Divorce News and Records, Allen Co., Indiana

Some of the cases listed were dismissed and others resulted in divorce decrees.

1894

• 3 Jan 1894 The divorce proceedings in the case of Clara McNearney against Thomas A. McNearney have been dismissed. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 3 Jan 1894 Sophia Culver has been granted a divorce from Thomas A. Culver, has also been granted custody of the child and permission to resume her maiden name, Lottie Sorks. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Jan 1894 A divorce has been granted Alfred H. Brown from Lily Brown. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 13 Jan 1894 John Pressler has filed a complaint for divorce from his wife, Amelia Pressler. In July, 1890, Mrs. Pressler instituted divorce proceedings but a compromise was effected out of court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 18 Jan 1894 John Keller has brought suit in the circuit court for a divorce from his wife, Jane Keller. The couple were married in 1880. The plaintiff declares that having provided a home for his wife in this city, she refuses to come and live with him. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 18 Jan 1894 Louisa Green filed suit yesterday for divorce from Frank Green and before the ink was dry the judge granted the plaintiff a divorce. Green abandoned his wife and children three years ago and has since neglected to support them. Mrs. Green said her husband spent his money for liquor. (Fort Wayne News)
• 19 Jan 1894 Lottie Tegtmeyer has brought suit for a divorce against her husband, William. Abandonment, failure to provide and cruelty are charged. Four children were born to the couple and the plaintiff asks for custody and alimony. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 23 Jan 1894 Dorothea Siebert sues William O. Siebert for divorce and alimony. Cruelty and abandonment are alleged in the complaint. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 1 Feb 1894 In the circuit court yesterday, Maud Griffith instituted proceedings against Morris Griffith, asking for a divorce and $1000 alimony. The ground of the complaint is cruel and inhuman treatment. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 1 Feb 1894 Anna Russell wants a divorce from Dominick Russell on the ground of desertion. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 2 Feb 1894 In the circuit court Catharine Rear has applied for a divorce from her husband, James E. Rear. The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment towards her. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 3 Feb 1894 Lena Harvey brings suit in the circuit court for a divorce from her husband, John W. Harvey, and alimony. The complaint makes serious charges such as abandonment, cruelty, failure to provide and adultery. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 11 Feb 1894 In the superior court yesterday Fannie E. L. Cooper filed a suit for divorce against her husband, Winfield S. Cooper, and the case was at once taken up and in less than an hour the decree of separation was granted. The complaint alleged cruelty, abandonment and failure to provide. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 13 Feb 1894 George X. Gannon was yesterday granted a divorce from Sarah E. Gannon in the circuit court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 13 Feb 1894 Evidence was heard in the divorce suit of Catherine Rear against James Rear. The case was not completed. Divorce granted 15 Feb, her maiden name of Gassett restored. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 14 Feb 1894 Ida B. Coon was granted a divorce from Nathan Coon, $100 alimony and custody of the children. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 15 Feb 1894 Vienna R. Kellogg has filed in the circuit court, a suit for divorce against Fred A. Kellogg, on the grounds of abandonment and failure to provide. The couple were married at Jackson, Mich., January 3, 1890 and separated December 1892. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 16 Feb 1894 In the divorce suit of John Pressler against Amelia Pressler a decree was awarded the defendant on her cross-complaint and she was also given the custody of the children. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 18 Feb 1894 In the superior court, Betsy Nieman has commenced action for divorce from Benjamin Nieman on the grounds of cruelty, abandonment, etc. She asks custody of the children as well as $1000 alimony. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 24 Feb 1894 Daniel McKinney has brought a suit for divorce against Louisa McKinney. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 28 Feb 1894 In the circuit court, Mary Darroch has applied for a divorce from her husband, Austin M. Darroch. The complaint was filed but the complaint was not on file. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 1 Mar 1894 Mary Reidmiller vs. Charles Reidmiller for divorce. (Fort Wayne News)
