of time to plead, and an entry of appearance, 
and before noon the divorce was granted. Mrs. Scott is now living in 
Texas.

(06/10/1906)

District Court Filings.

Luella Ruhl vs. Noah B. Ruhl and Sam McKinney; divorce and to quit 
title.

(06/12/1906)

MRS. FRANK HRABE SUES FOR DIVORCE

WIFE OF PROMINENT BOHEMIAN FARMER ALLEGES EXTREME CRUELTY.

In the district court yesterday was filed the divorce suit of Mrs. 
Anna Hrabe vs. Frank Hrabe, a farmer residing a few miles southwest 
of this city. A little over a year ago Hrabe divorced his former wife 
to marry Anna Senik, the one who now prays divorcement. She alleges 
extreme and repeated cruelty, reciting that her husband frequently 
cursed and abused her in public and in private, and that by threats 
and violence he drove her from home. She recites that her husband 
owns improvements on a quarter of school land valued at $3,000. Mrs. 
Hrabe also alleges that at the time of marriage she gave her husband 
$350 to pay his private debts and has received no part of the amount 
in return.

Plaintiff asks divorce, restoration of her maiden name, an equitable 
share of the property, $50 per month alimony and $100 attorney fee.

An order was granted yesterday by Judge Harper restraining defendant 
from alienating any part of the property. W.C. Reeves is attorney for 
the petitioner.

(06/14/1906)

Dismissed Suit.

Mrs. Anna Hrabe yesterday dismissed the divorce suit which on Monday 
she filed in the district court against her husband, Frank Hrabe, a 
prominent Bohemian farmer.

(06/16/1906)

District Court Filings.

Annie B. Pressler vs. Boyd P. Pressler, suit for divorce.

Etta Nicholson vs. Francis A. Nicholson; suit for divorce.

Grace Turk vs. H.K. Turk; suit for divorce.

James Carter vs. Lulu Carter; suit for divorce.

(06/19/1906)

District Court Filings.

Annie B. Pressler vs. Boyd P. Pressler suit for divorce.

Etta Nicholson vs. Francis Nicholson, suit for divorce.

(06/20/1906)

Divorced Wife Snatches Son.

Guthrie, Okla., June 19—During a trial in Probate Judge Meese's court 
at Beaver City, this week, while Oscar Smith was on the witness 
stand, his divorced wife grabbed their son, who has been living with 
Smith, and started to leave the court room. Smith quickly left the 
stand, to rescue the boy. He caught the boy by the shoulders and the 
wife had him by the feet, a tug of war ensuing, it was necessary for 
the deputy sheriff to separate the combatants. The boy was restored 
to Smith.

(06/28/1906)

In the district court yesterday Judge Burwell annulled the marriage 
of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Houghton.

(07/07/1906)

Holt Divorce Case.

The final hearing in the Holt divorce case will likely occur in the 
district court this afternoon. Certain depositions from parties in 
Montana are expected to reach here this meeting. Should they not 
arrive it is likely the hearing will be postponed for a time. 

(07/07/1906)

The State of Texas, County of El Paso

This certifies that, on the 28th day of November, 1904, Louis N. Rahn 
was granted an absolute divorce in the District Court of El Paso 
County, Texas, the 34th Judicial District, from Mrs. Fredreka Rahn, 
then a resident citizen of El Reno, Oklahoma Territory, the number of 
said cause being on the docket of said court 4548. Same was granted 
on statutory grounds after service duly had on the said Mrs. Fredreka 
Rahn.

(07/08/1906)

District Court Filings.

Edith Baird vs. Samuel A. Baird; application for divorce.

Lena M. Hill vs. Peter J. Hill; application for divorce.

Nettie E. Johnson vs. Oscar J. Johnson; application for divorce and 
custody.

(07/08/1906)

Harwood Divorce Suit.

Mrs. Lillian Harwood has filed suit in the district court praying 
divorce from her husband, Chas. F. Harwood, also asking alimony. She 
alleges that he has been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment; that 
he frequently struck and beat her. The petition alleges that since 
May 7, 1906, the defendant has lived in adulterous relations with one 
Mrs. J.G. Collins. The petition states that Mr. Harwood is a building 
contractor and is possessed of real and personal property valued at 
$11,350.

(07/08/1906)

The State of Texas, County of El Paso.

This certifies that on the 28th day of November, 1904, Louis N. Rahn 
was granted an absolute divorce in the District Court of El Paso 
county, Texas, the 34th Judicial District, from Mrs. Fredreka Rahn, 
then a resident citizen of El Reno, Oklahoma Territory, the number of 
said cause being on the docket of said court 4548. Same was granted 
on statutory grounds after service duly had on the said Mrs. Fredreka 
Rahn, who waived the issuance of citation and answered in the cause.

Witness my signature under the seal of my office this, the 3rd day of 
July, A.D., 1906. (Seal) J.T. STAPLETON.

Notary Public, El Paso County, Texas.

To all tradesmen, merchants and others interested: I hereby notify 
you that Fredreka Rahn is no longer my wife, and has not been since 
the decree above was rendered, and she has no right, legal or 
otherwise, to subscribe herself as Mrs. Louis Rahn, or Mrs. L.N. 
Rahn; and you are notified that if she is sold anything whatsoever in 
my name, and same charged to me, I will not pay same or any part 
thereof. July 3rd, 1906. LOUIS N. RAHN.

(07/12/1906)

District Court Filings.

