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Abstracted from various Tioga Co. newspapers
1888-1889
*Disclaimer: These are not all the divorces from Tioga County for the years listed, only the ones from the newspapers that I had access to.
1888
The Wellsboro Agitator
January 31, 1888
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Luella H. Smith vs. James P. Smith, William Adams appointed commissioner to take testimony;
William D. Dunmore vs. Eliza J. Dunmore, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
Andrew Steele vs. Laura E. Steele, rule granted to set aside writ and service, returnable forthwith;
James D. Beers vs. Alice M. Beers, subpoena awarded;
E. D. Ladd vs. Vida Ladd, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
L. Christian vs. Orlando Christian, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted.
February 7, 1888
Matilda A. Westbrook vs. John A. Westbrook
The parties are from Deerfield Township. The plaintiff testified that she was 54 years old and that her husband was 62; that they were married in 1855 and had lived together up to three years ago, when she left him on account of his ill treatment of her. She testified that her husband had repeatedly whipped her with a stick, had choked her and thrown her from the house. The defendant offered no testimony, and the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff upon issue framed without leaving the box.
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Jennie Parker vs. Charles Parker, R. K. Young appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Thomas Healey vs. Sally C. Healey, alias subpoena awarded;
Juliette Williams vs. Melvin W. Williams, Walter Sherwood appointed commissioner to take testimony, and the Sheriff ordered to make a proclamation;
K. J. Bellows vs. Alice E. Bellows, H. H. Blackburn appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Mary Spicer vs. Foster M. Spicer, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner to take testimony, and the Sheriff ordered to make a proclamation;
Zella E. Long vs. J. J. Long, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner to take testimony, and the Sheriff ordered to make a proclamation;
Lena Ackley vs. Frank A. Ackley, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Charles Willoughby vs. Mary Willoughby, W. H. Parsons appointed a commissioner on the part of the libellant to take evidence.
February 28, 1888
The following divorce matters were acted upon:
Mary J. Blatchley vs. J. L. Blatchley, a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
Charles B. Smith vs. Grace Smith, a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
Morris Edgerton vs. Flora Edgerton, subpoena awarded;
K. J. Bellous vs. Alice E. Bellous, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner to take testimony;
April 10, 1888
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
E. L. Shinnerling vs. Fanny Shinnerling, subpoena awarded;
Fanny D. Bannkratz vs. Bruno B. Bannkratz, B. M. Potter appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Andrew W. Steele vs. Laura E. Steele, rule granted on libellant to show cause why respondent shall not have a certain allowance to pay counsel fees and other expenses in said divorce suit. Returnable first Monday of June next.
James E. Beers vs. Alice M. Beers, Charles Butts, of Spencer, N.Y., appointed commissioner to take testimony.
Julia A. Crippen
NOTICE—My wife, Julia A. Crippen having left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, I hereby caution all persons not to harbor or trust her on my account as I shall hereafter pay no debts of her contracting. L. H. Crippen. (SRGP 19781) Farmington Hill, PA, April 3, 1888.
April 17, 1888
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Mertie Codney vs. William Codney, alias subpoena awarded;
Jacob McCollum vs. Phoebe Ann McCollum, subpoena awarded;
Mary Gleason vs. John Gleason, subpoena awarded;
Charles Willoughby vs. Mary Willoughby, W. H. Parsons appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Mary M. Mills vs. Abbott A. Mills, alias subpoena awarded;
Morris Edgerton vs. Nora Edgerton, alias subpoena awarded;
Thomas Healy vs. Sally E. Healy, Andrew Dunsmore appointed commissioner to take testimony, and the Sheriff ordered to make proclamation;
Zella E. Long vs. John J. Long, A. J. Shattuck continued as commissioner to take testimony;
M. J. Burdick vs. F. E. Burdick, alias subpoena awarded;
Carrie D. Nickerson vs. Daniel H. Nickerson; alias subpoena awarded.
April 24, 1888
The following divorce matters were acted upon:
W. M. Corwin vs. Sarah R. Corwin, L. C. Retan appointed commissioner to take evidence in this case;
John H. Buck vs. Ida Buck, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
Luella H. Smith vs. James T. Smith, permission given to respondent to withdraw appearance and answer in this case;[ Luella Searles SRGP 02217 – James T. Smith SRGP 2218]
Elizabeth Cruttenden vs. Tilden Cruttenden, issue framed to try this case by a jury.
