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Domestic News July 23, 1888

Press And Daily Dakotaian

Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota

What is this article about?

In Racine, Wis., on July 21, 23-year-old Mrs. S. H. Wheaton left her husband with their 5-year-old daughter, aided by an unknown man, and left a note stating they should part. No reason given for her unfaithfulness despite happy domestic relations.

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An Erring Wife.

RACINE, Wis., July 21. - Mrs. S. H. Wheaton, a young married lady of this city, about 23 years old, with her little 5-year-old daughter, left her home unknown to her husband, who found a letter on a table addressed to him. He discovered it to be a note from his wife, which stated that the man who aided in her escape was unknown to him, and it was best that they should part. Before Mr. Wheaton came to this city he and his family had resided at Janesville. No reason can be assigned for the wife's unfaithfulness, as their domestic relations were always supposed to be all that could be desired.

What sub-type of article is it?

Elopement Domestic Scandal

What keywords are associated?

Erring Wife Elopement Racine Wisconsin Wheaton Family Unfaithfulness

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. S. H. Wheaton Mr. Wheaton

Where did it happen?

Racine, Wis.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Racine, Wis.

Event Date

July 21

Key Persons

Mrs. S. H. Wheaton Mr. Wheaton

Outcome

wife and daughter left home; husband informed by note to part ways.

Event Details

Mrs. S. H. Wheaton, 23, left her home in Racine with her 5-year-old daughter, aided by an unknown man, without her husband's knowledge. Husband found a note stating the man was unknown to him and it was best they part. Family previously resided in Janesville. No reason for unfaithfulness despite supposed happy relations.

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