Lillian Harwood vs. Chas. F. Harwood; suit for divorce and alimony.

Robert M. Jones vs. Bertha Thompson Jones; suit for divorce.

(07/12/1906)

Harwood Divorce Suit.

Mrs. Lillian Harwood has filed suit in the district court praying 
divorce from her husband, Chas. F. Harwood, also asking alimony. She 
alleges that he has been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment; that 
he frequently struck and beat her. The petition alleges that since 
May 7, 1906, the defendant has lived in adulterous relations with one 
Mrs. J.G. Collins. The petition states that Mr. Harwood is a building 
contractor and is possessed of real and personal property valued at 
$11,350.

(07/12/1906)

Newspaper Woman Gets a Divorce.

Guthrie, Okla., July 11,--Judge M. C. Garber has granted a divorce to 
Mrs. Oliver I. Beck, owner and editor of the Jefferson Review, from 
her husband, Theodore E. Beck, former editor of the paper. The court 
awarded her full possession of the newspaper plant and the custody of 
a minor daughter. The custody of a son was awarded to Beck.

(07/15/1906)

District Court Session.

Arta M. Nash was granted a decree of divorce from Thomas B. Nash, 
with custody of child.

Jessie R. Dean was granted a divorce from Charles M. Dean.

The divorce case of Eva Holt vs. Frank Holt has not been decided by 
the referee.

(07/15/1906)

District Court Filings.

Ella S. Todhunter vs. Walter S. Todhunter; suit for divorce.

J.H. LeBow vs. Maggie LeBow; suit for divorce.

(07/20/1906)

Minister Charges Adultery.

Tulsa, I.T., July 19—Rev. Harry Swann, pastor of San Antonio, Tex. 
Church, has instituted divorce proceedings against Mrs. Swann, in the 
Tulsa district court, charging infidelity, abandonment and other 
reasons. The petition alleges Mrs. Swann became addicted to the use 
of beer and flirted with other men. Mrs. Swann lives in Tulsa.

(07/25/1906)

District Court.

Two new cases were filed yesterday as follows:

Blanch Nelson vs. Henry N. Nelson. A suit for divorce in which 
plaintiff charges gross neglect and failure to provide; claiming that 
she was forced to contribute to his sustenance upon various 
occasions. She asks for a divorce and any other relief that the court 
may give her.

(07/25/1906)

POISONING CASE

JOHN ROBINSON ON TRIAL CHARGED WITH GIVING ARSENIC TO HIS WIFE.

BOTH PARTIES ARE NEGROES

The Woman Had Previously Filed an Application for a Divorce From Her 
Husband.

In Justice Zwick's court yesterday afternoon was called the case of 
John Robinson charged with administering arsenic to his wife, Tusca 
Robinson, about two weeks ago, it being alleged that Robinson gave 
two powders to another colored woman and asked her to give them to 
his wife in some beer and that she took the powders and turned them 
over to Jim Hardeman, Robinson's cousin, who carried them until the 
following day and then swore out a complaint.

(07/26/1906)

District Court.

Tennie Childress vs. Wm. Childress, suit for divorce charging gross 
neglect and non-support also cruelty and asserts that she was forced 
to leave home for safety. She asks that her maiden name Tennie Ward 
be restored, and that she be given any other relief the court may see 
fit to grant.

(07/27/1906)

Divorce Suit Filed.

A suit for divorce by Francis N. McNight against Bert A. McNight, 
charging gross neglect was filed in the district court yesterday. The 
plaintiff charges that since June 5, 1905 she has been dependent upon 
the charity of her parents to support herself and her infant child, 
born since the separation from her husband. She asks for a divorce 
and any other relief that the court may see fit to grant. McNight is 
a non-resident of the territory and lives at Gassaway, Cannon county, 
Tennessee.

(08/05/1906)

Suit for Divorce.

A suit was filed in the district court yesterday by Charles E. Brown 
asking to be granted a divorce from his wife, Mrs. Belle Brown. The 
petition charges abandonment. He stated that when he moved to 
Oklahoma City that his wife remained in Colorado and refused to come.

(08/08/1906)

Suit for Divorce.

A suit was filed in the district court yesterday by Charles E. Brown 
asking to be granted a divorce from his wife, Mrs. Belle Brown. The 
petition charges abandonment. He stated that when he moved to 
Oklahoma City that his wife remained in Colorado and refused to come.

(08/11/1906)

CITY NEWS BRIEFS.

The referee's report in the Holt vs. Holt divorce case will be made 
to Judge Burwell on August 20.

(08/12/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

The following cases were filed in the District court yesterday.

Effie Lockwood versus W.H. Lockwood, petition for absolute divorce on 
the grounds of desertion.

(08/19/1906)

Charges Adultery.

M.A. Henderson has filed an application in the district court for 
divorce from his wife, Estella Henderson, alleging adultery and 
naming one Hal G. Carroll as co-respondent. He recites that he owns 
property valued at $1,400 in the "White House," a rooming place on 
North Broadway," a rooming place on North Broadway, and asks that his 
wife be enjoined from disposing of same.

(08/23/1906)

Another Issue Settled.

Raymond Holt, ten-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holt, recently 
divorced, will be sent to Belmont school a preparatory institution 
for Stanford University, in California. This arrangement, the 
application of Mr. Holt to send the child to Michigan in care of his 
housekeeper, Mrs. Jennie Keader, was bitterly and successfully 
opposed by Mrs. Holt. The court ordered that the care and company of 
the child be entrusted to Mrs. Holt until he departs for school, 
which will be in about ten days.