• 4 Mar 1894 In the circuit court yesterday, Sophia Baker filed a complaint against John S. Baker, asking for a divorce and also an injunction restraining him from disposing of property until the settlement of the suit. The couple were married in Lafayette Township, October 20, 1883, and on February 27 last, the defendant deserted her. She declares he called her vile, vulgar and brutal epithets and threatened to knock her ____ ____ head off. The court granted the restraining order. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 4 Mar 1894 A divorce was granted the plaintiff in the case of Daniel McKinnie against Louise McKinnie in the superior court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 15 Mar 1894 Yesterday in circuit court the Siebert divorce case was heard. The defendant, William O. Siebert, is an ex-inmate of Michigan City prison and now keeps a saloon in Nebraska. His wife, Dororthe charges drunkenness and cruelty and wants to pursue her way independently of the alleged bibulous William. (Fort Wayne News)
• 15 Mar 1894 Myra Bohart has commenced suit in the circuit court against her husband, Willis S. Bohart, on complaint for divorce. (Fort Wayne News)
• 22 Mar 1894 Yesterday Charles B. VanWinkle filed a complaint in the superior court for a divorce from his legal helpmate, Elizabeth VanWinkle. (Fort Wayne News)
• 23 Mar 1894 A petition has been filed in the circuit court in which Ida Bell asks for a divorce from John J. Bell and $1000 alimony. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 23 Mar 1894 Clara Moon sues Christopher Moon for divorce and $1000 alimony. She also asks for custody of the children. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 23 Mar 1894 Estella Lenfesty asks for a divorce from Edward Lenfesty. Judge Colerick is attorney for the plaintiff and kept the papers from the eyes of reporters. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 30 Mar 1894 Suit has been entered in the circuit court by Jacob Certia against Catherine Certia for divorce. The complaint tells a harrowing tale how the poor man had been tyrannized over and maltreated. It declares that the defendant called the plaintiff a liar and other names that would not look well in print; that she struck him with a club and broke his nose and dislocated the bones of his hand. The last straw that broke the camel's back was when she pulled out a handful of the plaintiffs whiskers. The loss of the hirsute adornment could not be reconciled and the proceedings for separation followed. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 4 Apr 1894 Anna Wertz was given a divorce from her husband, Henry, and $500 alimony. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 4 Apr 1894 The divorce applied for by Eliza A. Kelsey from her husband, William H. Kelsey, was refused. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Apr 1894 Daniel Notestine has applied for a divorce from his wife, Maud Notestine. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Apr 1894 In the superior court, Viva L. Hathaway has brought suit for a divorce from her husband, James, on the ground of abandonment. Alva Sanders is made a party to the suit in that he rents a farm belonging to the defendant and the plaintiff desires a restraining order preventing him from paying rents to the defendant. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Apr 1894 Anna Russell has been decreed a divorce from Dominick Russell. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 12 Apr 1894 Isaac N. Stults vs. Almyra Stults for divorce. (Fort Wayne News)
• 14 Apr 1894 William J. Henze sues for a divorce from Mary Henze. The couple were married the 10th of last January. The grounds alleged for divorce are abandonment and incompatibility of temper. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 14 Apr 1894 Minnie Miller has brought suit for divorce against Edward D. Miller. The parties live near Monroeville. The couple were married May 3, 1883 and separated January 25, 1892. Five children resulted from the union and the plaintiff asks that she be given the custody of them. The complaint alleges abandonment as the grounds on which to ask for a divorce. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 18 Apr 1894 John P. McNearney has filed a petition for a divorce from Eliza McNearney on the ground of abandonment. She asks for the custody of the two children. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 24 Apr 1894 The divorce case of John Keller against Juniata Keller was heard before Judge O'Rourke of the circuit court yesterday. The defendant was granted the decree on her cross-complaint and $300 alimony. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 25 Apr 1894 Michael Kirby, the Pittsburg Railroad engineer, yesterday brought suit against his wife, Mary A. Kirby, for divorce. