Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
NOT NICELY MATED.
Unhappy Couples in Court Trying to
Settle Their Disputes.
WALLS OF WOE FROM SAD WIVES.
Deputy District Attorney Goehring Will
Get His Money.
LTvFLy SATURDAY AMONG TIE JUDGES

the application of emollients yesterday, and
1t was noticeable that a peremptory man.
damus on the Controller to pay Mr.. Goehr-
ing's salary made him very tender in the
use of his probe.
The first case presented was one
in humble life; Nancy Nicker-
son against her husband, James
Nickerson. Nancy was not on hand, though
Detective Beltzhoover said she had been re-
peatedly notified. The charge was surety
Of the peace, and James said it was caused
by a job she was putting up to get rid of
him He said he couldn't pay costs and was
apparently reconciled to his fate. He was
allowed TO go on promise to pay the costs
when fortune showed a more smiling face.
BE is shoemaker and combination has re-
duced the guild to its last.
Lena Ecknovitch had recovered sufi-
ciently to appear against her husband, who
has been playing checkers with his nose
SO long that some thought he was in danger
Of being forgotten. Mrs. Ecknovitch
said that her husband worked in Meningitis
mill, but took SO little care of her and her
seven children that she was forced to keep
boarders to exc out living George in
defense said that his wife had been living
with another man.
Footed the Bills When Allowed.
He also thought that Lena wanted to get
nd of him and he had furnished money to
keep the pot boiling when she allowed him
his proper place in the establishment He
presented the appearance of man effectu-
ally crushed and who is willing to hand 70
the winds adverse fate sent and is hash
proof The Court discharged him on his
own recognizance, but intimated that he
would save further trouble BY putting up
$50 per week for Mrs. Ecknovitch.
John Baar charged Joseph McCombs with
surety OF the peace, but did not succeed in
persuading the Court that McCombs was q
dangerous character. The latter is a tenant
on Hazel street Of Mr.. Barr and will not
allow the latter to show house hunters the
rooms he, McCombs, intending to move on
April l. 1t appeared from the evidence
that the defendant had got the worst of q
scrimmage, and costs were divided.
The case of Joseph Schultz, of No. 543
Smith6eld street, and his wife, of Ivanheo,
was again called. Thomas H. Davis scanned
the field to ascertain whether there were
any new Richmonds among Mrs. Schultz's
attorneys, but d. d. Bruce was the only
one who took part. The divorce proceed
ing did not enter into the case yesterday,
but there was some sharp sparring between
the counsel until Mrs. Schultz decided to
put more energy into the case herself when
the eXertions of the attorneys and the Court
combined were necessary to make her un-
derstand thai she couldn't run it alone.
Had Tsis OF Woe to Tell.
Mrs Schultz said her husband came home
on the Fourth of July and caressed her
until her spectacles and earrings were
wrecked. She denied that Schultz fur
nished the house for her to live in, as she
said she hai contributed as much to its
purchase as he had. She also denied that
Schultz paid her bills for goods bought to
run her store or for supplies furnished to
her boarding house, and her son Adolph
said he knew of no bills being paid bv his
father. Mr.. Schultz said his wife refused
TO wash his shirts and socks, and this was
the cause of trouble. He also testified that
be had given the son money to pay bills in
Mrs. Schultz's order. He admitted that he
hadn't contributed since last May. Judge
Kennedy decided that Schultz must pay 81
a week to his wife, as well as let her use
the Ivanhoe property, where he is at
liberty to share the shelter if he wish
The case of Lucretia Mayhem against her
husband, Frank, was again called, but
Lucretia had gone back to Steuben-
vile, and the Court did not care
to take her evidence by telephone. Franks
attorney said his client had prepared cage
for the bird at No. 707 Penn avenue,
furnished room, and was willing to live with
her ana support her, but she utterly refused
to live with him.
The Court Fails to Decide.
The Court was in doubt whether the offer
of a furnished room, food and clothing, were
sufficient to satisfy the requirements of
Mrs Mayhew, while Franks attorney in
sisted they were. The defendant was sem
terced to pay costs, but the case is held
under advisement.
Richard Tase, Of Lawrenceville, ep-
peared in court aud stated that Maud had
relenred, but as he had net yet secured efi-
pioyment he could not pay costs. He said
he would liqufdate as soon as he could, and
went away with the shadow of recall over
him if he fail 10 comply.
Lille and Howard E. Frederick have not
yet been able 10 settle their trouble, and
Attorney McQuaide said Frederick
was, willing to pay Lille Sc
week in advance, but did not
want to give bail Lilies attorney, Mr..
Osborne, insisted that Frederick's promise
was not sufficient, but it would be accepted
If the amount were paid year in advance.
The Court agreed with Mr.. McQuaide that
this was asking too much. Mr.. McQuaide
also stated that Frederick was willing to
again try to live with Lille, but Mr.. Os-
borne insisted that nothing short of bail
bond would be worth anything, as he, the
attorney felt sure, would be non est when
wanted. The case was again continued.
Several mismated CouFIes.
Five divorce suits were entered yesterday
and two divorces were granted.
suit of Rebecca S. Ackerman, by her next
friend, j. H. Fisher, against William Ack-
erman. They were married February %,
1882, and separated September %, 1888.
She alleges he treated her cruelty, beating
her, and blacl1ening her eyes
Attorneys Whitesell & Sons entered the
suit OF Philip Reuger against johanna
Reuger. They were married May 6, 1883,
and separated March 80, 1891. He charges
her with in6delity and names Herman Sig
mund as correspondent. He also says she
has offered him indignities and gets drunk
and has been arrested.
w. HI. McGary filed the suit of Sena De-
muth, bv her next friend w, H. Sterrett,
against Michael Demuth. They were mar
ried May z, 1889, and it Is charged he de-
serted her in July, 1889.
5. n. Monro flied the suit of Julia Pollitt,
by her next friend c. B. Sharpe, against
William Pollitt. They were married Au-
gust l. 1872, and, it is alleged he deserted
her in October, 1887.
j. a. Emery entered the suit of Sarah f.
Showers by her next friend Albert r.
Thornburg against Edward Showers. They
were married January 26, 1886, and she says
he deserted her August % 1856.