June 5, 1888
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Carrie D. Nickerson vs. Daniel H. Nickerson, the Sheriff was ordered to make a proclamation;
Zella E. Long vs. John J. Long, a decree of divorce granted;
William M. Corwin vs. Sarah R. Corwin, a decree of divorce granted.
June 26, 1888
In Court chambers in the divorce case of Thomas Healy vs. Sallie C. Healy, Mr. James Gurley, of Philadelphia, was appointed a commissioner to take testimony.
July 3, 1888
The Millerton paper says that "the Court records in Elmira show that Mrs. Bartholomew of Seeley Creek, was granted a divorce from P. R. Bryan, of this place, two or three weeks ago. As we understand it, the law releases the plaintiff from matrimonial bonds but leaves the defendant still in limbo, which must be embarrassing to so susceptible a swain as our friend Palmer, who has our sincere sympathy."
August 7, 1888
Thomas Healey vs. Sally C. Healy
Application for Divorce—To Sally C. Healy: You are hereby notified that Thomas Healey, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1888, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Thomas Healy in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. J. H. Ferris, Sheriff. Wellsboro, July 24, 1888.
Delphine Thomas vs. Marvin Thomas
Application for Divorce—To Marvin Thomas: You are hereby notified that Delphine Thomas, your wife, by her next friend H. M. Allen, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1888, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Delphine Thomas in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. J. H. Ferris, Sheriff. Wellsboro, July 24, 1888.
Carrie D. Nickerson vs. Daniel H. Nickerson
Application for Divorce—To Daniel H. Nickerson: You are hereby notified that Carrie D. Nickerson, your wife, by her next friend I. S. Baker, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1888, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Carrie D. Nickerson in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. J. H. Ferris, Sheriff. Wellsboro, July 24, 1888.
Frankie Gardner vs. Loren Gardner
Application for Divorce—To Loren Gardner: You are hereby notified that Frankie Gardner, your wife, by her next friend Erastus Guernsey, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1888, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Frankie Gardner in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. J. H. Ferris, Sheriff. Wellsboro, July 24, 1888.
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Stella A. Taylor vs. C. R. Taylor, rule granted on defendant to show cause why defendant shall not pay the plaintiff a reasonable amount for expenses and support, returnable next term;
Louisa C. Bailey vs. Leonard Bailey, subpoena awarded;
Warren Whipple vs. Cynthia Whipple, a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
C. W. Cornish vs. Anna Cornish, W. H. Parsons appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Carrie D. Nickerson vs. Daniel H. Nickerson, I. P. Collins of Potter County, and J. H. Shaw of Wellsboro, appointed commissioners to take testimony;
Frankie Gardner vs. Loren Gardner, W. H. Parsons appointed commissioner to take testimony.
September 11, 1888
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Mattie Codney vs. M. Codney, H. F. Marsh appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Ina Hartman vs. J. Hartman, H. L. Baldwin appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Letitia McKay vs. G. R. McKay, alias subpoena awarded;
D. H. Watkins vs. Mary E. Watkins, H. F. Marsh appointed commissioner to take testimony;
J. W. Brewster vs. Abigail B. Brewster, alias subpoena awarded;
George T. Power vs. Alida Power, alias subpoena awarded;
Sarah Murray vs. John Murray, alias subpoena awarded;
Morris Edgerton vs. Flora Edgerton, B. M. Potter appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Charles Andress vs. Ella E. Andress, subpoena awarded;
Leroy King vs. Mary King, subpoena awarded;
Mary E. Hannahs vs. Warren Hannahs, H. F. Marsh appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Mary J. Davies vs. William Davies, J. W. Hyde appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Mary Gleason vs. John Gleason, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner to take testimony.
