The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
A SOCIAL SENSATION.
Hrs George W. Stout Granted Divorce in
Judge Taylor's Court

George W. Stout has long been looked upon
as one Of the most enterprising business men in
Che wholesale trade on Meridian street He and
his wife occupied one of the largest and hand
soonest houses on Meridian street, and lived
In good style. They were young and
welcomed in society They appeared to be peo-
pie to be envied. Yet these were the parties to
divorce suit yesterday in Judge Taylor's court.
asuit which from no previous intimation through
the newspapers nor from any other source, and
from the preceding reasons as given. caused con-
siderable sensation, because so unexpected.
Mrs. Matte L. Stout (nee Carey was the COM
plainant, and the complaint alleged that they
were married in September, 1874 that said
George W. Stout had illtreated her, and that
she had suffered under his abusive language, and
that the defendant said George w. Stout had
maintained unlawful relations with Mrs. Josie
McGee, q divorced woman.
The trial was short one. the two parties to
it evidently having arranged between themselves
30 have it as brief and hurried as possible. The
plaintiff was represented by State Senator
in person, but without counsel. But
three witnesses were examined, Mrs.
Stout, her brother and sister. The brother is
book keeper for Mr.. Stout, and he testified to
opening three letters addressed to his employer
by Mrs. Josie MCGEE, containing appointments
for meeting and demands for money, and which
came the same as other business letters, and by
that reason fell into his hands and were laid upon
Mr. Stouts desk.
Mrs. Stout testified that for some time her
husband had ill-treated her. That on several
occasions, in moments of anger, he had applied
70 her grossly insulting and profane language,
as we'll as abusive and indecent epithets. She
said that she had borne this conduct as we'll as
she could and without complaint, until some
time in July last, when she received an anony-
tion Of Mr.. Stout's criminal intima:
cy with a widow by the name of
Josie McGee. On confronting him with the
charge. he acknowledged his guilt and asked for
forgiveness. This she refused and from that
time she, though living under the same roof, o.
cupied separate apartment. until last Monday,
when, owing to his persistence in demanding
that their relations be renewed she left him
and went to her mother, on North Illinois street
The testimony of the sister corroborated that
Of Mrs. Stout She said that, considering the
aggravating conduct of Mr.. Stout, that the wife's
conduct had been model of kindness and for
bearance.
The court turning to the defendant. asked if
ne had any statement to make, to which reply
In the negative was given. A decree of separa-
ton was then entered Mr.. Stout, by consent
OF the wife, was given custody of their
son. aged ten years, and the only
Mrs. Stout accepted as alimony 81, 800 in cash.
property in Waynetown, Montgomery county,
Ind, held at 81. 600. but quoted at $500, and lot
in Bates's subdivision Of out-lot 80. on Ohio
street. valued at Sc, 900.
The deed to the last named lot was left for
record with the recorder late yesterday after
noon, and read that, George w. Stout, being
sole and unmarried, conveys and warrants
10 Matte L. Stout, his former wife, for the sum
of So, 600. lot No. 3, in Batess subdivision of
outlet No. GO. in the city of Indianapolis, free
from all incumbrance." There is n So 900 mort
gage on the property, which the conveyor obi
gates himself to pay. For some time Mrs Stout
has been in ill-health. 1t is her intention to go
to Palatka, Fla, for the winter.