Frank Sechrist Abandoned His Bride Columbus (Indiana) Evening Republic, February 11, 1897, p. 2. NOTE: Consider Secrist and Secrest as spelling variants of Sechrist. Frank Sechrist has aroused Millwood by leaving his bride of two weeks for parts unknown. Columbus (Indiana) Evening Republic, February 11, 1897, p. 2. NOTE: Consider Secrist and Secrest as spelling variants of Sechrist. Frank Sechrist has aroused Millwood by leaving his bride of two weeks for parts unknown.