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 5 May 1894 Siddie Snyder has brought a suit for a divorce from her husband, Frank Snyder. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 8 May 1894 Yesterday afternoon at Van Wert, Charles B. Hossfort was granted a divorce from his wife, Katie Hossfort. Humane Officer L. C. Schlaudroff, of this city, was in Van Wert to testify in the case. It seems that the cause for action originated in Fort Wayne in a case in which Mr. Schlaudroff investigated. Mrs. Hossfort was altogether too giddy and got herself into any amount of trouble. She is at present living here and did not even offer to defend herself against the suit. There are no children. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 9 May 1894 A divorce was granted to Nora Newton from Orlando A. Newton. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 10 May 1894 Bessie Collins sues Elmer Collins for divorce. (Fort Wayne News)
• 12 May 1894 In the circuit court, Horman S. Barcheck has applied for a divorce from Mary W. Barcheck. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 13 May 1894 Filed in the superior court, Commodore Wood against Elizabeth Wood, divorce. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 20 May 1894 Yesterday was a pretty good day for divorces in the county courts. In the superior court Mary J. Meyer was granted a decree of separation from Christopher Meyer on her complaint of abandonment. The couple were married in Columbia City five years ago. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 20 May 1894 Betsy Nieman has applied for a divorce from Benjamin Nieman. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 20 May 1894 William H. Kelsey applies for a divorce from Eliza A. Kelsey. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 5 Jun 1894 Alvina C. Lininger vs. Francis Lininger, divorce granted. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Jun 1894 Vinna R. Kellogg vs. Fred A. Kellogg, divorce granted and plaintiff given custody of child. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Jun 1894 Jennie G. Fessenden vs. Sylvanus Fessenden, plaintiff granted divorce. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Jun 1894 Betsy Niemann was granted a divorce from Benjamin Niemann. She was given custody of two minor children and $300 alimony. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 13 Jun 1894 Christian Miller has commenced suit against Julia Miller for divorce. The couple were married in January 1892. The complaint alleges adultery and cruel and inhuman treatment. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 14 Jun 1894 Cora Carothers was granted a divorce from John H. Carothers. (Fort Wayne News)
• 15 Jun 1894 Elizabeth Schaich has filed a complaint in the superior court asking for a divorce from her husband, Christian Schaich. The complaint alleges that the couple were married in 1866 and have a large family of children. The plaintiff declares that the defendant is cruel, has struck her, called her vile names, and it is impossible to live longer with him. She asks for a decree of divorce, $1000 alimony and $50 annually for the support of the children until they shall have attained the age of 16 years. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 16 Jun 1894 John S. Crayton has filed suit for divorce against Elizabeth Crayton. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Jun 1894 Judge O'Rourke heard part of the evidence in the divorce case of Michael Kirby against Mary A. Kirby. The evidence was very filthy. Kirby has considerable property and the wife made charges of infidelity against him in order that she might receive alimony. Before the evidence was all in, last evening the parties came to some kind of agreement and the divorce will be granted this morning. It is understood that Mrs. Kirby is to be given the city property and Kirby will retain two farms. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Jun 1894 Papers have been filed by Ellen Hill asking for a divorce from her husband, Thomas Hill. She also asks for $2000 alimony and an injunction against Philemon Dickinson, who is the custodian of some of Hill's property. The petition alleges inhuman and cruel treatment. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Jun 1894 Sophia Block has filed suit to secure a divorce from William Block. (Fort Wayne News)
• 21 Jun 1894 Martha Maxwell was yesterday divorced from Edward Maxwell. (Fort Wayne News)
