The Shelby DemocratHampton Callis has filed a complaint for divorce from his wife, Fanny, and also prays that he be given the custody of their two children Pearl and Daisy. Hampton states in his complaint that he married Fanny in Madison in December, 1874, and that for some time she has abused him in the most outrageous manner, denying him martial rights, etc.
Thursday May 15, 1884
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