Divorce News and Records, Allen Co., Indiana

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

1919

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

• 01 Jan 1919 Dora Jahnke has filed complaint in circuit court for divorce from her husband, Emil Jahnke. She claims that they were married in June, 1907, and agreed to divorce in October, 1917. She claims that the husband is an habitual drunkard and that for more than two years he failed to provide. He abandoned the plaintiff without cause. They have no children. Before marriage her name was Dora Firestone. She asks for divorce and that her former name be restored. The defendant is a non-resident of the state.
• 03 Jan 1919 Suit for divorce from Alfred Smead, brakeman in the employ of the Nickel Plate road, was filed yesterday afternoon by Ruth Smead. In her charges against him she avers that he is cruel to her, striking her at times, and becoming abusive. She states that recently she underwent a serious operation, and that since than he has told her she must go to work. That, she says, is impossible, by reason of her weak physical condition. She asks a restraining order, fearing bodily harm from the defendant. She also asks for a restraining order on the Nickel Plate, so that it may not pay him wages. They were married in March, 1917, and separated Jan. 1 1919. She asks for the restoration of her maiden name and $12 a week alimony. There are no children.
• 03 Jan 1919 Commodore Keck is wholly discontented over the actions of his wife, Bertha Keck, according to the petition he filed in superior court yesterday. He makes the startling example of depravity that she taught her child to swear. The Kecks were married November, 1912, and separated in July 1917. He states among other things that she called him vile names and something else, that no man likes, she wouldn't cook his meals. He says that she associated with other men and is guilty of adultery. On these claims the plaintiff asks for a divorce and for the custody of his child, for the reason that he does not believe that the defendant is a fit person to have the custody of children.
• 03 Jan 1919 Grace Barrow, who was divorced from George Beck some time ago, is again asking for a divorce from her present husband, George Barrow. She began her second matrimonial adventure on August 31, 1918, and yesterday she ceased her experience with her second husband. A little over three months proved long enough, according to the petition she has filed in the superior court. And it is a rather strange cause that she bases her complaint upon. By her first marriage with Beck she had two children. In the divorce which was granted the defendant was made to pay a certain amount of money for the support of the children. These payments were made monthly. Beck, became wise to this and at the time the payments were being made, he would demand that the money be turned over to him, and if the plaintiff refused, he did not hesitate to leave the marks of his vengance on her body. At one time, he went as far as to tear the cloth off her back. He is employed by the Fort Wayne Rendering company, and the plaintiff avers that he earns a hundred dollars a month. Mrs. Barrow lives on Dwenger avenue.
• 04 Jan 1919 Helen Valelly was in the habit of leaving her husband and on these leaves of absence she would remain away a long tim, so on the pretence that half a wife is worse than none, Guy Valelly has filed complaint in the superior court for a divorce. He lives at 117 East Pontiac street, the wife is supporsed to be somewhere in California. They were married in June, 1916, and she left him the following September.
• 04 Jan 1919 Richard Steinke was recently granted a divorce from Myrtle Steinke, in superior court.
• 05 Jan 1919 Treasa Reynolds proved herself so adept at striking and kicking her husband, Clarence L. Reynolds, of Monroeville, that he is asking the court to protect him and give him his freedom. She is entirely too rough. And he has other grievances; she has refused to live with him and denied his his marital rights. They were married in February and separated in October last.
• 05 Jan 1919 Mary Jane Grundy is seeking divorce from her husband, William Grundy. The couple were married in 1900. In the petition she cites where the defendant has been very abusive to her, striking her and calling her vile names. She had money before she married Grundy; she spent it all, and now he refuses to provide for her. They have no children. She asks for divorce and the restitution of her maiden name, Mary Jane Burgess.
• 05 Jan 1919 Frank Wagner has filed complaint for divorce from his wife, Leonora Wagner. The wife has a friend George - last name is not given, and it would seem that she preferred the company of the "stranger in the house" more than her rightful spouse. In his petition he states that there was no hesitancy in her ordering his away to make room for the stranger. He complied with her request, for he is a good natured fellow. In the first episode he remained away for a couple weeks, and George must have been cutting up, because she got in tough with her husband and implored him to return. Good naturedly, he complied with the women's request, but again the force of George's argument became dominant and Wagner was again invited to beat it; he did. Wagner went so far as to ask Leonora why George had won such a spell over her, and she told him that it was none of his business. At this part of the story she laid on the poor abused husband with her fista, and not satisfied with this broke the broom over him, and he was compelled to leave the house. Outraged decency at last caused him to take stringent measures and he applied for a divorce. He has property valued at $4,500 which is in the wife's name. He asks the court to adjudicate this partnership. Wagner has lived in this county and city for forty-five years, and is a railroad hostler.
• 07 Jan 1919 Hazel P. Ladig is suing Guy Ignatius Ladig for a divorce. She claims that he married her under the name of Ralph G. Ladig. She goes on to say in the petition that he hoined the navy, and was sent to the Great Lakes training station. That he returned presumably on a furlough and after he had been here some time he stole an automoblie and was arrested. While incarcerated in the county jail the plaintiff learned that he was a deserter from the Great Lakes station. Federal officers arrested him and he was taked back and tried by court martial, he was found guilty and sentenced to a term of eighteen months. She believes that this is sufficient for seeking legal separation. She, however, goes further and avers that he had failed to support her. She asks for absolute divorce.
• 08 Jan 1919 Jeanette Martin has filed a complaint in superior court for divorce from her husband, Maurice A. Martin. She bases her claim on the fact that the defendant has filed to support her for more than two years and that he possesses a vile temper, he has often cursed and swore at the plaintiff without provovation on her part. They have no children. They were married on October 30, 1915, and separated on November 27, 1915, just a little short of a month. Mrs. Martin resides at 1435 West Main street.
• 08 Jan 1919 In superior court, Helena S. Guth, was granted a divorce from her husband, Henry Guth. She was also allowed to assume her maiden name of Helen Schumacher.
• 08 Jan 1919 In superior court Louisa Hamilton was granted a divorce from her husband, Charles A. Hamilton yesterday.
• 08 Jan 1919 Harry Nahrwold has begun divorce proceedings against his wife, Lottie Nahrwold.
• 09 Jan 1919 Leo J. Munich has filed petition in superior court for divorce from his wife, Edith Munich. They were married in May, 1917, and through her numerous desertions from time to time and finally on June 10 for good, the plaintiff believes that he has sufficient grounds for asking for divorce. He states that she possessed a vile temper and was a nagger. Plaintiff gives his occupation as a yard clerk.
• 09 Jan 1919 Helen Loos D'Agnostino was not married to an Italian nobleman but to just plain Vincent D'Agnostino. They were married in June, 1918, and on October of the same year she left him. He was convicted of the crime of forgery in the municipal court at Milwaukee, Wis., and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. She asks for an absolute divorce and restoration of her maiden name, Helen Loos.
• 09 Jan 1919 In circuit court yesterday morning a divorce was granted Alvin R. Butteron from Alice L. Butteron. The custody of one child was granted the mother and the other two to the father.
• 09 Jan 1919 In superior court yesterday divorce was granted Martha E. Shaffer from George E. Shaffer.
• 10 Jan 1919 Fannie M. Zinn, wife of Theodore M. Zinn, at present employed by the Crowell-Lunboff-Little company, and residing at 1019 Oneida street, has filed petition in superior court for divorce and for $2,000 alimony. Zinn is a carpenter, and according to the complaint of his wife makes good wages. They have two children. The complaint is based on the claim that he has failed to properly support his wife and children for the past two years, and that he is in the habit of calling them vile and indecent names; that he is an insantly jealous man, and would not allow his wife to go away from home. She avers in the petition that he has even threatened to take her life. The defendant is possessed of consideralbe property in the city and has two bank accounts. For this reason she asks that the court grant her $2,000 alimony and the custody of the children as well as a divorce. She prays for a restraining order so that he cannot transfer his property.
