Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30

Cases, were assigned and four un- contested divorces. were granted here at Friday mornings short calendar session of the superior court, Judge M. A. Shumway presiding. Next week, on Thursday, there will be trial of some eases to court. The following week jury eases will be tried.
 The assignments made follow: Thursday, Jan. 4, first case, Charles A. Tillinghast vs. Francis Downing; second case, Thursday, Jan 4, Mary Pitcher vs. Dieudonne Garceau; Tues day, Jan. g, first case, Edward H. Trowbridge vs. Charles B. Bugbee; second case, William H. Speare vs. Frederick Schultz; third case, Hilda Hibakka vs. John E. Peal; Wednes- day, Jan. 10, Sarah F. Geeminorman ys. Isaac Rosen;, Jan. 16, first case, Celia M. Dolin vs. Frank E. Miller ct ux.; second case, Levine & English Vs. Frank E. Miller ct ux.
 Divorce for Husband
 The first divorce of the day was granted to William F. Paquette of Willimantic from Leonie Paquette The couple married at Somersworth, N. H., May May 21, 1906. Later they went to Woonsocket to live, making their home with MT. Paquette's grand mother. Paquette testified that his wife left Woonsocket for a visit at Ter home in Somersworth, N H., that after a time, she having failed to re- turn, he endeavored to have her do so, but without success. The reason given by witness for his wifes action was that she claimed to be dissatisfied and that she couldn't get enough beer in Woonsocket. MT. and Mrs Fred A. Knight, Woonsocket, stepfather and mother of the plaintiff, testified in his behalf. Mrs. Knight fixed the date when Mrs P9n11nffo 1oFt 5 as Oct. 21. 1907. Mrs. Emma Masten, W1llimantic, also testified in Pa Guette's behalf. Paquette said he was employed by the American Thread company of Willimantic The decree was granted on the grounds of deser- ton.
 Wife Freed.
 Habitual intemperance was the ground on which Mrs. Selina Corri- veau. keeper of boarding house at Danielson, claimed a divorce from Eugene Corriveau. She was represent- ed by Attorney A. G. Bill.
 The couple married at Ware, Mass, June l, lss6, Mrs: .Corriveau testified. ana that the family consisted at the time of it's disruption of her husband. herself and two daughters. aged Is and IT. Mrs. Corriveau testified that ner husband made a regular practice For several years past of becoming intoxicated Saturdays and Sundays: that he abused her threatened her life and at one time threw a pitcher of milk at her. He has been away since May IF last, and was in owef re- gently. Joseph Bodo, Mrs. Iaur, Du- buc and Miss Flora Corriveau oldest daughter of the plaintiff, testified in her behalf. The divorce was cranted on the ground stated
 Another lntemperate Husband,
 Mrs. Phoebe Proulx. Central Village was given divorce from Ovfla Pro1,Iz of Attawaugan. They were married in Dan1elson by-.Rev. F. A. Legs on Aug. 10, l913.< Within a few months Prorly began drinking heavily and after lew months the couple separated. Mrs. Proulx testified they had not lived together since three years ago. Con- stable M. H. Grimshaw testified as to Proulx's bibulous habits and told of arrest1ng him for intoxication and of a Jail sentence he had served for that n1sdemeanor. Joseph Brisson also testified as to Proulx's excessive q oirlnk1ng. The divorce was granted on the ground or habitual intemperance.
 Cruelty Treated Wife.
 The last divorce of the day was granted to Mrs. lola F. Gallup, Moo sup, from George E. Gallup. Mrs. Gallup testified that she was married to MT. Gallup in Willimantic in June. 1910. The couple lived in North Wind, ham before going to Moosup to make their home in one apartment of double house. The other apartment was occupied by Mrs. Gallup's mother, Mrs. Lenora Young.
 Both women testified that GalIun had cruelty treated his wife: that she had suffered a fall down stairs and hat blow struck the wife by her ausband while she was in a poor state of health caused an injury of such na- ,ure that it has been regularly neces- 'ary Tor her since that time to receive | nedlcal treatment. The divorce was cruelty. F'01e Court adjourned until next Thurs lay morning at, 10 o'clock.