Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-02
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IDENTIFIES CONTRACT.
He also identified a copy or letter
written by him to Mrs. Dennis, and
identified a contract written by Beat
rice helms in his office. Solicitor Dor
sey asked the court to admit these three
papers in evidence, on the ground that
the defense had sought by cross-eX-
animation to discredit the witness tes-
timony concerning his close business re-
lations with Mrs. Dennis, and that these
papers tended to substantiate his state
ments.
On objection of counsel for the de-
Tense, Judge Hill declined to admit the
papers in evidence.
Solicitor Dorsey then introduced in
evidence book on Montana lands, bear
ing the name az. helms Dennis" on the
fly leaf, and introduced also a map
showing the location of the Montana
lands about which Weathers had testi-
fed. He introduced also ten Southern
Express company money order receipts
for $50 each. showing remittances to
Victor f. Innes by John Bennett in At
lanta. (This is one of the names Mrs
Dennis is claimed to have used in send
ing money to Innes.) He also intro
duced the cancelled orders. signed by
Victor L. Innes, corresponding to these
receipts.
FIRST WIFE RULED OUT.
Mrs. Viola Sicl1les Innes, the first
wife of Innes, from whom he was di-
vorced. and who was summoned here
from New York as a witness for the
state, was next put on the stand
by Solicitor Dorsey.
do you know this defendant" ask
ed the solicitor.
Eyes, he's my husband she answered.
Judge Hines raised the point that if
she was the wife of Innes she could not
testify either for or against her hus-
band.
Judge Hill sustained the objection and
Mrs Viola Sickles lines was called
down from the witness stand.
When Mrs. Viola Sickles Innes went
on the stand she took a look at the
present Mrs. Innes. who was seated by
her husband. and the present Mrs. lines
replied with a smile. and Innes smiled
also.
Solicitor Dorsey next introduced a
certified copy of the marriage certifi-
cate of Victor f. Innes and his present
wife. who was Miss Ida May Harlow,
the marriage taking place IN Salt Lake
City, Utah. He introduced also a copy
of the divorce proceedings and Innes'
final verdict of divorce against Mrs.
Viola Sickles Innes. showing that the
divorce was granted in Carson City.
New, in April. 1910, and showing that
Innes was awarded the custody of the
son, James G. Innes.
Solicitor Dorsey then recalled Mrs.
! Viola Sickles Innes to the witness
stand, and she was permitted to testify.
Proceeding with his questions, Solicit
tor Dorsey asked:
What is the full name of this de-
fendant?"
"LaVerne Victor Elmore lines"
How long did you live with hin?"
About two years"
Solicitor Dorsey explained to the
court that he introduced this testimony
70 show her opportunity of becoming
familiar with the handwriting OF the
defendant
/ Mrs. Viola Sickles lines then identi-
fled the handwriting of Innes on the
marriage certificate and other docu-
ments, and when shown the express
money order receipts she identified the
signatures as those of the defendant.
Hotel registers were also introduced
| and the signatures of Innes were iden-
titled by Mrs. Viola Sickles lines
L. p. Weathers. an Atlanta real estate