September 18, 1888
The following divorce business was transacted:
William Carr vs. Mary S. Carr, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony was awarded;
Jacob McCollum vs. Phoebe Ann McCollum, alias subpoena awarded and C. B. Goodrich appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Orson Burlingame vs. Charlotte A. Burlingame, alias subpoena awarded and Windom Gleason appointed commissioner to take testimony;
Kittie Rose vs. John Rose, alias subpoena awarded;
Lizzie Bradt vs. Charles P. Bradt, a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony awarded;
Frankie Gardner vs. Loren Gardner, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony awarded;
Loring Hand vs. Hannah A. Hand, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony awarded;
Andrew W. Steele vs. Laura E. Steele, rule upon the plaintiff in favor of respondent for a decree of Court giving expenses, attorney fees and maintenance. Testimony upon the rule was heard by the Court, and the case was continued for argument to Monday, October 1st, 1888.
December 4, 1888
In the divorce case of Andrew W. Steele vs. Laura E. Steele, libel in divorce, the Court ordered that the libellant pay the respondent $5 per month from April 4, 1888 and pay $25 to the respondent’s counsel.
December 11, 1888
In the divorce case of Elizabeth M. Cruttenden vs. Tilden Cruttenden, the plaintiff gave her testimony. The defendant did not appear, and the plaintiff was granted a divorce on the ground of intolerable treatment.
1889
January 15, 1889
Harriet Steese vs. Levi Steese
Proclamation in Divorce: To Levi Steese: You are hereby notified that Harriet Steese, your wife, by her next friend A. J. Corwin, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas in Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 28, 1889, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Harriet Steese, in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. J. H. Ferris, Sheriff. January 1, 1889.
Letitia McKay vs. George E. McKay
Proclamation in Divorce: To George E. McKay: You are hereby notified that Letitia McKay, your wife, by her next friend Leonard Walker, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas in Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 28, 1889, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Letitia McKay, in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. J. H. Ferris, Sheriff. January 1, 1889.
George T. Power vs. Alida Power
Proclamation in Divorce: To Alida Power: You are hereby notified that George T. Power your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas in Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 28, 1889, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said George T. Power, in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. J. H. Ferris, Sheriff. January 1, 1889.
Joseph William Brewster vs. Abigail Bills Brewster
Proclamation in Divorce: To Abigail Bills Brewster: You are hereby notified that Joseph William Brewster, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas in Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 28, 1889, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Joseph William Brewster, in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. J. H. Ferris, Sheriff. January 1, 1889.
February 5, 1889
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Edwin A. Rundell vs. Mary F. Rundell, alias subpoena awarded;
R. W. Dann vs. Olive Dann, Monday, February 4th, fixed for final hearing, B. J. Costley appointed examiner;
Ann E. Phillips vs. Delos W. Phillips, decree of divorce awarded;
J. W. Cornish vs. Anna Cornish, upon hearing of the rule in this case the Court ordered that the libellant pay respondent $25 for counsel fees and $8 per month from December 1, 1888, during the pendency of this suit for the maintenance and support of the respondent and her child.
In the divorce case of Stella Guild vs. Milo Gild, the Sheriff was directed to make a proclamation.
Subpoenas were awarded in the divorce suits of:
John Makeley vs. Sally Makeley;
Jerry VanVleet vs. Angeline VanVleet;
Ida E. Chapman vs. Edgar Chapman.
February 12, 1889
The following divorce matters were acted upon:
Leonard H. Crippen vs. Julia E. Crippen, rule granted on libellant to show cause why he shall not pay to respondent $350 for her support, expenses and attorney’s fees, returnable on first Monday of April next;
R. W. Dann vs. Olive Dann, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony awarded;
S. Clark vs. Elizabeth Clark, alias subpoena awarded;
James Losinger vs. Losinger, Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
William H. Archer vs. Minnie Archer, subpoena awarded;
Charles A. Sweet vs. Nina A. Sweet, B. M. Potter appointed examiner and the first Monday of April fixed as the day for final hearing;
Morris Edgerton vs. Flora Edgerton, B. M. Potter appointed examiner and same tile fixed as above for final hearing;
Letitia McKay vs. George R. McKay, A. S. Brewster appointed examiner and same time as above fixed for final hearing;
Ettie Camegan vs. Frank Camegan, alias subpoena awarded;
Emma Hehl vs. William Hehl, subpoena awarded;
Silas M. Thornton vs. Rose Thornton, J. H. Shaw appointed examiner and the first day of the April term fixed for final hearing;
Mary McDuff vs. George McDuff, rule granted upon respondent to show cause why alimony should not be allowed, returnable on the first Monday of March;
Mary Davis vs. Samuel Davis, alias subpoena awarded;
C. W. Cornish vs. Anna Cornish, case ordered put at issue without further pleading;
Washington Newbury vs. Fanny Newbury, on motion, rule to show cause in this case discharged;
Will O. Hammond vs. Florence E. Hammond, pluries subpoena awarded;
Flora Monks vs. Frank E. Monks, alias subpoena awarded;
Louise C. Bailey vs. Leonard Bailey, case ordered put at issue;
