Divorce News and Records, Allen Co., Indiana

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

1913

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

• 01 Jan 1913 Rose E. Dager has brought suit for a divorce from John Dager on the ground that he treated her cruelly and was an habitual drunkard.
• 03 Jan 1913 Albert R. Jackson yesterday commenced suit for divorce against Hattie E. Jackson, charging her with treating him cruelly. He recites that for more than a year past she had frequently prayed God that he obtain a divorce.
• 03 Jan 1913 Charles A. Snyder seeks a divorce from Adda Snyder, charging her with frequently cursing him and that for months at a time she refused to abide with him.
• 04 Jan 1913 Cora Coburn has brought suit for divorce from Warren Coburn, asking the custody of a minor child and alimony in the sum of $1,050.
• 04 Jan 1913 Charles Howenstein has brought suit for divorce from Alice Howenstein, alleging that she refused to cook his meals and associated with other men.
• 05 Jan 1913 Isaac E. Fritz yesterday filed a complaint for divorce from Mary E. Fritz, alleging that his wife continues to nag him and charges him with having improper relations with his step-daughter.
• 07 Jan 1913 Cora Coburn was granted a divorce from Warren Coburn on her application in superior court yesterday and received $15 per month for the support of her minor child.
• 07 Jan 1913 Mary J. Fabian has brougth suit for divorce from Julius W. Fabian, declaring that he cursed her, threw her from the house, threatened her life and was an habitual drunkard. She asks for alimony in the sum of $2,500.
• 08 Jan 1913 Estella Fulk was granted a divorce from William Fulk in circuit court yesterday.
• 09 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Ella vs George F. Young was dismissed.
• 09 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Osie W. R. Staples vs. Bertha D. Staples was dismissed.
• 10 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Iona Harding ve Joseph Harding was dismissed.
• 10 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Dan J. Vermelyea vs. Ida Vermilyea was dismissed.
• 10 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Emma Kallenbach vs. Geo. Kallenbach was dismissed.
• 10 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Carrie Seibold vs. Charles Siebold was dismissed.
• 10 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Roy Gilbert vs. Eva Gilbert dismissed.
• 10 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Mary Pollock vs Delbert Pollock dismissed.
• 10 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint of Catherine Anweiler vs. Wm. Anweiler dismissed.
• 10 Jan 1913 Evidence was heard in superior court in the divorce suit of Pearl Everding vs. Jacob Everding. The case was not completed.
• 10 Jan 1913 Evidence was heard in superior court in the divorce suit Bertha Birely vs Clarence Birely. The case was not completed.
• 11 Jan 1913 Peter Deutschmann, before Judge Yaple, for contempt of court, was able to show that he had not only paid his divorced wife the allowance ordered by the court, but had actually overpaid her and the contempt proceedings were dismissed.
• 11 Jan 1913 Elizabeth Harber was granted a divorce from Martin Harber following a hearing of their troubles in superior court.
• 12 Jan 1913 Alice M. Waugh was granted a divorce, $200 alimony and the right to again use her maiden name in her divorce complaint against John W. Waugh, heard in superior court yesterday.
• 12 Jan 1913 In the Harber divorce case, the judgement of the court shows that the plaintiff received alimony in the sum of $2,400 and was authorized to resume the use of her maiden name.
• 12 Jan 1913 Florence Hedges has brought suit for divorce against John B. Hedges, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 14 Jan 1913 Eva L. Perl was granted a divorce, the custody of her child and $10 per month alimony on her complaint filed in superior court yesterday. It was shown that the defendant frequently struck and cursed his wife and gave her but fifty cents per week to maintain the household after he had paid the rent.
• 15 Jan 1913 Elma Berger was granted a divorce from Henry Berger and receives $10 per month alimony.
• 15 Jan 1913 The divorce complaint brought by Elizabeth vs. Joseph Coil in superior court has been dismissed.
• 15 Jan 1913 Vera Mason is asking a divorce from Harley M. Mason charging him with cruel and inhuman treatment and failing to provide.
• 15 Jan 1913 George G. Killen seeks a divorce from Carrie L. Killen, charging that she was the owner of an ungovernable temper, frequently cursed and struck him and at one time tore his collar off.
• 17 Jan 1913 The case of Fred M. vs Florence Marquardt for divorce was dismissed.
• 17 Jan 1913 The case of Joseph J. vs. Margaret Schooler for divorce was dismissed.
• 17 Jan 1913 The case of Adam E. vs. Ellen Rubin for divorce was dismissed.
• 17 Jan 1913 Charles Howenstein has brougth an action for divorce from Alice Howenstein, alleging that her constant naggin has broken his health.
• 17 Jan 1913 Mary Siebert has brought suit for divorce against Charles Siebert, charging that he abandoned her more than two years ago.
• 18 Jan 1913 Sophia Collins ve William Collins, suit for divorce brought in superior court, has been dismissed.
• 18 Jan 1913 W. J. Claytor has brougth suit for divorce from Grace Claytor, alleging abandonment for a period of seven years.
• 18 Jan 1913 Beulah K. Stewart wants a divorce from Harry Stewart, charging non-support and abandonment.
• 19 Jan 1913 The case of Francis L. Herbert vs. Harry Herbert has been dismissed.
• 19 Jan 1913 The case of Florence P. vs. George B. Gaskill has been dismissed.
• 19 Jan 1913 Pearl Everding was denied a divorce in superior court yesterday from Jacob Everding. The evidence showed that after the complaint has been placed on file, the couple continued to live together.
• 21 Jan 1913 The case of Albert Betts vs. Mary Betts was dismissed.
• 21 Jan 1913 In the circuit court a divorce was granted to Frank Latimer from Mary Latimer.
• 21 Jan 1913 Ernest Bauermeister has brougth suit for a divorce from Frieda Bauermeister, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 21 Jan 1913 Alice Coddington seeks a divorce from George Coddington and asks $1,000 alimony. Failure to provide and habitual drunkenness are the chief charges in the complaint.
• 22 Jan 1913 Lena F. Edwards has brought suit against Edward F. Edwards fro a divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 23 Jan 1913 Alice Coddington vs George Coddington dismissed.
• 23 Jan 1913 Sophia Ludwig vs Winfield Ludwig dismissed.
• 23 Jan 1913 Evaline Cooper vs James F. Cooper dismissed
• 23 Jan 1913 Eva Rauner vs. Arthur Rauner dismissed.
• 23 Jan 1913 Charles Howenstein vs. Alice Howenstein dismissed.
• 25 Jan 1913 Blanche Hicks, sixteen years of age, has been married but a short time, yet she seeks her freedom throught the divorce courts from Fred F. Hicks.
• 28 Jan 1913 The case of Rose E. Dager vs. John Dager was dismissed.
• 28 Jan 1913 The case of Lucy C. Bosteder vs. Oliver D. Bosteder was dismissed.
• 28 Jan 1913 The case of Bessie Reed vs. Alva Reed was dismissed.
• 29 Jan 1913 Charles Tilbury has been cited to appear in superior court February 3 to show cause why he sould not be punished for contempt of court for his failure to pay money to the support of his wife, who brought divorce proceedings against him.
• 30 Jan 1913 John Auer was granted a divorce in superior court from Florence Auer. Their married life was brief but stormy, the evidence showing that Mrs. Auer attacked him with a poker.
• 30 Jan 1913 Dorothy Ward has brought shit against Leroy Ward asking for a divorce. She alleges that from the time of their marriage he failed to provide her with food, shelter or clothing. As fast as the rent came due at the tooms in which he place her, she says she was forced to suffer the humiliation of being ejected.

• 01 Feb 1913 Anna Hensinger charged David Hensinger with cruel and inhuman treatment in a complaint brought by yesterday and within an hour the court has passed upon the case and granted the decree.
• 01 Feb 1913 Sarah E. Andrews was granted a divorce, the custodyof the minor child and alimony in the sum of $1,500 in her complaint against Harry J. Andrews. The case was heard in superior court.
• 05 Feb 1913 Charles A. Snyder was granted a divorce from Adda Snyder in superior court.
• 05 Feb 1913 Vera M. Mason was granted a divorce from Harley T. Mason in circuit court.
• 05 Feb 1913 Meta Bowman has filed suit for divorce from William Bowman, asking the custody of their minor children.
• 06 Feb 1913 Clara M. Schroeder was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday from Ruben Schroeder.
• 06 Feb 1913 Blanche Feichter has brought suit for divorce from Ferman Feichter, alleging that for more than two years the defendant failed to provide for her.
• 08 Feb 1913 In superior court the divorce case of Helen Ehrman vs. Robert E. Ehrman was dismissed.
• 08 Feb 1913 In superior court the divorce case of Lloyd Hursh vs. Ezriah Hursh was dismissed.
• 08 Feb 1913 Alleging that Clyde Johnson, to whom she was married December 2, lived with her but a week when he basely deserted her. Flossie Johnson has applied for a divorce, alleging cruel treatment and abandonment.
• 09 Feb 1913 The divorce case of Adda vs. Albert Williams was dismissed.
• 09 Feb 1913 The divorce case of Josephine Penn vs. William Penn was dismissed.
• 09 Feb 1913 Nellie Bowman was granted a divorce from William Bowman and receives the custody of two children and the household furniture.
• 09 Feb 1913 A portion of the evidence was heard in the case of Blanche vs. Ferman Feichter, suit for divorce.
• 11 Feb 1913 Blanche Feichter was granted a divorce in superior court from Herman Feichter and was given the right to use her maiden name.
• 12 Feb 1913 Fred Curry has brought suit against May Curry asking for a divorce on the ground of desertion and cruel treatment.
• 13 Feb 1913 Lovina Norris was given a separation from Charles Norris, the custody of their three minor children and eight dollars per week for their support.
• 13 Feb 1913 Albert Jackson was granted a divorce from Mattie Jackson although he must pay her the sum of $15 monthly.
• 13 Feb 1913 A portion of the evidence in the case of Edna vs. Oliver Orr was heard. This case was filed yesterday and alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion as the cause.
• 14 Feb 1913 Mary Bradtmiller was granted a divorce from Charles Bradtmiller in superior court yesterday. She receives the household goods as a part of the judgment.
• 14 Feb 1913 Cecelia Slagle has applied for a divorce from Carl Slagle charging him with non-support and with being an habitual drunkard.
• 14 Feb 1913 Pearl Everding has brought an action for divorce against Jacob Everding and asks that the court grant her alimony in the sum of $1,000. She also wants the custody of two minor children.
• 15 Feb 1913 Minnie Abbot was granted a divorce from Alonzo Abbot.
• 15 Feb 1913 Edna Orr was granted a divorce fom Oliver Orr. Mrs. Orr is to receive $8 a month alimony.
• 15 Feb 1913 Homer Hurley has brougth suit against Lillie J. Hurley for a divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. He charges that his wife perfers to live in Marion and refuses to remain at home and attend to her household duties.
• 16 Feb 1913 Luther Douglas was granted a divorce from Maud Douglas yesterday in superior court. Douglass charges cruel and inhuman treatment and alleged that his wife remained away from home for long periods.
• 16 Feb 1913 Bertha C. Hicks says that John Hicks deserted her and after a long time she discovered that he was in the army. She seeks a divorce on the ground of desertion.
• 16 Feb 1913 After forty-three years of married life, John Heffelfinger has brought suit for divorce from Flora J. Heffelfinger, charging abandonment.
• 18 Feb 1913 Lena F. Edwards vs. Edward C. Edwards, suit for divorce has been dismissed.
• 18 Feb 1913 Dora Turner has brought suit for divorce from Pearl Turner, asking $1,000 alimony and alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. One of the allegations is that Turner failed to provide kindling wood. A restraining order was issued by the court.
• 19 Feb 1913 Cecelia Slagle was given a divorce from Carl Slagle, the custody of their minor child and is to receive the sum of $10 per month for its support.
• 19 Feb 1913 A cross Complaint has been filed by Peter Felton against Clara Felton, action for divorce.
• 19 Feb 1913 Frank E. Miller has brought an action for divorce from Cora E. Miller, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and drunkenness.
• 21 Feb 1913 Jennie M. Johnson yesterday brought suit for divorce from Richard M. Johnson and asks for alimony in the sum of $15,000. She charges cruel and inhuman treatment and declares that she was compelled to cook for large numbers of laborers and to live in a room that had been used alternately to house farm machinery and foreign beet workers. She recites that Johnson is the owner of three large farms, one of which is located in Texas.
• 21 Feb 1913 Minnie C. Halk is seeking a divorce from William Halk, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 21 Feb 1913 Emma Hess has brought suit to modify the alimony against George Hess.
• 22 Feb 1913 Flossie Dull was granted a divorce from Herbert Dull, the custody of their minor child and eight dollar per month alimony in superior court.
• 22 Feb 1913 Maggie J. Genth has brought suit against Walter L. Genth for divorce, allegeing cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 23 Feb 1913 Mable Livergood was granted a divorce from John Livergood in superior court yesterday. She was given the custody of a minor child and is to receive $4 per month from the defendant.
• 23 Feb 1913 Part of the evidence was heard in the case of Ellen vs. Adam Rubin, for divorce. In a statement to the court yesterday, Mrs. Rubin testified that the husband pawned the wedding gifts and failed to provide for her in any way.
• 26 Feb 1913 In the superior court, Mrs. Ellen Rubin was granted a decree of divorce from Adam Rubin by Judge Yaple.
• 26 Feb 1913 The divorce case of Mrs. Zoe Gaskill against Claude Gaskill was dismissed in the superior court.
• 26 Feb 1913 Mrs. Malissa C. Dishong begins proceedings for a decree of divorce from Thomas Dishong, the husband being charged with drunkenness, and when in that state he abused and struck his wife, finally neglecting to support her.
• 26 Feb 1913 Minerva R. Burbick has filed a complaint for a linited separation and a restraining order against Sumner G. Burbick. She asks for $5,000 alimony. Mrs. Burbick complains that her husband treated her cruelly and that he associated with other women, cursing her when she objected to his attentions to others. She also says that she inherited $8,000 and that he has squandered all but a few hundred of this, and besides has contracted large debts. She asks that he be enjoined from selling the stock and fixtures in the grocery and meat market owned by them and from selling the family automobile, also from annoying her or interfering with her in any way.
• 27 Feb 1913 Laura E. Hill has brought suit against Servatus Hill for divorce, basing her complaint on the ground of desertion.
• 28 Feb 1913 Dorothy Ward was granted a divorce from Leroy Ward in superior court yesterday morning.
• 28 Feb 1913 Henry A. Berning seeks a divorce from Frances Berning, alleging that she treated his cruelly, refused to cook his meals or to care for their child.

