"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, June 20, 1894 MRS. FINK WANTS HER SISTER. Judge DOBSON granted a writ of habeas corpus at the request of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. FINK yesterday afternoon for the possession of Mrs. FINK's little sister. Mrs. FINK was formerly a Miss Kate DUFFY. Her mother died several years ago and requested that she care for her little sister, Mabel, who was then about 3 years old. The elder sister consented and cared for the little one several years, when, finding that she could not support and educate her, placed the child in the care of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick DURKER, who live at 804 East Ninth street. The elder sister married recently and has endeavored to have Mr. and Mrs. DURKER give up the child, who is now 13 years of age. They not only refused to do so, but would not permit Mrs. FINK to call to see her sister. In her petition the sister says that Mr. and Mrs. DURKER are not proper persons to have the custody of the child, and that they compel her to frequent low places of amusement and dance on the stage. She is compelled to associate with depraved men and women, they claim, and is being taught lessons of vice and immorality. They asked that a writ of habeas corpus be issued instructing the sheriff to bring the child into court, and that they be awarded its custody. The writ was issued and made returnable at 9:30 this morning. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================