The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-27
DOUBLE DISGRACE.
SOCIAL SCANDAL THAT BRINGS
SHAME TO TWO HOMES.
Hubbard B. Jones, a Wealthy Lumber
man OF Salem, H., Deserts His Fami-
iy and Brings With Him to Tnis CITY
Pretty Mrs.. Bauer.

There was quite sensational bill for di-
vorce filed in the chancery court several
weeks ago, but as the clerk was sworn TO
inviolate secrecy there has been no public
ity of the facts. II is legitimate piece OF
news, and as THE APPEAL is in possession
Of the main facts il publishes them. The
names OF the attorneys who filed the bill
are withheld at their request.
The facts as set forth in the ably drawn
complaint are but repetition of an old
mans duplicity and fancy, and the faith
lesness of young wife to a devoted hus-
band and sweet faced child-a girl-about
year old.
For years no man has stood higher in
the town of Salem, H., than Mr. Hubbard
b. Jones, well known and wealthy lum-
herman, who operated extensively
throughout the south in pine and other
desirable timber. lie lived in elegant
style with his wife and several children, TO
whom he seemed devoted, and though
necessarily absent from them for months
/, at time on business each week he wrote
loving letter TO Mrs. Jones and apparent
/. ly advised her OF his whereabouts and
movements.
Somesix months ago Mr.. Jones left home
for the south TO purchase lumber. Weeks
ana weeks passed by, and his family heard
81 nothing from him. Letters and dispatches
were sent by the wife TO all the towns and
@Btationsihe was known to visit, but no in
n formation could be had Of him.
About the same time there was sorrow
and anxious distress in another household
in Salem. Without word OF warning,
the fair young wife OF \ Mr.. Bauer left
home and turned her back upon devoted
and wealthy young husband and innocent
babe. Bauer grew almost frantic as the
DAVIS wore on, and the mysterious disap-
pearance of his pretty wife remained un.
solved. lie knew Mrs. Jones. He had
heard Of the long absence and silence OF
her husband. The news OF Mrs. Bauer's
disappearance finally gained publicity,
She was known 10 be a personal friend
and favorite with Mr.. Jones, who was
much her senior. Mrs Jones continued
her inquiries, while Bauer gave up
in despair ever hearing Of his lost
wife, when luckily Mrs. Jones received
through friend information that heI
recremt lord was living with n young
woman as his wife at Halls station, in
Dyer county, this State. Upon further
inquiry she learned that the woman witt
her husband was no less q person thar
Bauer, and together, with virtuous indig
nation, they swore eternal vengeance
against the guilty pair.
Bauer went TO Halls station, but by tho
time he got there Jones and Mrs. Baue
had skipped for parts unknown. In thu
course Of few weeks Mrs. Jones ascer
tanned that her husband and his illici
spouse were living in this city. Jones anC
Mrs. Bauer boarded nj several places, fins
on Court and then on Madison streets
Mrs. Bauer was introduced and known n
one place rs Miss Ruth Williams, an,
niece OF Mr.. Jones. In the cours,
Of few days their intimac,
would be discovered, and th'
guilty couple bodily fired out Of the house
but having plenty OF money they INQUIRE,
no difficulty In finding other lodgings, an'
= thus went for several months when the,
saw that their true characters were bein
publicly known, and then rented a hous
1T No. 1l9 Exchange street, which was elo
gantly furnished. Mrs. Jones, learnin
these facts, filed suit for divorce in Illinois
while she and Mr.. Bauer joined forces AM
came down here 10 take action agalns
their betInyen. Mrs. Jones at once file
suit for alimony, but before service coul'
lie had ON Jones he aud Mrs. Bauer agai
tippcd out, leaving the house all furnishes
iut uncarcd for. Where they have gon
no one knows
Mrs. Jones and Bauer were here for sew
eral days this week. Bauer swears dires
vengeance against Jones and his faithles
wife, while Mrs. Jones takes the disgrac
more phiosophically and asks for diyorc
and alimony Jones has large business
and Chancellor Estes will be asked thi
morning TO appoint receiver Of the sam
and adjudge ahmony 10 Mrs. Jones, VIII
has been granted divorce in Illinois
Mrs. Jones alleges that her husband
very wealthy, and she asks that n porto
If the estate be set aside for her suppol
and the education Of their children. Bau,
Is also n well.to do man and deeply deplop
the shame his wife has brought upon hin