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SEELEY DIVORCE
An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted by Judge Welch to Sarah E. Seeley from her husband Martin V. Seeley. Mrs. Seeley was granted $50 a month alimony.
The Evening News (San Jose), Page 4, January 31, 1908

MR. SEELEY’S AFFINITY IS OBJECTED TO BY WIFE
Wife of Well-Known Rancher Obtains a Divorce From Him Today
Charged That He Deserted Plaintiff and His Four Children

Judge Welch Friday granted a divorce to Sarah E. Seeley from her husband Martin V. Seeley, a well known rancher of this county, who lives on Primble road. The complaint was filed last August and in this document, the defendant is charged with infidelity. Besides this, it is charged that he deserted the plaintiff and filed to provide for the four children of the marriage.

Upon the trial it developed that the defendant and the co-respondent had an affinity for each other, to which the legal spouse made serious objection.

The Court ordered a decree of divorce on all the grounds asked for, and ordered the defendant to pay $50 per month for the support of his family, together with $100 as lawyers fees.
Sunday Mercury and Herald, Page 11, February 2, 1908

CHARGES DISMISSED
On motion of the District Attorney the charge of failure to provide brought against Martin V. Seely by his wife Sarah E. Seely has been dismissed in Justice Brown’s Court. The husband signed an agreement to contribute to the support of his minor child and wife.
The Evening News (San Jose), Page 5, February 23, 1910