Evening journal., 1922-09-19
JUDGE SCORES
HASTY MARRIAGE
Parents to Blame in Many
Cases, Court Remarks in
Hearing Petitions
DECREE FOR WIFE
OF CITY DENTIST

Marriages contracted in haste and
without proper deliberation were de-
nounced in no mild terms by Judge
Richard S. Rodney at the divorce
session of the. Supreme Court yes
terday afternoon.
Blame for such marriage was laid
by the judge on the parties 70 the
marriage and In a great many cases.
TO their parents.
Judge Rodney was prompted IN his
comments by the hearing before him
Of two cases in which the wives had
known their husbands but a very
short time before their marriage.
"'They hardly knew their husbands
before marriage" the Judge said.
One Of the cases 10 which the
court referred was that OF Mrs. Flor
ence Williams, who sought an an
nuiment OF her marriage 10 Harry
Williams on the grounds that he had
made representations OF wealth TO
her 10 take the marriage vow. The
wife had known her husband but
three months and had seen him only
on about FIVE or six occasions, he
stopping here over week-ends.
The other case in reference was
that of Thelma z. Pyle against Will
liam Pyle, who became acquainted
with each other a short time before
their marriage. They became ac-
quainted at Laurel after the hus-
band. who was a sailor, heroically
saved two children from drowning.
Mr.. Pyle was granted a decree nisi
yesterday.
Details OF both these cases we're
published in yesterdays papers.
After Judge Rodney had issued
his announcement of hastily con-
tracted marriages. another case OF a
like nature was tried before him. II
was that of Florence Y. Ridck
against Nick Ridck. also known as
Nicola Radica. In which the wife
asked annulment OF the marriage on
the ground that her husband was
married at the time OF their being
united.
Nick was a bus driver and Flor
ence, according TO her testimony,
became acquainted with him on her
frequent rides in the vehicle. She
had known him but three months
when she was married TO him last
July IS, she said. Three weeks after
the ceremony she learned OF Nick's
previous matrimonial venture. Then
she left him.
At the time OF his marriage TO
Florence, Nick was well on his way
20 single standing. as his wife was
.4fu % q N1-rarYa-
Der, 1921, term OF court, and will re-
ceive her final decree next Novem-
Der. Wife No. / testified to her re-
ceiving the decree. Deputy Sheriff
Thomas X. Parker testified that Nick
was the husband OF the two women.
Judge Rodney granted a decree OF
annulment to the young wife. who
was represented by Harry P. Joslyn.
Naomi A. Church was granted a
decree from DR.. Charles A. Church,
dentist. on grounds OF extreme
cruelty. On one occasion. Mrs.
Church testified. her husband knock
ed her down. rendering her uncon-
scious.
Mrs. Church said that she was
married in 1895 and left her hus-
band last month after enduring MS
abuse for a number OF years. DR..
Church's mother testified in behalf
of Mrs. Church. The defendant did
not contest the case.
On statutory grounds, Anna NJ. |
stroup was granted a decree from |
Edward r. Stroup.
Harry L. Richardson. seeking a !
decree from Kate NJ. Richardson, !
said that when he left his wife on |
a thirteen days Job. she kissed him /
goodbye with her usual affection /
and that when he returned home,
July 27. 1920. a new lock was on
the door and his wife refused him
admittance. The change in his
wife's disposition came abruptly.
he said.
According TO the plaintiff, he and
his wife lived all their married life,
which started March 4, 1908, in the
most peaceful manner and with
out a fuss" until his wife's sudden
and curious change Of attitude
while he was away. His efforts to