• 10 Jan 1919 William Maloney, an employe of the Singer Sewing Machine company of this city, is made defendant in divorce proceedings brought by his wife, Mary Maloney. The plaintiff resides at 2305 South Anthony boulevard. They were married in March, 1910, and have not been living together since June last. She mentions in her complaint many reasons for wanting a divorce, and avers that before they has been married three years he began to call her vile and profane names and struck and beat her. He has choked her so severely at time that she has suffered great bodily pain therefrom; he has even threatened her life, and that while she was sick she has been forced to submit to his brutal treatment. She mentions that he has also struck the children. She asks for a restraining order pending action for divorce.
• 10 Jan 1919 In the case of Fay Millard vs. Edith Millard in divorce proceedings, a change of venue was asked for the reason that odium is attached to the defendant. Judge Ballou granted the change and the complaint will be heard in Adams county.
• 10 Jan 1919 Emily May was granted a divorce from her husband, Isaac May, in superior court yesterday.
• 10 Jan 1919 In the suit for divorce of Lelia Overmeyer vs. Delbert F. Overmeyer, for divorce, was dismissed at plaintiff's cost in circuit court yesterday.
• 10 Jan 1919 In suit for divorce of Ruth Smead vs. Alfred Smead, in superior court, cause was dismissed.
• 11 Jan 1919 Virgil VanBuskirk, residing at 2217 South Fairfield avenue, is suing her husband, Guy VanBuskirk, for a divorce and for $1,000 alimony. Defendant is an employe of the Pennsylvania railroad. Mrs. Van Buskirk must be of a talkative turn of mind while he was of a reticent nature, because she states that for days at a time he would go without speaking to her. They were married in April, 1908, and have one child. He would occasionally use vile language towards his wife in the hearing of their child. She makes another charge that at time he would roughly and rudely handle his wife. She speaks of his affluence, and asks that the court allow her $1,000 alimony as well as an absolute divorce. There have been restraining orders issued, so that he cannot spend all his money.
• 11 Jan 1919 Caroline Harshman is another discontent in the army of unhappiness and has filed a complaint for divorce from her husband, John Harshman. She resides at 2438 Smith street, where she conducts a boarding house. According to her story John Harshman belongs to not the idle rich but the Idle poor because he refuses to work. He has failed to make reasonable support for the past two years.
• 11 Jan 1919 In superior court there was a divorce granted plaintiff in the proceedings of Clifford Knapp and Gladys Knapp. There was a child which figured in the case and as its whereabout was not known Judge Ballou withheld an order in reference to the custody pending an investigation.
• 12 Jan 1919 Julia Hood, residing at 2927 South Monroe street, has brought divorce proceedings against William Hood. She condemns his virtues strongly. She states in the petition that they were married in 1900. They have no children, and she calls to mind that he has often treated her cruelly, and he has failed to make reasonable support. They separated last Tuesday. She asks the court to allow a restraining order to be issued so that she will be free from bodily harm and that he may not spend all his money.
• 12 Jan 1919 Maud Colvin is another unforunate in life's lottery. She has filed complaint for divorce in superior court against her husband Charles. Mrs. Colvin has continually taken exception to the language her husband has continually used against her, and she would prefer to be free from matrimonial bonds than to be forced to stand it longer; he has, at times been very demonstrative together with his foul and dirty tongue and has struck the plaintiff. They have one child, and the plaintiff avers that for the greater part of their married life, he has failed to provide. He completely deserted her and her seven months baby last December. She states that married life longer with his is impossible. She asks for divorce and the custody of the baby.
• 12 Jan 1919 Gladys Fagg has filed an amended complaint for divorce in the circuit court. She claims that her husband has not properly provided for her during the time they lived together. That she had to go out and work for her own living part of the time. She further claims that he was in the habit of associating with women of disreputable character; that he treated her cruelly and refused to buy clothing for herself and their child, Dorothy, 3 years old. She also claims that her mother-in-law received more consideration and attention than plaintiff. She asks for custody of the child together with her demand for divorce.
• 12 Jan 1919 Nell R. Reynolds has commended suit for divorce against Rollin F. Reynolds. She alleges that her husband has been associating with other women, and that by reason thereof she can no longer endure his companionship.
• 12 Jan 1919 Edith C. Schearer has begun suit for divorce in superior court from Robert L. Schearer. They were married in 1916; she says she married him because he was such a courteous and polite young man. It did not take long after marriage to find out that he was a masterpiece as an actor; his demeanor changed and he became cruel. It was through this extreme cruelty that she became sick, and while confined in a hospital, he forced his way into her room and through his actions caused her much pain and suffering, she declares. Schearer is possessed of considerable property and the plaintiff asks for $2,000 alimony, as well as a reasonable allowance during the pendency of the suit.
• 12 Jan 1919 In superior court Elizabeth Wisener was granted a divorce from Ora Wisener. Plaintiff's maiden name of Karns was restored.
• 14 Jan 1919 Jennie A. Will, residing at 215 West Wayne street, the wife of Clayton D. Will, an employe of the General Electric company, has applied for a divorce in superior court. It is an old, old story. They were married in January 1918 and ceased relations yesterday. She states that he is given to cursing and swearing at her, and he has failed to provide for her, while she has been necessitatied in working out doing seamtress duties. She asks for a restraining order so that he cannot do her bodily harm and to keep him from spending or doing away with all his money; and absolute divorce and alimony to the extent of $1,000.
• 14 Jan 1919 Hazel Cope, says that she has been a resident of the city of Fort Wayne for over two years, and in that time she has come to an understanding that her husband, Bert Cope, isn't worthy the gaff. So strange that men are given to calling their wives hard, cruel names, and Cope is another who wouldn't make extra endeavors to support his wife; if he did, he failed miserably, according to the compalint which Mrs. Cope has filed in superior court.
• 14 Jan 1919 George Webster is suing Rebecca Webster for divorce. Complaint has been filed in superior court.
• 15 Jan 1919 John E. Houck has filed divorce proceedings in superior court against Rachel C. Houck. He resides at 1301 Broadway. There was a parting of the ways last month, and the cause for wanting eternal separation is the fact, according to his vision, the she is very quarrelsome and he does not believe that a wife should write letters to other men. She was dissatisfied with her home, and left it without cause, he discloses.
• 16 Jan 1919 In superior court yesterday, Laure L. Thrash was granted a divorce from John H. Thrash.
• 16 Jan 1919 Ida May Miller was granted a divorce from Carl L. Miller by Judge Ballou in superior court yesterday.
• 16 Jan 1919 In superior court Louis C. White was granted a divorce from Sadie White and also given the custody of their child. Defendant has the privilege of visiting the little one at all proper times.
• 17 Jan 1919 George Miller, who lives on Holman street, and is an employe of the Bass foundry, is making a record race for freedom. The wife's name is Francis Miller. They were married in December last, and yesterday he filed his complaint for divorce. She did not love him for "the tales he told." because she gave him to understand that she did not know that she was married to him at all. Her devotions did not fall to Miller but to other men, he claims. She was so attached to them, so he avers in his petition, that she actually refused to cook his meals. They separated Jan 15. Miller fears her violence and has asked for a restraining order so that she cannot come near him and do him bodily harm.
