Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-28
Lively Day In the Dlxerrs Market.


DISMISSED.
On Thursday, in the Equity Court, j adse
Wylie made quite . number OF DEGREES in d.
, ,,on eases, dismssns one prayer for sePara-
crees OF divorce were granted were the follow
ing:
An ALs EeKp KLoPKMgNT.
Edward W. Marks against Mary z. Marks.
1he petitioner states that they we're married In
October, 1850, by Rev. Mr.. Nichols, the respon-
cents maiden name being Buckley; that they
have one ctild. Marks charges that uotwith-
standing hts kind treatment of his wife, in the
month OF July, 1864, she wilfuIly deserted him
and absconded with one Benjamin f. Hall with
whom BE alleges she has ever since been living.
In this case an absolute divorce was granted.
Mr.. L. G. Hine appeared for petitioner, and Mr..
j. n, Vaudeville took the testimony decree
from the bonds OF matrmony WAS MADE.
ALLEGED CRUELTY To HUSBAND AND CHILD.
An absolute divorce was granted in the case
OF s1ohr McGohnes sga ga ST., Ennaoeth McCon-
married by Rev. r. A. knight, In September,
1859; that they have but one child, nov IL years
Of age; that respond ent for four years past has
treated the child with great cruelty, calling her
obscene names, and he and the child fear that
it would not be safe for the child to live near
the mother: He also charges that she has been
habitually drunk tor the last ve wears, and lett
his house in July, 1873, only returning TO de-
nounce, abase, assault and beat him and his
daughter: MT. Thompson for plaintiff, and
hr. Mandeville took the testimony.
WHISKY TIE CAUSE OF TROUBLE.
In the case OF Mary Ann Folker against
frederick Folker, divorce from bed and
board with ahmony OF $40 per month from
March LIST, was granted. The petition in this
ease states the parties were married at FL Paso,
Texas, in August, 1856, and that for twelve
NeaTs they lived peacably together, although at
times respondent became Intoxicated. She
charges that for six years past her husband has
become more dissipated, and on one occasion,
when she eXpostulated with him he threatened
TO ''cut her heart OUT" that he sometimes
labOrs under an alteration of mind, aud lie il
unsafe for her TO live with him, and that he has
a., "A It'll -
of July he drove her from his bedroom, locked
the door, keeping the key; that on the 18th day
OF July, 1873, while she was absent. he, unbe-
known to her, removed the furniture. The re-
spOndent answered, denying the allegations
against him, and makes the counter charge of
bad temper and the use of prOfane, vulgar and
for petitioner, Mr.. M. Thompson for respon-
dent, and Mr.. John Cruiksbank took the testi-
moDy.
HAD TO 60 HOME TO HER MOTHER.
A decree from the bonds of matrimony was
granted in the case OF Minnie Griffi III against
james T.. Griffith. She states that they were
married on the 18th Of October, 1870, at York,
Pa, and she charges that on the LIST of August,
1872, he refused to provide for her and she was
Obliged to return to the home of her mother,
where she remained until January, 1873, when
she returned TO defendant, but on account of i'll
treatment was obliged to leave him again on
the LIST of June, 1873. Mr.. A. X. Browne sp-
peared for petitioner, and Mr.. III. w. Garnett
took the testimony.
JEALOUSY AND RAZOR.
decree Of divorce in the cass of Mary 4.
Fillmore agt. Nathaniel +. Fillmore was grant
cd. The petitioner states that respondents res
idence Is unknown; that she was married (her
maiden name being IhOmpson) to him in Jan
nary, $50; that they lived together until June,
1oI2, when he deserted her and his child (since
deceased); that he neglected to provide for her.
that on the 10th of July he maliciously assault
ed her with razor, and in addition to other
cTuelties endangerIng her life and health, has
assailed her reputation by calling in question
her chastity and by manifssting great jealousy
OF her affections. Mr.. w. P. PIERCE appeared
for petitioner, and Mr.. K. q. IngersoQ took the
ALLEGED ILL-TREATMEST by A HUSBAND FOR
SEVENTEEN YEARS.
IN the case OF Mary l.. MarymaD agt. John II.
Mar man decree WAS granted. In this case
plaintiff sets forth that they were married in
March, 1856, in St. Mary's county, Nd and she
charges that shortly afterwards her husband
commenced systematic course of cruelty and
hl-treatment; at one time cOwhidng her, and
at another time breaking her nose with his fist
that he frequently, in the midst OF winter, cast
her out from her home to brave the coolest
weather, and that for nearly seventeen wears
she patiently suffered and endured his insults
and treatment, and lived with him as his wife
until the jOth day OF May, 1873, when he finally
deserted and abandoned her. She also charges
that he Is a confirmed drunkard, and has squap-
dered in his designations from ten to twelve
thousand dollars of their Joint capital which
had been invested in real estate for their plu-
tual benefit. She also charges that he frequent
ly committed adultery-on one occasion in her
ONn DOusc anu WIN ner own servant. Also,
that in MAY, 1873, their property consisted of a
house on 9th street, which he promised should
be her home for her life, and with this promise
IN view she signed away her right ofdower; that
sometime during the past winter he h ad con-
tIacted whisky bill, and for this account suit
was brought by Benjamin Neff and defendant
lMsry man aware of her ignorance in business,
used the TACT 10 excite aud alarm her, telling
her that her home would be seized under exc,
cution, and, Influenced by her fears she exc
entsd deed in fee simple of said property to
NJ a init Orr ha has,.
ment and prOnissory notes secured BY deed of
trust. She charges that after receiving a prom
ise Il at she should not be disturbed In the pos
session OF the house, she was forcibly elected
and that the defendants have conspired together
TO cheat her. She therefore prays a divorce
from the bon9s Of matrimony, and that Neff
The defendant answered den ying tn at plaintiff
has ever been true, loyal, and affectionate
wife TO him. He denies that he ever deserted
her and charges that she deserted him. Hede-
MES that they ever had any joint capital, ard
charges as false the allegation of habituaI
drunkenness and adultery. He denies the cir
Of 'fns the deed az detailed BY
deed uniniuenced by him. The plaintiff was
represented by Mr.. L. g. Darlington, jr., and
Mr.; B. H. Webb for the defendant. Mr.. L. ID.
solves the marriage and leave Is given to COM
plainant to apply for alimony hereafter.
DIVORCE DENIED.
Judge Wylie dismissed the bill in the case of
John A. STEELE agt. Charlotte STEELE. The petit
ton, nled in October last sets forth that thew
were married on the 9th of August, 1871, the
and that they lived together as husband ani
wife until September, 1865, when she left
him without just cause ana provocation, by
quitting his bed and board, and has since
refused matrimonial intercourse with him. He
further states that they continued to remain in
the same house for about two years when he
preferred not to accompany him, and kept with
her their children, six OF whom-three girls and
three boys, the youngest IL years of age-still
remain with her, full possession of his house.
hold property. and he continued, nevertheless
10 contribute to their support. He further states
tnat At divers times he has requested defendant
70 I'VE with him In full matrimonial capacity,
but she has invariably refused. MT. w. p
flsrce appeared for plaintiff, Col. Robert
Chrlsty for defendant, and Mr.. Garnett took
the testimony.