She was guilty of extreme cruelty because shortly after
their marriage she wantonly, maliciously, and cruelly gave
him a hateful and odious disease.
He had suffered great bodily pain and his health had been
permanently injured.
Divorce granted and she had to pay court costs plus $40
Kearney Hub – Monday, 2 Sept 1889
Mrs. V. J. Moses filed for divorce from William Moses
because of habitual drunkedness and lack of support and
several other acts of cussedness due to her husband.
Kearney Hub – September, 1889 – Divorce
Anna P.---- Married in Bohemia 10 years ago
Husband (must have emigrated) - Sent her $600 savings to
come to America
She followed him here later but has never seen him since.
Buffalo County Sun, December 28, 1895 – No Divorce
Jennie Smith from Henry Smith. Judge Sinclair denied the
request and refused to sever the tie that galls but binds.
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