• 17 Jan 1919 Mrs. Christina Krahn has filed supplementary complaint for divorce from Fred Krahn. There has been a previous complaint filed but on Aug. 26, 1918, at the instance of the defendant, who promised to treat the plaintiff better and in a more humane manner, she agreed to allow him to come back to home, sweet home, she avers. It was the time that the armistice has been signed between the allied nations and the German government that the trouble broke out again. Whether the armistice had anything to do with the matter or not the complaint does not specity. But the inevitable happened and there is trouble again. Mrs. Krahn states that she found the defendant in company with another woman, a Mrs. --here the censor interfered--and he told plaintiff that he had been calling on this same woman and that he had forgotten his wife. This was sufficient and now the divorce court will settle the difficulty. She wants the custody of her child and an absolute divorce.
• 17 Jan 1919 Walter Lolly was granted a divorce from Viola Lolly in circuit court. Both parties are colored.
• 17 Jan 1919 In superior court Herman Martin was granted a divorce from Ethel Martin. Her maiden name of Ethel Foreman was granted to defendant.
• 17 Jan 1919 Britta Klemschmidt was granted a divorce from Edward Klemschmidt yesterday in superior court.
• 18 Jan 1919 Jessie Melivanie Koons has begun divorce proceedings in superior court. Her husband is George Koons. Plaintiff claims to be an actress as well as a dutiful housewife. She was married to the defendant in January, 1911, and they lived together until August, 1917. She states that for a period of more than three years the defendant failed to provide for her and that he would leave her for weeks at a time and she was unable to know of his whereabouts. She wants a divorce and her maiden name of McIlvaine restored.
• 18 Jan 1919 Dora Clouse has filed complaint for divorce from her husband, Harry Clouse. It did not take the fair plaintiff long to find out that he was indolent, because he would rarely hold a job longer than three or four days, she says. They married in May, 1918, and separated on January 10, last. He did not support her, or buy her any wearing apparel. He had an unreasonalbe and ungovernable temper, she avers, and often threatened to strike his wife. He even accused her of infidelity, she says, and told her that he does not car for her and that he does not want to live with her.
• 18 Jan 1919 For the second time in thirty days Mary Younghouse has filed complaint for divorce from her husband, Robert Younghouse. Upon his promise to provide and maintain a home for her and their two children, she dismissed her first complaint. This was on Dec. 24, by way of a Christmas greeting for Robert, but when there were nearly $250 of his wages released he took a trip to pittsburgh and sent his wife and her two children back to her parents. She asks for $75 a month for temporary support and a restraining order against the Pennsylvania railroad for paying the defendant any more wages. Younghouse is a yard switchman at Rochester, Pa.
• 18 Jan 1919 Leona Lemke has filed a complaint for divorce against her husband, William Lemke. The petitioner states that she was married to the defendant in 1915. She was forced to leave him in June, 1917, because he has failed to support her. She has been forced to work to support herself. She avers that he was a vile temper, and would curse and swear at her. He had a bad habit of remaining away from home all night. Plaintiff resides at 2417 Harrison street.
• 18 Jan 1919 Jessie L. Whittern was granted a divorce from Pay Whittern in superior court yesterday. LThe plaintiff will not be allowed to marry inside of two years from granting of the decree.
• 19 Jan 1919 Almeda Robuck has filed petition in superior court for divorce and $2,000 alimony. Her husband is Bronson Robuck. She gives her address in the complaint as 1209 Charlotte street. She states that they were married in January, 1917, and separated in April, 1918. They have a child. He failed to provide for her and the baby; he did not provide a reasonalbe home and he cursed her. She accuses him of going away from home and staying away for weeks at a time. She wants a divorce and the custody of her child, also $2,000 alimony and $600 a year for the support of her and her child. She states that he is able to earn $100 or $150 a month. Besides all this, she wants her maiden name restored.
• 19 Jan 1919 Charles A. Adams has asked for a divorce from his wife, Ida. He states in the petition that she deserted him in 1909. He has no knowledge of her present whereabouts, and he has reason to believe that she is not a resident of the state of Indiana.
• 19 Jan 1919 LaVern Carpenter, has splied for a divorce in superior court. Her husband is Amarian Carpenter. TLhey were married in 1916 and divided their ways a few days ago. Defendant is an inspector for the Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction company. She accuses the defendant of nagging and scolding on the slighest prentense; he forbid her to visit her mother, who occupied adjoinging Apartments in the same building, and when she did visit her mother, he swore and scolded her. She says that he would treat callers very uncourteously and in an insolent manner. She wants a divorce and her maiden name restored.
• 21 Jan 1919 George Miller has filed a petition for divorce in superior court against Frances Miller. He resides at 1325 Hanna street. They have not been married long, since last December. He states that she is possessed of a violent temper and she told him that she did not desire his company and proved that she was telling the truth. She has not treated him in a decent and humane manner, according to the petitioner. At one time she threw his clothes out of the window and told him to follow. He thought the best thing to do would be to separate from her.
• 21 Jan 1919 Grace Freeland was granted a divorce from Edward Freeland in circuit court yesterday.
• 21 Jan 1919 Judge Sol A. Wood granted a divorce to Gladys Fagg from Walter Fagg in circuit court yesterday.
• 21 Jan 1919 Mark Wallers was granted a divorce from Ocie Wallers in superior court yesterday.
• 21 Jan 1919 Judge Ballou yesterday granted a divorce to Nellie Venis from Carl Venis. Plaintiff will not be allowed to marry for two years.
• 22 Jan 1919 Martha Archold and her husband George Archbold, are residents of Huntertown. She has filed a petition for divorce against him on the grounds of extreme cruelty. They were married in 1906, and have four children. There is a tale of atrocities charged against the plaintiff. She states that he cursed and abused her and her children, calling them vile and filthy names; struck and beat her shamefully, and she specificially states that he shamefully abused her three days before one of her children was born. She avers that he is possessed of an ungovernable temper. Archbold has considerable money in the Huntertown bank, and she asks for a restraining order so that he may not spend it all, and also that he may be restrained from molesting her; she fears that he will do her bodily harm. She prays the court for a divorce and the custody of her children.
• 22 Jan 1919 Alice Dailey is suing her husband, William Dailey, for divorce. They were married in 1917 and separated the same year. Since he has failed to provide for her and has abandoned her.
• 22 Jan 1919 Clara Vautis has brought suit for divorce against Ralph Vauris, and she also asks for $1,000 alimony. Mrs. Vauris resides at 645 Archer avenue. She states that the defendant works at the Rolling mills and makes good wages. They were married in 1913 and have two children. She avers that the defendant struck her on numerous occasions, which caused her great pain, and he has threatened to take her life. She has asked for a restraining order so that he cannot molest her. Besides a divorce and $1,000 alimony she asks for the custody of the children.
• 22 Jan 1919 A divorce was granted Kate Fulk from Andrew Fulk in superior court yesterday. She was granted the custody of their child.
• 23 Jan 1919 Ruth Mitchell's marriage experience was different than that of Parthenia, and unlike Ingomar, her husband, Auttis Mitchell, had no tales of love to tell. Quite the reverse; he told her that he did not love her, and to pack her clothes and get out. So she is suing him for an absolute divorce. They were married in April, 1914, and divided their sympathy and affection in September, 1918. He joined the army in September, 1918, and since then he has written her to the effect that he would never come back and that he had taken a solemn oath to that effect. She states that he has struck her at times. They have two children, and she does not believe that he would be a fit person to care for them, she ask for the custody of the children and an absolute divorce.
• 23 Jan 1919 Ida M. Beahrs has filed a petition for divorce from her husband, Raymond G. Beahrs. Defendant is an employe of the rolling mills. They were married in 1912 and separated in 1913. They have one daughter. He cares nothing for his wife or his child and has abandoned them, according to the petition. She wants a restraining order so that he cannot make away with all his money, and besides a divorce she ask for the custody of the child.