(08/25/1906)

FOUR DIVORCE SUITS

ABE GOLDSTEIN ALLEGES HIS WIFE HAS ANOTHER UNDIVORCED HUSBAND.

Abe Goldstein yesterday filed suit in the district court praying 
divorce from Becky Goldstein. They were married at Los Angeles, Cal., 
November 4, 1904. The petition alleges that at the time of this 
marriage the defendant had a husband, Collish Blumenthal, from whom 
she had never been divorced and that he never learned of this fact 
until recently.

Mary I. Street has filed a suit praying for divorce from I.P. Street. 
They were married at LaClede, Mo., November 1, 1880. Extreme cruelty 
and nonsupport are alleged.

David M. Quinlan asks divorce from Clara Quinlan. They were married 
December 7, 1884, at Dawson, Neb. Gross neglect of duty and 
incompatibility are alleged.

Mrs. Donie Rice wants legal divorce from her husband, Daniel E. Rice. 
They were married at Hobart, Okla., September 15, 1901. Plaintiff 
alleges neglect and non-support and prays for divorce and restoration 
of her maiden name, Bonie Williams.

(08/28/1906)

Three Divorces.

In the district court yesterday Judge B.F. Burwell granted degrees of 
divorce as follows: Abe Goldstein from Rebecca Goldstein, Lena M. 
Hill from Peter J. Hill, Lena Syfert from Arthur N. Syfert.

(09/06/1906)

Suit for Divorce.

In the district court yesterday Edith Cummins filed a suit praying 
divorce from her husband, James F. Cummins.

(09/09/1906)

Out of the Frying Pan.

Divorce proceedings in the case of Milton Tudor vs. Emma Tudor were 
unexpectedly postponed Friday at Arcadia, by the defendant falling 
off a fifteen-foot portico to the pavement beneath. Mrs. Tudor was 
leaning against the portico railing talking to her attorney, J.L. 
Brown of this city, when the boards gave way and she fell to the 
earth. She was badly bruised and shocked and had to be put to bed. No 
bones were broken. The case was to have been heard before Judge 
Pratt, who, with Attorneys Brown and Wilkinson of this city, were in 
Arcadia ready to try the case when the accident intervened.

(09/12/1906)

Ida M. Buck has filed a petition in the district court praying 
divorce from Wm. Buck, alleging neglect. She also asks restoration of 
her maiden name, Ida M. Dick.

(09/14/1906)

District Court Filings.

Ida M. Buck vs. Wm. Buck; application for divorce.

Chas. Risdon vs. Lizzie Risdon; application for divorce.

Patrick Dorsey vs. Josephine Dorsey; application for divorce and 
division of property.

J.M. Williams vs. W.M. Williams; application for divorce.

Mollie Vertrees vs. Wm. Vertrees, application for divorce.

Cora Lemeaux vs. Emanuel Lemeaux, application for divorce.

Mary J. Lamon vs. Emanuel Lamon, application for divorce.

Edna DeBruyn vs. Wm. DeBruyn, application for divorce.

L.R. Brown vs. W.H. Brown, application for divorce.

Delia Shull vs. Wm. Shull, application for divorce.

Edith Cummins vs. James F., application for divorce.

(09/19/1906)

Mrs. Lizzie Huff has filed a petition in the district court praying 
divorce from her husband, Wade Huff, alleging desertion and non-
support.

(09/21/1906)

MRS. FRANCES TURLEY APPLIES FOR DIVORCE

ALLEGES INCOMPATIBILITY AND LACK OF PROPER TREATMENT FROM HUSBAND.

In the district court yesterday the law firm of Hays, Thorpe and 
Thorpe, filed a petition in which Mrs. Frances Turley seeks divorce 
from George W. Turley, alleging incompatibility and mistreatment.

The petitioner also prays for general and special alimony, and asks 
possession of the fine Turley mansion on the corner of Eleventh and 
Walker streets.

Mrs. Turley also asks the custody of the two minor children, one 
daughter aged one year and the other three years.

The defendant is a pioneer resident of Oklahoma City, has become 
wealthy in the lumber business and owns some valuable rental 
properties on Broadway, that are alleged to bring an income of $400 
per month. His wife, in her petition for divorce prays for an 
equitable division of the property.

In the petition Mrs. Turley sets forth that she is Mr. Turley's 
second wife, and alleges that she has not been treated as a wife 
should be treated by a husband; that she has not been clothed as 
befits her station and her husband's financial ability; and that she 
has not been permitted to enjoy the social advantages to which she is 
entitled.

(09/22/1906)

DISTRICT COURT FILINGS

Ma___ Johnson vs. John H. Johnson, alleges cruelty, drunkenness and 
failure to support. Asks for divorce custody of child, Gladys 
Johnson.

He___ Rankin vs. William E. Rankin, failure to support. Plaintiff 
prays _____, custody of child, Ruth Rank_____ and restoration of her 
maiden name.

Ma_____ Ayersman vs. Leon Ayersman, Petitioner___ states failure to 
support. Plaintiff___ asks for divorce and restoration of ___ maiden 
name, Mary Hiles.

Oill_____ Reeves vs. Mary B. Reeves. Plain____ alleges that the 
defendant has been____ of adultery. Asks for absolut _____ divorce.