E. H. Mason vs. Augie Mason, subpoena awarded.
February 19, 1889
James Losinger vs. Della Losinger
Proclamation in Divorce: To Della Losinger: You are hereby notified that James Losinger, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas in Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, April 1, 1889, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said James Losinger, in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. February 12, 1889.
February 26, 1889
In the divorce case of Ida Morganstein vs. Wilhelm Morganstein, Robert K. Young was appointed examiner and the first Monday in April fixed as the day for the final hearing.
April 9, 1889
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Marriet M. Steese vs. Levi Steese, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
John Durfee vs. Rachel Durfee, J. C. Horton appointed examiner and the first Monday in June fixed for final hearing;
Oliver Ide vs Anna Ide, J. C. Horton appointed examiner and the first Monday in May fixed for final hearing; [SRGP 52573 and 75899]
Edward A. Rundell vs. Mary J. Rundell, proclamation ordered, J. C. Horton appointed examiner and the first Monday in June fixed for hearing;
Leonard Crippen vs. Julia E. Crippen, rule granted on libellant to show cause why he shall not pay to respondent $350 for her support, expenses and attorney’s fees pendente lite, returnable first Monday of June next;
George T. Power vs. Alida Power, Upon hearing rule in this case the Court ordered that plaintiff pay defendant $25 for attorney’s fees and $8 per month pendente lite.
April 16, 1889
The following divorce matters were acted upon:
Ettie Carnegie vs. Frank Carnegie, the Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
Frederick A. Neubert vs. Mary Neubert, alias subpoena awarded;
Letitia McKay vs. George R. McKay, Mrs. O. V. Corsaw re-appointed commissioner to take testimony and the first Monday in June fixed for a final hearing;
Florence Scudder vs. James Scudder, subpoena awarded;
Elsie L. Clark vs. Charles E. Clark, alias subpoena awarded;
E. H. Mason vs. Angie Mason, A. J. Shattuck appointed examiner and the first Monday in June fixed for a final hearing;
A. G. Smith vs. Maria Smith, A. J. Shattuck appointed examiner and the fourth Monday in August fixed for a final hearing;
Anna McCrary vs. James McCrary, subpoena awarded;
William Archer vs. Minnie Archer, alias subpoena awarded;
George T. Power vs. Alida Power, plaintiff ordered to pay respondent $25 attorney’s fees and $8 per month pendente lite.
June 7, 1889
The following divorce business was transacted:
Henry H. Hurlburt vs. Rose B. Hurlburt, alias subpoena awarded;
Ann E. Thayer vs. Galinus Thayer, alias subpoena awarded;
C. H. Benedict vs. ______ Benedict, alias subpoena awarded and made returnable on the first Monday of June next.
July 2, 1889
Flora Monks vs. Frank E. Monks
Proclamation in Divorce: To Frank E. Monks: You are hereby notified that Flora Monks, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas in Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1889, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Flora Monks, in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. June 25, 1889.
July 4, 1889
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Stella Guild vs. Milo Guild, libel in divorce, Sheriff directed to make a proclamation;
Jeremiah VanVleet vs. Angeline VanVleet, libel in divorce, subpoena awarded;
Ida E. Chapman vs. Edgar Chapman, libel in divorce, subpoena awarded.
July 23, 1889
Stella Guild vs. Milo Guild
Proclamation in Divorce: To Milo Guild: You are hereby notified that Stella Guild, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas in Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1889, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Stella Guild, in the premises at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. July 9, 1889.
