The
Cortland Democrat, Friday,
December 1, 1882.
A
Wife’s Unfaithfulness.
An
Aged Man Left in his Old Age by His Unfeeling Wife.
(from the Homer Republican, Nov. 23.)
The story of a wife's perfidy and an aged man
left almost destitute has just been brought to light in this village. The
story told by the husband, Michael Hevner, who is about sixty one years of age,
is substantially as follows: For a number of years his wife and himself had
lived in the town of Athens, Penn., seemingly happy, and seldom anything ever
arose which caused unhappiness between them. As a result of their union a child
was born to them, upon which they lavished their affections.
A constant
visitor at the house was one James D. Bedlack, who had an estimable wife and
two children who were well known and beloved by all their acquaintances. Everything
passed along smoothly until about three weeks ago, when the husband returned to
his home one day and found that the wife of his bosom and the partner of his
joys and sorrows had flown, and with her this James D. Bedlack.
A search
was immediately begun, which resulted in tracing the guilty pair to Harford.
Here the husband went, and finding his refractory wife, begged and beseeched of
her to return to his bed and board and let the past be forgotten. Upon a long
meditation she finally consented, and the now joyous husband and his young wife
returned to their former home and again began life under the most favorable
circumstances. How long this lasted the sequel will show.
Upon
the 9th of this month the husband again returned to his home to find the hearth
cold and the bird again flown. Wild with despair he applied to the authorities
for a balm to his now broken heart, and papers were granted for the return of his
wife and for desertion by Bedlack of his wife and children.
Thinking
she had again come this way to meet Bedlack, search was begun, but no trace was
found until last Saturday night, when by a little stratagem on the part of Officer
Shirley, their whereabouts were discovered. The papers were immediately put in
his hands, and in company with the husband he left for Break Hill, in the town
of Scott. Upon their arrival at the residence of the delinquent couple, Officer
Shirley entered and served the papers upon Bedlack, and in the meantime Hevner sought
out his unfaithful wife in an adjoining room and besought her to again return to
his roof. But to all his entreaties she turned a deaf ear, abusing him in every
way imaginable, and declaring by all that was good and great, that she never
would again live with him.
No
amount of persuasion could induce her to change her mind, and the bereaved
husband was obliged to leave her with no hope of future happiness and no one to
smooth the pathway of his declining years.
What the DEMOCRAT would Like to Know.
Who had the largest turkey for
Thanksgiving?
If Cortland’s
poor were remembered yesterday?
How
many days it will be before they are entirely forgotten?
If
there is any law to prevent youngsters from coasting in the streets?
If
there is any reason why five hundred of the subscribers to the DEMOCRAT who are
in arrears should not call at this office at once and settle?
HERE AND THERE.
Fine fat
turkeys are plentiful in the markets this week.
Milford
Pierce has been appointed postmaster at North Pitcher, Chenango county.
Some
of the business men of Homer contemplate starting a window-shade manufactory in
that village to the spring.
The
streets of Cortland have been full of teams the past week. Everybody seems to be enjoying the excellent sleighing.
The N
Y. Sun still shines for all and maintains its reputation as a bold and
fearless journal. Read its prospectus in another column.
Messrs.
Newkirk & Hulbert, of the Brick Hardware store, will occupy the
north store in the Standard building as soon as it is ready for them.
In
another column will be found the prospectus of Harpers Magazine for
1833. The Magazine is too well known to require comment
from any source.
The
new criminal code [Sabbath observation—CC editor] goes into effect today. If the law is executed to the letter, many
people will have to make a radical change in their mode of living.
A
report of the public meeting of the Homer Philologian Society, held last
Tuesday evening, reaches us too late for insertion this week. It will be
published in our next issue.
The
Local Board have caused the Normal School building to be insured in the sum of
$50,000. The personal property in the
building has also been insured in the sum of $10,000. We understand
that until the recent fire the property was not insured. Maybury &
Maycumber wrote the policies.
At a
meeting of the Homer Wagon Co., held on Friday last, the following officers and
directors were chosen: President, G. W. Phillips; Vice-President, Manley
Hobart; Secretary and Treasurer, A. W. Hobart; Directors, G. W. Phillips,
Manley Hobart, Coleman Hitchcock and W. Hibbard.
It
seems that the law requiring the registration of marriages and deaths is but
little regarded in some places. It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of
not exceeding $250, or one year in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment,
to violate or disobey the requirements of the law.
Homer.
The
town clock stopped on Sunday
last, at ten minutes before eleven.
On
Friday evening quite a large number gathered at the M. E. church and partook of
the oyster supper which had been prepared. The occasion was a very pleasant one
for all who attended. The net proceeds were nearly $30.
A new
flag-stone walk has just been layed [sic] in front of the Academy. This has been long
needed and will be much appreciated by the many individuals who daily travel in
that direction.
The
foot-ball association were very active during the greater portion of last week.
The game is very exciting and calls forth many spectators to witness the lively
exertions of the opposing sides. The recent snow fall will put a stop to the
game for the present.
Every
one who has a horse and cutter was out Sunday and Monday to take the first sleigh
ride of the season. The streets were more lively and active than they have been
since election. The sleighing is reported to be good north of here and towards Scott
also.
The
basement of the store occupied by Geo. W. Loomis was relieved of some of its boxes,
barrels and trumpery on Monday, and underwent a thorough change in its general
appearance.
The new
photograph block is progressing nicely. The building was partially raised the
latter part of the week and completed the first of the week It bids fair to be
a fine addition to our village.
The
Wollen mill closed up on Saturday last and does not expect to re-open until
about the first of March, next. During the meantime the proprietor proposes to put
in additional machinery sufficient to require double the number of employes,
already employed, on re-opening. This is a growing enterprise.
Mr.
Ossian and Omar Andrews, both of whom have been engaged in the cheese-making business
during the past season are soon to open a new grocery store in the north part
of the store now occupied by Geo. W. Loomis.
Messrs. Metzger & Peacock have recently placed an elegant sign near
the outward entrance to their billiard parlors and shaving and hair-dressing
rooms. Jake is continually adding to the attraction of his place of business.
Quite
a lively time is expected at the Philologian Society next .week at the regular election
of officers. Already two complete tickets have been nominated and both factions
are using every effort to insure success. A thorough canvass is being
prosecuted by each side and a spirited discussion and warm time is anticipated.
We noticed
a man and several boys on our streets last Monday attempting to run down a turkey
which had escaped from the sleigh while they were being unloaded. It created
great sport for the lookers-on but was very trying to the pursuers, as the turkey
seemed to be like the flea, "When you put your hand on him he isn't
there." They succeeded finally in their attempt and we
presume the turkey will act an important part in some Thanksgiving service.
JOE.
Madison County.
An
Earlville correspondent writes the Utica
Herald: "The towns of Plymouth, Otselic and
DeRuyter are going to bring suit against the N. Y. O. & W. R. R. to recover
money paid on bonds issued to build the branch from Norwich to DeRuyter. These
towns were bonded for about $100,000 each, and after the road was run for seven
years the iron and ties were torn up and the road abandoned. They either want a
railroad or their money.”