• 23 Jun 1894 Charles E. Birely has brought suit for a divorce from Tena Birely. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 26 Jun 1894 A divorce was granted Caroline Plenger from her husband, Gottlieb Plenger. The plaintiff was also given the custody of the child. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 27 Jun 1894 In the superior court, Minnie Miller secured a divorce from Edward D. Miller and $500 alimony. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 1 Jul 1894 Lucinda Snyder has commenced suit for divorce in the superior court against Isaac L. Snyder. She asks also $1500 alimony. Cruel treatment is alleged as grounds for the action. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 8 Jul 1894 Ella Miller has brought suit in the superior court for a divorce from Robert W. Miller. The complaint alleges failure to provide, cruel treatment and habitual drunkenness. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 8 Jul 1894 Frank E. Robacker applies for a divorce from Cora Robacker. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 19 Jul 1894 Quick work was done in the superior court yesterday. Artellessia Sircle filed a complaint for a divorce from her husband, Emanuel Sircle, on the grounds of cruelty. The complaint was filed and the case was at once taken up by Judge Dawson and the divorce was granted. The custody of the child was held under the order of the court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 20 Jul 1894 Suit for divorce has been commenced in the superior court by Blanche Hutchinson against Frank Hutchinson. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 25 Jul 1894 In the superior court, Margaret Wise has brought suit for divorce from John Wise. The defendant is one of the Wayne Township constables and the allegation is that he has been cruel and inhuman in treatment of his wife. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 25 Jul 1894 The circuit court evens up with the superior court by a divorce suit. The plaintiff is Augusta Frederick and the defendant is Henry Frederick. The complaint alleges that they were married in Germany in the year 1883 and lived together until sometime last year when he abandoned her. She says in her complaint that the defendant was guilty of cruel and inhuman conduct and frequently assaulted her. At one time he threw a boot at her, cutting a painful gash in her forehead and broke the furniture and scattered the dishes all over the floor. Her life, she says, was made wretched by cruelty and neglect and she desired the court to break her matrimonial fetters as soon as possible. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 29 Jul 1894 The following new case has been filed in the superior court. Belle Raeder against Peter Raeder for divorce and alimony. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 31 Jul 1894 Blanche Hutchinson was granted a divorce from her husband, Frank, and given also the custody of two children. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 1 Aug 1894 The following telegram from Youngstown, Ohio dated July 31, explains itself: Charles P. Smith, a well-known contractor, left here today for Fort Wayne, Ind., and his wife, who is now suing for divorce, asserts that another woman, who is also trying to secure a divorce from her husband, eloped with him. Mrs. Smith makes some sensational charges against her husband. At the last term of court, he applied for and was refused a divorce. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 1 Aug 1894 A divorce was granted William Krimmel from his wife, Marguerite Krimmel. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 1 Aug 1894 In the superior court yesterday, Henry Haberkorn brought suit against Caroline Haberkorn asking that the court grant a divorce. The complaint alleges that the couple were married on August 5, 1858, and have three children, all grown. The plaintiff is a machinist and for some time past has been unable to work and the defendant has been abusive toward him. Only yesterday it is alleged she struck him with a cane on the head, arms, legs, and back, causing fearful bruises and called him a "old crank." She has frequently applied similar endearing epithets and about four years ago struck him and "closed his eyes." He thinks he's entitled to a decree of separation. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 2 Aug 1894 Still another suit was filed in the circuit court yesterday, Clara McNearney against Thomas McNearney. The complaint alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff declares that the defendant frequently struck and choked her and when she went out on the street, followed her, charging that she went for immoral purposes. The couple were married June 17, 1893 and separated June 16, 1894. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Aug 1894 Lillian Kronmiller has brought suit in the circuit court against George Kronmiller for divorce. The complaint is not on file in the county clerk's office. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 7 Aug 1894 Margaret Wise against John Wise for divorce, dismissed in superior court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 7 Aug 1894 A divorce was granted the plaintiff in the case of Sadie Snyder against Frank Snyder in the superior court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 8 Aug 1894 The suit of Ellen Hill against Thomas Hill and others for divorce has been dismissed at the defendant's costs. