Sixty-five Days For Wife Beating

SIXTY-FIVE DAYS FOR WIFE BEATING

August Erdman, a section hand on the Michigan Central Ry. was given 65 days at Detroit house of correction or a fine of $20 and costs, in Justice Doty's court Friday morning for cruel treatment of his wife. Some time ago Mrs. Erdman left her husband for alleged assaults and when she was last assaulted was living at the residence of Ed. Zackman, on Thirteenth street. On Wednesday night August visited the present abode of his wife and threatened her, but was driven from the house. He put in his appearance again Thursday night and it is said threatened Mr. Zackman with a revolver when he told him that he was not wanted on the premises, after which he proceeded to beat his wife violently. The police were summoned by Mr. Zackman and made a quick arrest.