Alimony Suit Filed Over Cruelty and Neglect
A wife files an alimony suit alleging cruelty and gross neglect by her husband. She claims he locked her in a room and later abandoned her, seeking support and relief.
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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
3
A wife files an alimony suit alleging cruelty and gross neglect by her husband. She claims he locked her in a room and later abandoned her, seeking support and relief.
Mary J. Middleton sues Whitefield Middleton for alimony in Knox county court of common pleas alleging cruelty and neglect since 1911. She seeks temporary alimony and a restraint on his disposal of property including real estate valued around 2000 dollars and a motor vehicle. A temporary restraining order was granted by Probate Judge Berry.
Cigar makers Hajah Wheeler and wife in Wat erford Ohio previously sold un stamped cigars for years and earned a living. When taxes required revenue stamps they refused to comply and stopped selling. Several boxes remain and some cigars were distributed to friends in Mt Vernon. One cigar is shown in the City Cigar store window.
A daughter was born Friday evening to Mr and Mrs Bion Lobuck of North Sandusky Street Re. Reward Bchiairt traveled to Columbia this morning to spend the day.
The dairy and food department outlines three butter classes under Ohio law and penalties for selling renovated or process butter as dairy butter. It clarifies legal sale only for first and third classes Titled as renovated butter, and notes merged butter is illegal. The department aims to reduce prosecutions by publicizing these rules and seeks dealer cooperation in enforcing the pure food law.
The Baltimore convention scene heated as William J. Bryan urged six Democratic hopefuls to oppose Judge Alton B. Parker for temporary chairman. Governor Wilson and Speaker Champ Clark weighed replies while leaders push for a compromise to avoid floor clashes. Sixty to eighty seats are contested as factions rally around Parker or a progressive alternative.
The text describes contested delegate fights in multiple states for the party’s two wings led by different leaders. In one region eight delegates are at stake with a large contested slate between factions of the party. South Dakota shows a clash between Wilson supporters and Champ Clark delegates by narrow margins.
In Baltimore Gaynor’s familiar figure appears at the Emer son hotel alongside a pamphlet from The Democratic Association of New York. The Anti-Saloon League frames a war on Speaker Clark with claims liquor interests back Clark. William M. Anderson accuses pro temperance forces of blocking interstate liquor shipping regulation in committee.
The young son of Mailcarrier H. H. Hildebrand sustained a severe head wound Friday afternoon while climbing a shed at home. He struck the sharp wooden beam, cutting deeply, and was rushed to Dr. S. E. B. Deeley for several stitches to close the gash.
Atlanta, June 22 report says the prosecuting attorney may press for a trial next week in the case of Mrs Daisy E K Grace charged with attempting to murder her husband Eugene Grace. The husband was found severely wounded March 6 at the Grace home and is paralyzed from the waist down, living with his mother in Newman, with doctors doubting any recovery.
J M Hall age 47 killed and Samuel W Saiser 85 fatally injured when a switch engine collided with a caboose bearing Pennay line conductors from Pittabore. Miss Mac Smalley leaves Friday for Northern Indiana for a month visit. Mr Lewis Brereton of Salem arrives to visit son J P Brereton. Postmaster S G Dowd returns home after Chicago Republican convention.
Mrs Wm Edward McCormick hosted a refined afternoon recital featuring Miss Klete Hirshberg of New Ark, who will study opera abroad next year. Her vocal numbers received enthusiastic applause from Mt. Vernon attendees, with accompaniments by Miss Sabina Hirsch.
The unidentified man, about 28 to 20 years old, was found killed and cut in twain beside the west corporation Mine of Bellville by an eastbound freight crew around 5 am. He wore a dark striped suit, grey socks, black shoes, and no hat. No identifying marks were found. authorities suspect he fell from a box car while riding a freight train. Burial expected Saturday by township trustees. Authorities believe death occurred shortly after midnight amid rain. The man appeared well dressed, not a tramp, and may have been traveling from Mt. Vernon to the city.
The grammar school commencement at St Vincent de Pauls school auditorium Friday evening drew a large attendance. Rev L W Mulbane delivered an address and promoted sixteen students to enter the High school next year. Piano numbers were exceptionally fine showing careful instruction by the school’s music instructor.
Mr and Mrs Le A Culbertson sail wn George and Ray went to Gale Heath Saturday to thete machine to upend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ge W CO Perry. Mr John Lee of New York City formerly of Mr Vernon who has beam in the theatrical tents led the quent of the breather, Tey James F Lee North Mainstreet
Public health warning lists mercery compounds found in ointments for catarrh noting dangerous surface contact and internal ingestion risks. The notice mentions Toledo and vendors selling preparations and urges caution against unverified products.
Fragmentary financial note lists liabilities capital stock paid in and surplus fund with references to unpaid or provisional tax provisions and possible understatement of profits.
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