• 01 Mar 1913 Charles Martin, who was before Judge Eggeman yesterday on a charge of neglecting his children, was given until Tuesday to prepare a bond guaranteeing his willingness to provide for his family in the future. The court scored Martin unmercifully and indicated that parents who neglect their offspring are to have short shrift in his court.
• 01 Mar 1913 Nellie Haley has brought suit in circuit court for a divorce from Edward Haley, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks for a restraining order preventing him from disposing of his property.
• 01 Mar 1913 George Bennett, charged with wife desertion, entered a plea of not guilty and after hearing the evidence in the case, he was acquitted by the court.
• 01 Mar. 1913 Gertrude Pierce has brought suit for divorce from Celsus Pierce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 01 Mar 1913 Frances Tavenet wants a limited separation from Roy Tavenet and $50 per month for her support.
• 01 Mar 1913 Cora Hill seeks a divorce from Nathaniel B. Hill, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 02 Mar 1913 Elnora Kelly was granted a divorce from John L. Kelly in superior court yesterday and is given the custody of a minor child.
• 02 Mar 1913 In a divorce complaint covering five closely written pages, Adam McCormick charges Ada McCormick with breaking each and every law laid down for the guidance and happiness of married couples, not only once, but many times.
• 04 Mar 1913 Clara E. Felton was granted a divorce from Peter Felton in superior court yesterday.
• 04 Mar 1913 Goldie Benner wants a divorce from William Benner, alleging that he had been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment and that he wholly abandoned her.
• 05 Mar 1913 Walter Langtry was granted a divorce from Rose Langtry on a complaint in superior court.
• 05 Mar 1913 Lydia Pearl DeVeney, who brought a suit for divorce from Claude G. DeVeney was successful and the decree was granted her yesterday afternoon in superior court.
• 05 Mar 1913 Adda Coddington brought action for divorce January 20 against George Coddington, alleging drunkenness. On the 22nd. the suit was dismissed, but yesterday it was refiled by the former plaintiff, who insists that Coddington failed to reform.
• 05 Mar 1913 Bertha Beltz has brought suit for divorce against Adam Beltz and seeks the curtody of their minor children. The couple formerly lived on Boone street. Cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion are part of the allegations.
• 05 Mar 1913 Rose E. Milligan seeks a divorce from Albert Milligan, basing her complaint on the ground of adultery and charging that Mulligan has been convicted of crime.
• 05 Mar 1913 Henry Buffenberger seeks a divorce from Nettie Buffenberger.
• 06 Mar 1913 Franklin Murphy was granted a divorce from Mary Murphy following a hearing in superior court.
• 07 Mar 1913 Judge Eggeman heard the plea of George G. Killen for a decree of divorce from Carrie Killen and both admitted that their married life, extending twenty-five years, was gruitful of so much happiness and love that he asked them to go home, forget little troubles and after kissing away the memory of a few angry words, pledge affection anew and be good. Mr. and Mrs. Killen agreed to do as the court directed and the case was dismissed.
• 07 Mar 1913 Frank E. Tibbles begins proceedings for a decree of divorce from Ida M. Tibbles. The husband charges that his wife has accused him of too much intimacy with other women, that she has an ungovernable temper and nags him constantly, going so far as to spy on him, expecting to find his associating with gayer women. The husband says that her suspicions are without justice.
• 07 Mar 1913 Judge Yaple granted to Mary Seibert a decree of divorce from Charles Siebert.
• 09 Mar 1913 Although Pearl Everding was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday from Jacob Everding, the troubles of the couple are not at an end. On Tuesday Mrs. Everding will have to answer in Squire Grabner's court to a charge of drawing a pistol upon her former husband. An affidavit charging this offence was sworn out several days ago. In granted the divorce the court also awarded Mrs. Everding the custody of two children and ordered the father to pay to the clerk of the court the sum of $10.00 per month for their support.
• 09 Mar 1913 Ruth Pyle has brought suit for divorce from Charles C. Pyle, alleging that he treated her cruelly and falsely accused her of infidelity. She seeks alimony in the sum of $1,000.
• 11 Mar 1913 Sarah C. Geiser has brought suit against Frederick Geiser for divorce, charging him with abandonment and with cruel and inhuman in his treatment of her.
• 11 Mar 1913 Bertha Zimmerman wants a divorce from Edward Zimmerman and asks the custody of two minor children.
• 12 Mar 1913 In superior court yesterday the divorce suit of Olive Thavenet vs. Henry Thavenet was dismissed. The parties have patched up their difficulties and are agains living together.
• 12 Mar 1913 Ollie Morrison has brought suit for divorce from Vern Morrison alleging that prior to their marriage he represented himself to be a man of great wealth, won her affection and her heart and that later it developed that he was merely a stock buyer on a $10 per week salary.
• 12 Mar 1913 Emma Lanning is asking a divorce from Ernest H. Lanning on the ground of non-support. Lanning is now serving time in jail for wife desertion.
• 13 Mar 1913 Maude Gray has brought suit for divorce from Henry Gray, alleging desertion.
• 13 Mar 1913 Laura Deutschman seeks an order from the court compelling Peter Deutschman to care for their two children. At the hearing of a divorce complaint some time ago, the children were given to the custody of the father. The plaintiff alleges that he has never cared for them and that she is unable to support them longer on her meagre earnings.
• 13 Mar 1913 Ola L. Galer seeks a divorce from Marie Galer, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 13 Mar 1913 Hazel Fry seeks a limited separation for Cleveland Fry, charging him with cruelty. He is employed as a mototman for the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company.
• 13 Mar 1913 Judge Eggeman some days ago in refusing George G. Killen a divorce advided Mr. and Mrs. Killen to make peace, that their differences were not serious, that their long married life deserved a happy ending, but Mrs. Killen want The Journal-Gazette to say that she is nor reconciled, nor did she return to her husband.
• 14 Mar 1913 Amanda Jacobs was granted a divorce, the custody of two children and $25 per month at a hearing of her complaint in circuit court yesterday.
• 14 Mar 1913 Bertha Zimmerman and Edward Zimmerman have patched up their difficulties and a divorce complaint filed early in the week has been dismissed.
• 15 Mar 1913 Ollie Morrison was granted a divorce from Vern Morrison in superior court.
• 15 Mar 1913 Emma D. Lanning was divorced from Ernest H Lanning, given the custody of the children and $10 per month alimony.
• 15 Mar 1913 Gertrude Pierce was given a divorce from Celsus Pierce.
• 15 Mar 1913 Florence E. Hedges was granted a divorce and the custody of their children on her complaint against John B. Hedges.
• 15 Mar 1913 Josephine E. Rathrock has brought action for divorce against Clarence E. Rathrock, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 15 Mar 1913 Mary C. Ruth has commenced an action for divorce against William Ruth, basing her complaint on the charge of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 16 Mar 1913 Anna Miller was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday from Grant Miller and was given the custody of two children. Miller left her six years ago and she has not heard from him since that time.
• 16 Mar 1913 Benjamin Riddner has brought suit in the superior court against Pearl Riddner, asking a divorce. He charges cruel and inhuman treatment. The woman, whom he married in 1904, left him, he says, and remained away four years. She returned and asked forgiveness but, after staying six months, again left on December 23, 1912.
• 18 Mar 1913 Mildred Andres has brought suit for a divorce from Calvin S. Andres, alleging abandonment and failure to provide.
• 19 Mar 1913 In superior court yesterday Melissa Dishong was granted a divorce from Thomas Dishong.
• 19 Mar 1913 In superior court yesterday Goldie Benner was granted a divorce from William Benner.
• 20 Mar 1913 William Clayton was granted a divorce in the superior court yeaterday from Grace Clayton. He charged abandonment.
• 20 Mar 1913 The superior court gave Frank M. Miller a divorce from Flora E. Miller. Abandonment was charged.
• 20 Mar 1913 Ines Sink has brought suit against Wesley N. Sink, asking a divorce and charging cruel and inhuman treatment. She also asks that he be restrained from visiting or molesting her.
• 20 Mar 1913 Hettie C. Scobey wants a divorce from William Scobey, who, she says abandoned her.
• 21 Mar 1913 Henry Berning was granted a divorce from Frances Berning in superior court yesterday and was given the custody of the minor child.
• 21 Mar 1913 In the case of Adam vs. Ada McCormick for a divorce, a change of venue has been granted and the case sent to the Wells circuit court for a hearing.
• 21 Mar 1913 Edna Althouse seeks a divorce from Thomas Althouse, charging that he cursed her, got drunk and remained out until unseemly hours in the morning. She asks a restraining order prohibiting his disposal of property pending the suit.
• 22 Mar 1913 The divorce complaint filed Thursday by Edna Althouse against Thos. Althouse has been dismissed and the parties have decided to life together once more.
• 23 Mar 1913 Ruth Pyle was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday morning from Charles Pyle, who was instructed to pay $2.50 per week for the support of their fifteen-month-old child, of which the mother is given the custody.
• 23 Mar 1913 Carrie Killen has brought suit against her husband, George Killen, asking an accounting and partition. They are joint owners, she says, of the Crystal and Star moving picture shows. On January 15 Killen caused her to be removed from the management of the Crystal and drew all of their money out of their joint account and re-deposited it in his own name. The Killens recently filed complaints for divorce against one another and then dismissed them.
• 23 Mar 1913 George Schwartz is asking a divorce from Edith Schwartz and the custody of their son, Carl, aged 5. The couple were married on June 1, 1907, and lived together until May 19, 1912, when he says, she deserted him. He charges cruelty. A daughter, aged 3, is in the care of the mother.
• 23 Mar 1913 Suit for divorce is brought by Edith Damiels against Willia Daniels. The complaint sets out that the husband was cruel to the plaintiff, called her vile names and was habitually intoxicated. The custody of a child, aged 4, is also asked.
• 23 Mar 1913 Roy Gilbert sues Eva Gilbert for divorce, charging adultery. The defendant has a police record.
• 25 Mar 1913 James F. Crowell has brought an action for divorce from Ollie Crowell, alleging desertion and cruel treatment.
• 27 Mar 1913 Ina Hahn has brought suit for divorce from Haniel C. Hahn asking for the custody of the minor children. The complaint charges cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide.
• 30 Mar 1913 Augustine N. Trentman brought suit in the superior court yesterday against his wife, Mary Frances Trentman. He charges that she was intimate with other men, one of whom she referred to as her "lover" and who she, said, was to marry her when a divorce was obtained; that she told him frequently that she did not love him and had married him only because of the money she thought he had; that she started divorce proceedings while they were living in Philadelphia but withdrew the action when she heard that he was to fall heir to a considerable sum of money, and that in many other ways she treated him in a cruel and inhuman manner. The couple was married on June 25, 1901, and lived together until August 28, 1910.
• 30 Mar 1913 George Schwartz was granted a divorce from his wife, Edith Schwartz in the circuit court. He declared that his wife had accused him of having consumption and would not live with him. His physical appearance makes the charge look ridiculous.

