Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-30
DIVORCE FOR WIFE.
Mrs. Walter A. Field Proved Charges
 of intoierabie Cruelty.

Tn the superior court here Tuesday, Judge Futile presiding, an uncontested divorce was granted F1orilla c. Field rom Walter A. Field. Intolerable cru, city was the ground on which the de- cree was allowed. The couple were married in Putnam, January 2s, 1908, They have three minor children, cus- tody of which was given Mrs. Field. who also was allowed alimony at the rate of 50 week. Testimony was to the effect that Field had struck his wife number of times and had used abusive language to her. this beginning after the birth of their first baby. The husband, it was charged. had not been faithful in his duty of supporting the family and his wife was forced to 20 out and work at various occupations. He left his wife in June, 1911, just be-. fore the birth of one of the children He was arrested and sent to jail for non- support. Gladys A. Jacques of Boston, sister of Field, was wit ness in the case and testified to his cruel treatment of his wife in strik- ing her. ~.r
 Court Makes Trip to aPIainfieId. z The case of Martha R. Wilcox vs the town of Plainveld was commenced before Judge Futile in the superior damages of $5,0OO as the result in change of grade of the highway run ming past her home. Babcock and Searls represent the plaintiff as coun- sel. Bill and Torrey appearing for the town. After some witnesses had been heard court was adjourned to permit Judge Futile and the counsel in the case to go to Plainfield and inspect the premises.
 Candidates of Both Parties.
 The following are the candidates that are nominated for town offices in Putnam. to be voted for at the annual town meeting next Monday:
 Republican-ASsesso Ernest B. Kent; board of relief, Joseph Plessis, Ellsworth l.. Kelley; selectmen. Clar- ditor, Leon IT. wilson; collector of taxes. J. Richard Carpenter: con stables, Her1non G. Carver, George Warren, Peter A. Gardner; registrar, Hermon G. Carver; town school com mittee, Joseph A. P. Gagne, Silas NJ. Wheeiock: library directors, Frank X. Lucier, Mahlon H. Geissler, William F. Dawson.
 Democratic-Assesso Uric D. .Beausolielt board of relief, Joseph St. Jean: selectman, Dr. Omer Larue; au- ditor, J. Harry Mann; collector of taxes. Alfred Bonneville; constables, David Beausoliel. Renlis Iseiorge. James OBrien; registrar, George Potvin; town school committee. Arthur Mag i<lA, hDtdIy NfTSTlOES, 1ildfleS W. Bradway, Eric H. Johnson, James Sul- livan.
 Ice Tuesday Morning.
 Ice that formed Tuesday morning when the temperature was reported from several places in Putnam as down to 30 degrees meant the end of the glory of many pretty flower beds for this season..
 Will Nominate Sheriff Today.
 Republican delegates from Is towns will gather here today Wednesday, to sheriff of Windham county. This promises to be one Of the most in- teresting county gatherings in years, with the result in doubt.
 Today-Yon Kippur. day of atone ment-fnds nearly all the Hebrew servance at tabernacles or synaeogues in Connecticut and Massachusetts cities.
 Over TOO pupils gre enrolled at St. Mary's parochial school this fall. Morreil- Walker WeGoiing Tomorrow.
 The marriage Of Miss Isabelle Nor rell, daughter oe DT. aid Mrs. F. A. Morrell, and Rev. John Walker Phil adelpllia, takes place at St. Philips church tomorrow (Thursday) at noon.
 Delevan's comet is now visible in the early evening sky and is being ob- served before o'clock by many wilc gre interested in things astronomical. Putnam High school students are showing considerable interest.
 Can Board Highland Express.
 The removal from the time cards Of the Boston boat train for this city and Willimantic has not caused any very great inconvenience for Putnan m Highland express, out of Boston just before S o'clock, a much better train.
 Heavy Vote on License.
 There will be a very heavy vote on the license question at next Mondays town election. It is said that bets arc being placed that the town will remain. license. this prediction being baaed on the big majority, several hundred, that was obtained the last time the matter came up for decision
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