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 9 Aug 1894 Belle Rader was granted a divorce from Peter Rader and alimony in the sum of $3000. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 9 Aug 1894 Lina S. Light has brought suit in the superior court praying for a divorce from her husband, Edward Light and $300 alimony. The complaint proclaims a tale of woe. The couple were married in this city June 5, 1892. The plaintiff declares that the defendant possesses a violent and ungovernable temper and that soon after their marriage he struck and beat her, then caught the bed clothing between his teeth and tore it to shreds. A reconciliation was effected on his promise not to act so naughty again, but afterward there was another quarrel and the defendant carried his grievance to his brother, and the latter took sides with him and struck and choked the plaintiff but it caused no interference of the defendant on her behalf. There was another reconciliation and again a promise of reform by the defendant but again he forgot the promise, became angered, called the plaintiff foul and bad names, and only a few days ago became cruel and struck her, knocked her down, and then pulled a handful of hair from her head. In addition to these little diversions, the complaint charges drunkenness and failure to provide. The defendant has considerable personal property and an order is asked to restrain him from disposing of the same until this suit is settled by the court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 9 Aug 1894 Sydney Search Snider was granted a divorce from Frank Snyder and restored to her maiden name, Sydney Search. (Fort Wayne News)
• 9 Aug 1894 Mary Ballard sues for divorce from Leslie Ballard and asks $500 alimony. (Fort Wayne News)
• 11 Aug 1894 Amos H. Louck asks for a legal separation from his wife. He alleges abandonment and adultery. Mrs. Loucks now lives at 55 E. Main Street. A sensational divorce suit was filed in the superior court yesterday, the plaintiff, Amos Loucks, asking for a legal separation from his wife, Laura J. Loucks. The complaint also asks for the custody of three children, George aged 18, Merrel aged 13, and Alma aged 7. The couple were married in 1872 and lived together until 1893. In 1892, so the plaintiff charges, Mrs. Loucks sought and kept the company of dissolute female characters and brought them to his home against his expressed command and wishes. In 1893 she abandoned him and went to Montpelier where she collected about her men and women of bad character. She now resides at No. 55 East Main Street and with Al Barr, keeps and runs a saloon where she associates with lewd and dissolute men and women. The plaintiff alleges that on one occasion the defendant encouraged Barr to assault him. Mrs. Loucks is also accused of adultery with persons whose names are unknown. The petition closes by asking for their custody of the children. Mr. Loucks is a carpenter by trade and at present lives at No. 12 Harrison Street. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 14 Aug 1894 In the superior court, Jacob Bollinger was granted a divorce from Loretta Bollinger. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Aug 1894 A divorce has been granted to Lena S. Lipes from Edward Lipes. The action was brought in the superior court. The plaintiff was also given alimony on the sum of $500. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 24 Aug 1894 A divorce has been given in the superior court to Mary Ballard from Levi Ballard. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 31 Aug 1894 Mary K. Osenbaugh has brought suit in the circuit court asking that she may be given a divorce from her husband, John K. Osenbaugh. She alleges that the defendant has abandoned her and that for the two years last past he has failed to provide for her support. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 2 Sep 1894 Abraham I. Sowers has brought suit in the superior court for divorce from his wife, Sarah E. Sowers. The complaint was not on file. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 2 Sep 1894 Amos H. Loucks has been granted a divorce from his wife, Laura Loucks. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 4 Sep 1894 This morning Judge O'Rourke dismissed the suit of Sophia Baker vs. John S. Baker for divorce. (Fort Wayne News)
• 4 Sep 1894 Judge O'Rourke has granted William J. Sterling a divorce from Della Sterling. (Fort Wayne News)