• 01 Apr 1913 Judge Yaple in the superior court granted to Mrs. Emma Schlup a decree of divorce from Arthur C. Schlup.
• 01 Apr 1913 Mrs. Dove Royer began proceedings Monday morning for a divorce from Delbert Z. Royer who was to gay with other women and the decree was granted later in the day.
• 02 Apr 1913 The divorce application of Frank E. Tibbles against Ida Tibbles is being heard in the superior court, Judge Yaple presiding.
• 02 Apr 1913 Charles A. Bair begins action for a decree of divorce from Catherine Bair and the wife is restrained on his application from removing the household goods.
• 03 Apr 1913 Homer Ormsby was granted a decree of divorce by Judge Yaple from Viva Ormsby, who is charged with cruelty and abandonment.
• 03 Apr 1913 Frank E. Tibbles was granted a decree of divorce from Ida M. Tibbles by Judge Yaple, who decreed that the husband pay the defendant $800 alimony.
• 03 Apr 1913 Mrs. Edith L. Krenzien filed proceedings for a decree of divorce from John H. Krenzien. The wife charges that the husband choked her and threatened her life if she didn't leave him.
• 04 Apr 1913 In superior court yesterday Judge Carl Yaple granted Roy Gilbert a divorce from Eva Gilbert.
• 04 Apr 1913 Alza Pettit has brought suit for divorce from Edward Pettit, charging that he frequently beat her, one cutting her lip when she was ill in bed. She asks a restraining order and alimony in the sume of $3,000.
• 05 Apr 1913 Pauline Heintz was granted a divorce yesterday from Peter Heintz on the ground of abandonment. There was no appearance on the part of the defendant.
• 06 Apr 1913 Adella Johnson was granted a divorce in the circuit court from Homer Johnson. Non support was shown.
• 06 Apr 1913 The evidence was submitted in the divorce action of Mann vs. Mann and a decision will be rendered by Judge Yaple Monday.
• 08 Apr 1913 Jennie L Johnson vs. Richard Johnson, suit for divorce has been dismissed in circuit court.
• 08 Apr 1913 Margaret Kline has brought suit against Edward Kline for divorce and asks alimony in the sum of $2,000. The couple has been married ten years. Cruel and inhuman treatment is the basis for the complaint.
• 09 Apr 1913 Nevada Manning was granted a divorce from Mark Manning in superior court and was given the custody of the children with $12 per month for their support.
• 09 Apr 1913 Ruth Kaylor was granted a divorce from William Kaylor on a cross complaint. She is given the custody of their child and $1.50 per week for its support.
• 09 Apr 1913 Annie Warren has brought a complaint for divorce from John B. Warren, charging that he makes himself a burden by inflicting the problem of his support upon her. She and her son run a small truck garden during the summer months, but John B. does none of the work, according to the complaint.
• 09 Apr 1913 Della Trisch is seeking a divorce from David L. Trisch, declaring that he keeps a small arsenal about the house and she is in fear of her life. She declares that he fails to support her.
• 09 Apr 1913 The divorce case of Jennie M. vs. Richard M. Johnson has been dismissed.
• 10 Apr 1913 Richard M. Johnson yesterday brought an action for divorce against Jennie M. Johnson, charging her with desertion and with continually causing him to expend sums of money to fight actions in court.
• 10 Apr 1913 Laverne Jordan charges Bruce Jordan with wasting his money at the gaming tables, with failing to provide for her and with disertion. She asks for a divorce.
• 10 Apr 1913 Matilda Eicks asks a divorce from John Eicks and wants alimony in the sum of $12,000. She alleges that for the past eight years the plaintiff has been in the habit of becoming intoxicated and that he has during that time cursed and beaten her shamefully. They have six minor children, of which she asks the custody. A sixty-acre farm, she declares, has been padi for largely by her efforts and the efforts of the children.
• 11 Apr 1913 Richard Johnson was granted a divorce from Jennie Johnson in superior court. His complaint was filed Wednesday, following the dismissal of a suit brought by his wife.
• 11 Apr 1913 George Shondell has brought a suit for divorce against Hattie Shondell. He alleges that the plaintiff neglected to make the beds or perform other household duties and that she constantly ran him in debt beyond his means. He asks the custody of the children.
• 11 Apr 1913 Gertrude Worman wants a divorce from Walter Worman, charging his with cruelty, of making false accusations against her chastity and of failing to properly support her. She also wants the custody of the children and a restraining order protecting her interests pending the suit.
• 12 Apr 1913 Mary A. Weiss was granted a divorce from William Weiss on her cross complaint yesterday. The case was heard in superior court.
• 12 Apr 1913 Mary E. Bowers has commenced action for divorce against William J. Bowers and seeks to recover $300 alimony.
• 12 Apr 1913 Ellen Flanagan has commenced action for divorce from Ambrose Flanagan, alleging that he is in the habit of becoming intoxicated and that he falsely accused her of infidelity.
• 13 Apr 1913 Emma C. Rupple asks a divorce and $2,000 alimony from William Rupple, charging habitual drunkenness and that he had threatened to kill her "just as James Nolan did his wife," even if he had to serve a life sentence in prison, as Nolan is doing. An order was made by the court to restrain Rupple from visiting the plainriff.
• 13 Apr 1913 George Shondell was granted a divorce in the circuit court from Hattie Shondell and was given the custody of three children.
• 13 Apr 1913 A portion of the evidence was heard by the circuit court in the case of Minnie Halk vs. William Halk, for divorce.
• 13 Apr 1913 Clara M. Dyson has brought suit for divorce against James Dyson and asks that her maiden name, Clara Diffenbaugh, be restored. She declared that when she was sick her husband refused to summon a physician or get medicine for her and she was forced to go to her mother for aid.
• 15 Apr 1913 Linnies Sanford Driver filed a complaint in circuit court yesterday for divorce from Olive Driver in which he charged her with being guilty of adultery. The offense alleged was committed Sunday at a downtown office room. Hardly has the ink dried on the first case until driver filed a suit against Max Andrews, a dentist, demanding damages in the sum of $5,000 for the Alienation of his wife's affections. The complaint in the alienation suit is based on the same charges specified in the complaint for divorce.
• 15 Apr 1913 Max W. Thompson has brought suit against Neva M. Thompson for divorce and asks the custody of their minor children. He charges the defendant with being guilty of adultery.
• 15 Apr 1913 George Rippe has brought suit against Paulilne Rippe, asking a divorce. He charges her with neglecting her household duties, frequenting wine rooms and returning home at night in an intoxicated condition.
• 15 Apr 1913 Frank Monnier has commenced an action for divorce from Marie Monnier, charging her with cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 16 Apr 1913 Alza Pettit was granted a separation for Edward Pettit.
• 16 Apr 1913 Henry Buffenberger is no longer called upon to pay the bills for Mattie Buffenberger. The divorce was final yesterday.
• 16 Apr 1913 Merlie Fisher seeks a divorce from Frank Fisher, charging him with cruelty to herself and children. A restraining order was granted in superior court preventing him from disposing of his property.
• 17 Apr 1913 The case of Rosa vs. Joseph Kaplan was dismissed.
• 17 Apr 1913 George G. Killen has commenced anoth action for divorce against Carrie L. Killen, alleging that she calls him foul names, chokes and beats him and makes life a constant burden. He asks for the custody of their children and for a restraining order forbidding his wife to annoy him at his place of business on Calhoun street.
• 17 Apr 1913 Florence Stauffer has commenced action for divorce against Horace Stauffer, demanding alimony in the sum of $1,000.
• 18 Apr 1913 Eleanor M. Weiler has brought suit for divorce from Richard Weiler.
• 20 Apr 1913 Minnie Hewitt has started an action for divorce against her husband, Harry Hewitt, who is serving a sentence at the Jeffersonville reformatory for housebreaking. She asks that her maiden name, Minnie Summers, be restored.
• 22 Apr 1913 In superior court yesterday Roberta Graham was granted a divorce from Fred Graham on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 22 Apr 1913 Mrs. Jeannette Kannel was granted a divorce from Dr. J. W. Kannel on the ground of cruel treatment and receives alimony in the sum of $3,000.
• 22 Apr 1913 Othelia Springer has applied for a divorce from Clarence D. Springer, charging cruelty.
• 22 Apr 1913 Elizabeth Jones seeks a separation from Herman Jones, charging desertion.
• 22 Apr 1913 Lena Shoemaker has commenced an action for divorce against Herman Shoemaker, charging cruel treatment.
• 22 Apr 1913 Zella Harris bases her complaint for a divorce from Charles F. Harris on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 23 Apr 1913 In the case of Zella Harris vs. Chas. F. Harris, suit for divorce, a restraining order was granted in circuit court on petition of the plaintiff.
• 24 Apr 1913 In the case of John Heffelfinger vs. Flors J. a divorce was granted.
• 24 Apr 1913 Myrtle Heinlein has been granted a divorce from Arthur Heinlein and with it she gets the custody of two children and $300 alimony.
• 24 Apr 1913 The case of Della vs. David Trisch is on trial in superior court. The plaintiff alleges non-support and the defendant says he bought an automobile and was kept busy paying repair bills.
• 24 Apr 1913 Edna Hunt Wisner has brought suit for divorce from Sharpe Wisner, basing her complaint on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. She alleges that the defendant accused her falsely of infidelity. She also alleges that he is earning $110 per month and she wants alimony in the sum of $3,000.
• 24 Apr 1913 Julia A. Rutan says that John Rutan has been missing for the past ten or twelve years and that when he left he failed to provide for his family. She wants a divorce.
• 24 Apr 1913 Myrtle Bittner says she was compelled to call the police to restrain her husband, Clark Bittner, from doing her bodily injury. She therefore wants a divorce.
• 25 Apr 1913 The case of Della vs. David Trisch, suit for divorce, has been taken under advisement by Judge Yaple in superior court.
• 25 Apr 1913 Edna Wisner was granted a divorce from Sharpe Wisner and alimony in the sum of $250, fifty dollars of which is to be paid at one and remainder in monthly payments of thirty dollars.
• 26 Apr 1913 Although Charles Harris did not intend to contest the claim of his wife, Zella M. Harris, for divorce, he did appear in the court room as a spectator and when Judge Eggeman discovered his presence he promptly placed him upon the witness stand, asked his questions concerning the case and denied a divorce. On the stand Harris declared that he had had trouble with his wife only after he found th she as entertaining other men while he was at work in Chicago. He denied that he had ever struck her and Mrs. Harris admitted that this was true. The couple was not reconciled in spite of the refusal of the court to grant the divorce.
• 26 Apr 1913 Emma Ruppel was granted a divorce from William Ruppel following a heaing in circuit court.
• 26 Apr 1913 The divorce complaint of Ernest Bauermeister vs. Frieda, for divorce, has been dismissed and the costs paid.
• 26 Apr 1913 Rose M. Winter has commenced an action for divorce from Clarence Winter, alleging failure to provide.
• 26 Apr 1913 Lulu Rufner seeks a divorce from Fred Jones, asks the custody of their child and a restraining order preventing him from selling his household goods pending the court's action on the complaint.
• 27 Apr 1913 Bernard Shirey brought suit in the circuit court yesterday against Leona M. Shirey, asking a divorce. The couple had been married five day when, on August 18, 1911, at Grand Rapids, Mich., she left him. After searching the entire city he found the woman, he says, in a house of ill-fame.
• 27 Apr 1913 Merlie Fisher was granted a divorce by the superior court from William Fisher and was given the custody of three children and $20 per month for their support.
• 29 Apr 1913 Anna J. Bender filed a complaint for divorce yesterday from Frank Bender, the papers were withdrawn from the files at once and the suit heard in superior court where Judge Yaple granted a decree to the plaintiff.
• 30 Apr 1913 Delia Trisch was granted a divorce from David Trisch in superior court yesterday. Later, David brought a suit against his wife for the possession of certain household articles he alleges she has taken from the home.
• 30 Apr 1913 Linnieus Driver has been granted a divorce from Olive Driver.
• 30 Apr 1913 George Rippe was granted a divorce from Pauline Rippe yesterday.

• 01 May 1913 Laverne Jordan was granted a divorce in superior court from Bruce C. Jordon and was granted alimony in the sum of $250.
• 01 May 1913 Bernice Drewett has applied for a divorce from George Drewett and seeks a restraining order preventing him from collecting money due him. She alleges that Drewett failed to provide for her and at divers times threatened her life.
• 01 May 1913 Anna Fishleigh alleges cruel and inhuman treatment as the ground on which she seeks a divorce from Harry Fishleigh.
• 01 May 1913 Rosa Lewis seeks a divorce from John Lewis on the ground of general cruel treatment and wants $1,000 alimony, According to the complaint he came home intoxicated hundreds of times and his most frequent diversion was overturning the dinner table, fully set.
• 03 May 1913 Edward Haley was given a decree of divorce on his cross complaint against Nellie Haley in superior court yesterday when he was able to show that the woman was locked up in the county jail on a statutory charge.
• 04 May 1913 Anna Fishleigh was granted a divorce from Harold Fishleigh in the superior court yesterday.
• 06 May 1913 Dempsey Fox, according to a complaint filed by Olive Fox in superior court yesterday, wore a new pair of shoes purchased by his wife while he went to Bluffton and registered at a hotel with another woman. She asks an allowance of $35 per month and a restraining order to prevent him from drawing wages due him from the traction company.
• 06 May 1913 Mark Walter has commenced an action for divorce from Ocie Walter, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 07 May 1913 Hattie M. Driver has brought an action for divorce against William M. Driver, charging him with habitual intoxication, threatening her life and cursing her. She demands alimony in the sum of $10,000 and secured a restraining order preventing him from disposing of his farm and personal property.
• 07 May 1913 Minnie Hewitt was granted a divorce from Harry Hewitt, in circuit court. Hewitt, according to the evidnece, is an inmate of the Indiana reformatory.
• 07 May 1913 Mary V. Brown has commenced an action for divorce from William Brown, alleging failure to provide.
• 08 May 1913 Carrie L. Killen has filed a cross complaint in the suit in which Geo. Killen is asking for a divorce. In her complaint she asks for a limited separation and $100 a month for the support of herself and two daughters. She charges that Killen struck her with his fists and threatened to kill her.
• 08 May 1913 Edna Davis seeks a divorce from George Davis and $35 per month for her support. She alleges that when they agreed to separate he promised to pay her five dollars per week but failed to do so.
• 08 May 1913 Edith E. Harris seeks a divorce from Arthur W. Harris alleging cruel treatment and the fact that her husband remained out late at night.
• 08 May 1913 Florence Staufer has brought an action for divorce from Horace Staufer, alleging cruel treatment.
• 09 May 1913 In superior court Sarah A. Geiser was granted a divorce from Frederick Geiser.
• 09 May 1913 Winfield H. Fink has brought an action for divorce against Mary E. Fink, charging that his wife nagged him to the point where he can no longer endure it.
• 10 May 1913 Frank Mannier, one of the parties in a divorce complaint in superior court, has been cited for contempt for his alleged failure to pay money to his wife pending the hearing of the case.
• 13 May 1913 Ellen Flannagan was granted a divorce from Ambrose Flannagan and was given the custody of their minor child. The case was heard in superior court.
• 13 May 1913 The divorce case of George vs. Carrie Killen has gone to trial in superior court and is being hard fought. Only a part of the evidence was heard yesterday and the hearing will be resumed this morning. A number of witnesses have been called by either side.
• 13 May 1913 Mayme A. Cashdollar has commenced an action for divorce from Raymond Cashdollar, alleging non-support.
• 14 May 1913 All the evidence has been introduced in the case of George vs. Carrie Killen, complaint for divorce, and this morning the attorneys will begin arguments. This case has occupied the attention of the courts for two days and has been one of the hardest fought divorce actions filed in years.
• 15 May 1913 Flossie Johnson was granted a divorce from Clyde Johnson in circuit court yesterday, and her maiden name, Mencer, was restored.
• 15 May 1913 Amanda Hamrick has brought suit against Warren A. Hammick, a rural letter carrier of Decatur, asking for divorce. She charges that after their separation, he caused the officers to raid her home as a house of ill fame, cursed her frequently, had an ungovernable temper and that life with him is unbearable.
• 16 May 1913 The divorce case of Charles vs. Catherine Bair, involving the custody of a child by a former marriage, occupied the attention of Judge Yaple in the Superior court yesterday. The case was argued just before adjournment and a finding will be made today.
• 16 May 1913 Guy S. Pettit has commenced an action for divorce from Minnie Pettit, alleging that while he was called away from his work at nights his wife held clandestine meetings with dissolute men and that on at least one occasion she become so intoxicated that she had to be assisted home.
• 17 May 1913 Judge Yaple has indicated that in rendering his verdict in the Bair divorce case, he will give the custody of the minor child to the father. It was over this question that the legal battle hinged. To-day the property of the parties will be decided and the court will enter his finding on the records.
• 18 May 1913 Mary E. Bowers has been granted a divorce from William J. Bowers.
• 20 May 1913 Charles Siebert has been cited to appear in superior court and show cause why he should not be purnished for contempt of court for failing to pay $10 per month toward the support of his child as ordered by the court.
• 23 May 1913 Judge Yaple yesterday granted Carrie Killen a divorce on her cross complaint against George Killen. The decree carries with it alimony in the sum of $3,700, the custody of the two minor children, thirty dollars per month for their support, and a house and lot in Fort Wayne. Killen gets two moving picture shows that are apparently doing a thriving business.
• 23 May 1913 Judge Yaple has denied the petition of Maggie Genth for a divorce from Walter Genth, the evidence showing that the woman had condoned the offenses she charged in the complaint.
• 23 May 1913 Osie W. Williams has commenced an action against Corda Williams for divorce, alleging abandonment.
• 23 May 1913 Edith Fickle seeks a divorce from Charles Fickle charging abandonment.
• 24 May 1913 When Judge Yaple, of the superior court, sent Charles Siebert, New Haven carpenter, to jail for thirty days last December because the fellow had failed to obey the order of the court and pay $10 a month to his divorced wife for the support of their child, he did not profit by the punishment, and has ignored the instructions since his release, he was again haled before Judge Yaple yesterday and sentenced to sixty days in jail for contempt.
• 24 May 1913 Electa Styne was granted a divorce in the superior court from Curtis Styne. Desertion was charged.
• 25 May 1913 Ida Welten has instituted suit for divorce from Henry Welten, who runs a restaurant on Mechanic street, charging him with threatening her life and with being an habitual drunkard. She has asked a restraining order to prevent him disposing of his property pending the trial of the case.
• 25 May 1913 Mary Frances Trentman was granted a divorce from Augustin N. Trentman in circuit court yesterda on a cross complaint. She was allowed alimony in the sum of $1,200.
• 27 May 1913 The divorce complaint of Minerva R. vs. Sumner Burbie has been dismissed in circuit court.
• 27 May 1913 Margaret A. Reis has commenced an action for divorce against Edward J. Reis, asking for alimony in the sum of $3,000. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. A. restraining order was issued in superior court yesterday to prevent the defendant from disposing of his property.
• 27 May 1913 John A. Naylor seeks a divorce from Avis Naylor, alleging that she treated him cruelly and refused to cook his meals.
• 28 May 1913 William F. Fisher has been cited to appear in circuit court to show why he should not be punished for contempt for failing to obey an order by Judge Carl Yaple instructing him to pay $20 per month toward the support of his divorce wife, Merlie Fisher.
• 28 May 1913 Lewis S. Richardson has commenced an action for divorce against Sarah Richardson, alleging that she cursed him, refused to cook his meals and accused him falsely of attentions to other women.
• 28 May 1913 Emma A. Bolyard seeks a divorce from Stephen Bolyard, alleging that he deserted her ten years ago.
• 30 May 1913 Mae Toby was granted a divorce from Ben Toby in superior court yesterday and was given the custody of two minor children.
• 30 May 1913 Arthur Henline has been cited to appear before Judge Carl Yaple to show cause why her should not be punished for contempt of court for his failure to pay alimony as ordered in a divorce decree obtained by his wife.
• 30 May 1913 Anna Schmidt has commenced an action against Mathias Schmidt for divorce, alleging that the defendant cursed and beat her, threatened her life and neglected to provide for her.