(09/25/1906)

PETERSON DIVORCE SUIT.

Alleging non-support and failure to provide, Mrs. Nelle Peterson has 
filed suit in district court praying for a divorce from her husband, 
Harry N. Peterson, to whom she was wedded in this city September 
6,1905. She asks for the restoration to her maiden name, Nelle McRee, 
and $30 a month alimony, in addition to the attorney fee of $59.

(09/26/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Backy Kalosch has filed suit for a divorce from her husband W. 
Kalosch, to whom she was married in December, 1894. The plaintiff 
alleges that for the last seven years the defendant has neglected and 
failed to support her, that he is an habitual drunkard and that up to 
the time of their separation, about four years ago, he had been drunk 
and intoxicated for a period of more than two years.

(09/26/1906)

MAN WITH A RAGE MAY LOSE A WIFE

WIFE OF MAN WHO MAKES ICES SAYS HE HAS A HOT TEMPER.

Because Nick Kolschonis, an ice cream manufacturer of this city, is 
troubled with a violent temper and is in the habit of flying into a 
rage, cursing his wife, Mrs. Etta Kolschonis, and destroying and 
demolishing dishes, furniture or whatever may be within his reach, 
she has instituted divorce proceedings in the district court, asking 
for an absolute decree, the care and custody of their two-year-old 
child, Marguerite, the ownership of lot 10 in Park sub-division to 
Oak Park addition to the city, $10 a week for the support of herself 
and child and that the defendant be restrained and enjoined from 
visiting her at her home.

The particular grievance cited in the petition is alleged to have 
occurred the night of September 22. According to the petition the 
defendant has threatened to kill her numerous times and that between 
September 17 and 23, he again threatened to kill her. While in a 
state of beastly intoxication, Kolschonis "flew into a rage, 
destroyed all their dishes and other tableware, threw food on the 
table upon the floor, destroyed several pieces of furniture and again 
threatened to kill his wife." Since then Mrs. Kolschonis has been at 
the home of her parents.

(09/27/1906)

Using profane and indecent language and threatening to take her life, 
is given as the cause for the filing of a petition by Edith E. 
Morrison, asking for a divorce from her husband, Noah A. Morrison, to 
whom she was married in Pocahontas county, Iowa, November 4, 1885. 
During the month of September, the plaintiff alleges, the defendant 
has repeatedly threatened to kill her; he is cross and is afflicted 
with a bad temper and uses indecent language in her presence. She 
also seeks the custody of two children of the family, Gladys, aged 
12, and Wayne, aged 3, and asks that a restraining order be issued, 
enjoining the defendant from disposing of one-half-of the proceeds of 
the sale of a quantity of onions to the T.D. Turner company.

(10/03/1906)

Extreme cruelty is given as the reason for the filing of a petition 
by Ed. Chambers asking for a divorce from his wife, Julia Chambers, 
to whom he was married in Oklahoma City August 20, 1893, and who 
resided with him until November, 1904. The defendant now resides in 
Kansas with their only child, Lona, aged five years.

(10/03/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Edna Cecil has filed a petition in district court praying for a 
divorce from her husband, Walter Cecil, to whom she was married in 
this city December 31, 1904, and who abandoned her November 25, 1905. 
She asks for restoration to her maiden name, Edna Goahman.

(10/05/1906)

A. Loengrich filed divorce proceedings in the district court 
yesterday, praying for a separation from his wife, Meta Loengrich, to 
whom he was married October 31, 1905, and who deserted him September 
20, 1905. [yes, these are the dates printed]

(10/06/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Mae L. Rush has filed a petition in the district court praying for a 
divorce from her husband, Harry S. Rush, to whom she was married in 
Muncie, Ind., October 31, 1899. Extreme cruelty and failure to 
provide are the reasons alleged in the petition for the separation. 
She also asks the custody of their child, William H. Rush, and $8 a 
week for her support.

(10/09/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Alleging that her husband has been an habitual drunkard for the past 
ten years, and that he has repeatedly directed vile and opprobrious 
epithets towards her, that he has struck her and beaten and often 
threatened to kill her, Mrs. Eliza A. Wasson has filed suit in the 
district court praying for a separation from her husband Albert 
Wasson, to whom she was wedded in Colorado December 1, 1886.

(10/13/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Alleging that James G. Kilmer has not provided her with any means of 
support and the necessities of life and has failed to reside with 
her, Mrs. Mary Kilmer has filed suit in the district court asking for 
a divorce. Mr. and Mrs. Kilmer were married in Winfield, Kas., May 
23, 1893.

(10/17/1906)

Civil Docket.

Goodman vs. Goodman, divorce; decree granted, plaintiff restored to 
maiden name, Laura Williams.

Lena Barrett vs. J.B. Barrett, divorce; decree granted, plaintiff 
restored to maiden name, Lena R. Lesley.

Cora Leameaux vs. George Leameaux, divorce; decree granted, plaintiff 
restored to maiden name, Cora Green.

Charles Ridson vs. Libbie A. Riddon; divorce and division, decree 
issued.

(10/18/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Alleging that his wife had abandoned him, George F. Edwards has filed 
suit for a divorce from Mrs. Mary E. Edwards, to whom he was wedded 
May 12, 1885, in Sayre, Pa. Since April 10, 1905, they have not 
resided together. The petition has accused the plaintiff of 
lascivious conduct and has made false statements about him to 
neighbors and friends and relatives, all of which he says is untrue.