• 23 Jan 1919 Frederick G. Bierbaum has filed a complaint in superior court for divorce from his wife, Blanch B. Bierbaum. This couple were married in November, 1917, and the parting of the ways come in April, 1918. The defendant abandoned him, the petitioner claimes, and refused to return to him. He also avers that she has been married more than once before and did not make the fact known to him, in fact she claimed that she had only one other experience. Plaintiff resides at 316 West Main street, and is a construction worker.
• 24 Jan 1919 Harry Cripe is seeking divorce from Fay Cripe. The couple married in April 1916, and separated in October, 1918. According to the complaint of the husband it is a story of depravity. He is basing his claim on desertion. Cripe resides at 213 West Main street.
• 25 Jan 1919 Paul Clouser, residing at 349 West Jefferson street, and an express messenger by occupation, has filed suit in superior court for divorce from Eva Clouser. They were married in 1916. They have one child, who is in the care of the grandmother, Mrs. Anna Clouser. The plaintiff claims that his wife neglected to care for their household duties; that she neglected her child and failed to give it the proper nourishment, and would leave it in the care of strangers, and when the husband remonstrated she told him that she did not care for the child and if he did not like the way that she was caring for it he could look after it himself. There were frequent quarrels and one day she left and he does not know of her present whereabouts, he claims.
• 25 Jan 1919 Arthur W. Yacky has brought suit for divorce from Leo M. Yacky. The petitioner is a mechanic and has resided in this city for several years. In the complaint he states that he was married to the defendant at Columbia City in December, 1917. They parted last Saturday. He avers that the defendant has an ungovernable temper and has cursed him.
• 25 Jan 1919 Nettie Hoover has brought divorce proceedings against Frank Hoover. Mrs. Hoover resides at 230 East Columbia street. She was married to the defendant in March, 1916. They separated last Wednesday. She avers he has accused her of associating with other men, which causes her great mental suffering. She claims that he has failed to support her and never bought her proper clothes. She declares that he would not work when he had an opportunity, and he has left her without anything to eat for three days. He always compelled her to earn her own living, she states.
• 25 Jan 1919 Edith Carroll has brougth divorce proceedings against Herman Carroll. The Plaintifflives at 119 1/2 Grand street and is a janitor by occupation. She claimes that he has struck her on several occasions and that he has failed to provide and compelled her to work for her living. She asks for a restraining order as she fears that he will do her bodily harm, and also to prevent him from doing away with his money.
• 25 Jan 1919 Edna McKee has filed complaint for divorce from Harry McKee in superior court. The petitioner charges him with associating with other woman, and that he was not slow in boasting of his abilities as a "lady killer," She claims that he has given her only scanty support since they were married. Mrs. McKee states that their marriage took place in February, 1911, and they separated in few days ago. They have two children. The plaintiff is a cripple and she has asked for a restraining order forbidding defendant from molesting her, and that he be not allowed to squander his money during the pendency of the suit.
• 26 Jan 1919 In superior court yesterday Lucile Ginsberg was granted a divorce from Edward L. Ginsberg. Custody of a child was given the plaintiff and the father was given permission to visit the infant at certain times.
• 28 Jan 1919 Martha J. Oswalt has filed a petition in superior court against her husband, John T. Oswalt, for divorce. She states that she married the defendant in 1907. They have three children. He was in the habit of cursing the plaintiff and falsely accused her of associations with strange men, she claims. She further states that he has neglected and refused to provide for her or to give her suitable clothing. The defendant poscesses consideralbe property and a house at Harlan valued at $800. He has threatened to dispose of this and she has asked the court to issue a restraining order. She also owns some property and to keep him from dispoaing of this she wants the restraining order tl her property as well as his. Finally she asks for the custody of the children, an absolute divorce and $1,000 alimony.
• 28 Jan 1919 Emma L. Ealing was granted a divorce from John Ealing in superior court yesterday. Defendant has the privilege of visiting his children at stated times.
• 29 Jan 1919 Newton Langworthy has filed divorce proceedings against Ethel Langworthy. They were married in March, 1915. They have no children. It is stated in the petition that the defendant deserted the plaintiff on several occasions, which has mortigied him in the eyes of his friends and acquaintances. He states that he is an employee of the Pennsylvania railroad and that while he was away from home the defendant associated with other men. He asks for an absolute divorce.
• 30 Jan 1919 Edward J. Zehenduer, has brought divorce proceedings in superior court against his wife, May Zehenduer for divorce. In the petition he states that she was in the habit of swearing at him. She told him that she cared nothing for him, which was probably true from the fact that she threateded to brain him and to put his eyes out, and then she threw odds and ends of furniture at him. He claims that she has an ungovernable temper, which from his description of her actions must be true. She told him that she cared nothing for him, which, in accordance with her threats, must be the truth. She also gave him to understand that she cared more for other men than for him. Zehenduer asks for a divorce.
• 30 Jan 1919 May Roy, who resides in Jefferson township, has brougth divorce proceedings against her husband, Martin Roy. She bases her claim on failure to provide, also that he struck her and cursed her, all without fault. They have no children.
• 30 Jan 1919 Bruce E. Kirkland, filed divorce complaint against his wife in the Noble county court. The case has been benued to the Allen superior court. Florence A. Kirkland is the wife of the plaintiff. The petitioner avers that they were married in 1917, and separated in August of last year. She was in the habit of calling him vile names. and that she has an ungovernable temper and they were constantly quarreling. She refused to keep house for him, and on August 16, 1918, she abandoned the plaintiff. He claims that he was always willing to provide suitable home for her. They have no children.

• 01 Feb 1919 Christine Rose, who has resided in Fort Wayne for several years, has filed a complaint for divorce from Harry Rose. The case has been brought in superior court. In her petition she states that she was married to the defendant in July. 1918; that in that time he has failed to provide for her and has never supported her, and through this she has been necessitated to earn her own living. Defendant Rose is an employe of the Pennsylvania railroad, and according to the plaintiff, earns a good salary, but he squanders and gambles his wages away reather than providing for his wife. She wants a divorce and $30 a month alimony.
• 01 Feb 1919 Leo D. Young was married to Esther Young on January 8, 1919, and according to the complaint he separated from her seventeen days lates. In the petition the plaintiff states that within three days after they were married the defendant permittied another man to accompany her home and afterward boasted that he had kissed her. She must have been fond of lissing for she told her husband with glee that the delivery man had kissed her, the complaint states. When they were married the plaintiff took up his residence with the defendant's parents, and while they were living together she allowed a stranger to come and visit them. She paid entirely too much attention to the stranger, and when admonished by the husband she answered that he was "just like a brother to her," the plaintiff alleges. Young took objections and when he gave orders that the stranger was not to come to the house any more, and that if he did he, Young, would leave, she answered by stating that she would not live with a man who was jealous of the stranger. He proposed that they move; the defendant refused. The plaintiff resides at 2414 Manford street, and is a yard clerk for the Pennsylvania railroad.
• 02 Feb 1919 Ada Harkenrider has filed complaint for divorce. Her husband is Charles Harkenrider. She claims her residence to be 332 West Superior street. In her petition she states that her husband cursed her; that he is an habitual drunkard and spend all of his time and money in saloons. She also states that when intoxicated he would beat her unmercifully. She also claims that he is a nototious police court character.
• 02 Feb 1919 Lelia Sawyer has brought divorce proceedings against her husband, Harvey Sawyer, in superior court. In the complaint she states that she was married to the defendant in 1915; since that date he has failed to provide properly for her. He has left her and gone on trips, being away for several days, leaving her without any money. When they were married they resided with the plaintiff's sister, and he failed to pay her share of the household expenses. He did not properly cloth her.
• 02 Feb 1919 Melissie Miller has brought divorce complaint against her husband, Samuel Miller, in superior court. They were married in 1913. The have no children. He deserted her, without cause. This was in May, 1915. Since then she has heard nothing from him.
