The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-29
CANT SMOKE OR
SHAVE IN HOUSE
William G. Pierce Thinks He's En-
titled to Divorce But Court Isn't
Sure-Many Tales Of Woe.

"Judicially, | am not sure whether
the refusal 10 allow a husband to
smoke In the house warrants a decree
OF divorce. but, personally, l have my
own opinion on the subject" declared
Judge Mandell. Saturday morning, az
ter William c. Pierce had testified
that his wife, Grace, would not allow
him TO smoke or even shave In the
house. He also testified That his wife
swore at him daily. The case was
taken under advisement.
Cecile Rogers, a comely milliner, re-
cited story OF cruelty at the hands
OF Harry j. Rogers, her husband. She
said that he was cigar salesman,
making a good salary. but on one oc-
casion when she asked him for a
dollar, he refused to give 1t to her
and spent the entire night away from
home, and also $40. Once when she
wanted to visit a sick friend, he be-
came angry and after tearing her
clothes, knocked her hat onto the
floor and tore 1t 10 pieces.
Beulah Burt asked for a divorce
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They were married In Worthwhile, but
soon moved to Detroit. She testified
that he often struck her and called
her vile names. Once after she had
followed him and seen him meet an
other woman, he opened three burn
ers in gas range and told her that
she would never be able to follow
him again.
Fred ]. Meyer testified that while
he was conducting a hardware store
In Pellston, Mich, he had his wife
came to Detroit to attend hardware
dealers convention, and she refused
to return home. They moved to De.
troit, but she later left him.
Because her husband was a Social
list and believed that in few years
the wealthy would divide their riches
with the poor, he would not work and
in the ten years they lived together,
he bought her only a SO dress, de
clared Emma M. Zeloff, testifylng
against her husband, Sylvester.
Benjamin Platindum testified that
after having lived with his wife,
Esther, for fifteen years, she discover
ed that she loved another man, and
left him.
Harry Andrews married his wife,
Josephine, In Windsor, In March, 1909,
and after living with her five years,
discovered that she was really the
wife of Stephen Seely, from whom
she obtained a divorce after having
married Andrews. The latter asked
a divorce.
Victoria L. Rupp testified that be-
fore she married her husband, FL
more, in October, 1910, he swore on
drinking, but one month after the
ceremony, he began with renewed en-
-eFgy and she left him.
II took year for Harriet Bauman
to learn that her husband, Cliff, had
no. trade or profession.
when I married him, he said be
was millwright, but after hvinl
with him a year, l found that he hat
no trade, she testified. She also sale
that he was cruel to her and severa
times knocked her down.
In accordance with an announce
ment made two weeks ago by Judge
Mandell that he would not grant any
DEGREES Immediately after having
heard the testimony, owing to several
scandalous incidents which had re
suited all cases heard by him Sat
urday were taken under advisement
An overflow meeting of would-bt
divorces was held in Judge Murfln's
court, Saturday morning.
Frances Wilds was granted de
cree from her husband, Russell. She
testified that they were married In
Toledo in June, 1908, but that after
living together year, she found that
he had another wife.
II will grant the decree with the
understanding that you go at once
to the prosecutors office and swear
out warrant against your husband,
said Judge Muffin.
But, don't want to prosecute
him." she demurred.
We'll, | do. You go to the prose
cutor's Office and tell him that / sent
you," replied the court.
Rose Bush was granted a decree
from her husband, James, a travelling
salesman. She lives with her four
year-old child at No. 632 Fourth-ave.
She charged desertion.
Judge Murfin also granted DEGREES
to Helen Va. Edward Salisbury, non.
support, and Samuel K. vs. Elizabeth
Harrell, cruelty.
Other cases heard and taken under
Amusement by Judge Mandell we're:
Adelia vs.. Richard Robinson, cruelty;
Harlow G. vs.. Iva Murray, desertion !;
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