(10/19/1906)

SEVERAL DIVORCES.

Three divorce decrees were granted by Judge Burwell yesterday as 
follows:

Ollie M. Reeves vs. Mary B. Reeves, divorce decree granted, costs of 
suit assessed against plaintiff.

Hettie Rankin vs. William E. Rankin, divorce decree granted, costs of 
suit assessed against the plaintiff.

A.J. Griffin vs. Jennie Griffin, divorce decree granted, costs of 
suit assessed against the plaintiff.

(10/21/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Alleging abandonment, Mrs. Ethel Stringer has filed suit for divorce 
from her husband Neal Stringer, to whom she was married May 12, 1898, 
and who deserted her during the moth of September, 1905. She asks for 
the restoration to her maiden name of Ethelyn Greenstreet.

(10/21/1906)

Seven divorces to unhappily married couples were granted by the court 
during the session yesterday, as follows:

J.F. Cantrell vs. Cora Cantrell; plaintiff granted divorce.

L.R. Brown vs. W.H. Brown; plaintiff granted divorce.

Lucile T. Trent vs. Ben R. Trent; plaintiff granted divorce.

Callie Waters vs. Lewis Waters; plaintiff granted divorce.

Chas. B. Brown vs. Belle Brown; plaintiff granted divorce.

[There were only 5 in the paper, not 7].

(10/26/1906)

THE DISTRICT COURT.

Donnie Rice vs. Daniel L. Rice, divorce, divorce decree issued to 
plaintiff.

(10/26/1906)

Alleging abandonment and refusal to reside with him, J.H. Harding has 
filed suit for divorce from Mrs. Middie Harding to whom he was wedded 
in DeWitt county, Texas, June 15, 1898, and who resided with him 
until November, 1899, since which time she has refused to reside with 
him.

(10/27/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Alleging that his wife is an inmate of houses of prostitution for 
lewd and immoral purposes and that she left him and has refused to 
reside with him, Anderson Kyle yesterday filed suit for divorce from 
Mrs. Tommie Kyle, a negress to whom he was wedded in this city during 
the month of September, late.

(10/28/1906)

NUMEROUS DIVORCES.

Annie Carthen vs. Will Carthen, divorce; divorce decree granted to 
plaintiff.

Rosa Cerney vs. Frank Cerney, divorce; defendant given fifteen days 
in which to answer.

Delia Waymire vs. Elbert Waymire; plaintiff granted divorce and 
custody of child.

Frank S. Glier vs. Josepha Glier, divorce decree issued to plaintiff.

Martha Ladd vs. Jesse L. Ladd, divorce decree issued to plaintiff.

(10/28/1906)

THREATENED TO KILL HIM.

In district court yesterday, Roscoe S. Hillman filed suit for divorce 
from Fannie B. Hillman to whom he was wedded in Pulaski, N.Y., 
July22, 1902, and who continued to reside with him until October 1, 
1905. The petition alleges that the defendant is guilty of extreme 
cruelty to plaintiff, that she is possessed of a bad, ugly and 
uncontrollable temper and that without the least provocation, she 
called him vile and ugly names, and scolded him many times.

On one occasion, the petitioner alleges, shortly before twelve 
o'clock one night, while they were in bed together, she began to 
scold the plaintiff without the least provocation, became violently 
enraged, threatened to kill him, and arose from the bed, went to the 
pantry and got a knife for the purpose of putting her threat into 
execution and that he was compelled to forcibly prevent her using the 
knife. He also alleges that she picked up various articles and 
shipped them to her mother, and also her household goods to her 
mother, with whom she is now residing.

(10/30/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

THE DISTRICT COURT.

Action was taken in district court yesterday upon the following 
cases:

Ida M. Buck vs. William Buck, divorce; decree granted, plaintiff 
restored to maiden name of Ida M. Deck.

Edith A. Morrison vs. Noah Morrison, divorce; decree issued to 
plaintiff, who was given the custody of the minor children.

L.R. Brown vs. W.H. Brown, divorce; cause continued for further 
hearing.

Evelyn Wilkowski has filed suit for divorce from her husband, Gus 
Wilkowski, to whom she was wedded in Harrah, this county, June 25, 
1902.

The petition alleges that the defendant has left the plaintiff for 
periods of six months at a time, that upon one occasion he said he 
was going to Shawnee to find work and that the next she heard of him 
he was in St. Louis and later she received a letter from him written 
at Chicago.

In addition to asking for the custody of her two children, and the 
restoration of her maiden name of Evelyn Navarre, she asks for the 
appointment of a receiver to care for her property of eighty acres 
and also to dispose of this season's crops of the farm.

(10/31/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Anna Ehret filed complaint with County Attorney Hays yesterday 
against her divorced husband Con Ehret, asking for the issuance of a 
peace warrant, to compel him from interfering with her business and 
to keep him from coming about her home.

(10/31/1906)

Alleging that his wife is guilty of extreme cruelty and gross neglect 
of duty, Aaron McKay has filed suit for divorce from his wife, Pearl 
McKay, to whom he was wedded April 7, 1904, in this city.

The plaintiff alleges that the defendant has stayed away from their 
home at night, often in company with other man, and that when he 
spoke to her about such alleged conduct, she replied: "I'll go in 
spite of h--."

The petition recites that he is 63 years of age and that his wife is 
now under twenty years of age. In addition to the separation he is 
asking for, the plaintiff also asks that all the property he now owns 
be decreed to him.