• 02 Feb 1919 Hazel Younghaus was granted a divorce from Edward Younghaus yesterday in superior court.
• 02 Feb 1919 Superior court Judge William N. Ballou granted a divorce to Jennie M. Peppler, from Henry M. Peppler, yesterday.
• 04 Feb 1919 Leo D. Young filed a complaint for divorce Saturday in superior court. Yesterday the wife, Esther Young, filed a cross complaint in which she denies each and every allegation of the plaintiff. She alleges they were married on January 8, 1919 and separated in January 25, 1919, just seventeen days of married bliss. On the last named date the plaintiff left her without cause. She states that he is possessed of an ungovernable tamper, and he has a very jealous disposition. He wold her a few days after they were married that he did not care for her. The plaintiff is only 20 years of age. He never did provide for her and defendant states that she believes that he is possessed of considerable property - about $1,500 worth. He is employed with the Pennsylvania and make a good salary. She wants her maiden name restored, a divorce from the plaintiff and $1,500 alimony.
• 04 Feb 1919 In superior court John D. J. Perry was granted a divorce from Arispa Olive Perry.
• 06 Feb 1919 Rose Coury has filed a complaint in superior court for a divorce from Alex Coury. Defendant is an employe of the Bass Foundry. Mrs. Coury states that they were married in 1918, and they separated in January, 1919, for the reason that he cursed her, and told her to leave, in fact, he ordered her out of the house. He would permit and encourage the father of the defendant to mistreat her. She asks for a restraining order because she fears that he will do her bodily harm, and also to prevent him from disposing of his personal property.
• 06 Feb 1919 In superior court in the divorce proceedings of Jauneta Hughes vs. Virgil Hughes, heard yesterday, the court refused to grant either party a divorce.
• 07 Feb 1919 Laura M. Eugie has brought divorce proceedings against her husband Carl E. Eugie in superior court. This is another illustration of rapid fire determination for divorce. They were married January 2, 1919, and separated January 28 - twenty-six days. She claims in her complaint that the defendant refused and failed to support her and failed and refused to give her any money for her support, even refusing to pay her care fare, or for her clothes or any of the necessities; he cursed and swore at her and through his continual nagging and conduct she is threatened with nervous prostration. She asks for an absolute divorce.
• 08 Feb 1919 In superior court the divorce suit of William R. Rickett vs. Dica P. Rickett a divorce was granted the plaintiff and he was also given custody of a child. The plaintiff will not be allowed to marry again for two years.
• 08 Feb 1919 In the divorce suit between Fay Millard vs. Edith Millard, which was so bitterly contested and in which appeared Attorneys Guy Colerick for the defendant, who has filed a cross complaint and Judge Aiken for the plaintiff, ended yesterday. The court found against both parties to the effect that neither of them were entitled to divorce. Divorce refused; judgment against plaintiff for costs.
• 09 Feb 1919 Frank Scott has brought suit for divorce in superior court. His wife is Clara Scott. He states in the petition that they were married in January, 1916, and it was in September, 1918, that they ceased their tribulations forever. He claims that Mrs. Scott is given to a violent temper, and when the excitement was running high, she would let go a string of vindictives which was more than decent folk could tolerate. She hasd a habit of leaving the house on the least provocation, and she would remain away all night associating with wicked men and women. It was in March she left him and he has never seen her since nor has he heard from her. He wants a divorce.
• 09 Feb 1919 Wanetah Hughes has filed divorce proceedings against her husband, Virgil Hughes, in superior court. She claims her residence at No. 816 East Lewis street. She states in her complaint that he curses her and that he is an habitual drunkard and spends all his time and money in saloons and for liquor, instead of providing for his wife. And he is guilty of ther things also, she says, things which are unbecoming a husband. It is impossible for her to live any longer with Hughes.
• 09 Feb 1919 Evelyn Ingersoll has filed a complaint against her husband, Johnson Ingersoll for support. They have one child now three and one-half years of age. She claims in the complaint that he abandoned her and her child last June. He left her without support. She says that he in employed steadly and is able to support her. He has been guilty of habitual cruelty, so much so as to permit their living together utterly impossible.
• 11 Feb 1919 Mabel Olds has filed a complaint in superior court for divorce from Walter S. Olds. The petition is based on the refusal and neglect of the defendant to provide a home and the necessary means for her care and support. Mrs. Olds avers that on accounty of such neglect she has been compelled to work as a clerk and earn her own living. Olds has stated that he is tried of married life and the sooner that she would ask for a divorce and get it , the better he would be satisfied. She asks for a absolute divorce.
• 11 Feb 1919 Judge Ballou in superior court yesterday granted a divorce to Marie Arbogast from Jude W. Arbogast, also $1,000 alimony and plaintiff's maiden name of Furnish was also restored.
• 11 Feb 1919 There was a modification of the divorce granted Morgan Fortney, so far as defendant being allowed to visit children. The wife hereafter will be allowed to see the children at stated intervals. Decision of Judge Ballou in superior court yesterday.
• 12 Feb 1919 Anna Weed has filed complaint against William Weed for a divorce. They were married in 1913. He has insisted that she get a divorce and she has at last taken his word. He gave her to understand that he did not want to live with her. He abandoned his wife in June, 1918. In December he sent her $10 and told her to spend it on obtaining a divorce. She has been force to work to support herself. She believes that he has considerable money coming on mortgage notes and asks that a restraining order be issued, as she has no money to pay the costs of the action.
• 12 Feb 1919 Herschel Coby has sued Heneretta Coby for divorce in circuit court. This couple married in June, 1915. He states in the complaint that the wife would go to dances with strange men and leave their baby without proper care. He states that the child is three years old and that the wife is not the proper person to have the care of it. He asks for a divorce and the custody of the child.
• 12 Feb 1919 Cora E. Hazlett is sueing Edward J. Haziett for a limited separation. She states in her petition that the defendant curses her and that he is possessed of an ungovernable temper and through his conduct it is impossible to live with him. He has at numerous times ordered the plaintiff to leave the house. She avers that on Christmas day he struck and beat the plaintiff without cause. In order to meet the household expenses she has been compelled to keep boarders. She says that the defendant is strong and hearty and has a good job with the Nickel Plate railroad. She wants a restraining order so that he may not molest her, and to prevent him from spending his money without giving her the proper support. During this separation she asks for the custody of the children.
• 12 Feb 1919 A divorce was granted in superior court yesterday to Grace E. Dill from Beveridge E. Dill. Defendant is allowed to see his child at all reasonable times.
• 12 Feb 1919 In superior court yesterday, Judge Ballou granted a divorce to Edward J. Steinbacher from Esther Steinbacher. They have a child which at present is in the custody of on Rachel Wheelock. Each party has privilege of visiting the child at stated intervals.
• 12 Feb 1919 Judge Ballou granted a divorce yesterday to William S. Sherer. Defendant is Laura Sherer. Plantiff will have opportunity to visit his fourteen months old baby at divers times.
• 14 Feb 1919 John Fullerton has filed complaint for divorce. His wife is Cora L. Fullerton. He claims that she has an ungovernable temper and at the slightest provocation would swear and curse him. She made vile remarks about him before other people, which he claims is all untrue. They separated in 1917, and previous to that time she has come home in a state of intoxication, he avers. He asked her to mend her ways and she answered that he was at liberty to leave her any time he desired to do so the complaint states.
• 14 Feb 1919 Henrietta Coby, wife of Herschel Coby, has filed a cross complaint against her husband for divorce. So far as the filing of the suit is concerned it seems to have been a race to see who would get to the circuit court first. Herschel won from his wife by about fifteen minutes. She states that he is an expert nagger, and has often accused her of infidelity which is not true. She has been forced to do manual labor in and about her home, when she was physically unfit. They have one child three years old and the defendant states that her husband is not a fit person to have the custody of the child. She asks for a divorce and its custody.