September 3, 1889
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Jerry VanVleet vs. Angeline VanVleet, alias subpoena awarded;
John Durfee vs. Rachel Durfee, cause continued to November 25 next for final hearing;
John Makeley vs. Sally Makeley, John O. Horton appointed examiner and September 9th fixed for final hearing; [SRGP 02022 – Sally Hall SRGP 02023]
Orson Burlingame vs. Charlotte A. Burlingame, C. C. Ward appointed examiner to take testimony;
Catharine Baker vs. Daniel Baker, subpoena awarded;
Martin V. Strait vs. Ann Eliza Strait, F. B. Smith appointed examiner to take testimony, and first Monday of October fixed for final hearing.
September 10, 1889
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Will A. Hammond vs. Florence E. Hammond, F. M. Leonard appointed examiner and the first Monday of October next fixed for final hearing;
Salathial Clark vs. Elizabeth A. Clark, order for proclamation continued;
Orson Burlingame vs. Charlotte A. Burlingame, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
Lucy A. Isaac vs. Thomas Isaac, a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony granted;
Mary Ahle vs. Peter Ahle, subpoena awarded;
Frederick Neubert vs. Mary Neubert , subpoena awarded;
John Stull vs. Rebecca Stull, alias subpoena awarded;
Lucille L. Clark vs. Charles E. Clark, Sheriff ordered to make proclamation in this case;
Ettie Carnegie vs. Frank Carnegie, D. A. Paddock, a Justice of Gaines, PA, and W. D. Wack, a Justice of Addison, NY, appointed examiners and the fourth Monday of November next fixed for final hearing;
Stella Guild vs. Milo Guild, A. J. Shattuck appointed examiner and the first Monday in October next fixed for final hearing;
M. B. Smith vs. Jennie Smith, A. J. Shattuck appointed examiner and the first Monday in October next fixed for final hearing;
William Archer vs. Minnie Archer, J. S. Green, Justice North East, Erie County, PA, and A. J. Shattuck appointed examiners;
Flora Monks vs. Frank E. Monks, J. S. Green and A. J. Shattuck appointed examiners and the first Monday in November next fixed for final hearing;
William H. Thomas vs. Julia M. Thomas, A. J. Shattuck appointed examiner and the first Monday in November next fixed for final hearing;
Amy C. Tompkins vs. George E. Tompkins, subpoena awarded;
Martin Furman vs. Viance Furman, subpoena awarded;
Samuel E. Racklyeft vs. Maria Racklyeft, subpoena awarded;
Anna McCreary vs. James McCreary, alias subpoena awarded;
Liza Nelson vs. Lewis P. Nelson, alias subpoena awarded;
John G. Palmer vs. Clara H. Palmer, alias subpoena awarded;
Edna M. Goodwin vs. William H. Goodwin, subpoena awarded;
Florence Scudder vs. James Scudder, alias subpoena awarded.
October 10, 1889
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Will A. Hammond vs. Florence A. Hammond, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony awarded;
John Makeley vs. Sally Makeley, day of final hearing continued until November 25th next, and the appointment of J. O. Horton as examiner continued;
William H. Thomas vs. Julia M. Thomas, day of final hearing continued until the first Monday of November next and plaintiff authorized to proceed and take testimony ex parte, no appearance having been made by defendant;
A similar order was made in the case of Flora Monks vs. Frank E. Monks;
The hearing in the case of E. D. Rawson vs. A. H. Rawson was continued until the 4th of November next;
William Archer vs. Minnie Archer, day for final hearing continued till the fourth Monday in November next, and plaintiff authorized to proceed ex parte to take testimony, no appearance having been made by defendant.
November 5, 1889
In chambers yesterday in the divorce case of S. D. Minnie A. Wood the Court granted a rule upon the plaintiff to show cause why he shall not be ordered to pay the defendant $40 for expenses of her defense and $3 a week for her support during the pendency of the action.
December 3, 1889
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
William H. Archer vs. Minnie Archer, a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony awarded;
Flora Monks vs. Frank E. Monks, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony awarded;
John Durfee vs. Rachel Durfee, decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony awarded;
John D. Barton vs. Nettie E. Barton, alias subpoena awarded and the Sheriff ordered to make proclamation;
John Makeley vs. Sally Makeley, appointment of examiner continued;
Henry H. Lamb vs. Viola G. Lamb, J. C. Horton, Esq., appointed examiner and the fourth Monday of January next fixed as the day for final hearing.