(11/01/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

Sadie A. Hall vs. John M. Hall, divorce; decree issued to plaintiff.

Mary Kilmer vs. George P. Kilmer, divorce; decree issued to 
plaintiff.

(11/02/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

Nettie E. Johnson vs. Oscar J. Johnson, divorce decree issued; 
plaintiff granted custody of child.

David M. Quinlan vs. Clara Quinlan, divorce decree issued to 
plaintiff, who is granted privilege of visiting child.

Charles Roberts vs. Jessie Roberts, divorce decree issued to 
plaintiff. 

Alleging that his wife is guilty of adultery committed on July 7, 
1903, and that she is now a common prostitute, Edward L. Dymock has 
filed suit for divorce in district court form Mary Dymock, to who he 
was wedded in Denver, December 31, 1902.

Because his wife threatened to throw his clothes out into the street 
unless he left the house as he alleges in his petition. Roy C. Street 
has filed suit for a divorce from his wife< Eva Street, to whom he 
was wedded in April 1897, in Colfax, IN. The plaintiff complied with 
the defendant's threat, states the petitions, and since that time has 
resided elsewhere.

(11/03/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

Minnie S. Lee vs. L. Howard Lee, divorce; decree issued to plaintiff.

(11/04/1906)

CHILD FAINTS IN COURT AFTER CUSTODY ORDER

Pawnee, Okla., Nov. 3—Quite a scene was enacted in the Pawnee court 
room when Judge Hainer decided the Norman vs. Norman divorce case by 
awarding the custody of the two children to Mrs. Norman's sister, 
Laura, the younger child, went into convulsions and it was over an 
hour before she was brought back to consciousness.

(11/06/1906)

DISTRICT COURT

Hazel Moulton vs. Colfax Moulton, divorce; leave given defendant to 
withdraw answer; defendant adjudged in default.

Patrick W. Dorsey vs. Josephine Dorsey; divorce and division; decree 
granted plaintiff.

Frances D. McKnight vs. Bert A. McKnight; divorce; decree granted to 
plaintiff.

(11/08/1906)

DISTRICT COURT

George J. Kavanaugh vs. Mollie Kavanaugh, divorce, passed.

(11/09/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

R.B. Kelsey vs. W.B. Kelsey, divorce; application for citation 
withdrawn.

(11/11/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

Calidoyner Gillespie vs. Christopher C. Gillespie, divorce; costs 
taxed to plaintiff; dismissed.

Milton Tudor vs. Emma Tudor, divorce; set for trial November 12.

(11/14/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

Wm. Moore vs. Katie Moore, suit for divorce, recites that they were 
married at Telford, Washington county, Tenn., and said defendant 
deserted plaintiff without cause at Oklahoma City, and has since 
remained wholly away from him.

(11/14/1906)

William Moore has filed suit for divorce from his wife, Katie Moore, 
to whom he was wedded in Telford, Tenn., June 20, 1904, and who left 
him April 26, 1905. Since that time they have not resided together.

(11/14/1906)

Con Ehret was arraigned before Justice Zwick on a peace warrant sworn 
out by his wife, yesterday, and held under $500 bond to keep the 
peace and also preventing him from interfering or in any way 
molesting his divorced wife. It was reported to County Attorney Hays 
that the defendant has been in the habit of going to the home of Mrs. 
Ehret and there creating a disturbance, calling upon her to dismiss 
the boarders, ordering them from her home and otherwise making 
himself disagreeable about the house, much to the annoyance of Mrs. 
Ehret. The peace warrant was issued following the complaint made to 
County Attorney Hays.

(11/15/1906)

BLACKBURN DIVORCE SUIT.

Shawnee, Okla., Nov. 14—W.A. Blackburn has filed suit for divorce in 
the district court against Ellen J. Blackburn, to whom he was married 
in Arkansas in 1889. They lived together until 1905, when, he says, 
she removed to another part of the house and refused to conduct 
herself as his wife. They have eight children, ranging from 16 down 
to 3? years of age, and he wants their custody.

(11/15/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

Rosette M. Evans vs. Maxwell M. Evans, divorce and alimony, plaintiff 
allowed $25.00 and suit money, and $10.00 until further order of 
court; first payment of weekly allowance to be made Nov. 20, and on 
each Monday thereafter; $25.00 to be paid in ten days through 
district court; $25 attorney fees allowed.

R.E. Lynch vs. Thomas Lynch, divorce; continued until November 20.

(11/17/1906)

SUIT FOR DIVORCE.

A. Clark vs. Willa Clark, petition for divorce; recites that they 
were married at Shreveport, Caddo parish, La., on May 1, 1899, and 
lived together until November 1, 1899; then defendant "flew the 
coop," wherefore plaintiff prays judgment against defendant for 
decree of divorce, annulling, setting aside and holding for naught 
the bonds of matrimony heretofore and now existing between said 
plaintiff and defendant and for costs and all proper relief.

(11/17/1906)

Edna DeBruyn vs. William DeBruyn, divorce; decree issued at cost of 
plaintiff.

(11/17/1906)

NOT A DIVORCE MILL.

W.B. Kelsey and Jessie James were arraigned in police court last 
night on a charge of lewd conduct preferred by Kelsey's wife, who now 
has a suit for divorce pending in the district court. When the 
prosecuting witness was placed on the stand she admitted, after some 
questioning, that she had hired detectives to shadow her husband.