• 01 Jun 1913 Olive Davis is asking a divorce in the superior court from her husband, Ellsworth Davis, and the custody of their six children. The couple was married in 1893 and separated on May 21, this year. She charges that he treated her cruelly, falsely accused her of adultry, declared his love for her was cold, refused to take her and the children out in public and carried a revolner with which he frequently threatened to kill himself.
• 03 Jun 1913 Charles Bair was granted a divorce from Catherine Bair in superior court yesterday, but Mrs. Bair is given alimony in the sum of $400. Bair was granted the custody of a minor child.
• 03 Jun 1913 Florence Swisher has commenced an action for divorce against Amini Swisher, charging him with drunkenness, being a gambler and with cursing her.
• 03 Jun 1913 Iva Cantwell seeks a divorce from William F. Cantwell, charging his with the cruelest kind of treatment.
• 04 Jun 1913 Sarah A. Richardson has filed a cross complaint for a divorce against Lewis Richardson and charges him with cruel treatment. Richardson came to Fort Wayne some time ago from Terre Haute, it is alleged, and has been living in adultery with Kit Cummins, according to Mrs. Richardson's cross complaint. It appears that an anonymous letter, telling Mrs. Richardson of the action for divorce brought by her husband, aroused her ire and induced her to bring the cross complaint.
• 08 Jun 1913 Delbert G. Amstutz is asking a divorce from Mary A. Amstutz and the custody of three children. He says that the defendant, from whom he separaated June 5, after eleven years of married life, frequently told him that she had ceased to love him and that she made his existence unbearable with her bickerings.
• 08 Jun 1913 Lena Herring has filed suit for divorce and $1,000 alimony from Isaac Herring, charging failure to provide, cruel and inhuman treatment and that he associates with women of ill repute. They were married July 4, 1912, and separated yesterday.
• 08 Jun 1913 Minnie Itskin wants a divorce from Oliver Itskin and alleges failure to provide, cruel and inhuman treatment and infidelity. The couple was married in 1910 and lived together until Friday.
• 08 Jun 1913 Florence Stauffer was granted a divorce by the superior court yesterday from Horace Stauffer.
• 10 Jun 1913 David E. Nichols is asking a divorce from Laura A. Nichols, after a married life of ten years. He charges her with fault finding and says she acknowledged that her love had grown cold.
• 11 Jun 1913 Orva Corlett has commenced an action for divorce against Byron Corlett, alleging that for the past two years he has treated her cruelly, failed to provide for her and has threatened her with bodily injury.
• 12 Jun 1913 George C. Auer seeks a divorce from Elizabeth Auer, charging that she constantly nagged him, cursed him in the presence of the employes of his cigar factory and made life so unpleasant that workmen refused to remain with him.
• 12 Jun 1913 Vernon E. Hamilton asks a divorce from Mildred Hamilton, alleging that she remains out all night in wild orgies and drinking bouts and that life with her is a perpetual nightmare.
• 12 Jun 1913 Among many men of whom Vita E. Thomas, of Harlan, was jealous was the teacher of the class in the Sunday school that Vita E. Thomas, his wife, attended, is a declaration made by the women in a suit for divorce against her husband. The plea is based upon general incompability. She also asks the custody of their two children and $1,000 alimony. The couple were married in 1903 and separated yesterday.
• 12 Jun 1913 William C. Morris seeks a divorce from Georgia Morris, charging her with cruelty and with associating with other men.
• 13 Jun 1913 Elizabeth Combs has applied for a divorce from Ernest E. Combs, charging him with cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide for her.
• 13 Jun 1913 Nora Miller seeks a divorce from Louis Miller, charging abandonment for a period of six years.
• 13 Jun 1913 Samuel L. Bosworth is asking a divorce from Ethel Bosworth, alleging that the plainriff deserted him and returned to her home in England.
• 14 Jun 1913 Esther Jarrett alleges that Cressy Jarrett charged her with stealing money from a negro when he knew the charge was false and otherwise treated her cruelly. She is asking for a divorce.
• 14 Jun 1913 Ols L. Gaber was granted a divorce from Merle Gaber in superior court.
• 15 Jun 1913 John William Sipple, a brakeman on the L.E. & W. railroad, asks a divorce from Johanna Sipple, charging cruel and inhuman treatment and infidelity. He says that while he was out on his run she would leave their baby in the care of neighbors and would return home at late hous intoxicated and in the company of other men. They were married July 14, 1910, and separated April 23, 1913.
• 17 Jun 1913 Mildred Anders was granted a decree of divorce from Calvin Anders in superior court yesterday.
• 17 Jun 1913 Goldie Saunders has filed a complaint for divorce from Joseph Saunders, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 17 Jun 1913 Fred Beagle is asking a divorce from Chloe Beagle on the ground that Chole threatened to fill him full of bullets and mar his features with acid.
• 18 Jun 1913 Ben Riddner was granted a divorce from Pearl Riddner in superior court.
• 18 Jun 1913 Gertrude Worman was given a divorce from William Worman in circuit court yesterday and with it the custody of their minor children together with $20 per month for their support.
• 18 Jun 1913 The case of Benj. F. Johnson vs. Nora Johnson was dismissed.
• 18 Jun 1913 The case of Frederick McCoy vs. Lottie McCoy was dismissed.
• 18 Jun 1913 The case of Belle Davis vs. Jeremiah Davis was dismissed.
• 18 Jun 1913 The case of Barber Grantham vs. George Grantham was dismissed.
• 20 Jun 1913 Anna G. Stahl has commenced an action against Albert C. Stahl to set aside a marriage contract. The complaint recites that Stahl wooed and won his lady by representing himself as the possessor of a paying business and as being a man of exemplary habits, whereas he had no business and was frequently discharged from his jobs because of drunkenness.
• 21 Jun 1913 Esther Schlibli seeks a divorce from Paul Schlibli on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment and wants the custody of their minor child.
• 21 Jun 1913 Hazel M. Fry charges Cleveland T. Fry with refusing to allow her to entertain members of her own family at her home and with otherwise manifesting a cruel disposition. She is asking for a divorce.
• 21 Jun 1913 The case of Thomas vs. Thomas complaint for divorce, filed some time ago, was dismissed yesterday at the agreement of the parties, who have kissed and made up.
• 22 Jun 1913 Maude E. Griswold is asking a divorce from Richard Griswold. In her complaint she says he is now serving a prison sentence for burglary. They were married in March, 1911, and separated in November the same year.
• 24 Jun 1913 The case of Mills vs. Mills, suit for divorce, has gone to trial in superior court. Only a portion of the evidence was heard yesterday.
• 25 Jun 1913 Bertha Ray was granted a divorce and the custody of their child in her complaint against Clayton J. Ray in superior court yesterday. The court allowed her ten dollars per month for the support of the child.
• 25 Jun 1913 Clarence S. Stoner has commenced an action for divorce against Margaret Stoner, charging abandonment.
• 26 Jun 1913 The divorce case of Fred Beagle vs. Chloe Beagle, filed in superior court has been dismissed.
• 26 Jun 1913 Sylvester Pittsford has commenced an action for divorce from Dorothy Pittsford, charging adultery. The woman was sentenced to serve sixty days in the woman's prison for the offense yesterday.
• 27 Jun 1913 Edith Daniels was granted a divorce from Willis Daniels in superior court.
• 27 Jun 1913 The complaint of Zoe Gaskill vs. Geo. Gaskill was dismissed.
• 27 Jun 1913 Lulu Rufner was given a decree of divorce from William Rufner.
• 28 Jun 1913 Julia Rutan was granted a divorce from John Rutan in circuit court.
• 28 Jun 1913 Fred Lindner has commenced an action for divorce from Josie Lindner, after a married life of about three months. He charges that he was induced to the marriage by fraud.
• 29 Jun 1913 Attorney Howard L. Townsend, acting as special judge in the superior court yesterday granted an order restraining Chester Bailey from disposing of his property and another restraining the Fort Wayne Electric works from paying the man money that is due him until after a suit for divorce, brought by Agnes Bailey, his wife, is decided. She also asks $1,000 alimony and $50 suit money. The Baileys were married Feb. 1, 1905, and lived together until Friday. She says in her complaint that he cursed her, beat her and a few months ago transmitted a vile disease to her.

• 01 Jul 1913 In superior court a decree has been entered separating Eva and George Mills for a period of one year. He is required to pay $10 per month for the support of his wife.
• 02 Jul 1913 In superior court the case of Henry L. vs. Minnie A. Bly, for divorce, was reopened long enough to modify the decree giving the custody of the child to the father. In court yesterday the mother was given the custody upon showing made.
• 02 Jul 1913 Elbert C. Green has commenced an action against Olive B. Green for divorce. He declares that the jealousy of the defendant and her constant interference in his business affairs, rendered it impossible for him to succeed in his undertaking.
• 02 Jul 1913 Nellie M. Nesbit seeks a divorce from Charles M. Nesbit, alleging that he called her vile and obscene names.
• 03 Jul 1913 Henry Warnke has commenced action against Anna Warnke for divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. He charges that the defendant refusted to obey his slightest wishes and made life thoroughly miserable for him.
• 03 Jul 1913 Charles A. Miracle has commenced an action against May Miracle for divorce. Cruel and inhuman treatment are the grounds.
• 03 Jul 1913 Ross B. Bair seeks a divorce from Mamie Bair on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion.
• 04 Jul 1913 In the divorce case of Elbert C. Green vs. Olive B. Green, a cross-complaint has been filed and yesterday a restraining order was granted on the cross-complaint, preventing Green from drawing certain money owing him or of disposing of his property.
• 04 Jul 1913 Agnes Kintz has commenced an action for divorce from Enoch Kintz alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She declares that Enoch was insanely jealous, charged her with smoking cigarets, drinking liquor and consorting with men other than her lawful husband.
• 04 Jul 1913 In superior court the divorce complaint of Johanna Sipple vs. John Sipple has been dismissed.
• 04 Jul 1913 In superior court the divorce complaint of Isaac Frizt vs. Mary Frizt has been dismissed.
• 06 Jul 1913 Delia F. Kerby yesterday brought suit against Timothy F. Kerby, for divorce, $5,00 alimony and the custody of a minor son, Paul. The complaint sets out that they were married in 1891 and separated in 1912 because of his cruel and inhuman treatment of her and his failure to provide.
• 08 Jul 1913 Mary Savin has commenced an action for divorce against Harrison Savin, charging failure to provide for the past ten years. The plaintiff declares that she was even force to support her husband from her meager savings and that when their mutual funds were exhausted, she went to the home of his mother, where she has since been working.
• 09 Jul 1913 Rose Graham has commenced an action for divorce from George Graham, alleging extreme cruelty.
• 10 Jul 1913 Frederick William Stein began proceedings against Mrs. Minnie Stein for a decree of divorce. The husband charges that his wife would not perform the duties of wife, that she would not prepare his meals or attend to his wants in any way. Mr. Stein says she constantly nagged him and he wants to be separated. The parties were married in 19190 and quit a day to two ago.
• 10 Jul 1913 Claude Newcomb began proceedings for divorce against Elizabeth Newcomb. He charges that his wife was too gay, that she would cavort and go buggy riding with strange men, would write them fond nots and stay away from home all night. The parties were married in Warsaw December 9, 1903 and lived together until some nonths ago. Mr. Newcomb asks the court to assign to him the care of their only child, eight years old.
• 11 Jul 1913 Jeremiah Malloy began suit against his wife, Mrs. Alice Malloy, for divorce. The husband charges that the wife deserted him and refuses to return to his home.
• 11 Jul 1913 Judge Yaple has cited William F. Fisher to appear in the superior court July 15th. and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt in failing to pay agreed alimony to Mrs. Fisher.
• 12 Jul 1913 Charles Hoy began proceedings against Ada Hoy for divorce. They were married March 14, 1906, and separated last January. The husband says his wife spent her time with one Wyatt, when he was at work and when he reprimanded her she called him names and said that Wyatt would treat her better, would buy her a piano and grant other favors if he was her husband. Mr. Hoy asks the custody of their one child.
• 12 Jul 1913 Mrs. Daisy M. Fryer begins action for a decree of divorce from Pearl Fryer. They were married February 28, 1907, and separated July 10, 1909. The husband is said to be a drunkard and the wife says he cursed, abused and knocked her down when she asked for better life.
• 12 Jul 1913 Mrs. Anna Milins begins action for divorce against George H. Milins. They were married May 18, 1912, and separted September 5, 1912. The wife says that her husband called her vile names, falsely accused her of being unfaithful, with associating with other men and all of the accusations are denied in the complaint. Mrs. Milins wants a divorce.
• 13 Jul 1913 Judge Yaple granted to Bernard Shirey a decree of divorce from Leona Shirey.
• 15 Jul 1913 The divorce case of Mrs. Matilda Eicks vs. John Eicks is on trial before Judge Yaple in the Superior court. Evidence is being heard and the case will be continued to-day.
• 15 Jul 1913 George Driftmeyer began action for divorce from Laura Driftmeyer, charging that the wife has a high temper; that she used foul language in addressing him; that she struck him and refused to prepare meals and other necessities for him because he didn't support her in better style. The parties were married October 15 last and separated July 13 last.
• 16 Jul 1913 Howard N. Barbour sues for a decree of divorce from Fredericka Barbour. The husband says their married life has been unpleasant, that the wife was cruel, that she finally left his home and going to Portland, Oregon, refuses to return.
• 16 Jul 1913 Sarah M. Voelker begins action for support against Louis Voelker. The plaintiff asks $100 a month, alleging that her husband earns more than this, and wants the Wayne Knitting mills enjoined from paying him any wages until her claim is settled. She charges that he has not supported her since he deserted her some time ago, and has filed a complaint for divorce in which he makes false charges against her.
• 16 Jul 1913 Zoe E. Gaskill begins action against Claude H. Gaskill for divorce, and Judge Yaple issued an order to restrain the Indiana Road Machine company, where he is employed, from paying him his wages until the determination of the wife's suit. The couple were wed in December, 1910, and separated last March. Cruel and inhuman treatment from the time of the marriage is alleged. She says he cursed her in terms unfit to put in a complaint, called her vile and filthy names, showed ungovernable temper, struck and beat her, and would not provide for her support.
• 17 Jul 1913 Not in recent years has there been a case for divorce so bitterly contested in the Allen county courts as is that of Matilda vs. John Eicks. The case is on trial in superior court, where it has already consumed three days and indications are that it will require at least another day for the submission of evidence.
• 17 Jul 1913 Ida B. Sweitzer has commenced and action for divorce from George W. Sweitzer, alleging that he consorted with lewd women and treated her cruelly. She asks that the Hamilton bank be restrained from handing over certain money he has on deposit.
• 17 Jul 1913 Winifred Hatfield sues Elmer Hatfield for divorce, alleging that on June 20th the husband drove the wife and baby away from home and has since failed to provide for them.
• 18 Jul 1913 The Eiks divorce case, after consuming four days in superior court, is still far from the end and despite the sweltering weather that caused court and attorneys to discard coats and appear in the comfort of soft whirts, will probably occupy to-day. The suit in addition to involving the question of the separation of the parties, includes considerable property and it is over property rights the chief squabble is arising.
• 18 Jul 1913 Mayme Cashdollar was granted a divorce from Raymond Cashdollar in superior court.
• 18 Jul 1913 Emma Barthold was granted a divorce from Frederick L. Barthold in superior court.
• 18 Jul 1913 Mary Ensley has applied for a divorce from James F. Ensley, charging cruel and inhuman treatment and that the husband frequently deserted her for long periods of time.
• 18 Jul 1913 Ora Snook seeks a divorce from Elsie Snook and charges the wine rooms of Fort Wayne with the responsibility of the woman's downfall.
• 19 Jul 1913 After four days of trial and a half day of agrument, Judge Yaple has taken the case of Matilda vs. John Eiks, complaint for divorce, under advisement. During the afternoon the judge made an effort to bring about a reconciliation of the parties, being closeted for a time with the parties to either side of the controvery and their attorneys. Mrs. Eiks, it is said, refused absolutely to conside such an move, declaring that on a former occasion she had withdrawn a complaint and that her husband thereafter taunted her about her action.
• 20 Jul 1913 Byron Arnold has brought suit for divorce against Delia Arnold, charging that the woman, whom he married in 1893, deserted him in 1908.
• 20 Jul 1913 In her suit for divorce against Frank Snarr, Elizabeth Snarr charges that her husband has mistreated her and upon one occasion threatened her with a knife. She obtained an order from Judge Yaple, restraining him from selling the automobile and a well-drilling machine until after the settlement of the suit.
• 22 Jul 1913 Josephine Rothrock has commenced action against Clarence E. Rothrock for divorce, charging that he took her to Danville, where he deserted her basely. She charges that he frequently expressed the wish that their baby was grown up so that he might whip it.
• 22 Jul 1913 Nellie Hensinger has commenced an action for divorce from George Hensinger, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. A restraining order was granted yesterday on behalf of the plaintiff.
• 22 Jul 1913 Marie Hizer seeks a divorce from Jefferson T. Hizer and asks for alimony in the sum of $500.
• 23 Jul 1913 Matilda Eiks was granted a divorce from John Eiks and was given the custody of five children. The property division was settled by agreement of the parties out of court.
• 23 Jul 1913 Mary Ryan has commenced an action against Forest Rayn for divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They have been married a year.
• 23 Jul 1913 Katie Baehr is asking a divorce from Adolph Baehr and for the custody of their minor child.
• 24 Jul 1913 Leona Shoemaker was granted a divorce from Herman Showmake, given the custody of two children and ten dollars per month for their support.
• 24 Jul 1913 Catherine Delagrange has commenced an action against Louis C. Delagrange asking separation from bed and board. She charges that he treats her cruelly, remains away from home long hours at a time, takes his meals down town and refuses to give her any explanation for his action.
• 25 Jul 1913 Homer Hurley has been granted a divorce from Lilly J. Hurley.
• 25 Jul 1913 Julia Zoll is asking for a divorce from Frank E. Zoll, alleging that he frequently knocked her down and threw a butcher knife at her.
• 25 Jul 1913 Grace Wilson wants a divorce from Ernest F. Wilson declaring that he associated with other women and that she found in his pocket a picture showing him in company with two women.
• 25 Jul 1913 Hattie Zaugg wants a divorce from Alfred Zaugg and $2,000 alimony. She alleges that Zaugg carries that sum around with him in his pockets. Cruel and inhuman treatment are the basis for the complaint.
• 25 Jul 1913 Ruth Bixler seeks a divorce from Burt Bixler on the ground of cruel treatment. She also asks for the custody of two minor children.
• 26 Jul 1913 The divorce case of Agnes Bailey vs. Chester Bailey has been dismissed.
• 26 Jul 1913 Samuel Reed is seeking a divorce from Mabel Reed, alleging that she cursed him and refused to live with him.
• 26 Jul 1913 Orla McCutcheon seeks a divorce from Threase McCutcheon, charging her with being guilty of adultery and seeking the custody of their minor child.
• 26 Jul 1913 Gertrude Gowen is asking a divorce from Frank Gowen along with $1,000 alimony. She charges that he failed to pay the rent and allowed the installmetn houses to take back the furniture.
• 26 Jul 1913 Nellie Johns is seeking a divorce from Medrick Johns, charging that he is an habitual drunkard. She asks alimony in the sum of $500.
• 27 Jul 1913 Evidence in the Scobey divorce case was heard Monday and the matter has been taken under advisement.
• 29 Jul 1913 Etta Harkenrider was granted a decree of divorce from Charles Harkenrider in superior court yesterday by Judge William C. Ryan. The case is one which has been on the docket for more than four years.
• 29 Jul 1913 Elizabeth Klerner has commenced an action for divorce and $500 alimony from George Klerner, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 29 Jul 1913 Ada Cornewell has commenced an action for divorce against Joseph Cornewell, alleging that he treated her cruelly and failed to provide for her.
• 30 Jul 1913 Mrs. Flora J. Heffelfinger has commenced an action in superior court to have reopened the issues in the divorce case brought by John Heffelfinger and through which he obtained a decree of divorce. She alleges that at the time her husband obtained a divorce, she was in the west and that her presence was well known to him. She declares she has a meritotious defense and that the action of Heffelfinger was aimed to cut her out of a share in his pension.
• 30 Jul 1913 Amanda F. Hamrick was granted a divorce with $500 alimony from Warren Hamrick in superior court yesterday.
• 31 Jul 1913 Della Menefee has commenced an action for divorce from Harry B. Menefee and in her complaint says that the cruelties inflicted by her husband are too gross to be set forth in the complaint.
• 31 Jul 1913 Ocie Williams was granted a divorce from Corda Williams by Judge Ryan, sitting in superior court.
• 31 Jul 1913 Mary Bridgeman asks a divorce from Harry Bridgeman on the ground of his failure to provide for her wants.
• 31 Jul 1913 Charging her husband with being guilty of treating her cruelly, Emma Van Horn has commenced suit against James Van Horn for divorce.