December 12, 1889
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Florence Scudder vs. James Scudder, the Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
C. H. Benedict vs. Nellie Benedict, B. M. Potter appointed examiner and the first Monday in January fixed for final hearing;
Lizzie Nelson vs. Lars P. Nelson, Sheriff directed to make proclamation and A. J. Shattuck appointed examiner;
Anna McCrary vs. James McCrary, the Sheriff directed to make a proclamation;
Mary Davis vs. Samuel Davis, alias subpoena awarded;
Silas M. Thornton vs. Rose Thornton, alias subpoena awarded;
E. M. Goodwin vs. W. H. Goodwin, alias subpoena awarded;
Mary Hale vs. Peter Hale, alias subpoena awarded;
Mattie L. Rumsey vs. John D. Rumsey, the libellant permitted to amend her petition without altering the time fixed for final hearing;
Edward L. Ives vs. Nellie E. Ives, subpoena awarded;
Sarah H. Prutsman vs. Christian M. Prutsman, subpoena awarded.
December 17, 1889
The following additional divorce matters were acted upon by the court last week:
Eunice L. Clark vs. Charles E. Clark, B. J. Costley appointed examiner and the first Monday in January next fixed for final hearing;
Jerry VanVleet vs. Angeline VanVleet, Winsor Gleason appointed examiner and the third Friday of January term fixed for final hearing;
S. C. Young vs. Retta Young, alias subpoena awarded;
Ida E. Chapman vs. Edgar Chapman, Sheriff ordered to make proclamation and Winsor Gleason appointed examiner;
Mary Bristol vs. Arthur Bristol, subpoena awarded;
Catharine Baker vs. Daniel Baker, A. J. Shattuck appointed examiner and the first Monday of the January term fixed for final hearing;
Jennie Sumner vs. Philo R. Sumner, decree of divorce granted. [Jane
Elizabeth Scaife SRGP 22278 – Philo Sumner SRGP 22275]
Applications/Notices of Divorce
Abstracted from various Tioga Co. newspapers
1890
*Disclaimer: These are not all the divorces from Tioga County for the years listed, only the ones from the newspapers that I had access to.
1890
The Wellsboro Agitator
January 14, 1890
Robert Ray Hamilton was in Elmira last week collecting evidence for
his divorce suit against his wife. She sought refuge in Elmira, at
the time she pretended to give birth to a 10# baby, and she spent her time
there with “Dotty” Mann.
February 11, 1890
In the case of Mattie L. Rumsey vs. John D. Rumsey, libel in divorce,
a formal verdict was taken for the plaintiff, granting a divorce on the
ground of desertion;
The following divorce cases were acted upon during the week:
John G. Palmer vs. Clara H. Palmer, the Sheriff directed to make a
proclamation;
Florence Scudder vs. James Scudder, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner
to take testimony, and the plaintiff authorized to proceed ex parte, and
the first Monday in March fixed for final hearing;
Mary Davis vs. Samuel Davis, alias subpoena awarded;
Anna McCrary vs. James McCrary, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner
to take testimony and the plaintiff authorized to proceed ex parte and
the first Monday of April fixed for final hearing;
Edna M. Goodwin vs. William H. Goodwin, the Sheriff directed to make
a proclamation.
February 25, 1890
NOTICE—Whereas, my wife, Mrs. C. M. Hotelling, has left my bed and
board without just cause or provocation, I hereby give notice to all persons
not to harbor or trust her on my account as I shall pay no debts contracted
by her after this date. John Hotelling. Corning, N.Y., February
23, 1889.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To Peter Ahle: You are hereby notified that Mary Ahle, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1890, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Mary Ahle in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. February 23, 1890.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To William H. Goodwin: You are hereby notified that Edna M. Goodwin, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1890, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Edna M. Goodwin in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. February 23, 1890.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To Clara H. Palmer: You are hereby notified that John G. Palmer, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1890, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said John G. Palmer in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. February 23, 1890.