• 16 Feb 1919 Huldah Hill has brought suit for divorce in superior court from her husband, Julius Hill. Complaint states in her petition that for almost two years the defendant has failed to provide a home and she has been compelled to make her own living. They separated in October, 1917. They have four children, and she desires their custody, claiming that the husband is not a fit person to have care of them. She asks for an absolute divorce.
• 18 Feb 1919 Harry A. Smith has filed complaint in superior court for a divorce. His wife is Alice Gerturde Smith. Plaintiff says his wife deserted him two years ago and he has no knowledge of her present whereabouts. He asks for an absolute divorce.
• 18 Feb 1919 Florence Gerding has filed complaint in superior court for divorce. She is the wife of Robert Gerding. She states in her petition that defendant kicked her and that he would not support her and that he would not work.
• 18 Feb 1919 Bertha Urton was granted a divorce from Milford Urton in superior court yesterday. Plaintiff was also granted custody of child, while defendant was ordered to pay a certain sum each month for its support.
• 18 Feb 1919 Frederick Bohnke was granted a divorce from Sadie Bohnke in superior court yesterday.
• 18 Feb 1919 Carl Blystone was granted a divorce from Florence Blystone. Decree was granted on a cross-complaint.
• 18 Feb 1919 The divorce case of Joseph Goral vs. Lucinda Goral, filed in superior court, was dropped from the docket.
• 18 Feb 1919 In the divorce proceedings of Brid Deffendorfer vs. Edith Deffendorfer in superior court yesterday resulted in a decree for plaintiff.
• 19 Feb 1919 What is proving to be the most sensational divorce case which has ever been tried in Fort Wayne, is now being heard before special Judge S. R. Alden, in circuit court. Parties to the suit are Edward M. Reese, who is assistant train master for the Pennsylvania railroad, and his wife Lou Claire Reese. The plaintiff gives his residence as 340 West Wildwood avenue, but he has made statement in his petition for the custody of his two children that he has not lived there since he began action for divorce, and has only been there ossasionally when he has gone to visit his children, and then always in the company of some friend or when defendant's mother was present. Not only is there interest in the suit for divorce, but there is represented in the deal bona fide stock in a western mine bearing face value of $960,000. Mrs. Reese has filed cross complaint denying each of the allegations of the plaintiff. There have been at stated intervals petitions filed for restraining order and for support this last October; petition by the husband for custody of the children filed last December and numerous other petitions and cross petitions. The most surprising evidence which was admitted by defendant's counsel that on a recent trip to Paradise, Arizona, the defendant was followed by a Fort Wayne attorney and no less than four detectives. It is in this face that the defendant attorneys are endeavoring to prove that there is a conspiracy on the part of Reese to blackmail one Raleigh O. Fife, the original owner of this $960,000 worth of stock, for being caught in a compromising position with plaintiff's wife, and that the divorce is more an excuse than anything else in effort to retain this large amount of stock. In the original complaint as well as in the petition for the custody of the children, the plaintiff avers that his wife has threatened him with bodily harm; that she was a confirmed scold; has repeatedly and frequently assaulted him with her hands as well as with articles which she could throw. For the last few years she has vener had a kind word for him she avers. He goes on in the petition to state that she has charged him with improper acts with other women. He states that she associated with Raleigh O Fife, a cousin of the defendant. In her cross complaint Mrs. Reese denies all the material allegations of the plaintiff in both paragraphs; that the facts stated in the cross complaint are true, and that she has a meritorious case. She goes on and cites that she has two children and that the little girl who is now eight years of age, was afflicted with infantile paralysis when she was a baby, and that the disease has left her in a very nervous condition and that she cannot stand any excitement, if fact it is dangerous to her health when anything occurs to excite her. The boy, she states is afraid of his father. And she states that the father has been cruel to the boy and has whipped him with a horsewhip on four different occasions; on one accasion with a leather belt with a metal buckle and the boy carried the evidence for days afterward. She states that the plaintiff is of a quarrelsome nature. She claims that he had denied the parentage of the boy in the presence of friends of the family.
• 19 Feb 1919 Margaret Laemmerman has brought suit in superior court for separate maintenance. Her husband is Sylvester Leammerman. She alleges among other things that his treatment of her has become intolerable. She asks the custody of her eight year old child.
• 19 Feb 1919 George W. Hardy is suing for divorce. His wife is Bessie Gilbert Hardy. In his petition he states that when he lived in New York he was unable to find employment and left that city for Keokuk, Iowa. When he started to work in that place he sent for his wife, but she told him that she did not care to leave the metropolis. This was in September, 1910. He hasn't seen her since. He states that he is a master engineer sr. grade 210th engineers U.S.A.
• 19 Feb 1919 Divorce case of Cora E. Haziett vs. Edward J. Haziett in superior court yesterday was dismissed.
• 20 Feb 1919 In the divorce case of Reese vs. Reese, which is now being tried by Special Judge Alden, the second day was practically taken up with examination of witnesses. The plaintiff, Edward M. Reese, was put on the stand and for a long while he was cross examined by the attorneys for the defense. The mercenary motives of the plaintiff were brought out in this testimony, and it showed conclusively to what bounds he would go to gain riches. It was also shown how anzious he was that his wife go west - to Paradise, Arizona, to become acquainted with the value and working of a gold mine. He endeavored to make his wife acquainted with the fact that Raleigh O. Fife owned $2,000,000 worth of stock in this mine. He admitted rehearsing with the detectives the plans which were to be pulled off. It was brought out in his evidence that Detective Carey, who was acting in that capacity at the passenger station of the Pennsylvania railroad at Chicago, had left his job for the special purpose of following Mrs. Reese to the west, and for no more money than he was getting in the position he held at the passenger station. The attorneys for the defense brought out the fact that Reese has hunted among the best secret service men of the Pennsylvania railroad in order to get the right men for the job. The plaintiff admitted that he had arranged with his mother to send a fake telegram to his wife, so that she would be compelled to make the journey to the far west. When Mrs. Reese called his attention to the fact that she did not care to go and that it would not be right to expect her to stay entirely among strangers for so long, he made the excuse that she would have for her neighbors her relatives. It is not likely that the case will be completed today.
• 20 Feb 1919 Edith M. Haas has brought suit for divorce in superior court against John Haas. She is tired of her husband's continual nagging; he is always finding fault with her; he contiually used profane language in her hearing and calls her names. He has accused her of unbecoming conduct which she states is false. She resides at 819 West Superior street. Her husband is an employe of the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company.
• 20 Feb 1919 Ruth Elizabeth Warnick has filed complaint for divorce in superior court. Her husband is George W. Warnich. In her petition she avers that he frequently cursed and called her vile names. He has, she says, told her if she did not like the mammer of threatment to secure a divorce. She is endeavoring to do so. Mrs. Warnick resides at 626 Cherry street. She asks for a restraining order as she fears his violence.
• 20 Feb 1919 Mildred F. Dunlap wants a divorce from George T. Dunlap. They were married in September, 1913. She avers in her petition that he has failed to provide for her and her children; that he had deceived the plaintiff; that he is very lazy, indolent and shiftless; that he fails to work steadily and that when he had a job would give it up and look for another. Mrs. Dunlap states that she has been compelled to work and support herself and her children. She states that he is a strong man and capalbe of earning $200 a month. They have three children. Mrs. Dunlap resides at 1648 High street.
• 20 Feb 1919 In superior court Minnie Norwald was granted a divorce from Harry C. Norwald. Plaintiff's mained name was also restored to her.
