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MISS BLANCHE CULBERTSONMARRIES LEIGH H. FRENCH.Placing in Jeopardy Her For tune of a Half Million Dollars,Which 8he Was To Lose / ccord-ing to Her Father’s W.ll If 8he Married French.Mis* Blanche W, Culbertson, daughter of the late W S Culbertson and Leigh H. French, of Minneapolis, were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. D. Van Dyke, the bride jeoptrdizing herlt;hmcesof securing hir portion of her fathers estate amounting to $500 000 by marrying Mr. French. It was generally known that the couple were engaged but no time was set for the marriage.Yesterday a c inference was to have been he’d with the relatives of the bride in regard to the will contest at the October term of court. None appeared arid the young couple decided to get married. They were out riding and on reaching the court house Mr. French secured the license. Tho greatest efforts were made to keep the fact a secret and the license was issued in the court room instead cf in the clerk’s office. A Tribune reporter was In that vicinity and saw the license issued.They drove to the residences of Rev. Charles Hutchinson and Rev. H. J, Talbott, but neither was at home. AttheSecont Presbyterian parsonage they found the pastor Rev. D* VanDyke, and the ceremony was performed in the presence of bis family. After the marriage they drove to L misville and took rooms at the Louisville Hotel. They will leave tonight for Chicago, and will go thence to Philadelphia where the groom will take a course of lectures in medicine at the Joseph Price hospital.By her marriage, the bride has imperilled her chances of winning the suit against the executor of her father’s estate to set aside the codicil of bis will in which she was disinherited if she married French or any one else within ten years, without the consent of the executors. The filing of the suit is of recent oc-curance and will be remembered by the readers. Miss Culbertson alleged that her father added the codicil while enfeebled in mind a few days before his death and ‘by being unduly influenced.On her return from Europe lastJanuary, it was reported that shewas engaged to be married to Capt. Donald McKay, of the British Army whom she had met at Portsmouth, England. The marriage was agreeable to the trustees of her portion of the estate and it was supposed that the will contest would not be vigorously fought. Last month, Miss Culbertson met French by chance in Chicago and the old love was re newed. She cabled Capt. McKay that it would be useless for him to come to America, although she denies that they were engaged.Mrs. Emily McKay, who was the guest of Miss Culbertson, also cabled her son that he was too late and she left for old England in high dudgeon. The executors immediately made preparations to fight the will contest and Alexander Dowling and Charles L. Jewett were engaged as attorneys. Miss Culbertson’s lawyers were Garvin Cunningham, of Evansville,Addison C. Harris, of Indianapolis. The case was to have been tried June16 but was continued until the October term of courtIt has been rumored of late that the executors will not fight the case but the report has not been verified. It is certain that the sympathy of the people of the city, is in favor of the young heiress. According the codicil, if she disregarded its rrovision, her share of the estate was to revert to her step-mother and brother whohave already been given near $1.000,-000 each.The young lady has showed greatpluck and determination In thus marrying in direct violation of the codicil, but she Is confident of winning her suit if it comes to trial and public sentiment is with her.In talking with a reporter Mr. Harris, her attorney, said that he had no doubt the codicil would be broken. Miss Blanche had not jeopardized her chances in the least by her marriage. There were three reasons why the codicil was Invalid.PGgGOOGOpOGGGCP%£Be on youiIf some grocers urglt; powder upon you in plac it is because of the grea This of itself is eviderriority of the “Royal.” profit the other must powder, and to cost less with cheaper and infer! thus, though selling fo less value to the consc To insure the fineslPyvp.°Uwholesome food, be sui tute for Royal Baking Pby you.PNothing can be siP GGGGdHathe Royal Bakiand give as golt;not to say public sentiment.The bride, who has become so famous by her marriage, is about twenty-three years of age, tall and willowy, with brown hair and expressive brown eyes. She was educated at Ogontz College, Philadelphia, and adds to a thorough education the graca and culture gained by extensive travel abroad.Mr. Fre» ch is an attractive man, about twenty-eight years of age, tall and strikingly handsome, and with keen brown eyes. He is a man of fine education, being a graduate of of the University of Minnesota. He is a member of one of the best families of the Northwest, and says he is amply able to support his wife if she never gets a cent from her father’s estate.Miss Betty French, of Minneapolis, sLter of the groom,arrived in the city today and will return with the couple tonignt.WlastRlt;InditaroMiing;brotMiof CMrs.Jo ly il streiHfort!resitrailShiloh’s Vitalizer is what you need for Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver, Yellow Skin or Kidney Trouble. It Is guaranteed to give you satisfaction. Price 75c. Sold by druggists. 4A VOLCANOReady to Burst Over the Head of a Well Known Resident of This City.R Mi arrigaeistreMSmicaglt;yisiforeMKy„JamdayandThe Sensation Will Probably Terminate In a Divorce Suit or Murder.A scandal, which will create a sensation when it becomes generally known, is stirring the citizens of the East Eud, and the smoldering volcano is ready to burst at any moment.Several weeks ago the wife of a well known resident of that part of the city went to a summer resort, as her health was failing. During her absence her younger sister was frequently at the house of her brother-in-law. A few days ago the mother of the girl became alarmed at her actions, and made an investigation which resulted in confirming hersuspicions.Tho girl was taken to a physician, who told the mother that she was approaching maternity. The youug girl then confessed and named her sister’s husband as the author of her ruin. The wife is still at the summer resort, not many miles from this city but has not yet been informed of her husband’s actions. The mother, a highly respectable lady, is almost wild with grief and the story has gained such circulation that tbe facts cannot be concealed many days. It is reported that a brother of the girl fired three shots at ihe husband last night, none however taking effect.MstreNew wee whl was is hher1\ACh-i thedlseiThe painhip. of hi— XV A. _ 1__— 11The last will of Reuben Robertson was filed for probate today. After his just debts are paid, he gives to his wife, Elvira Robertson, all his kitchen furniture and all personal property. He also gives her during her natural life, the rents and profits of all his property situated in this city, provided however that the executor may when he thinkB best sell the property, except the hcuse on East Fourth street which his wifeItw*|helpturmfesLOO Mlf 1Ue.and! and 1haltHit lt;got 2: mu! for 1QSOd
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New Albany Evening Tribune
New Albany, Indiana, US
Wed, Jun 28, 1893
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