The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Greenspan. Miss Tauer objected to the
marriage, as did others. and with a
feeling of disgust went home. Mrs
Sells was incensed at Miss Tauer and
soon after her marriage made her will
in 1895. Then she entreated Miss Tauer
to return and Miss Tauer did so and
was with her then to her death. Then
Greenspan became insane and finally
died and Mrs Sells became more feeble.
Miss Tauer received no compensation
She had to take in sewing TO make a
living and contributions from VIII
Sells helped her along
when Mrs. Sells died it was Miss
Tauer who was with her and the last
person Mrs. Sells called and the last
name upon her lips was Barbara Wit
nesses will tell you that Mrs. Sells said
she would have been dead years ago
but for the faithful services of this girl.
The will will be read and you viii not
hear in it the name of Barbara Tauer."
I'D rtoellminl fl
Mr. Smith introduced Mrs Sells will in
evidence and read it to the Jury, in
which Win Sells son, Allan Sells, is
made heir to the bulk of the estate and
Barbara Tauer is not mentioned The
will was written in August, 1895, and a
cordicile attached in 1896
Miss Barbara Tauer was the first wit
ness called.
when did you come to Topeka ?"
asked Attorney Smith.
IN 1881 replied Miss Tauer.
.sWhere did you meet Mrs. Sells?"
AT the Chesterfield hotel"
''Then you went home for a visit?"
Yes"
'.And did you return?"
Yes
And assumed new duties?''
Yes"
What were they?''
II acted as nurse, secretary, clerk,
collector, housekeeper of the Chester
field hotel, putting up fruit. caring for
the entire house. l did all the shopping,
and looked after the linen"
was Mrs. Sells able to do it?''
I'D you receive pay before you went
home?''
Yes
You did all the work that would
have fallen upon Mrs. Sells had she
been able to do it?'
What was Mrs. Sells condition.
'sShe was sick with rheumatism
What did you have to do for her?"
Il had to rub her"
.'Yes, only she grew worse
Did you battle her, comb her hair.
and act as maid?"
was she able to dress or undress
No"
Did Did you have to help her2"
How long did these services con
From 1891 until she died in 1901
You We're away in '91 and 80 for a
short time?"
Yes"
What were the occasions?''
AT one time my father was sick, and
the other time my mother was sick.
We're you away any other time p
When Mrs. Sells was married
again?''
DO you recognize these ietters?s
Yes
You received them from her while
away?"
After Mr.. Sells death did you have
more duties?"
Yes, I acted as secretary"
What did you do?''
7 looked after her affairs and col |
lected her rents
DO you remember when she married |
the second timer
Did you know in advance she was
to marry Mr.. Greenspan?''
Yes, but I didn't think she would"
What was Mr.. Greenspan's condi- |
he was disagreeable. and she called
on me for assistance"
You were with hero
Yes, until I went home.''
'I thought I would be better away"
You did not agree with the mar
riage2"
No"
You came back?"
Yes, she wrote and telegraphed me
to come back"
How did Greenspan treat you?"
Very badly
Il wish you would tell the jury about
he condition of the household.
Mr.. Greenspan became very violent,
and / was afraid he would kill her. I
;taid up nights to watch him.
Did he ever assault you and Mrs.
seTs2"
Yes
where was this?''
I'm the Quincy street house"
WAS she able to care for herself?"
NO
teWhy?'
because she was so large and had
rheumatism; she weighed 800 pounds.
Did she pay you for your services z''
Not for. the past six years
How did you make your income2"
by sewing for other people and re-
.eiving money from VIII Sells
T suppose she gave you a dollar or
o now and then?''
Yes"
did any Of her sisters ever visit
Ter ~
NO
You received no regular compensa-
ion except for the first two or three
nonths?"
Mo-
What do you think your services
worth a year2'
''I think 1900"
RUSSIA RFTAIIhTFS.