April 15, 1890
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Sarah H. Prutsman vs. C. M. Prutsman, the Sheriff directed to make
proclamation, H. L. Baldwin appointed examiner and the plaintiff permitted
to proceed ex parte;
Louise Hendershot vs. Stephen Hendershot, subpoena awarded;
Charles Seely vs. Sarah M. Seely, alias subpoena awarded;
Mary Bristol vs. Arthur Bristol, the Sheriff directed to make a proclamation,
W. Gleason appointed examiner with the final hearing fixed for the third
Monday in August.
April 29, 1890
The following divorce cases were acted upon by the Court last week:
Elmer E. Mann vs. Lora Mann, decree of divorce granted;
Chester Kimball vs. Anna L. Kimball, libellant allowed to proceed ex
parte, J. W. Mather appointed examiner and the first Monday of June fixed
for the final hearing.
May 13, 1890
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To Lamont V. White: You are hereby notified
that Anna D. White, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas
of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the
said Court has appointed MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1890, at 2 o’clock p.m., for
hearing the said Anna D. White in the premises, at which time and place
you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff.
April 22, 1890.
May 20, 1890
In the case of Edward L. Ives vs. Nellie Ives, the Court recently granted
a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
July 15, 1890
The following divorce cases were acted upon by the Court last week:
Silas M. Thornton vs. Rose Thornton, decree of divorce granted;
Elizabeth L. Wells vs. George W. Wells, leave granted, plaintiff to
proceed ex parte and A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner to take testimony.
September 2, 1890
The following divorce matters were acted upon:
Alice Terbush vs. Cornelius Terbush, subpoena awarded;
William Churchill vs. Mahala Churchill, rule granted on libellant to
show cause why he should not pay a reasonable amount of alimony to defendant
pending suit;
Anna D. White vs. Lamont V. White, J. T. Gear appointed examiner to
take testimony and the fourth Monday of November next fixed for final hearing.
September 9, 1890
The following divorce cases have been acted upon:
Sarah J. Guile vs. Eugene H. Guile, plaintiff ordered to proceed ex
parte, and A. J. Shattuck appointed as a commissioner to take testimony.
The first Monday in October fixed for final hearing;
Nettie Young vs. Alvah Young, alias subpoena awarded;
John Martin vs. Anna C. Martin, subpoena awarded;
Janet Burdorf vs. Charles Burdorf, alias subpoena awarded;
Elizabeth Rundell vs. A. D. Rundell, alias subpoena awarded;
Morris Edgerton vs. Flora Edgerton, B. M. Potter appointed commissioner
to take testimony and Monday, September 8th, fixed for final hearing;
Flora L. Hall vs. John E. Hall, alias subpoena awarded;
John V. Hotelling vs. Cora M. Hotelling, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner
to take testimony and the first Monday in November fixed for final hearing;
Bertie Casey vs. Robert C. Casey, alias subpoena awarded;
Sarah A. Hess vs. L. A. Hess, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner
to take testimony;
Leonard H. Crippen vs. Julia Crippen, A. B. Dunsmore appointed commissioner
to take testimony and leave granted to proceed ex parte. The first Monday
of October fixed for final hearing;
Louisa King vs. Darius King, subpoena awarded;
Kittie M. Crandall vs. George M. Crandall, subpoena awarded;
Julia E. Church vs. Theodore Church, case put at issue by order of
Court;
Henry Gleason vs. Gertrude A. Gleason, case put at issue by order of
Court;
Laura M. Ashton vs. N. W. Ashton, return service of subpoena set aside
by Court and new subpoena awarded;
Mahala E. Churchill vs. William Churchill, D. W. Baldwin appointed
commissioner to take testimony and the fourth Monday of November next fixed
for final hearing;
September 11, 1890
The following additional divorce cases were acted upon:
Salathial Clark vs. Elizabeth A. Clark, decree granted on the ground
of desertion;
Edna M. Goodwin vs. William H. Goodwin, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner
to take testimony and final hearing fixed for the November term;
Sarah A. Hess vs. T. A. Hess, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner
to take testimony and the first Monday of November fixed for final hearing;
Morris Edgerton vs. Flora Edgerton, decree of divorce granted.
October 23, 1890
At an adjourned term of court held last Monday eight petitions for
divorce were received and subpoenas awarded-the largest number of original
petitions ever received and acted upon in any one day in Tioga County.
