Iowa
Old Press
Spencer News Herald
Spencer, Clay co. Iowa
September 19, 1929
MRS. W. E. INMAN ASKS FOR DIVORCE
Divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, such as to
endanger her life, is asked by Bessie M. Inman in an action filed
this week against her husband, William E. Inman, formerly Chief
of Police in Spencer. Custody of her five year old daughter,
Shirley, court costs and attorneys fees is asked by Mrs. Inman,
no mention being made in the petition of alimony payments. The
Inmans have one other child, Clarence, who is now married and
living in Spencer. The couple was married in Jackson County,
Minnesota, May 20, 1906, and moved to Clay county in 1907, where
they have since resided. Both are well known locally.
Another action filed shortly before the News-Herald went
to press was that of LeRoy A. Rader against William R. Higgins,
asking judgment of $399.80 and interest, said to be due for legal
services. In his petition Mr. Rader alleges that between December
10, 1925 and December 10, 1927, he rendered Mr. Higgins legal
services at the latter’s request and mentions specifically
that he drafted various instruments in writing, counseled and
advised him, attended conferences, and interviewed certain
persons at the defendant’s request, represented him in said
councils and paid money out for the defendant at his request in
the transaction of business services.
Both cases will come up for hearing at the October term of court,
which begins October 14, with Judge Fred Lovrien, newly appointed
successor to Judge D. F. Coyle of Humboldt, occupying the bench.
[transcribed by L.Z., February 2014]