• 01 Aug 1913 Alice G. Stout has commenced an action for divorce against John L. Stout, alleging abandonment.
• 01 Aug 1913 Susie Brown is seeking a divorce from Edwin E. Brown, asking $5,000 alimony and the custody of the children.
• 02 Aug 1913 John Morra has commenced action for divorce against Mary Morra alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 02 Aug 1913 John W. Balls wants a divorce from Jennie A. Balls, charging her with frequenting wine rooms.
• 03 Aug 1913 John H. Swinehart yesterday brought suit against Elsie J. Swinehart, asking a divorce and giving cruel treatment and desertion as grounds for the action. He avers that she is now living with another man.
• 05 Aug 1913 Susie E. Gill has commenced an action against Charles L. Gill for divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She was granted a restraining order yesterday preventing her husband from disposing of his property.
• 05 Aug 1913 Fred Robbins is seeking a divorce from Victoria Robbins on the ground of cruel treatment.
• 05 Aug 1913 Raymond C. Phipps has commenced an action for divorce against Liaaie Phipps, alleging cruel treatment and asking for the custody of their minor child.
• 06 Aug 1913 Virginia P. Renbarger is seeking divorce and alimony from Louis A. Renbarger, charging cruel and inhuman treatment and that the defendant was in the habit of becoming intoxicated.
• 06 Aug 1913 Alma A. Powell is asking a divorce from Frank Powell on the ground that he is in the habit of becoming intoxicated and treats her with extreme cruelty.
• 06 Aug 1913 Charles L. Sanders wants a divorce from Belle Sanders, charging cruel treatment.
• 07 Aug 1913 Judge William C. Ryan, sitting in superior court, yesterday issued an order restraining the Fort Wayne Rolling Mill company from paying to Nicholas Delasahan wages due him and restraining Delasahan from molesting his wife in any fashion. Mrs. Delasahan filed a complaint for a divorce in June and claims now that the husband is threatening her with bodily injury.
• 07 Aug 1913 Cynthia Clinger has commenced an action for divorce from William Klinger, charging abandonment.
• 07 Aug 1913 Alice A. Burlage seeks divorce from Henry Burlage, alleging failure to provide as the grounds for her complaint.
• 08 Aug 1913 Della Cramblett has commenced an action for divorce from Walter Cramlett and she asks for the custody of their minor chilld. She alleges in her complaint that the defendant treated her cruelly and that for years he has failed to make enough to keep his family.
• 09 Aug 1913 In the case of Delbert L. Amstutz vs. Mary Amstutz, complaint for divorce, Judge Ryan has rendered a verdict for the plaintiff, granted him a decree, the custody of three minor children and awarding the plaintiff $50 alimony.
• 10 Aug 1913 Charging that her husband is a thief and that he treated her cruelly and abandoned her, Agnes Davis yesterday brought suit in the superior court against Homer A. Davis, asking a divorce and $10 per month from him for the support of their unborn child. She says that Davis, to whom she was married last February and who deserted her on August 4, stole a quantity of goods from the knitting mills, where he was employed and that when she learned how he got the articles she returned them to the factory.
• 10 Aug 1913 Cruelty and failure to provide is given as grounds for a decree in the suit of Chloe Beagle against Fred Beagle. The couple was married in 1901 and separated last month.
• 10 Aug 1913 May Imhoff asks a divorce from Vern Imhoff, to whom she was married on May 1 of this year and charges that he treated her cruelly.
• 13 Aug 1913 In superior court yesterday Verner Hamilton was granted a divorce from Mildred Hamilton.
• 13 Aug 1913 Hattie E. Scobey was granted a divorce fro William Scobey.
• 13 Aug 1913 Emma A. Bolyard was freed from the ties that bound her to Stephen Bolyard.
• 13 Aug 1913 Lena Herring has obtained a plain divorce from Isaac Herring.
• 13 Aug 1913 Effie Heath has commenced an action for divorce against Louis Heath, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 13 Aug 1913 Maude Lawrence seeks a divorce from Sherman Lawrence on the ground of cruel treatment.
• 14 Aug 1913 Stella D. Kiger sues Walter Kiger for divorce, alleging that he persuaded her on board a traction car and by refusing her money or tickets compelled her to accompany him to Lima, where he forced her to marry him. Since then, she insists, he has treated her cruelly, boasts of his immoral relations with other women and refuses to provide a home for her.
• 15 Aug 1913 John William Sipple was granted a divorce from Johanna Sipple in superior court yesterday.
• 15 Aug 1913 Gertrude Feidler has commenced an action for divorce against Abraham Feidler, alleging that he threatened her life with a pistol.
• 15 Aug 1913 Mary Shaver says in her complaint for divorce that Howard Shaver, after their marriage, took her to Toledo, where he spent what money she has on other women and that when her funds were exhausted he pawned her jewelry and used it in the same way.
• 15 Aug 1913 Lillian Paul, in a complaint against Emil F. Paul, charges that for a long period of time he has failed to support her and that he had frequently tried to force her to secure a divorce.
• 17 Aug 1913 Joseph Harker brought suit in the superior court yesterday against Frances M. Harker, asking a divorce. He charges that his wife to whom he was married February 14, 1912, associated with other men, that she would not cook his meals and care for their residence and that she was "too lazy" to even keep herself clean.
• 17 Aug 1913 A portion of the evidence in the case of Bosworth against Bosworth, for divorce, was heard in superior court by Special Judge W.C. Ryan yesterday afternoon and the matter will be taken up again next week.
• 19 Aug 1913 Sophia Schram has commenced an action in superior court asking for a limited separation from Frank Schram, charging him with treating her cruelly and with threatening her life. She asks for $15 per month for the support of herself and children.
• 19 Aug 1913 Gertrude Trout seeks a divorce from James Trout and $1,000 alimony. They have been married but four months.
• 19 Aug 1913 Minnie Itskind was granted a divorce from Oliver Itskind, $500 alimony and the custody of their unborn child. The case was heard in superior court.
• 20 Aug 1913 Cora A. Deaton was granted a divorce from Charles G. Deaton in superior court. She is granted the right to use her former name, Cora Evans, the custody of a minor child and $12 per month for its support.
• 20 Aug 1913 Esther Jarret was granted a divorce from Cressie Jarret.
• 20 Aug 1913 Delilah Swain has commenced an action for divorce against Howard Swain.
• 20 Aug 1913 Harry Gilbert seeks a divorce from Rose Gilbert.
• 21 Aug 1913 Nora Miller was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday afternoon from Louis Miller and was given the custody of three minor children. Abandonment was charged.
• 23 Aug 1913 Orpha Green seeks a divorce from Clarence Green, charging that in a fit of drunken rage he struck her along-side the head, bursting her ear.
• 23 Aug 1913 Minnie Sowers wants a divorce from David Sowers, alleging that he kept late hours, treated her cruely and threatened her life.
• 24 Aug 1913 Mother-in-law is blamed by Juanita Sloan as the despoiler of her domestic happiness in the suit for divorce she entered yesterday against her husband, Alfred Sloan. She claims that the man's mother, who came to live with them shortly after they were married, had such influence over him that he was forced to do things that were without regard for the plaintiff.
• 24 Aug 1913 Charles L. Sanders started his marital career on the night of October 13, 1910, his wife says in her complaint for divorce, by getting drunk and assaulting her and she was saved from seriour injury only through the interference of relatives who floored the groom. Since the, she declares, she has been subject to abuse from her drunken spouse and to accusations of infidelity that, she claims are absolutely false.
• 26 Aug 1913 In superior court Guy S. Pettit was granted a divorce from Minnie N. Pettit and was given the custody of their minor child.
• 26 Aug 1913 Stella D. Kiger abandoned her effort to secure a legal separation from Walter L. Kiger.
• 26 Aug 1913 Myrtle Bitner decided that she did not care to be divorced from Clark Bitner, the case was dismissed.
• 26 Aug 1913 Emma Waltz seeks a divorce from Lom Waltz, charging his with getting drunk, cursing her and failing to make proper support for her temporal wants.
• 27 Aug 1913 Judge Ryan yesterday set aside the marriage of Albert C. and Anna G. Stahl, holding that Mrs. Stahl's complaint was good when she alleged and showed that Albert had induced her to marry him by false representations as to his worth and ability to earn a living.
• 27 Aug 1913 Edith L. Harris vs. Arthur Harris, complaint for divorce, has been dismissed upon a showing that since the filing of the complaint, the plaintiff has died.
• 27 Aug 1913 Hazel M. Fry has dismissed her divorce complaint against Cleveland Fry.
• 28 Aug 1913 Orva Corlett was granted a divorce from Byron Corlett in superior court.
• 28 Aug 1913 The case of Winifred vs. Elmer Hatfield, complaint for divorce, has been dismissed in superior court.
• 28 Aug 1913 Lulu McCready yesterday brought suit for divorce from John McCready, demanding $1,000 alimony and the custody of the minor children. She alleges that he choked and beat her and treated the children with such extreme cruelty that a thirteen year-old son was forced to leave home.
• 28 Aug 1913 Ida Weintritt has commenced an action for divorce from Max Weintritt, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 30 Aug 1913 Ella Pope was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday on cross complaint from J. Frank Pope.
• 30 Aug 1913 Anna Malcom sues Charles Malcom for a divorce, alleging that he frequently came home intoxicated, cursed her, threatened her life and accused her of unchastity.
• 30 Aug 1913 Margaret Kline has brought suit for divorce from Edward Kline, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.

