The Detroit times., 1911-05-27
CANT SMOKE OR
SHAVE IN HOUSE
William c. Pierce Thinks He's En-
titled to Divorce But Court Isn't
Sure-Many Tales of Woe.

"Judicially, am not sure whether
the refusal to allow a husband TO
smoke in the house warrants decree
or divorce, but, personally, / have my
own opinion on the subject" declared
Judge Mandell. Saturday morning, af-
ter William c. Pierce had testified
that his wife, Grace, would not allow
him 10 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, comely milliner, re-
cited a story OF cruelty at the hands
of Harry j. Rogers, her husband She
said that he was a cigar salesman,
making good salary, but on one oc-
casion when she asked him for a
dollar, he refused to give il to her
and spent the entire night away from
home, and also $40. Once when she
wanted TO visit sick friend, he be-
came angry and after tearing her
clothes, knocked her hat onto the
floor and tore IL 10 pieces.
Beulah Burt asked for a divorce
from her husband, Clarence, barber
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 J. Meyer testified that while
he was conducting a hardware store
In Pellston, Mich, he had his wife
came to Detroit to attend a hardware
dealers convention, and she refused
to return home. They moved to De-
troit. but she later left him.
Because her husband was q Social.
tst and believed that In a few years
the wealthy would divide their riches
with the poor, he would network and
In the ten years they lived together,
he bought her only SO dress, de
clared Emma NJ Zeloff, testifying
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, 1903,
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
divorce.
Victoria L. Rupp testified that be-
fore she married her husband, Ell.
more, in October, 1910. he swore OF
drinking, but one month after the
ceremony he began with renewed en-
ergy and she left him.
1t took year for Harriet Bauman
to learn that her husband, Cliff, had
no trade or profession.
When | married him, he said he
was a millwright, but after living
with him a year, found that .he had
no trade" she testified She also said
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-be
divorces was held in Judge Murfn's
court, Saturday morning.
Frances Wilds was granted a de-
cree from her husband, Russell. She
testified that they were married In
Toledo in June. 1908. but that after
living together a 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 a warrant against your husband"
said Judge Murfin.
But, don't want to prosecute
him." she demurred.
We'll, do. You go to the prose-
cutors office and tell him that | sent
you," replied the court
Rose Bush was granted a decree
from her husband, James, 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 vs.. Edward Salisbury, non
support. and Samuel z. VS.. Elizabeth
Harrell, cruelty.
Other cases heard and taken under
advisement by Judge Mandell were
Adelia vs.. Richard Robinson, cruelty;
HARLOW q va Iva MURRAY desertiOn.