Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-07
HUSBAND DESERTED HER
 THREE DAYS AFTER WEDDING
Grounds on Which Groton Woman &c., cured Divoree--other Superior Court Cases.


 Fanny A. Morgan of Groton was given a divorce in the superior court here Friday upon the grounds of de- sertion, from Earl A. Morgan of Hart ford and she was given the custody of their three year old son.
 The wife's maiden name was Fanny A. Welles. They were married July 19, 1909, and it was charged he de- serted her three days later The cou- pie were married by justice of the peace. The husband did not support his wife, but he called on three eve- nings after the wedding and she has not seen him since James c. Welles, father of the plaintiff, testified to knowing Earl Morgan since the latter was born. He said that the father named the baby Anson, but he has not seen Morgan since.
 Husband in Jail.
 Maria Alfieri Turrisi secured a di- Vorce from Pietro Turrisi to whom she was married on Oct. 19. 1909, at Law renee, Mass. She was also allowed to resume her maiden name of Maria Alfieri. Both parties are of New Lon don. The police and superior court records from Willimantic were intro duced to show that the defendant had pleaded guilty to committing rape upon a girl of 14 in Willimantic on Aug. 70, 1911 and was now serving a term of year in Brooklyn jail. The di- Vorce was granted on this ground. At toHney T. J. Kelly appearing for the plaintiff. The testimony was taken through an Italian interpreter Was HabitualIy lntemperate.
 Divorce on the grounds of habitual intemperance was granted Minnie E. Riley of Norwich from James L. Riley, now of parts unknown. Intolerable cruelty was also alleged in the com plaint. The custody of child was given to the plaintiff but her petition ] to resume her maiden name of Min nie B. Bronson was not allowed. They | were married Nov 14, 1908.
 Mrs. Riley testified that she was married by Rev. MT. Greer at Nor wich Town. Her father died shortly after the wedding and then Mrs. Riley moved her things to a home MT. Riley { had obtained. She told of the way her husband drank and abused her. When he worked at painting he would use his money for rum and the mother of Mrs. Riley had to support Mrs. Riley and her child. MT. Riley used to bring home men and drink rum by the quart at home and he failed to ' pay tAlC IClll TUT uldhy- hTSs i Riley says she has to work and has i been helped by the town. She told the court she wanted her child but had l decided not to ask for the change of her name
 Frank E. Henderson, a policeman, said he had arrested Riley for steal 1 ing hides and that Riley associated with the town buns. He said the Riley home was poverty stricken when i he called to arrest Riley for theft. 1 Alderman Henry Gebrath said Riley had been a tenant of his and he told 1 of trouble in the Riley home at times
 Colchester Woman Freed. l Clara B. Schnell of Colchester was given a divorce from Charles Schnel
 of parts unknown. Mrs. Schnell testi- l fled that her husband was earning
 s1.35 day in the mill. He said he could not support his wife and three
 children on that so he went away leaving many debts behind. This was eight years ago and she has not seer him since.
 The couple were married in 1ss' | at Warehouse Point. Mrs. SchneIl wal
 given the custody of two boys, aget 1 II and 13. She was allowed to talk, her former name of Clara B. Brown
 Attorney John H. Barnes presented tn,
 case
 All of the cases were uncontested
 The case of Eveline c. Larrow vs Frederick Larrow was continued.