The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-16
THE PUGILIST'S BRIDE.
Vera Stanwood Was Married to James
j. Corbott Yesterday.

AsBURY PARK, N. j., Aug. 16.-Pugil-
ist James j. Corbett was married at III. 80
yesterday morning to Jessie Taylor OF
Omaha, better known to the public AS
Vera Stanwood, the correspondent in Mrs.
Ouie Corbett's recent divorce case.
The wedding took place at Corbett's
cottage on 7th avenue, where he has been
living with his bride for several mont hs.
Justice OF the Peace John Borden per-
formed the ceremony.
The wedding was slightly delayed by
curious mistake made by Justice Borden,
who arrived at the house with birth cer-
tihcate instead of a marriage certificate.
The only witnesses 10 the marriage We're
j +. Workman Of Asbury Park, II. r.
Buckalow, paymaster for the Consol-
idated traction company, Jersey City; Jo-
seph Corbett, the champions brother,
Alice Brown, the colored cook, and two
newspaper reporters.
Corbett was dressed In black broadcloth
and wore a black satin cravat. The bride
was attired in a costume of rich lavender
silk, with real lace, pompadour style.
After the ceremony the bride and groom
were locked in loving embrace for
moment. Corbetts two Scotch terriers
jumped on his breast and barked joy
fully. and the colored cook showered rice
on the newly-made bride and groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corbett left on the II. 10
p. III. train for New York, whence they
will proceed to Buffalo and Niagara Falls
on their bridal tour.
Corbett must return in 10 days and go
into active training for his coming fight
with FitZsimmons
Probably not 10 people in the world
knew that the marriage was contem-
plated until after ii had taken place
Corbett informed Vera early yesterday
morning that they were to be married
that day.
He came down and sat in q chair at
Wortman's Office for a few minutes, told
newspaper man TO be at the house at IL,
and find out something important, and
then walked across the street to procure
the services of Justice Borden.
The champion declined to be inter-
viewed about his marriage or recent
divorce case. He said the marriage had
been contemplated for some time.
lie has taken legal advice and is assured
of the validity OF the contract. In fhe
marriage certificate the residence of both
contracting parties is given as Asbury
Park.
The trial OF the divorce suit brought by
Corbett's first wife, Ollie Lake. was fin
ished only few weeks ago. The core
spondent she named was Vera Stanwood,
the woman Corbett married yesterday.
The testimony in the case was taken be-
fore referee.
Witnesses were called to testify TO Cor
belts improper conduct with the core
spondent. Most of these were members
OF the theatrical company of which Cor
bett was the star. They testified that
Vera Stanwood travelled with the COM
pany and was very intimate with Corbett,
frequently being in his dressing room.
One member OF the company testified
that Corbett introduced Vera to him as
"my girl, " and that his attitude toward
her was always very affectionaue.
Although Corbett was represented by
counsel at the hearings he put in prac-
tically no defense, and refused to take
the stand. The referee reported in favor
of the plaintiff, and alimony of 800 a week
was. awarded to her. Corbett agreed to
pay the amount.