November 27, 1890
The following divorce cases have been disposed of:
Nellie J. Waring vs. John Waring, subpoena awarded;
Mahala E. Churchill vs. William Churchill; decree of divorce awarded.
December 2, 1890
In the Court of Common Pleas the following divorce cases were acted
upon:
Nellie S. Waring vs. John Waring, alias subpoena awarded;
Anna D. White vs. Lamont V. White, decree of divorce granted;
Mahala E. Churchill vs. William Churchill, decree of divorce granted;
Frank Clark vs. Libbie Clark, a rule granted on plaintiff to pay defendant
necessary fees and expenses attending divorce proceedings. In the
matter of Ethel Clark, a child detained by Louisa Clark and Frank Clark
on application of Libbie Clark, a writ of habeas corpus issued to produce
said child in Court, returnable the 9th day of December.
December 9, 1890
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Nellie Young vs. Alvah Young, Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
Ida Beck vs. William Beck, alias subpoena awarded;
Kate Crandall vs. George M. Crandall, alias subpoena awarded;
F. C. Avery vs. Mary E. Avery, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner
to take testimony, and the first Monday of January fixed for final hearing;
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Anna A. Lownsberry vs. Horace W. Lownsberry, subpoena awarded;
Emma E. West vs. George West, Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
Bettie Casey vs. Robert A. Casey, Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
Elizabeth Rundell vs. A. D. Rundell, Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
Emma F. Bowen vs. Samuel B. Bowen, alias subpoena awarded;
Lottie Hurd vs. A. P. Hurd, alias subpoena awarded;
Simeon Gleason vs. Ellen M. Gleason, alias subpoena awarded;
Lottie A. Brown vs. Ira W. Brown, Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
Mary Bristol vs. Arthur Bristol, Sheriff directed to make proclamation;
Louisa King vs. Daniel King, alias subpoena awarded;
Flora L. Hall vs. John Hall, alias subpoena awarded and Sheriff directed
to make proclamation;
Barbara E. D. Hoagland vs. L. D. Hoagland, subpoena awarded;
Sarah Jane Guild vs. Eugene Guild, A. J. Shattuck appointed commissioner
to take testimony and the first Monday of January fixed for final hearing;
Walter R. Francis vs. Ida E. Francis, subpoena awarded;
Anna L. Webster vs. Bert R. Webster, A. B. Dunsmore appointed examiner
and the first Monday in January fixed for final hearing.
December 16, 1890
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—Whereas, my wife Miranda M. Brown, left my bed
on the 4th day of August 1890, without just cause of provocation and on
the 2nd day of October 1890 she refused to cook a meal for me, therefore
I hereby forbid all persons trusting and harboring her on my account as
I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. A. J. Brown.
Blossburg, PA, December 9, 1890.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To Albert J. Welch: You are hereby notified that Emma R. Welch, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 26, 1891, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Emma R. Welch in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. December 16, 1890.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To George West: You are hereby notified that Emma E. West, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 26, 1891, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Emma E. West in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. December 16, 1890.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To John E. Hale: You are hereby notified that Flora L. Hale, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 26, 1891, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Flora L. Hale in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. December 16, 1890.
The following divorce cases were acted upon:
Libbie Clark vs. Frank Clark, hearing upon the rule granted to show
cause why the defendant shall not pay alimony continued till the first
Monday of January next. The habeas corpus case between the same parties
was also continued to that same time;
George Beckwith vs. Mary A. Beckwith, subpoena awarded;
Lois Hendershot vs. Stephen Hendershot, decree of divorce granted;
December 25, 1890
Tioga is getting the reputation as one of the banner divorce counties
in the state.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To Robert A Casey: You are hereby notified that Bertie Casey, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 26, 1891, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Bertie Casey in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. December 18, 1890.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To George Bailey: You are hereby notified that Callie Bailey, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 26, 1891, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Callie Bailey in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. December 18, 1890.
PROCLAMATION IN DIVORCE—To Alvah Young: You are hereby notified that Nellie Young, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court has appointed MONDAY, January 26, 1891, at 2 o’clock p.m., for hearing the said Nellie Young in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper. Francis M. Sheffer, Sheriff. December 18, 1890.
