Hide Article Text (OCR)
MAItltlKD IX HASTK.Rev. I-. S. Williams, a Native of Great Pond, Granted Divorce.Great Pond. Oct. 10 (special) — Rev. I.. S. Williams, now of Sabattus, who was granted ft diVOrce from his wife in the supreme court at Auburn recently, is well and favorably known in the northern part of Hancock county, being a native of Great Pond, and having resided hero during the greater part of his life.It is a case of “marrying in haste to reient at leisure”, Mr. Williams being very slightly acquainted with the young lady who became his wife. .Mrs. Williams, who was then Miss l izzie II. Case, visited Great Pond in June, 1SS4. for a few days only, on her way to her home in Minnesota. The acquaintance then begun was continued through correspondence, with the marriage in November of the same year as a result.Mrs. Williams was never very popular here, but the present outcome of the affair was somewhat of a surprise. In t his, the most severe and crushing trial of his life, Mr. Williams receives the fullest sympathy and confidence of those who, knowing him long and well, have found 110 spot upon his character, anti can hr.v with assurance that as a minister of the gospel, as a citizen, 'tud in his home, his life has been poove reproach.Mr. and Mrs. Williams hav three children.
Newspaper Details
Ellsworth American
Ellsworth, Maine, US
Wed, Oct 12, 1898
Page 1
Full Page
Clipped by
Anonymous
NH, USA 20 Aug 2020
Other Publications Near Ellsworth, Maine
Ellsworth American
