Came across an article in the July 12, 1905, Syracuse Journal
Deserted by Father in Canada
Four Children of Wallace Egleston taken from Mother in this City
To Be Brought Back
Wallace Egleston of this city some time ago took his four children and started for parts unknown leaving his wife behind. Since then Mrs. Egleston has been taking care of herself. The police have just been informed that three of the children are in Kingston, ONT., without friends and money and are in danger of becoming public charges. Where the fourth child is is not mentioned.
(It is a very long article)
The mother's name is given as Lucy (Wallace) Egleston
The children - Mabel, Jesse, and Nettie