Through her attorney, Fhil Daum, Beryl Smith today filed application for divorce from her husband, Roy C. Smith, alleging desertion. She asks the custody o a 2-year-old daughter, Vivian.
Mrs. Beryl Smith has brought suit for divorce against Roy C. Smith, alleging desertion in her petition. The couple was married at Winer, S. D., on Nov. 24, 1911, and, according to the plaintiff, Smith deserted her on March 17, 1912. Phil Daum is attorney for Mrs. Smith. Custody of the daughter, Vivian, 2 years old, is asked.
Vivian B. Smith, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith, of Davenport, died at the City hospital yesterday afternoon, death resulting from the injuries the child received on May 3, when she fell out of the second story window, at her grandmother's home, 117 Third avenue, Moline.
The attending physician Dr. P. H. Wessel, did everything in his power to save the child's life, but his efforts were in vain, as the child received internal injuries, besides a fracture of the skull. For a time it was thought the child had a chance for recovery, but several days ago complications set in and her life was despaired of.
The deceased was born in Wilton, la., July 4. 1912. and came to Davenport, with her parents a year and a half ago.
The body was shipped late today to Wilton Junction, la., where burial will take place.
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