• 21 Feb 1919 Alice Madison has filed divorce complaint in superior court. She states that she was married to the defendant, Riley Madison in 1903, and she is anxious for a divorce for the reasons that he swears at her and calls her vile names; that he has struck and beat her on several occasions and that he is guilty of other acts unbecoming a gentleman and husband. They have a 10 year-old child and besides a divorce she wants the custody of the child. The defendant is an employe of the Pennsylvania railroad and as she is entirely without funds she asks the court to issue a restraining order so that he will not squander all his money. She resides at 1503 Ohio street.
• 21 Feb 1919 The sensational divorce case which has been going on in circuit court between Edward Reese and Lou Claire Reese ended yesterday through a compromise agreed to by all parties connected with the suit. The plaintiff was granted a divorce and the defendant, Mrs. Reese, the custody of the children. In this compromise it was agreed by the plaintiff that he would withdraw the second paragraph of his complaint, which was the one containing the sensational allegations against Mrs. Reese. The plaintiff was ordered to pay to the defendant $50 a month for the support of the two children.
• 21 Feb 1919 Pearl Middleton was granted a divorce from George Middleton in superior court yesterday.
• 22 Feb 1919 Card Careton has filed complaint in superior court for divorce. His wife is Viola Careton. In his petition he states that he was married in June, 1910, and that he separated from her in March, 1915. She deserted him on that date and he has not heard from her directly or indirectly since. They have one child. He is a laborer and resides at 529 Holman street.
• 22 Feb 1919 Alice L. Kraus has filed divorce proceedings in superior court. Her husband is Clarence Kraus. They have four children. She claims that he calls her vile names and that he has abused her. Defendant is an employe of the Pennsylvania railroad working as a switchman. She asks for an absolute divorce and from the fact that he earns good wages, suitable alimony.
• 23 Feb 1919 In superior court, Altu Torr was granted a divorce yesterday. Defendant's maiden name of Dawson was restored.
• 23 Feb 1919 Minnie Coleman was granted a divorce from James F. Coleman by Judge Ballou in superior court yesterday. Plaintiff's maiden name of Drake was restored.
• 23 Feb 1919 Charles B. Reynolds was granted a divorce from Ida Reynolds in superior court.
• 23 Feb 1919 Herbert Wolverton was granted a divorce from Mary Wolverton in superior court. Children were left in the custody of the defendant, while plaintiff has the right to visit them at all reasonable times.
• 25 Feb 1919 Myrtle Conner has filed divorce complaint in superior court. Her husband is William Conner. She states that they were married in December, 1912, and separated last Tuesday. She makes the charge that the defendant called her vile and indecent names and falsely accused her of violating her marriage vows. She states that he has struck and beat her and has failed to provide her with sufficient clothing. They have one child and she avers that he is not a fit person to have custody of it. She also asks that the defendant supply her with sufficient funds with which to carry on her suit.
• 25 Feb 1919 In the divorce proceedings, which have been filed in superior court by Elmer Piepenbrink against Rena Piepenbrink, there was a cross-complaint filed yesterday by the defendant. She states in the petition that they have one child, and the plaintiff has threatened to leave her and take her baby with him, and that he has told her in a rude and insolent manner to go and live with her own people. She avers that he is jealous of her sister and lady friends and objects to her enjoying the pleasure of respectable company. She relates the incident that he has been known to visit towns in Ohio and return in an intoxicated condition and when he did return in this condition would call defedant vile and nasty names.
• 25 Feb 1919 Oliver Ellis has filed divorce proceedings against Irene Ellis. Their wedded life extended over a period of three months. He makes the charge that the defendant would curse and swear at him and use the most vile and filthy language imaginalbe, which was humiliating and embarrassing. Plaintiff is a carpenter and when he was offered a very good job in Indianapolis she refused to move to that city with him. He states that she is lazy and indolent and because of her inclination for prolonged rest in the morning, plaintiff was obliged to prepare his own breakfast.
• 25 Feb 1919 The divorce proceedings of Esther Meadows against Grover Meadows was dismissed in superior court yesterday.
• 27 Feb 1919 Harry Wilson has filed complaint for divorce in superior court. His wife is Wilda Wilson. Plaintiff says that his wife has an ungovernable temper and had no hesitancy in continually displaying it; she is an habitual nagger, and she nagged until he was compelled to leave the house, he states. She was in the habit of calling him vile names in the presence of their two children, and he states that she is not a fit person to have the custody of them. As it is impossible for the plaintiff to live longer with his wife, he asks for a divorce and the custody of the children.
• 27 Feb 1919 Arthur J. Scherer has filed complaint in superior court for a divorce. His wife is Maude G. Scherer. In his petition he states that all of their married life the defendant has found excuses for finding fault; she has nagged him and in many ways has attempted to embarrass by ridiculing the circumstances in which they are living. Plaintiff purchased a home on Anthony boulevard; she has continually endeavored to have him give it up, because as she said it was too far from the city and she wanted him to buy or rent one which was close in. He is employed by the Pennsylvania railroad and he states that while he gave her $60 twice a month, she bought clothes with it and dressed extravagantly. She has dressed far beyond her means, he states. She has an ungovernable temper and she has cursed and swore at him.
• 27 Feb 1919 Jacob Tanko Tarpchinoff has filed petiton in superior court for divorce from Tazel Tarpchinoff. He states that his wife is constantly cursing and calling him vile names. He believes that she had lived an unchaste life before he married her and with a knowledge of this it is impossible for him to live with her longer.
• 27 Feb 1919 Etta Lechlectner was granted a divorce from Frank Lechlectner in superior court yesterday. Her former name of Etta Cole was restored to her.
• 27 Feb 1919 Rose Cramer was granted a divorce yesterday in superior court from Frank Cramer. Her former name of Meyers was also restored.
• 28 Feb 1919 In superior court Etta Lechleiter was granted a divorce from Frank Lechleiter. Plaintiff's maiden name of Cole was also restored to her.
• 28 Feb 1919 In circuit court yesterday in the divorce case of Henry Becker against his wife, Johanna, divorce was granted defendant on a cross-complaint. Plaintiff is understood to have considerable property and court ruled that this should be divided on the 50-50 basis.

• 01 Mar 1919 Bernice Merriman Hamm has filed complaint for divorce. Her husband is Lester Hamm. As soon as defendant gained the information that his wife had brought divorce proceedings he filed a cross complaint. The wife states in her petition that he is a nagger, and that he has threatened to injure her by violence, and has threatened to throw a lamp at her, and he has called her vile names and has frequently ordered her out of the house. She states that she has no money and asks the court to have defendant supply her with sufficient to support her pending the suit. In the cross complaint filed by the husband, he states that the plaintiff has associated with other men; that she frequented dance halls and that she cursed and swore. He further states that on April, 1918, she deserted the defendant and went to Cleveland accompanied by another man; that he followed them and had her arrested in the city. Upon her promise to be good he took her back. Shortly after this she again began her indiscretions, the complaint says.
• 01 Mar 1919 Edith Robinson has filed diovrce proceeding in superior court. Her husband is Walter Robinson. It is claimed by the plaintiff that his wife deserted hin in 1918 and they have since lived separately. They have on child and she claims that he is not a fit person to have custody of it. She claims that he struck her and called her vile names.
• 02 Mar 1919 Gertrude Rau has filed petition in superior court for divorce from her husband Guy Rau. She believes that she has just claim to divorce from the fact that her husband has never made provision for her support. She has never received at any one time more than $10.00, and in order to gain support she was forced to work as a clerk at Albert Romey's establishment in Columbia City. Defendant promised, before they were married, to provide a home for her, but he never kept his promise. She avers that he possesses an unfovernable temper and on several occasions he has struck the plaintiff. She has resided for six months in Fort Wayne and was enployed at the General Electric. She wants a divorce and her maiden name of Betzner restored and $500.00 alimony.