• 04 Sep 1913 In a cross-complaint for divorce filed in circuit court yesterday, Mrs. Lizzie Phipps alleges that since her husband was promoted to a postition as passenger brakeman on the Pennsylvania, he has become afflicted with the "swelled head" and this is given as one of the grounds on which she believes she ins entitled to a divorce. She charges that her husband beat and kicked her, drank to excess and consorted with lewd women. She is asking the custody of their child.
• 04 Sep 1913 Mrs. Sarah M. Voelker has filed a cross complaint for divorce against Louis Voelker, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 04 Sep 1913 Bessie M. Ward has commenced an action for divorce against William H. Ward, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks the custody of their child.
• 04 Sep 1913 Caroline Mickow seeks a divorce and $3,000 alimony from John Mickow.
• 05 Sep 1913 Charles Miracle was granted a divorce from May Miracle on proceeding had yesterday in superior court.
• 05 Sep 1913 Oliver S. Cowell seeks a divorce from Pearl Cowell, declaring that he has a signed confession from her in which she admits that at divers time she has been guilty of commiting adultery. He asks the custody of their child.
• 05 Sep 1913 Ida Nelson has commenced an action for divorce from William Nelson, charging him with being a drunkard and with kicking and beating her unmercifully.
• 05 Sep 1913 Luelia Fenner seeks a divorce from Newton Fenner on the ground of desertion.
• 05 Sep 1913 Adele S. Chapman wants a divorce from Henry Chapman because he deserted her.
• 06 Sep 1913 The suit of Mary A. vs. William Brown, for divorce, has been dismissed.
• 06 Sep 1913 Emma Gomoll has commenced an action against Max Gomoll for divorce, charging that he falsely accused her of associating with questionable characters and was guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 06 Sep 1913 Elizabeth B. Coombs was granted a divorce from Ernest E. Coombs following a hearing had before Judge Eggeman in circuit court.
• 06 Sep 1913 John Bauserman seeks a divorce from Vernor Bauserman, charging her with infidelity.
• 06 Sep 1913 Ben F. Coakley charges Alta C. Coakley with being lazy and refusing to cook and mend for him. He wants a divorce.
• 06 Sep 1913 Barbara C. Harrod seeks a divorce from John C. Harrod, charging failure to provide, desertion and cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 06 Sep 1913 Joseph Bicis has commenced an action for divorce against Lena Bicis.
• 07 Sep 1913 In a complaint for divorce and $3,000 alimony brought yesterday by Mrs. Lillian C. Paul against her husband, Emil F. Paul, the plaintiff charges that Paul falsely charged her with being of unsound mind and effected her incarceration in the East Haven insane asylum. She was released, she says, when the hospital authortites saw that she was not deranged. It is also charged that her husband treated her cruelly and did not provide for her.
• 07 Sep 1913 Ross B. Bair was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday from Mamie Bair.
• 07 Sep 1913 Olive Thrasher was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday from Earl Thrasher.
• 07 Sep 1913 Benjamin F. Bradley has sued his wife, Ruth Bradley, for divorce, and alleges that she is now living in adultry at Roanoke with one, Elmer Craig. The couple married in 1887 and lived happily, the complainant says, until they moved to New Castle, where a man named George Bereot came between them. He condoned her infidelity two time and then she finally left him and went to live with Bereot. This unlawful alliance was broken up some time ago and Mrs. Bradley has since been at Roanoke.
• 07 Sep 1913 Suit for divorce has been instituted by William S. Coons against Susie E. Coons, whom he says deserted him in 1910, after having been his wife two year..
• 09 Sep 1913 Robert James Hanna has commenced an action against Anna Corrine Hanna for divorce, alleging that she has been unfaithful to her marriage vows and is even low living in a house of ill-fame at Alexandria.
• 10 Sep 1913 A portion of the evidence in the case of Elizabeth vs. Herman Jones for divorce was heard in superior court yesterday and the case will be completed to-day.
• 11 Sep 1913 Mary Wells has commenced an action for divorce from James Wells, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 12 Sep 1913 Edna Wigginton was granted a divorce from Julian K. Wigginton in superior court yesterday and was given the right to use her maiden name, which was Schwartz.
• 12 Sep 1913 The divorce suit of Susie Brown vs. Edward Brown, pending in superior court, was been dismissed and the costs paid.
• 12 Sep 1913 A portion of the evidence in the case of Bernice Drewett vs. George A. Drewett, for divorce has been heard in superior court and the suit will be finished to-day.
• 13 Sep 1913 In superior court Elizabeth Jones was granted a divorce from Herman Jones.
• 13 Sep 1913 The case of Drewett vs. Drewett, complaint for divorce has been taken under advisement by Judge Carl Yaple.
• 13 Sep 1913 Ida Rank has commenced an action for divorce against Charles G. Rank alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 14 Sep 1913 After trying in vain for fifteen years to induce his wife, Alice Malloy, who left him three months after they were married, to leave a house of prostitution in Toledo, O,. and return to him, Jeremiah L. Malloy concluded that the woman did not wat to come back, and in the superior court yesterday he was granted a divorce from her.
• 14 Sep 1913 A restraining order was granted in superior court yesterday against Oliver Cowell, preventing him from disposing of or mortgaging any of his property until the settlement of his martial troubles. The order was asked in a cross-complaint filed by Pearl Cowell, his wife, who in his complaint for divorce, he charged with about everything that is unwifely and indecent. She says that he beat her, forced a false confennion of adultery from her, refused to provide for her and deserted her.
• 14 Sep 1913 Frederick McCoy was granted a divorce from Lottie McCoy by the circuit court. The principals are colored.
• 14 Sep 1913 Mary Savin was given a divorce from Harrison Savin in the superior court. The defendant's mother testified against him.
• 16 Sep 1913 The divorce complaint of Susie E. vs. Charles E. Gill, brought in superior court has been dismissed.
• 16 Sep 1913 George H. McKinzie seeks a divorce from Laura McKinzie, charging that she deserted him and that before leaving she threatened his life.
• 17 Sep 1913 Howard Barbour was granted a divorce from Fredericka Barbour in superior court and Mrs. Barbour was restored to her maiden name.
• 17 Sep 1913 Bertha Reaser is seeking a divorce from Harry D. Reaser and for the possesion of their child. Abandonment and failure to provide are the grounds upon which the divorce is sought.
• 18 Sep 1913 Minnie Menzie has commenced suit for divorce from Joseph C. Menzie, charging that although they have been married for two months, the husband refuses to keep house and otherwise treats her cruelly.
• 19 Sep 1913 The divorce complaint of Catherine DeLagrange vs. Louis C. DeLagrange has been dismissed in the superior court.
• 20 Sep 1913 Florence Swisher seeks a divorce from Amanda Swisher, charging him with failing to provide for her, cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 21 Sep 1913 Emma Lerch yesterday filed complaint against her husband, Archibald Lerch, in which she asks that she be legally separated from him for period of one year. She also asks that the Tri-State Loan and Trust company be ordered not to pay to the defendant $4,300 which he has on deposit there. He deserted her and her child, she says on September 18.
• 23 Sep 1913 Josephine Rothrock was granted a divorce from Clarence Rothrock, the custody of their minor child and $10 per month for its support.
• 23 Sep 1913 Alfred Zaugg has filed a cross complaint for divorce against Hattie Zaugg, charging her with drunkenness and naming Harry Barrone, of Decatur, as co-respondent.
• 23 Sep 1913 Mrs. Elizabeth Auer, in a cross complaint for a divorce against George C. Auer, charges Auer with being the possessor of a violent and ungovernable temper and says that he threatened to kill her, their baby and end his own life.
• 23 Sep 1913 Anna Teeple seeks a divorce from Samuel Teeple, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 24 Sep 1913 In superior court the case of Tillie vs. Frederick Jones, a suit for divorce, was commenced and the evidence will be concluded at this session of court this morning.
• 24 Sep 1913 Lena McEwen seeks a divorce from Frank McEwen, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 25 Sep 1913 In superior court yesterday Tillie Jones was granted a divorce from Fred Jones and was given the custody of two minor children together with an allowance of $10 per month for their support.
• 25 Sep 1913 Alfred Zaugg obtained a divorce on his cross complaint from Hattie Zaugg. Zaugg named Harry Barrone, of Decatur as the corespondend in the case.
• 25 Sep 1913 Saide Moran is seeking a divorce from Timothy Moran on the ground of abandonment.
• 25 Sep 1913 Orein W. Driver says in his complaint for a divorce that knowing his status as a poor man, he first made inquiry of his prospective wife, Mattie, as to her ability to cook, wash and bake and was told that she was a past master at the housewifely arts. A married life of less than one month served to disillusion the husband however.
• 26 Sep 1913 Louis Voelker was granted a divorce from Sarah Voelker in circuit court yesterday, in spite of a cross complaint that had been filed by the wife. Judge Eggman, in rendering his decision, declared that the plaintiff was unquestionably entitiled to a divorce, but in view of the fact that he had lived with the defendant for eight years and that the wife was penniless, he would grant her alimony in the sum of $250. The defendant was authorized to resume the use of her maiden name.
• 27 Sep 1913 The divorce case of Rosa E. Milligan vs. Albert Milligan was dismissed.
• 27 Sep 1913 The divorce case of Bertha Beltz vs. Adam Beltz was dismissed.
• 27 Sep 1913 The divorce case of Cora Shaw vs. Tillman Shaw was dismissed.
• 27 Sep 1913 The divorce case of Garnet Wood vs. Floyd Wood was dismissed.
• 27 Sep 1913 The divorce case of Edward F. Bruemmer vs. Mabel Bruemmer was dismissed.
• 27 Sep 1913 Jacob Keck has commenced a suit for divorce from Sarah Keck charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 27 Sep 1913 Rosella Craig seeks a divorce, a restraining order, alimony and the custody of two minor children from John Craig.
• 28 Sep 1913 Ina E. Saunders yesterday brought suit against Bruce E. Saunders for divorce and custody of their three children. He deserted her in 1911, running away with on Blanch Jones, with whom he is now living in adultery in Illinois.
• 28 Sep 1913 Ezza Guebard in her complaint for divorce from John Guebard says that he boasted of his relation with other women and told her frequently that he was going back to his first wife.
• 28 Sep 1913 Emma Taylor wants a divorce from Luther Taylor and an order restraining him from visiting their home at Edgerton. She says he is an habitual drunkard and has treated her cruelly almost since their wedding day.
• 28 Sep 1913 Samuel Reed was granted a divorce from Mabel Reed in the superior court.
• 28 Sep 1913 The case of Jennie Crane vs. George E. Crane was dismissed.
• 28 Sep 1913 The case of Edith Woods vs. Louis Woods was dismissed.
• 28 Sep 1913 The case of James Woods vs. Clara Wood was dismissed.
• 28 Sep 1913 The case of Alice Coddington vs. George Coddington was dismissed.
• 30 Sep 1913 Ira Otis Holmes had commenced a suit for divorce from Minnie Pearl Holmes, charging that she became infatuated with a neighboring farmer and eventually left his bed and board.
• 30 Sep 1913 Flora Rose seeks a divorce from Charles W. Rose, charging cruel and inhuman treatment and that he persuaded her stepson to treat her cruelly.
• 30 Sep 1913 In the superior court Minnie Stein was granted a divorce from Fred Stein on her cross complaint. She gets the custody of their minor child and eight dollars per month for its support.

• 01 Oct 1913 Grace Wilson was granted a divorce, alimony in the sum of $18 per month and the custody of a minor child in superior court yesterday. Her husband was Ernest F. Wilson.
• 02 Oct 1913 Alice Stout was granted a divorce from John Stout in superior court.
• 02 Oct 1913 Angeline E. Heller seeks a divorce from Bert C. Heller on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. She charges that Heller accused her falsely with intimacy with other men.
• 03 Oct 1913 William Fisher has been cited for contempt of court by Judge Yaple because of his failure to pay to his divorced wife money ordered paid by the court at the time of granting a divorce.
• 03 Oct 1913 Evelyn M. Cooper has commenced an action for divorce from Arthur Cooper, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 04 Oct 1913 Alice Underwood was granted a divorce from Henry B. Underwood in superior court.
• 04 Oct 1913 Nettie I. Fritz is seeking a divorce from Charles E. Fritz, alleging that he was insanely jealous of her, possessed of an ungovernable temper and called her names so vile they will have to be transmitted to the court in a whisper.
• 05 Oct 1913 Hattie Pogue has brought suit against William Pogue, for divorce, charging drunkeness and abuse. The couple was married in January, 1911, and separated in April the same year.
• 05 Oct 1913 John W. Baals was granted a divorce from Jennie Baals.
• 05 Oct 1913 John A. Naylor was granted a divorce from Avis Maylor in the superior court yesterday morning.
• 07 Oct 1913 In superior court yesterday a decree of divorce was given Katie Baehr in her complaint against Adolph Baehr. She gets the custody of two minor children and $15 per month for their support.
• 07 Oct 1913 The case of Emma vs. Archibold Lerch for divorce has been dismissed.
• 07 Oct 1913 Emil F. Paul has filed a cross-complaint in the action for divorce instituted by his wife, Lillian. He charges that she cursed him, charged him with infidelity and annoyed him by coming to his place of business with unreasonalbe accusations.
• 07 Oct 1913 Mattie Driver charges in a cross-complaint for divorce against Orein Driven that he abnadoned her uner the most cruel circumstances. Taken suddenly and violently ill, she sent him for a doctor and neither Driver no the doctor ever showed up.
• 07 Oct 1913 Frances Allred has commenced an action for divorce from James Allerd, alleging that he whipped her, cursed her, refused to keep up the payments on their furniture and finally deserted her.
• 08 Oct 1913 Beulah K. Stewart was granted a divorce from Harry Stewart in the superior court yesterday.
• 08 Oct 1913 Minnie Snyder has commenced an action for divorce from Walter S. Snyder, alleging that he drank and cursed and beat her.
• 08 Oct 1913 Louise Smick seeks a divorce from Stanton Smick on the ground of abandonment.
• 09 Oct 1913 John R. Auer seeks a divorce from Eliza Auer alleging that she associated with other men and refused to live with him.
• 09 Oct 1913 Oldie Crowell is asking a divorce from James F. Crowell and an allowance for her support. She charges cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 10 Oct 1913 Alma A. Powell was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday from Frank Powell.
• 10 Oct 1913 Rickie M. Scherer is asking a divorce from Louis L. Scherer on the ground that he is an habitual drunkard and has frequently threatened her life.
• 10 Oct 1913 Charles M. Bushey has commenced an action for divorce from Lizzie Bushey, charging her with miserly conduct, hoarding the family funds and complaining when he sought to induce her to get a little pleasure out of living.
• 11 Oct 1913 Maud Charters is seeking a divorce and $1,000 alimony from William Charters in which she alleges he drank up an eighty-acre farm which belonged to her and treated her cruelly.
• 11 Oct 1913 Grace Rainy has filed suit for divorce from Ray Rainy, demanding $3,000 alimony and the custody of three minor children.
• 12 Oct 1913 Byron Arnold was granted a divorce from Delia Arnold in the superior court yesterday afternoon.
• 12 Oct 1913 The circuit court granted Ada Cornewell a divorce from Jasper Cornewell, gave he the custody of one child, Flossie, aged 15, and ordered the defendant to pay $5 per month toward the support of the girl.
• 12 Oct 1913 In the divorce complaint brought by Mrs. Grace Rainy, she asks for the custody of their one minor child, not for three children.
• 14 Oct 1913 Bernice Drewett was granted a divorce from George Drewett in superior court yesterday and was given the custody of their child and $10 per month as alimony.
• 14 Oct 1913 Gladys Shaw has commenced an action for divorce against Alfred Shaw, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks for the custody of their minor child.
• 15 Oct 1913 In the superior court yesterday Anna Millius was granted a divorce from George H. Millius.
• 15 Oct 1913 In the superior court yesterday Fred Lindner was granted a divorce from Josie Lindner.
• 15 Oct 1913 Blanche Lenhart has commenced an action for divorce against Lineaus Lenhart.
• 15 Oct 1913 Laura B. Dupee is suing James L. Dupee for divorce.
• 16 Oct 1913 Sadie Bierley has commenced an action against Ora Bierley for divorce and the custody of a minor child. Yesterday a restraining order was granted in superior court.
• 16 Oct 1913 May M. Wheeler is suing William J. Wheeler for divorce and alimony in the sum of $2,000.
• 18 Oct 1913 Eliza Klerner has been granted a divorce from George Klerner. The proceedings were had in superior court.
• 18 Oct 1913 Norma Grant has commenced an action for divorce against Haold Grant, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 19 Oct 1913 Archibald Lerch is asking a divorce from Amma Lerch, to whom he was married in 1908, and charges cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 19 Oct 1913 Joseph Harker was refused a divorce from Frances M. Harker by Judge Yaple yesterday afternoon, when it was gound that the only thing the plaitiff could prove was that the wife failed to get his supper on two occasions. Harker testified that he met the woman on the street, married her ten days later and lived with her but two weeks. He could produce no evidence to substantiate the charge the she was intimate with other men.
• 19 Oct 1913 An order restraining the Fort Wayne Rolling Mills company and Leo Smith from payign the defendant money that is due him was granted by Judge Yaple in the divorce suit of Alice Anderson against Charles Anderson. She wants $1,000 alimony in addition to the separation and charges cruelty in infidelity.
• 19 Oct 1913 Maud Griswold was granted a divorce from Richard Griswold in the superior court and was given the custody of their one child.
• 21 Oct 1913 Charging that she "nagged" him continually and refused to cook for him, William G. Rolles has brought suit against Ellenor Rolles, asking a divorce.
• 21 Oct 1913 Effie Heath was granted a divorce from Louis Heath in the superior court and was given the custody of one of their small children, $6 per month for the support of the little one and $250 alimony.
• 22 Oct 1913 James Wells filed a cross-complaint for divorce against Mary Wells in circuit court yesterday, alleging that Mrs. Wells treated him cruelly, left her home and begged money on the street in the guise of charity and visited other town where she made speeches until driven out by the officers.
• 24 Oct 1913 Barbara C. Harrod filed suit in the circuit court yesterday against John C. Harrod, asking that he support her and give her $1,000. An order was issued by the superior court, preventing him from drawing out any part of the $2,000 which he has on deposit in the Old National bank. She charges that he deserted her on September 13, after five years of married life.
• 24 Oct 1913 Rosalle Spalding complains that Arthur E. Spalding, her divorced husband, has failed to make payments as ordered by the court and asked judgement against him in the sum of $360.
• 24 Oct 1913 Flora Rose yesterday brought suit against Charles W. Rose, asking that he be compelled to pay her an allowance for the support of his family.
• 24 Oct 1913 Cora Miller is suing Henry Miller for divorce, alleging cruelty and asks that the Indiana Road Machine company be restrained from paying him wages that are due him.
• 25 Oct 1913 Clara Dinklag was granted a divorce from Arthur Dinklag in superior court and given the right to use her maiden name.
• 25 Oct 1913 The divorce complaint of Angeline vs. Bert C. Heller was dismissed.
• 25 Oct 1913 The divorce case of Raymond C. Phipps vs. Lizzie Phipps is on trial in circuit court before Special Judge John H. Alken. Mrs. Phipps has filed an cross complaint.
• 25 Oct 1913 Lulu Seidler seeks a divorce from Christ Seidler, charging that he abandoned her when she lay ill in a hospital and that for three years he failed to provide for her.
• 26 Oct 1913 Emma Waltz was granted a divorce from Lom Waltz in the superior.
• 26 Oct 1913 The divorce case of Raymong C. Phippes vs. Lizzie Phipps, in which a cross complaint has been entered by the defendant, has been continued until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.
• 26 Oct 1913 The divorce suit of Alice Anderson vs. Charles Anderson was dismissed by Judge Yaple yesterday.
• 28 Oct 1913 In the superior court Ruth Bixler was granted a divorce from Bert Bixler, the custody of two children and $10 per month for their support.
• 28 Oct 1913 Hanna Delasahn was granted a divorce from Nicholas Delasahn and was given $10 per month. The two children were divided between the parents.
• 28 Oct 1913 Virginia Renbarger was granted a divorce from Lewis A. Renbarger, $100 alimony, $10 per month for the support of the child and its custody.
• 29 Oct 1913 Zeruah Yearger is seeking a divorce from Charles Yearger alleging curel and inhuman treatment.
• 29 Oct 1913 Caroline Schnitker has applied for a decree of limited separation from August Schnitker and asks $150 per month for her support. She alleges the defendant is worth at least thirty thousand dollars.
• 29 Oct 1913 Maud Weimer has commenced suit for divorce from Arthur W. Weimer and has asked for a restraining order.
• 30 Oct 1913 Alice Williams was granted a divorce from Henry William, was given custody of two children and $16 per month for their support.
• 30 Oct 1913 Ida Weintritt has been granted a divorce from Max Weintritt and was given the right to use her maiden name.
• 30 Oct 1913 Harriett Gause seeks a divorce from George W. Gause on statutory grounds.
• 30 Oct 1913 George Kling is seeking a divorce from Emma Kling on the ground of cruel treatment.
• 31 Oct 1913 Georgia Carter has brought suit for divorce against Charles Carter, charging that he is an habitual drunkard, and that he has been cruel to her. She also asks the custody of their one child.
• 31 Oct 1913 Martha Strain was granted a divorce from Frank Strain on proceedings held in superior court.
• 31 Oct 1913 Judge Alken, special judge in the Phipps divorce case, yesterday gave the planitiff, Ray Phipps, a decree of divorce but gave the custody of the child to the mother, Lizzie Phipps, and ordered the plaintiff to pay the sum of $10 per month toward its support. The father is to have the right to visit his child at all proper times.