Judge Hayson immediately dismissed the case, without seeking further 
testimony, declaring that the prosecuting witness was only seeking to 
have her husband found guilty in police court to secure a record that 
would aid her in her application for divorce.

(11/18/1906)

DISTRICT COURT FILINGS.

James W. Howard vs. Latitia Howard, suit for divorce.

(11/18/1906)

SIX INDICTMENTS BY FEDERAL JURY

Eva Bradley vs. Marion Bradley, divorce; passed until November 26.

M.E. Lawrence vs. R.J. Lawrence, divorce; dismissed upon motion of 
plaintiff at plaintiff's cost.

Louisa Glasser vs. Luella Glasser; leave granted to amend petition 
instanter; decree granted to plaintiff.

Lizzie Huff vs. Wade Huff, divorce; set for hearing November 19.

(11/20/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

Two divorce decrees were issued yesterday during the session of 
court.

During the day action was taken upon the following cases:

Lizzie Huff vs. Wade Huff, divorce; decree granted, plaintiff 
restored to maiden name of Lizzie Sanders.

Lillian Harwood vs. Charles F. Harwood, divorce order allowing 
temporary alimony set aside, restraining order to be held in full 
force and effect.

Delilia Shull vs. William Shull, divorce; leave granted to amend 
petition within three days by attachment exhibit.

(11/20/1906)

DISTRICT COURT FILINGS.

Maude E. Ebersan vs. Wm. S. Ebersan, suit for divorce.

Frank Burtis vs. J.L. Burtis, suit for divorce.

Mrs. Maude E. Eberman filed suit in district court yesterday against 
her husband, W.S. Eberman, to whom she was wedded March 16, 1882, in 
Moorehead, Minn. The couple separated September 27, 1904. The 
plaintiff alleges that the defendant neglected and failed to provide 
for her.

Alleging cruelty, Frank Burtis has filed suit for a divorce from her 
husband, J.L. Burtis, to whom she was wedded July 16, 1903. The 
couple resided together for the brief period of three months, 
according to the plaintiff's petition.

(11/22/1906)

CITY OFFICIALS AND GRAND JURY

Emanuel Zegafuse vs. Addie Zegafuse, divorce; case reset for November 
26.

Gora J. Kavanaugh vs. Mollie Kavanaugh, divorce; continued for term.

R.E. Lynch vs. T. Lynch, divorce; demurrer stricken from files for 
failure to prosecute.

Alleging that his wife threw dishes at him, that she also drew deadly 
weapons upon him and threatened to poison him, D.L. Keller has filed 
suit for divorce from his wife, Sarah Keller, to whom he was wedded 
in 1901. They resided together until 1904.

(11/24/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

M.A. Henderson vs. Estella Henderson, divorce; set for hearing 
December 1.

Mary I. Street vs. I.P. Street, divorce; decree issued to plaintiff.

Delilia Shull vs. William Shull, divorce; stricken from assignment.

(11/24/1906)

Alleging that her husband had abandoned her and that during the time 
they resided together he repeatedly cursed, struck and threatened to 
kill her and her relatives, and even to burn their home, Mrs. Luthera 
M. Crayden has filed suit for divorce from her husband, Eli N. 
Crayden, to whom she was wedded Marcy 22, 1882. The plaintiff alleges 
that the defendant abandoned her about September 1, 1905.

(11/25/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

Eva Bradley vs. Marion Bradley, divorce, decree issued to plaintiff.

Mrs. Estella Livingston has filed suit for divorce in a district 
against her husband, Richard Livingston, to whom she was wedded March 
9, 1904, in Lawton. The petition states that the defendant has 
abandoned the plaintiff.

(11/27/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.

Action was taken upon the following cases during the session of court 
yesterday:

Milton Tudor vs. Emma Tudor, divorce and custody, motion for new 
trial overruled.

Francis Turley vs. G.W. Turley, divorce, set for trial November 30.

Fred Schade vs. Rosa Schade, divorce, default decree granted to 
plaintiff.

Mrs. Elizabeth Kewin vs. T.J. Thompson, divorce, decree granted to 
plaintiff; plaintiff given custody of child; costs taxed to 
defendant.

(11/27/1906)

POTT COUNTY OFFICIALS ON CONTEMPT CHARGE

Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 26—County Attorney Freeling, Sheriff Grace and 
other Pottawatomie county autorities who were cited recently for 
contempt of court in the Blaveney divorce case at Tecumseh, were 
called to Perry today to answer to the contempt charges before Judge 
B.T. Hainer, who issued the order against the officers several weeks 
ago, while sitting in the district court at Tecumseh. They are 
charged with contempt in allowing Mrs. B.B. Blakeney to secure 
possession of the child which Judge Burwell in hearing the divorce 
case, had awarded to the custody of other persons.

(11/28/1906)

DISTRICT COURT.
Mrs. Mary Baxter has filed suit for a divorce from her husband, 

George E. Baxter to whom she was wedded September 26, 1902. The 
plaintiff alleges extreme cruelty on the part of the defendant, that 
he has repeatedly struck and beat her, that she is now suffering from 
injuries received at his hands and fears for her personal safety. 
Four weeks ago, according to her petition, she was forced to work 
while she was sick. The petition further alleges that the defendant 
has been in a state of intoxication for some time. She asks that he 
be restrained from interfering with her ______ a ______, of which she 
____ three-fourths interest and that she be restored to her maiden 
name.