• 5 Sep 1894 John Krautner was granted a divorce in the circuit court from Christina Krautner on the grounds of abandonment. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 7 Sep 1894 Henrietta Garner has brought suit in the circuit court for a divorce from her husband, James R. Gardner. The complaint is quite sensational and alleges cruelty, abandonment and ----ous other things. (unreadable) (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 7 Sep 1894 Frank Lordier, the postmaster at St. Vincent, Allen County, who has figured so frequently in the courts, has broken into court on his own account. This morning he began suit in the circuit court asking for a divorce from his wife, Christina Lordier. He alleges that his wife is cruel and inhuman and that during the past year her temper has been violent and ungovernable. She has accused him in the presence of friends and relatives of associating with lewd women. He alleges too that his wife has been so vicious to callers for mail at the post office he was obliged to give up the postmastership. He asks the court to grant him a divorce. (Fort Wayne News)
• 8 Sep 1894 Frank Lordier brings suit against Christina Lordier for divorce in the circuit court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 12 Sep 1894 Judge O'Rourke, of the circuit court, yesterday heard the evidence in the divorce case of Byerly against Byerly. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 18 Sep 1894 Two divorces were granted yesterday, John R. Ossenbaugh from Mary E. Ossenbaugh and Augusta Fredericks from Henry Fredericks. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 19 Sep 1894 Abraham I. Sowers has been granted a divorce in the superior court from his wife, Sarah E. Sowers. He was also granted the custody of the two children. Sowers is a street car man and a few weeks ago went home earlier than usual and found another man occupying his place on the family cot. A scene of a sensational nature followed and bloodshed was narrowly averted. The climax was reached today when the divorce was granted by Judge Dawson. (Fort Wayne News)
• 20 Sep 1894 In the superior court yesterday morning Judge Dawson granted Henrietta F. Gardner a divorce from her husband, James R. Gardner. The plaintiff was also given the custody of the children. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Sep 1894 Judge Dawson, in the superior court this morning, gave Abraham J. Sowers a divorce from Sarah E. Sowers. The plaintiff was also given the custody of two children. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Sep 1894 The divorce suit of Isa Bell vs. John J. Bell, pending in the circuit court, was dismissed today. (Fort Wayne News)
• 26 Sep 1894 John Wise has filed a complaint in the circuit court asking for a divorce from his wife, Margaret Wise, on the ground of cruel treatment. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 26 Sep 1894 Abbie Brooks also asks for a divorce in the circuit court from her husband, Lloyd. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 2 Oct 1894 John Wise was given a bill of separation from Margaret Wise. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 2 Oct 1894 The bonds which bound Malinda Henschen to Henry F. Henschen were severed. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 2 Oct 1894 Julius Lehman applies for a divorce from his wife, Ella Lehman, on the ground of abandonment. The couple were married at Knox, Ind., June 12, 1893, and separated September 22, 1894. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 3 Oct 1894 Elma D. Harmon-Anderton has commenced suit in the circuit court vs. Leslie Anderton for divorce and $3000 alimony. They were married July 9, 1891 at the home of the bride's parents in this city. Since then the defendant has moved to Dayton, Ohio apart from his wife. For two years she says he has failed to properly support his wife and child. (Fort Wayne News)
• 4 Oct 1894 In the circuit court, Elma D. Anderton has commenced proceedings for divorce from her husband, Leslie, and asks alimony in the sum of $3000. The couple were married July 9, 1891 and separated last month. Failure to provide is the charge against the defendant. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 9 Oct 1894 The divorce suit of Levi Larimore vs. his wife has been dismissed. (Fort Wayne News)
• 12 Oct 1894 Mrs. Arnold yesterday met Mrs. Julius Baker on Columbia Street with sad results. Mrs. Arnold was formerly Mrs. Julius Baker herself, and a discussion ensued which nearly resulted in a fight. Julius Baker was divorced from his present wife once, married again and has another divorce suit pending. Mrs. Arnold was sued for provoke last night. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 12 Oct 1894 Rikey Bischoff brings suit for divorce against Charles W. Bischoff in superior court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 12 Oct 1894 Margaret M. Miller commenced action in the circuit court today for a divorce from her husband, John A. Miller. The couple were married in June 1892 and have a son 15 months old. The charges are of a filthy nature. They have not lived together for several months. (Fort Wayne News)