• 01 Nov 1913 Emma Smurr brought suit in the circuit court yesterday against Bert Smurr, to whom she was married in 1908 and who, she says, deserted her last month. She charges that he is an habitual drunkard, was cruel to her and frequently charged her falsely with being untrue to him.
• 01 Nov 1913 Blanche Jones wants a divorce from Frank Jones, the custody of their one child and the restoration of her maiden name. She says that he deserted her and the baby at Elkhart in 1911, after three years of married life.
• 02 Nov 1913 Gertrude Fielder was granted a divorce from Abraham Fielder in superior court and was given the right to assume her maiden name.
• 02 Nov 1913 Arthur Baker has commenced an action for divorce from Emma Baker charging his wife with striking him, spying upon him and removing the slats from the bed to the end that his slumbers were sadly broken into.
• 04 Nov 1913 In the divorce case of Frank Monnier vs. Marie Monnier, the defendant was granted a decree on her cross complaint.
• 04 Nov 1913 Orpha Green was granted a divorce from Clarence Green.
• 04 Nov 1913 The case of Winfield H. Fink vs. Mary E. Fink, action for divorce was heard in the circuit court yesterdat and a divorce granted the defendant on her corss complaint. She was given alimony in the sum of $500.
• 05 Nov 1913 Mary Kaliker is seeking a divorce from John Kaliker, charging that for years he has been in the habit of coming home drunk once or twice each week and abusing the wife and five children. She is asking $700 alimony, $250 per year for the support of the children and a restraining order preventing John from disposing of his holdings.
• 05 Nov 1913 Charles Hoy vs. Ada Hoy, suit for divorce brought in superior court, has been dismissed.
• 06 Nov 1913 Della B. Cramblett was granted a divorce from Walter S. Cramblett in superior court yesterday.
• 06 Nov 1913 The suit of Emma vs. Arthur Baker for divorce was been dismissed.
• 06 Nov 1913 Julia Ann Jones has brought suit against Wilbur Jones for divorce and asks the court to grant her the custody of their minor child.
• 07 Nov 1913 The case of Ora Taylor vs. Charles Taylor was dismissed.
• 07 Nov 1913 The case of Laura Underhill vs Bert Underhill was dismissed.
• 07 Nov 1913 Ben F. Coakley has been granted a divorce from Alta C. Coakley.
• 07 Nov 1913 Rosa Milligan, in a complaint for divorce declares that a prison term at Michigan City did not convince her husband that it was his duty to treat his wife properly and she wants to be free from him forever.
• 08 Nov 1913 In superior court the case of Peter Harris vs. Mary Harris has been dismissed.
• 08 Nov 1913 In superior court the case of Ezra M. Buchannan vs. Clarissa J. Buchannan has been dismissed.
• 08 Nov 1913 Gertrude Trout has been granted a divorce from James Trout.
• 08 Nov 1913 Mary J. Fabian has commenced suit for divorce from Julius Fabian, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 08 Nov 1913 Winnie Powell has applied for a divorce from Walter Powell, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 09 Nov 1913 Dale Ross yesterday commenced suit for divorce from Harry Ross, chargin desertion. He left her in Cincinnatti, she says, ten weeks after their child was born. She came here and for two years has been employed in a laundry at a salary of $4.35 per week.
• 09 Nov 1913 Clara McFall got drunk three times a week, smoked cigarettes and boasted of her association with other men with whom she made trips to various cities, says Charles McFall in his complaint for divorce, filed yesterday. She was a Christmas present, marring him December 25, 1911. The parted on November 5, 1913.
• 09 Nov 1913 Forrest Myers wants a divorce from Elsie Myers and the custody of two children, charging infidelty.
• 09 Nov 1913 The Bridgeman divorce case that has been in the courts for more than two years and has furnished many a sensation, has finally been settled. The Plaintiff, Mary Bridgeman, was yesterday granted a divorce from the defendant, Harry Bridgeman, and was given $1,100 alimony.
• 09 Nov 1913 William S. Coons was divorced yesterday from Susis Coons.
• 09 Nov 1913 A divorce is asked by Elizabeth Collier in her suit against Arthur Collier and she also wants an order restraining him from molesting her.
• 11 Nov 1913 Ora A. Laisure is seeking a divorce from Charles H. Laisure.
• 12 Nov 1913 Otella Junghaus, mother of eleven living children, seeks a divorce from Edward F. Junghaus and a restraining order was granted yesterday forbiddling the defendant to molest the plaintiff or to draw money from the bank and dispose of his property pending the settlement of the case. It is alleged he is worth $10,000. The plaintiff recites a long list of incidents which she says support her theory of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 12 Nov 1913 Eva Kring yesterday brougth suit against Emanuel Kring, for support asking the court to award her $25 per month. She alleges that her husband has a rooming house on East Berry street but that he is preparing to desert her Saturday and leave for Canada.
• 13 Nov 1913 The divorce complaint of George Hamilton vs. Sarah Hamilton has been dismissed in superior court.
• 13 Nov 1913 Florence Myers seeks a divorce from Lester Myers, charging him with habitual drunkenness. A restraining order was issued in superior court yesterday.
• 14 Nov 1913 The divorce complaint of Elizabeth vs. Albert Collier has been dismissed in superior court.
• 14 Nov 1913 Mary A. Robinson seeks a divorce from James Robinson, alleging that at one time he drew a pistol on her and threatened then and there to end her life.
• 14 Nov 1913 Cora M. Bishop alleges that the husband she drew in the martrimonial lottery fooled her as to his earning capacity and his disire to even associate with work.
• 15 Nov 1913 Ida Welton was granted a divorce from Henry Welton, was given the custody of the child , and the household effects and a lease on the restaurant on the west side.
• 16 Nov 1913 The divorce suit of Margaret Besancon against Frank Besancon was dismissed in superior court.
• 16 Nov 1913 Max Gomoll says in his complaint for divorce from Emma Gomoll that the woman nagged him constantly and deserted him. He asks the custody of two children.
• 16 Nov 1913 Katie Ann Houser asks a divorce from George W. Houser and the custody of three children in the suit brought yesterday. She declares that he called her vile names, charged her with infidelity and choked her repeatedly. She asks that he be restrained from selling the personal property of their jointly-owned real estate.
• 18 Nov 1913 Isaac Henry seeks a divorce from his wife, Ida, alleging that she refuses to cook his meals, frequents dance halls, neglects the children and has illicit relation with other men.
• 19 Nov 1913 Viola E. Williams has commenced an action for divorce against Al C. Williams, demanding alimony in the sum of $500 and asking a restraining order which was granted in superior court.
• 19 Nov 1913 Charles Griffin seeks a divorce from Lulu Griffin and charges that his wife bought groceries for relatives and friends, had them charged to his account and spent her time on the street with her of ill repute.
• 20 Nov 1913 Edith Ely has commenced action for divorce against Albert Ely and demands alimony in the sum of $800.
• 20 Nov 1913 Mary Boyle seeks a divorce from Martin Boyle, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 20 Nov 1913 The case of Spalding vs. Spalding was dismissed.
• 21 Nov 1913 The case of Isaac Henry vs. Ida Henry was dismissed.
• 21 Nov 1913 A divorce was granted Maud Gray in her action against Henry Gray.
• 21 Nov 1913 Bertha Reaser was granted a divorce, the custody of a minor child and $10 per month for its support in her action against Harry D. Reaser.
• 22 Nov 1913 Mary R. Kissinger has been granted a divorce from Rollo H. Kissinger and with it the custory of their child and $14 per month for its support.
• 22 Nov 1913 James B. Miller has commenced an action for divorce against Hanna Miller.
• 23 Nov 1913 An order was granted in the divorce action of Anna M. Lampher vs. John C. Lampher, preventing him from drawing wages due him from Kiel and Kiel and from selling his household goods or visiting her. She charges that he was cruel to her and failed to provide, forcing her to do washings to support herself.
• 23 Nov 1913 Elizabeth Coleman has brought suit for divorce against William A. Coleman.
• 25 Nov 1913 Robert L. Schearer begins proceedings for a decree of divorce from Stella S. Schearer and the wife is enjoined by the superior court from visiting or molesting their child pending a trail of their case. Mr. Schearer charges that his wife is recreant, that she is too friendly with other men. He asks a decree of separation and the custody of their child.
• 25 Nov 1913 Della Lanzo was granted a decree of divorce from Charles Lanzo.
• 25 Nov 1913 Mrs. Bessie M. Ward was granted a decree of divorce from William H. Ward and the court decreed that the husband pay $5 a month for the support of their child.
• 25 Nov 1913 Mrs. Edith S. Chatterton begins action for divorce from Ray S. Chatterton and the wife says their honeymmon was not one of bliss. The husband, it is charged forced his wife to go to work in the knitting mills and at the end of six weeks told her that if she did not get a divorce he would. The husband did not manifest love or sympathy.
• 26 Nov 1913 Mrs. Bertha Lindsey files action for a decree of divorce from Frank Lindsey because he is cruel and inhuman, because he called her vile names, struck her and falsely accused her of being too friendly with other men. Mrs. Lindsey wants a divorce and the custody of their two children.
• 26 Nov 1913 William J. Rolles and his wife, Elenor Rolles, have forgotten troubles and their divorce case was dismissed in the superior court.
• 26 Nov 1913 George H. McKenzie was granted a decree of divorce from Laura B. McKenzie.
• 26 Nov 1913 Mrs. Emma Smith began proceeding for a decree of divorce from Suddo S. Smith and the wife asks custody of their children and $12,000 damages. The wife charges that the hasband has a violent temper and called her vile and profane names, choked her, tore clothes from her body, smashed the furniture and drank to excess. Judge Yaple enjoined the husband from disposing of his property or molesting his wife and four children pendig a hearing of the complaint in court.
• 27 Nov 1913 Sadie Moran was granted a divorce from Timothy Moran in an action has in superior court before Judge Carl Yaple.
• 27 Nov 1913 Minnie Brossoke seeks a divorce from Edward Brossoke, asks a restraining order, the custody of their minor children and $10 per week while the action is pending for their support.
• 27 Nov 1913 Bessie Mace wants a divorce from Robert Mace who she alleges is confined in the Allen county jail with forgery and who has been practicing medicine without a license.
• 27 Nov 1913 Lenna Lockard is seeking a divorce fro Orange Lockard and she bases her complaint on the ground that he had deserted her six differect times.
• 29 Nov 1913 Nettie Johns has commenced an action for divorce against Medric Johns, charging him with cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide.
• 29 Nov 1913 Olive Davis has been granted a divorce from Ellsworth David, the custody of six minor children and $30 per month for their support. The case was heard by Jugde Yaple in superior court.
• 29 Nov 1913 Zella Kirkham is seeking a divorce from John W. Kirkham, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide for her wants.
• 30 Nov 1913 Bernice L. Patton wants a divorce, $3,000 alimony and $1,500 support money from Gordon C. Patton, whom she charges, abused her and failed to support her and is an habitual drunkard.
• 30 Nov 1913 Suit for divorce was brought yesterday afternoon by Nina Myrtle Beberich against Theodore Beberich. Failure to provide, abandonment and cruel and inhuman treatment are charged.

