Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-14

MRS. GARVIN GETS A DIVORCE.
One of the first cases to be considered
was that Of Anna J. Garvin VS.. T.. r..
Garvin. n petition for divorce Mr.. Gar
Vln made no opposition to the granting
or tho bill. although he was represented
by counsel When the petition was
brought the grounds were set up as adult
cry and intolerable severity. The former
charge was withdrawn previous to the
hearing and evidence was produced rela-
tive to the latter only. The parties in the
case live at Essex Center, where Garvin
is station agent.
Several witnesses were introduced,
among them being Mrs. Garvin. The tes-
tlmony went to show that Garvin had
| an evil disposition and that on one occa-
sion he kicked Mrs. Garvin over a chair
and laid her PROSTATE on the floor 1t
also appeared that on one occasion he
said to her:
Your devlish tongue ought to be cut
out. The devil couldn't stop your talk"
NJ a. Bingham appeared for Mrs Car
win and II. S. Peck for Garvn. At the
conclusion of the testimony the bill was
granted for intolerable severity
MRS. MARENGO GETS CUSTODY OF
son.
The custody of a minor child, the son of
Mary l.. and Frank Marengo, was consid-
cred by Judge Tyler. 1t seems that the
husband has been in the habit of paving
the wife something for tnc support Of the
enid but that n disagree ment as to the
amount had come up. Mr. Marengo said
he was willing to take care of the boy and
was also willing to pay his wife 81 per
week. Mrs. Marengo said she wanted the
boy and thought her husband should pay
her enough for his support. It appe rcd
that Mrs. Marengo was sick and would
soon lose her position. Judge tyler or
deTed MarenSo to pay his wife $3.50 pr
week and also gave her tho custody of the
boy. Marengo said it was useless to order
MIN to pay as he could not get along on
what was left as he only earned ST. Der
week. Tir court replied that unless the
order was obcyed Marengo would stand
in contempt.
AN ORDER ON JOHN DOYLE'S CASE.
An order was also made in John Doyle. 8,
case. The respondent has been in Jail
several months. being unable to furnish
bail. He was ordered 10 pay $50 costs
and also to pay $50 April I, $50 July !,
SS5 October and So each quarter there
after until $500 had been paid a bond
was also required to guarantee tho pay
ment of the sums. j. ]. Enricht slid that
Doyle could not furnish the bond MS he
had no friends with money who would
furnished Doyle will have to remain in
Jail.
MRS. ALGER'S TROUBLES.
Cloth enough at five cents per yard to
make ono dress is what Minnie A. Algcr
claims her husband. John G. Algor fur
nished her for clothing during the 16 years
of their married life. The Algers lived in
Huntington and Mrs. Aleer brought q
petition for n divorce on tho grounds of
intolerahlc severity and refusal to sup
port Mr.. Alger did not contest the petit
tior.
Mrs. AlGcr claimed hor husband cid not
clothe her or furnish her food but that
she lived with her parents and that Agor
lived there also, without paving any
board. She claimed he threatened TO
strike her with a whip. that he kicked her
and that he spit tobacco juice all over
her. The bill was granted for neglect and
refusal to support.
THE ALDRICH DIVORCE.
The legal complications surrounding the
affairs OF Carrie r Al!rich ana Hcrry
Aldrich Of this city woic settled t. a GER
tain extent Yesterday when a divorce was
granted to Mrs. Aldrich. Aldrich became
convinced several months ago that his
wife and Ernest Blair were more familiar
than they ought to he. He brought Il suit
against Blair for alienation of affections
and then brought n petition for divorce.
a counter suit for divorce was also
brought by Mrs. Aldrich. The alienation
Of affections case is still on the docket.
Mrs. Aldrich claimed her husband did
not support h2r, that he slapped her
mouth and that he called her bad. obscene
names, In conclusion she said ne left her
| This cane about at n time when they
were together, He said She acted funny
and she said he acted funny, He then
| went down stairs AMI never returned. The
| bill WAS granted for refusal to support
nnd Mrs. A1rich was given leave to re-
| sumo the name of Carrie T. Harris.
| OTHER CASES.
| In the case of Charles Rohair VS. Isabel
| Eohair petition for temporary alimony
was made The matter was continued for
| Robairs appearance in court
| In the case of Joseph W. Roberts VS.
| John II. Scntcr. Judgment was rendered
for the plaintiff to recover damages of
! $50 and costs
MANY CASES NOLLE PRESSED.
When the hearing OF cases had been