Alleging that her husband, John Parker, has been guilty of extreme 
cruelty to her and that he has repeatedly used vile and opprobrious 
epithets towards her, Mrs. Launia Parker has filed suit for divorce 
in district court yesterday. The petition states that the defendant 
is owner of lots 23 and 24 in block 14, Military addition to this 
city, valued at $1,800 and asks that he be restrained from 
incumbering, alienating or removing any property now belonging to him 
until after the suit is heard. She also asks for $15 a month alimony.

(12/01/1906)

DISTRICT COURT ORDERS.

Civil docket –Frances Turley vs. G.W. Turley, divorce; continued 
until December 1.

Ed Chambers vs. Julia Chambers, divorce; decree issued to plaintiff.

(12/02/1906, Sunday)

CITY NEWS BRIEFS

Marie K. Crow filed suit for divorce in district court yesterday 
against her husband, A.A. Crow, to whom she was wedded in Wahoo, 
Neb., March 15, 1903, and who she alleges failed to support her some 
months ago.

(12/02/1906, Sunday)

Civil Docket.

M.A. Henderson vs. Estella Henderson, divorce, case dismissed for 
failure to prosecute at costs of defendant.

Francis Turley vs. G.W. Turley, divorce, parties having agreed to 
live together, defendant tendered in open court $25 as attorney fees 
for the plaintiff's attorney. On motion of plaintiff and by agreement 
case dismissed at cost of defendant.

(12/02/1906, Sunday)

Marie K. Crow filed suit for divorce in district court yesterday 
against her husband, A.A. Crow, to whom she was wedded in Wahoo, 
Neb., March 15, 1903, and who she alleges failed to support her some 
months ago.

(12/04/1906, Tuesday)

DISTRICT COURT.

Anna B. Carleton vs. Herbert A. Carleton, divorce; continued until 
December 10.

(12/07/1906, Friday)

NEWS OF COURTS

Suit for divorce was instituted yesterday by Mrs. Mary F. Darby 
against her husband, William Darby, to whom she was married April 25, 
1886, and who she alleges is guilty of gross neglect of duty and 
failure to support herself and children. She asks for custody of the 
four minor children

(12/07/1906, Friday)

Alleging that her husband, Elmer C. James, threatened to kill her and 
that he used physical violence upon several occasions until she left 
him 18 months ago, Lucy James has filed suit for divorce and for the 
custody of her two children. The couple were married June 6, 1900.

(12/12/1906)

CLARK DIVORCE SUIT

In the district court yesterday, Mrs. Gertrude Clark filed suit for a 
divorce from her husband, W.L. Clark, to whom she was wedded on 
September 8, 1904, in Stroud. Alleging that he was guilty of extreme 
cruelty and that on October 14 the defendant grabbed her, and threw 
her to the ground, the petition recites that since October 16 she has 
not resided with him and still suffers from the injuries that she 
received at the time she alleges that he threw her to the ground.

(12/13/1906)

COOKED HIS OWN MEALS

Alleging that his wife, Gertrude M. Bluett, is guilty of gross 
neglect of duty, claiming that often during their wedded life he was 
compelled to prepare the family meals, Frank Bluett has filed suit 
for separation from his wife, to whom he was wedded in Chicago, 
January 11, 1898. The petition recites that the defendant has a 
divorced husband, Emmet Gilmore, and that during the month of 
November, 1905, she left the plaintiff and was last heard of in 
Chicago.

(12/13/1906)

In district court yesterday Mrs. Rose E. Lynch was granted a divorce 
from her husband, Thomas Lynch, an employe of the Katy railroad at 
Guthrie, and was also given the custody of the two children and 
allowed $15 a month alimony. The attorney fee, amounting to $25, was 
ordered to be paid by the defendant.

(12/14/1906)

ADDIE GETS MOST ACRES.

A divorce has been granted to Mrs. Addie Zegafere in the suit for 
divorce and partition of the homestead of 160 acres. To her husband 
Judge Burwell awarded only 40 acres of the farm of 160 acres. From 
the money which was received from the sale of the farm in Nebraska, 
an investment in Oklahoma county real estate was made, the land now 
being valued at $5,000.

(12/14/1906)

GOLDMAN MUST BE GOOD.

A temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Burwell in the 
district court yesterday restraining W.H. Goldman from interfering or 
trespassing upon the property of his wife, Mrs. L.K. Goldman, who has 
filed suit for divorce, alleging in the petition that her husband is 
guilty of extreme cruelty and has failed to provide for herself and 
children.

(12/15/1906)

In district court yesterday Martha E. Jones filed suit for a divorce 
from her husband, Wm. Jones, to whom she was married in Topeka, Kas., 
on May 19, 1897. The couple continued to reside together until May 
11, 1904. Failure to support is given as the reason for the petition 
for divorce.

(12/15/1906)

Alleging that her husband, Clem J. Mees, cursed her and failed to 
provide for her, Isabella Mees has filed suit for a divorce and 
restoration to her maiden name. The couple were married in Pocatella, 
Idaho, May 23, 1906.

(12/20/1906)

NEWS OF COURTS

In district court yesterday Lenna Parker was granted a divorce from 
her husband, John Parker.

Alleging that his wife abandoned him in Hutto, Tex., and that since 
1901 she has refused to reside with him, James Schooley has filed 
suit for a divorce from his wife, Mrs. Georgia Schooley, to whom he 
was wedded in Williamson county, Texas, in January, 1891.
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