• 02 Dec 1913 The divorce case of Barbara Harrod vs. John C. Harrod has been dismissed in superior court.
• 02 Dec 1913 Florence Kelly has commenced a suit for divorce against Harry M. Kelley, alleging that he sold property belonging to her and kept the money.
• 03 Dec 1913 Gertrude A. Stauffer seeks a divorce from Solomon Stauffer, charging him with associating with lewd women. She asks an order restraining him from disposing of his property and seeks alimony in the sum of $2,000.
• 03 Dec 1913 Marie Fuhs asks the court to grant her a limited separation for John B. Fuhs.
• 03 Dec 1913 Harrison C. Haskins seeks a divorce from Deloris Haskins.
• 04 Dec 1913 In superior court yesterday Margaret Yocum was granted a divorce from Howard Yocum.
• 04 Dec 1913 Grace Johana Bley has commenced an action for divorce from Louis D. Bley.
• 05 Dec 1913 That her husband sought to rid himself of her presence by having her confined in an insane asylum, beat her with his fists, used a horse whip and a broomhandle in chastising her, denied her the necessaries of life and has been guilty of infidelity are a few of the charges brougth by Mrs. Nora Errington, wife of Samuel Errington, former republican candidate for sheriff and a well known barber, in her complaint for divorce file yesterday. Mrs. Errington recites that she is the mother of seven children, the oldest, a daughter, Grance, who is eighteen. She declares that for years the husband has been following a policy of studied cruelty and extreme brutality in his treatment of her and the he has beaten her so often with his fists that she does not recall the number of times. In August, 1912, she delclares, her health was so badly impaired by his abuse that she was utterly broken down and the husband seized this opportunity to have he confined in the insane asylum at East Haven, where with rest and kind treatment she speedily recovered. Since then she says he has repeatedly called her "East Have Nut" and "Alley Rat." On December 1, she declares her husband, with her eldest daughter, whose affections he has turned from her, threw her from the house and threw her clothing into the yard. She returned home on December 2 and was set upon, she says, by the two and badly beaten. Since then she has relied upon the charity of neighbors for her support. She declares that her husband is infatunted with a woman name Chloe King and that he frequenty told his little children that when he got rid of Mrs. Errington, the King woman was to be their mother. She has asked the court to issue a restraining order preventing the defendant from selling any of his property or of disposing of it in any way to her disadvantage until after the trial of the case. The custody of the six younger children is asked by Mrs. Errington and she says that the oldest daughter prefers to stay with the father.
• 05 Dec 1913 Benjamin Franklin Bradley was granted a divorce from Ruth Bradley.
• 05 Dec 1913 Margaret A. Ries seeks a divorce from Edward Ries, asks the custody of their four children and $3,000 alimony. She declares that Ries treated her cruelly, accused her of infidelity and innoculated her with a vile disease.
• 05 Dec 1913 Alice Howard has commenced action against William Howard for divorce, charging him with being a habitual drunkard and failing to provide for her wants.
• 06 Dec 1913 Nina Menefee was yesterday granted a divorce from Oscar Menefee in superior court.
• 06 Dec 1913 Pearl Neuenschwander has commenced suit for a divorce from Robert Neuenschwander, charging cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion.
• 07 Dec 1913 Flora Rose was yesterday granted a divorce in the superior court from Chas. Rose, and her maiden name, Flors Bowers was restored.
• 07 Dec 1913 Ina Saunders has been granted a divorce from Brace Saunders. The case was heard in superior court.
• 07 Dec 1913 Lena L. Monroe is asking a divorce from Redmond B. Monroe, charging that he charged her repeatedly with infidelity and refused to speak to her for days at a time.
• 09 Dec 1913 Luther E. Douglas will hereafter pay a monthly sum of $18 for the support of his divorced wife, the amount being raised by the court yesterday from $12, the original judgement.
• 09 Dec 1913 Harvey Sawyer commenced action for divorce in circuit court yesterday from Elizabeth Sawyer, alleging desertion.
• 10 Dec 1913 Oliver V. Cowell was granted a divorce from Pearl Cowell yesterday in superior court and was given the custody of three minor children. Mrs. Cowell was allowed alimony in the sum of $100.
• 10 Dec 1913 In the divorce case of Mary Robinson vs. James Robinson, a restraining order was granted preventing Robinson from drawing his wages.
• 10 Dec 1913 May Carr is asking a divorce from Lester Carr, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 10 Dec 1913 Dollie M. Dailey seeks a divorce from Arthur W. Dailey, alleging desertion after a married life of less than six months.
• 11 Dec 1913 Minnien Menzie was granted a divorce from John D. Menzie in superior court yesterday.
• 11 Dec 1913 Daisy Seslar has brought suit against Louis Seslar asking for divorce, basing her complaint on the allegation that her husband is grossly indecent and treats her cruelly.
• 11 Dec 1913 Frank McGuire asks a divorce from Lewlla McGuire, alleging cruel treatment.
• 12 Dec 1913 James C. Phillips is seeking to have reopened the divorce case brought against him by his wife, Lillian, and in which she secured the custody of their child. Phillips alleges that he was not given proper notice of the filing of the suit and had no opportunity to make a reply. He wants the custody of the child.
• 13 Dec 1913 Rickie M. Scherer was granted a divorce in circuit court from Louis Scherer.
• 13 Dec 1913 The case of Teeple vs. Teeple complaint for divorce has been dismissed in circuit court.
• 14 Dec 1913 In the contempt case against Nicholas Delasahn, growing out of his failure to provide for his children, Judge Yaple yesterday ordered that the little ones go into the custody of the mother and that the defendant pay $20 per month for their support.
• 14 Dec 1913 John Auer was granted a divorce from Elizabeth Auer.
• 14 Dec 1913 Ezza Guebard was separated from John Guebard in the superior court. Mrs. Guebard's maiden name, Ezza Hall was restored to her.
• 14 Dec 1913 Samuel J. Errington, who was recently sued for divorce by his wife, yesterday made answer in general denial to her sensational complaint and asked that he be given the decree, charging that the woman treated him cruelly in that she refused many times to prepare his meals and used profane language in the presence of their children. He also asks and order restraining her from selling certain personal property.
• 14 Dec 1913 Harley B. Dennis is asking a divorce from Albertha Dennis, and the custody of one child, ages six months. He says that the woman would not prepare his meals, deserted him and was intimate with other men.
• 16 Dec 1913 In circuit court the divorce complaint of Mary Wells vs. James Wells has been dismissed.
• 17 Dec 1913 Chester R. Vance began proceedings for a decree of divorce from Mabel Vance, charging the wife with familiarity with other men, with drinking beer with other men and finally abandoning her husband and their son.
• 17 Dec 1913 Mrs. Ollie J. Langohr begins action for a decree of divorce from Henry C. Langohr. The wife charges the husband with nagging and scolding her and otherwise makeing life troublesome. He accused her falsely, she says, of threatening the lives of their three children, of threatening to kill him and the husband threatens to tell bad stores about the wife if she complains.
• 18 Dec 1913 Margaret Stoner was granted a divorce from Clarence Stoner on proceedings has in superior court yesterday.
• 18 Dec 1913 Minnie A. Snyder has filed a supplemental complaint for a divorce from Walter Scott Snyder, charging him with inhuman cruelties, threatening her life and continuously cursing her. She says that on one occasion he tore his shirt into strips, wristed the strips into a rope and threatened to hang her with the rope thus formed. She wants alimony in the sum of $2,000.
• 18 Dec 1913 Suddo Smith was required to give a $500 surely of the peace bond upon evidence taken in circuit court yesterday.
• 18 Dec 1913 A portion of the evidence in the divorce suit of Hallie H. Pogue vs. William Pogue was heard in circuit court yesterday and the case continued until to-day for further evidence.
• 18 Dec 1913 In the case of Louise Smick vs. Stanton Smick, a divorce was granted the plaintiff as prayed.
• 18 Dec 1913 John W. Hayden is seeking a divorce from Cora Hayden, charging her with unfaithfulness. She at one time received a proposal of marriage from one of her admirers.
• 20 Dec 1913 Cloy Beagle was granted a divorce from Fred Beagle in superior court yesterday and was given alimony in the sum of $500.
• 20 Dec 1913 Hallie Pogue has been given a divorce from William Pogue in circuit court.
• 20 Dec 1913 Emma Baker is seeking a divorce from Arthur Baker on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 20 Dec 1913 Freda Franks seeks the annulment of her marriage to Charles Franks, alleging that she has since he marriage discovered the Franks has a wife living in Pennsylvania.
• 20 Dec 1913 Samuel J. Errington has been cited to appear in court this morning at 9 o'clock to show cause why he has failed to obey the court's orders in paying certain sums of money for the support of his wife pending an action on her divorce complaint.
• 21 Dec 1913 Suit for divorce and $10,000 alimony was brought by Rosa Baum against Samuel Baum in the circuit court yesterday and at her petition the defendant, his son, Henry, and daughter, Minnette, and the First National German-American, Old Nationa dn Hamilton Narional banks, the German American Trust company, the Citizens Trust company and the Tri-State Loan and Trust company and the Home Telephone and Telegraph company were restrained from making any transfer of the Baum money or property. The Baums are among the most prominent Jewish people in Fort Wayne and the suit caused no little stir in business and social circles. Mr. Baum is head of Baum & Co. commission merchants. For four years prior to their separation on September 13, 1912, Mrs. Baum, who is 67 years of age and was married to the defendant in December 1880, says in her complaint he treated her with studied neglect and contempt. He induced his daughter, Minnette Baum, to come to live with tem in December a year ago and it is charged with the young woman aided in making life miserable for Mrs. Baum, finally forcing her to leave him. They scoffed and jeered at her when she broke down and cried after he efforts to be friendly were rebuffed. Immediately after she left, Mrs. Baum says, her husband began putting his business and financial affairs in such a shape that if she could bring suit for alimony he could cheat her out of what was due her. He gave large sums of money to his daughter and placed stocks and property in the latter's name, the complaint says, for the sole purpose of defrauding the wife and is now preparing to incorporate his business, formerly a partnership with his son, Henry. so that he may transfer the stock to the daughter or son.
• 21 Dec 1913 David Crouse yesterday brought suit for divorce from Rhoda L. Crouse, charging that she smoked cigarettes, struck, beat and kicked him frequently and cursed him continually.
• 21 Dec 1913 Elmer J. Hatfield wound up his abuse of his wife, Winifred V. Hatfield on December 18 by striking at her with a knife, after he had threatened to kill her, she says in her complaint for divorce filed yesterday. He failed to provide for her and abandoned her. She also asks the custody of their child, aged thirteen months, and money to support the little one.
• 21 Dec 1913 Samuel J. Errington was brought before Judge Eggeman yesterday and was reprimanded for his failure to obey the order of the court to pay $50 to his wife for suit money and $12 per week for the support of his children. Upon his promise to comply with the order immediately, Errington was released.
• 21 Dec 1913 Charles C. Miller wants a divorce from Marie Miller and charges that she falsely accused him of intimacy with other women and abondoned him.
• 21 Dec 1913 Lizzie Bushey was granted a divorce in the superior court from Charles Bushey. The property rights involved is the suit were settled out of court.
• 23 Dec 1913 Olive Crowell was granted a divorce from James F. Crowell and is to receive $12 per month for the support of their child.
• 23 Dec 1913 Rosa Gilbert was granted a divorce from Henry Gilbert and is given alimony in the sum of $200.
• 23 Dec 1913 Archbold Lerch was granted a divorce from Emma Lerch and he is to pay his divorced wife $6 per month for the support of their child.
• 23 Dec 1913 Nellie A. Lindzy has commenced an action for divorce against Harley Lindzy, charging desertion and cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 23 Dec 1913 Earl Pelkey declares in his complaint for divorce that Josephine Pelkey called him vile names, threatened to kill him and otherwise deported as she shoud not, being a dutiful wife.
• 24 Dec 1913 James W. Smith has commenced an action for divorce against Bessie Smith, alleging desertion after an unusually brief interval of married life.
• 24 Dec 1913 Florence Snarenberg has commenced an action for divorce from Spencer Snarenberg. She declares that she was a woman of culture and that her husband compelled her to clerk in a store and make a living for the twain.
• 25 Dec 1913 The suit of Cora Miller vs. Harry Miller has been continued for further evidence in superior court.
• 25 Dec 1913 Arthur Baker was ordered by Judge Yaple to pay the sum of $4 per week to the clerk of the court for the support of his wife.
• 25 Dec 1913 Mrs. C. Corneille has commenced action against Paul Corneille for divorce, alleging that he was in the habit of calling up young girls over the telephone, making dates, taking them to road houses and becoming intoxicated. She declares that he contracted a loathsome disease while carousing with his illicit friends. Mrs. Corneille is asking alimony in the sum of $5,000 and for a restraining order to prevent him from taking his chattels out of her reach.
• 25 Dec 1913 Laura E. Hollder has commenced action against Edwin C. Hollder for divorce, alleging that the defendant repeatedly struck and beat her and at one time threatened her life.
• 28 Dec 1913 The divorce suit of David Crouse vs Rhoda Crouse, filed in the superior court December 20, was dismissed yesterday.
• 28 Dec 1913 Mrs. Minnie Sowers was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday from David Sowers and the defendant was ordered to pay $12 per month toward the support of two children of whom the wife was given the custody.
• 30 Dec 1913 Gertrude A. Snider is asking a divorce from Clyde A. Snider, alleging that he struck and beat her and by his cruelty forced her to leave home.
• 30 Dec 1913 In the case of Leona vs. Frank McEwen, suit for divorce, a decree was entered in favor of the plaintiff in circuit court.
• 30 Dec 1913 Ora Taylor is asking a divorce from Charles W. Taylor, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide.
• 30 Dec 1913 Edith A. Wagner has asked the court to appoint a receiver to take charge of wages due her husband and for alimony in a reasonable and proper sum. The Wagners have not resided in the county for a sufficient length of time to obtain a divorce under Indiana law, hence the request for a receivership.
• 31 Dec 1913 Ellis A. Karns has commenced action against Lucille Karns for divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 31 Dec 1913 Leota Baker has commenced an action against Noah Baker to set aside a fraudulent marriage, alleging that Baker married her to excape prosecution and promptly deserted her.
• 31 Dec 1913 Alphonse Pape has commenced action for divorce from Grace Pape, alleging that she drove him from home.
• 31 Dec 1913 Esther Moore seeks a divorce from Charles B. Moore, charging failure to provide.
• 31 Dec 1913 The suit of Edith Wagner against her husband, asking for the appointment of a receiver for his affairs, has been dismissed in superior court.

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