The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-17
UNFQ DED
CONTINUED from First Page)

CONTINUED from First Page)
''His address is -, Oklahoma City,
o. I. Hoping you will be successful.
and never mention my name in the mat
ter-you don't owe me a cenI, only your
good will am, respectfully yours,
"A BLANK"
So wrote to at once in this way:
October, 20, 1898.
Dear Sir:I have been handed your
name and address from friend of yours,
as one competent and trustworthy TO per-
form some legal services for me. L am
anxious to obtain a divorce in your ter
titory as quickly as and secretly as posi-
Die, without the trouble (Which at the
preseh. moment Is an utter impossibilitD
pf going out there to gain a residence.
81 am told on very good authority that
What / want is possible, and that IL any
body can do it for me you can. In count
ing the cost of my going out and return
ing, my boarding expenses while there,
my lawyers fees and court costs, L have
hgured that $3.50 would cover the whole
mount
This is little more than had expect
I'd to give, but If you will take the case
Ind procure me a divorce on the ground
sf non-support and desertion at once, 1
will, upon receipt of letter from you
accepting my terms, send you retainer
bf $50, and upon receipt OF the decree
bay you the balance of $500 in any way
Il may be arranged between us and 10
bur mutual satisfaction.
please bet me hear from you at once.
Is / am anxious to have the matter set
lied without delay and finished in
honth, If possible. Yours truly,
''B. NJ. SHERIDAN"
At the same slime wrote TO Mr.. Blank:
October 90, 1895.
fMr. A. Blank.
Dear Sir:-Y our favor of the 9TH inst.
ut hand, and am very much obliged to
you for your kindness in replying so
promptly, and the very welcome infor-
nation contains ed therein. l am writing
10 Nr. BY this mail, and shall GER
tainly let you know from time to time
how matters progress If at any time 1
should learn OF some friend or acquain-
lance desiring legal services in Olllaho
ma, shall be only too happy to recon-
mend you in return for your kindness.
Yours truly.
"B. NJ. SHERIDAN"
But my only reply was from Mr.. Blank,
who wrote:
A DIsGRACEFUL PROPOSITION.
Oklahoma CITY, o. T., Nov. Z, 1895.
Mrs. B. NJ Sheridan. Dear Mrs. Sheri-
dan:-I received your letter, written on
the Both of o ctosoer( and it was not mail
ed until Nov. 4. Now, Mrs. Sheridan,
am sorry to say Mr.. Blank. 20 whom 1
referred you, has just completed arrange
ments to move away from our city, and
that leaves US out of anyone to do the
work for you But viii do il for you
myself, if you will promise me as a lady
you will never speak to anyone about
IT, and any of your friends that want
divorces, please. doRt.t tell them that I
can get them fcE them in the way told
you
Now, Mrs Sheridan, want TO tell
YOU that Mr.. r. handed me your let
ker and told me to answer it. OF course
he never knew Wre had had any cores
pondence prior tJp this. Now, l cannot
do anything with $50. You know that
d told you would have to get some one
here to pay their board, and pay them
money besides, I'd represent you, and
you must send me at least $500 10 begin
with.
NOW, I take 1t thu am dealing with
a. reliable lady, and you know if 1 had
to the cost would not try to do this
for $500 cash. Now Mrs. Sheridan, l
can get this thing through for you by
Dec. 20. Tibet is the earliest date pos
sibie could do 1t, unless you answer by
letter at once.
NOW. no one on earth IS TO know this
except you and I, and you know 1 told
you 1t would be of no legal effect if
ii was ever tested But it will never be
and will serve your purpose
as well as any you could get. Now,
will wait for the balance of the money,
until get your decree; that will be $3.50,
and you must send me the $500 at once
If YOU want this to start now. Taking
1t that you will not object to the terms,
d will tell you just what and all L want
10 know.
81. Your full name and address.
"2. Husbands full name and address,
Il known.
SO. When you were married-give
month, date of year.
f. Where-the state, county and city
Or town.
"5. How long did you live together?
Give date of separation
&c. Children born, il any.
az. Cause. You have told me.
''Now, you just answer these ques-
kiOns at once, ana IL i can get return
from you by tine 18th of this month l
can get this all dane for you by the 20th
of December, and you will have your de-
cree Now. Mrs. Sheridan, don't think
I would take a cent of your money for
nothing. won't have much left for my
work. after all tine expenses are paid.
will send you a copy OF the bill that
file and copy of the publication no.
sice as soon as the case is filed: then I
will send you a copy OF the decree when
1t ia granted.
Now, you go 10 the bank and get
draft for $500. payable to A. Blank
Don't send any checks, but send a draft
end answer thes'e questions carefully,
and / Will do ali the rest that is 10 be
done.
Mr.. - has moved out OF the coun-
~. Now, Mrs. Sheridan. don't say a
word about this, for j know you are
anxious TO have this and l Will help YOU
out i believe YOU viii pay the $50
more when YOU get your decree. Now.
II You are in hurry, you must answer
this at once. as our court is in session
now. YouE well wisher,
"A. BLANK.
Mark all my letters personal
Carefully preserve these letters, so
you can return them TO me when we are
done"