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Sensational Developments.Sn(Continued from 1st page.)P2Mrs. Yost has always lived in Orr-ville; lived on the west side of the street, opposite Mrs. Taggart. Wm. Taggart was there most of the time.aRobert Mish, Crestline, was formerly employed at the Hurd House, Orrville. Mrs. Taggart was assigned to a room on the third floor. Billy Taggart’s room was opposite and to the left of Mrs. Taggart. His room was No. 1 and hers No. 7. Billy would come in from 10:30 to 12:30 p. m. Often saw them eat together and in delivery wagon. Cross examination. I am a fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad. He talked with Howard Taggart about case before going on the stand. Mr. Montgomery kept the Hurd house.TUESDAY.Owing to the illness of Attorney Sterling of the defense, the case was continued until Wednesday. In the Rope perjury hearing in Mayor Van Nest’s courtroom Monday evening, it waxed very warm and a fight was imminent at several times.Capt. Taylor made a remark that was objectional to the other side and in an instant the blood of Major Taggart was up, and he said, ‘‘Don’t you insult me, sir! It is not allowed here.” The captain arose to his feet. For an instant it looked as though a blow might be struck. -Then Capt. Taylor extended his hand which was taken by Capt. Taggart. The case was continued until Saturday.At the hearing Monday night before the Mayor, Mrs. Taggart said she had no permanent place of residence. She said her home had been in San Francisco. According to Ohio laws a person r | must have a permanent home in Ohio to apply for a divorce in this state.WEDNESDAY.The depositions of M. B. Folwell, Capt. of 18th infantry, Ft. Leaven-* I worth, was given. On the eventful evening of June 30, the major was a model of sobriety. A statement made by Chas. Hulbert was introduced which occasioned a speech in the part of Judge Smyser in regard to alimony. Wertz here said that his client had neither asked for nor expected, any alimony.The statement of Mrs. Taggart’s financial agent was to the effect that at the death of Mr. Culver a fund of $25,-000 was set aside, the income ot whicn was to go to Mrs. Taggart during her life. After her death this was to be given to her children upon their attaining the age of 21. This fund invested gave an income of about $110 per month. This was to go to Grace alone. Upon the death of Mrs. Culver which occurred here at Wooster, Mrs. Taggart came into an approxi-3income vsiy;ng’ very mucii, but in the neighborhood of $5,000 a year, from an investment of about $85,000.Calm and self possessed, the color of a block of chocolate, straight hair and black, the captain’s body servant, Thomas Moraldo, came next..ivi kV.io .1,1. Ti vt/«i,Kans. Worked for . Capt. Taggart about eight months. Was with thet,
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Orrville Courier
Orrville, Ohio, US
Fri, Aug 11, 1905
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