The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-02-17

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WOES REhEARSED
Large Number of Divorces Granted
During the Winter Term of Su.
preme Court
During the term of court which ad-
journed Saturday last the usual tales
of marital woes were rehearsed be-
fore the presiding justice and large
number of divorces were granted.
Jennie L. Emery of Fairfield, who was
married in October 1907 sought a le-
gal separation from her husband
Charles E. Emery, who left her last
Iune, she said. She testified that
while this was her second matrimon-
ial venture 1t was his fifth. all four
of his previous wives having been di-
vorced. She averred that probably
they had been married about three
months when trouble began to brew !;
he was ugly, brutal and dirty. ,chok-
ed her and had not provided suitable
maintenance, she alleged. Mrs.
Emery was substantiated in her claims
by brother-in-law.
Hugh w. Hight of this place sought
a divorce from Edith r. Hight alleg-
ing dersertion. Hon. s. w. Gould
was a witness for Mr.. Hight.
Lizzie l. Brown appeared in divorce
proceedings against Charles Brown,
whom she claimed had not properly
supported her and had been cruel and
abusive. She testified that she was
married when fifteen years old and
she thought that her husband at that
time was twenty-six years old. She
alleged that Mr.. Brown had done no.
thing to support herself or her child
for nearly two years. G. w. Hussey
of Waterville was counsel for Mrs.
Brown
Mrs Minnie R. Cottrell, represent
ed by Merrill & Merrill and employ
ed in Skowhegan at the present time
asked for a divorce from Ashley A.
Cottrell stating that she had lived in
Portland, Leadville, Colorado and
Skowhegan. She testified that her
husband had forced her away from
home in June 1919 the family at that
time being residents of Portland. She
had not enough money to buy her
breakfast after buying her ticket back
to Skowhegap where her husband re-
sides she said. Later her husband
came back to Skowhegan but she
stated she did not know where he is
now located. Mrs. Cottrells claims
were substantiated by her parents
testimony, they being Mr.. and Mrs.
C. E. Reed of Main st.
A war wedding with sad termina-
tions was rehearsed in court Friday
when Mrs. Laura Washburn of Fair
field appeared for a divorce from John
f. Washburn of Fairfield. Mrs.
Washburn stated that she was mar
led in 1918 in Aver Mass, where her
husband was stationed as soldier !;
that afterwards he went overseas
where he remained until April 1919.
Upon his return to the United States
he was stationed at Camp Devens
and she went there to meet him. Mrs.
Washburn claimed that her husband
was not willing to take her to his
home or to provide home for her
anywhere else. She stated that she
had known him nearly her entire life.
Mrs Minnie M. Stewart, formerly
of Madison now of Bangor asked for
divorce from her husband Maurice
Stewart, claiming gross and confirm
ed habits of intoxication and cruel and
abusive treatment. She testified that
her husband drank very heavily and
hat he had struck and choked her.
Her son Lawrence Eaton of Bangor
ftated that he had contributed to his
mothers support, that his step-father
had choked his mother and thrown
spiders around the house. Mrs. Mary
3eal of Madison testified that Mr..
Stewart drank.
Forest w. Wentworth, Lib, VS..
Jennie w. Wentworth was given a
hearing Friday afternoon, Mrs Fannie
Moore of Madison testifying that Mrs.
Wentworth had the reputation of be-
ing a nagger. Mr.. Wentworth who
now lives in Industry but formerly
lived in Madison, stated that he had
found himself incapable of pleasing
his wife and that they had lived apart
for about six years. w. G. Heald,
whose home was near the former
Wentworth home had heard Mrs.
Wentworth call her husband names
and had heard her cursing The
evidence indicated that Mrs. Went
worth had been cruel and abusive to
her husband.
The following DEGREES granting di-
vorces have been signed by Chief
Justice Cornish: Forest w Went
worth VS.. Jennie V. Wentworth of
Lynn, Mass. for cruel and abusive
treatment.
Laura S. Washburn of Fairfield VS..
John ]. Washburn of Fairfield for
Marble Cummings of Skowhegan vs..
Roger B. Cummings of Nashua, N. H.,
for failure to provide suitable MAIN
taniance. Custody of Willard Will
liam, Gladys May and Josephine Ruth
Cummings given to the mother, Mrs.
to have all the furniture
Of the parties in lieu of alimony.
Davis B. Keene of Pittsfield VS.. Mar
geret Keene for adultery. Custody
of children, Freeman D., Evelyn A,
W., and Newton E. given to
father