<p>In response to his petition for divorce, Mrs. Wells of Chicago had her husband John Henry Wells declared insane and committed to the Illinois Northern Insane Asylum in Elgin.  The story does not end there. This echo from April 19, 2008 tells the tale.</p>

In response to his petition for divorce, Mrs. Wells of Chicago had her husband John Henry Wells declared insane and committed to the Illinois Northern Insane Asylum in Elgin. The story does not end there. This echo from April 19, 2008 tells the tale.

<p>In response to his petition for divorce, Mrs. Wells of Chicago had her husband John Henry Wells declared insane and committed to the Illinois Northern Insane Asylum in Elgin.&nbsp; The story does not end there. This echo from April 19, 2008 tells the tale.</p>

The crazy trials and escapes of John Henry Wells

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