• 16 Oct 1894 Robert W. Wright has filed his petition in the circuit court for a divorce from his wife, Mollie Wright. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 18 Oct 1894 Hannah Youngker has applied for a divorce from Charles Youngker. (Fort Wayne News)
• 23 Oct 1894 Judge Dawson granted a divorce to Mrs. Hannah Younker from Isaac Charles Younker, instead of George Younker, as has been mentioned heretofore. (Fort Wayne News)
• 25 Oct 1894 August L. Corneille has filed a petition in the circuit court asking that he may be given a divorce from his wife, Mary V. Corneille. The petition states that the parties were married in December 1869 and have three children. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant is abusive, cruel and inhuman and that by her willful inattention to her duties, vile language and ill temper, home has become unhappy and unpleasant for him that he cannot live with her any longer. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 25 Oct 1894 Another divorce began in the circuit court is that of Mattie Porter against James Porter. The petition says that the parties were married in February 1894 and that for some time past the defendant has failed to support the plaintiff and is cruel and inhuman in his conduct toward her. At one time he drew a revolver and threatened to shoot her. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 11 Nov 1894 In the circuit court, August L. Corneille was granted a divorce from Mary V. Corneille. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 16 Nov 1894 In the circuit court, Rhoda Lampheare asks for a divorce from John Lampheare. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 18 Nov 1894 In the circuit court, Delilah Bischoff has filed a suit for divorce from her husband, William Bischoff. Cruel treatment is alleged. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 18 Nov 1894 Sarah E. Hermsdorfer also applies for a decree of separation from Frederick Hermsdorfer in the circuit court. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Nov 1894 John Kimble has made application in the circuit court for a divorce from Sarah E. Kimble. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 22 Nov 1894 Jessie M. Thompson sues Charles O. Thompson for divorce. (Fort Wayne News)
• 22 Nov 1894 Elma D. Anderton, nee Harmon, was granted a divorce from Leslie Anderton. (Fort Wayne News)
• 28 Nov 1894 In the circuit court, Margaret Rushton against Fergus Rushton, divorce. The charges are abandonment. He was implicated in a robbery a year ago and fled to avoid arrest. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 28 Nov 1894 In the circuit court, Charles E. Brehm against Anna E. Brehm, divorce. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

• 5 Dec 1894 In the superior court, Louise Lomas has been granted a divorce from her husband, Byron. She was given permission to resume her maiden name, Louise Henneger. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 5 Dec 1894 Henry Limecooley was probably a born fighter. About two months ago he was married and the following day he was arrested by the police for fighting. Yesterday Limecooley was arrested for beating his wife, Cora, and was fined $16. Limecooley is expected to file divorce proceedings this morning and the wife will fight the case. There may be sensational developments. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 6 Dec 1894 Benjamin Nieman vs. Rebecca Nieman for divorce. (Fort Wayne News)
• 8 Dec 1894 Rhoda Lampshire has been given a divorce from her husband, John Lampshire. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 8 Dec 1894 Charles Brehm a short time ago filed a suit for divorce against his wife, Anna E. Brehm. He afterwards desired to dismiss the suit, whereupon the defendant filed a cross-complaint and asked a decree. Efforts are now being made to secure a settlement of the case. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 12 Dec 1894 In the superior court, Luella Way has brought action for divorce against Joseph Way. Alimony in the sum of $1000 is also demanded. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Dec 1894 In the circuit court, Margaret M. Miller was granted a divorce from her husband, John A. Miller. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• 21 Dec 1894 In the superior court, two suits have been filed against Byron Lomas for seduction. The plaintiff in one asking for $2000 damages is Gottfried Henneger and in the other Louise Henneger, who asks $3550 damages. The complaint shows the girl was 15 years old and under promise of marriage, the defendant accomplished his purposes. (See divorce of 5 Dec 1894.) (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

Some of the cases listed were dismissed and others resulted in divorce decrees.