• 04 Mar 1919 Helen Hetrick has filed divorce complaint in circuit court for divorce from her husband George Hetrick. She gives the causes for wanting a divorce as the defendant being surly and having a quarrelsome disposition and that he was constantly bagging the plaintiff, also that he failed to provide sufficient clothing and she has been forced to cloth herself. She states that the defendant owns realty to the amount of $1,500 and that he earns at least $1,400 a year. She wants a divorce and $500 alimony.
• 04 Mar 1919 Amelia L. Hoffert has brought divorce proceedings against George Hoffert. She says that he has associated with other women of questionalbe repute; that he has cursed and swore and abused the plaintiff, and that he has failed and neglected to support her and that it is simply impossible for the plaintiff to live with him any longer.
• 04 Mar 1919 Arthur Rohn filed complaint for divorce. His wife's name is Bernada Rohn. During the time that they lived together the defendant made life for plaintiff unbearable through her continual nagging and fault finding, he claims. Principal claim is on desertion, which was in 1916. Plaintiff does not now know the residence of the defendant.
• 04 Mar 1919 Matilda Johnson has asked superior court for divorce from George Johnson. They were married in May, 1912, and separated in January, 1919. The lady's name before her marriage was Matilda Ahlersmeyer.
• 04 Mar 1919 Irma May Farmer has brought divorce proceedings in superior court. Her husband is Loren P. Farmer. He would on the slightest provocation swear and curse the plaintiff; he was abusive and would call her indecent names, and he made false accusations against her, the plaintiff states. Defendant gambled and stayed out late almost every night until 3 to 4 o'clock in the morning and would brag of being in the company of other women. On a previous occasion she left the devendant, but he promised to be good and she returned to him. She wants a divorce and her maiden name of May Yocum restored.
• 04 Mar 1919 Rosella O'Laughlin was granted a divorce yesterday in superior from Albert J. O'Laughlin.
• 05 Mar 1919 Olie Williams has brought suit for divorce in superior court. Her husband is Dawson Williams. They were married in 1915 and separated last month. She claims that he has failed to support her for the past three years and she has been compelled to earn her own living. She also states that he has an ungovernable temper and calles her vile and obscene names, and his conduct has become so vicious that it is impossible for the plaintiff to live longer with him.
• 05 Mar 1919 Margaret A. Buhr has filed complaint in superior court for divorce from her husband Charles F. Buhr. Defendant is employed at the Kaough Coal company. The wife is residing at 522 High street. She claims that he often struck and beat her with his fists when in anger, and he has accused her falsely, all of which is untrue. She asks for a restraining order so that he will be able to divide his salary with her.
• 05 Mar 1919 Erva Everhart is another who is dissatisfied with being married and has applied for a divorce in superior court. She claims that he deserted her on October 1916 and that he has not made reasonable provision for her support for more than two years.
• 05 Mar 1919 Another to the long list of discontented wives seeking liberty from their ill-made matrimonial ventures is Malinda E. Long. The husband's name is Frank Long. She states that while they were living together he habitually cursed and swore and this not always when they were alone but when company was present. He is guilty, she says, of the use of intoxicants to excess and was habitually under the influence. He also failed to make reasonable provisions for her.
• 06 Mar 1919 Phil DeNeve, a brakeman, has filed complaint for divorce in superior court. His wife is Gertrude DeNeve and it is understood that this is the third time she has figured in the divorce court. Just a short time before the complaint was filed for this suit, she appeared in the county clerk's office for the purpose of collecting a monthly alimony, which her second husband is still paying. DeNeve states that one of her habits, after she has found another dutiful husband and they have begun housekeeping, is to persuade the husband to sell the household effects and divide the money with her. In this case she was successful and as soon as he had given Mrs. DeNeve her share she immediately left the plaintiff. She was in the habit of calling him vile names and told him that he was the cuase of her ill health. He claims also that she refused to cook his meals and would fly into a terrible passion without any cause. She has denounced plaintiff and called him "a worthless pup," and that her first husband was a better man than the plaintiff.
• 06 Mar 1919 Marie Young has brought suit for divorce in superior court. Her husband is Floyd E. Young. Mrs. Young states in her petition that defendant has called her vile and profane names and that he has struck and beat her; that he has failed to provide properly for her and their children and she has been compelled to work. They have three children and she claims that the defendant is not a fit person to have their custody. She avers that married life with the defendant is utterly impossible.
• 06 Mar 1919 Julian Bowers has brought suit for divorce from his wife Clara Bowers. The principal complaint for divorce in this complaint is the fact that Mrs. Bowers failed and neglected to prepare the plaintiff's meals or to perform the household duties. "She would continually curse the plaintiff in the presence of their children, uttering violent oaths," says the petition. He asks for the custody of his children stating that she is not a fit person to have their custody.
• 06 Mar 1919 Alma Feeney has filed a divorce complaint against Frederick J. Feeney. During their six years of married life there was never a time that he did not show his bad temper and has gone so far as to threaten the life of the plaintiff. In one instance he attempted to take away their infant and when plaintiff remonstrated he choked her almost into insensibility. This harsh treatment was a daily occurrence for years before they separated, the plaintiff charges. He was in the habit of swearing at the plaintiff and used vulgar and indecent language in the presence of their child. He would frequently leave home for two or three weeks leaving the plaintiff without money and forcing her to ask for charity for support of her child who was only three months old. She asks absolute divorce and custody of her child.
• 06 Mar 1919 George M. Allbaffer was granted a divorce from Mary Allbaffer in superior court yesterday.
• 07 Mar 1919 Lillie E. Cumeford wants a divorce. Her husband is Grant Cumeford. They separated a few days ago. She objects to his harsh treatment and avers that he often used vile and obscene language to her, and many time beat her unmercifully, leaving marks of violence on her body. Plaintiff gives as the principal cause for divorce that of adultery. He kept house with a woman for three months at Anderson, Ind., she says. She closes her complaint by adding that he has failed to provide for her and that he is guilty of other acts unbecoming a husband. She asks for a divorce.
• 07 Mar 1919 Fred R. Cleland asks to be divorced from his wife Lulu. He filed his petition in Superior court. This couple found living together impossible; a few days ago they separated. The wife, he states, is in the habit of using language unbecoming a wife and lady, and she has a habit of nagging about different things and finding fault and quarreling. She has struck the plaintiff when in fits of anger. He makes the charge that she is unfaithful to her marriage vows, and admitting her wrongs to her husband. He asks for an absolute divorce.
• 07 Mar 1919 Hazel Cope has filed a complaint for divorce in superior court. The husband's name is Bert Cope. The complaint is a model of brevity. "He used vile and profane name toward the plaintiff and married life with the defendant is utterly impossible." She asks for a divorce and $500 alimony.
• 07 Mar 1919 In superior court yesterday the divorce suit of Richard Beebe vs. Rosa Beebe was settled and dismissed.
• 08 Mar 1919 Elizabeth Meyer has filed divorce proceedings in superior court. Her husband is William H. F. Meyer. According to the complaint this has been a very unhappy marriage. He has often threatened to shoot the head off the plaintiff and she further avers that he has threatened to knock her down so that she could never get up again. He once remarked, speaking of his wife and her son, that he could finish both so that neither of them would know what happened. He had a violent and ungovernable temper, avers the plaintiff, and he often used vulgat and indecent language in the prestnce of her and the seventeen year old boy. She ends her complaint by stating that the defendant by his attitude and behavior brings to the home such discord and discomfort and unhappiness that she is unable to tolerate it any longer.
• 08 Mar 1919 Herman G. Sheefel has filed divorce complaint. His wife is Carrie B. Sheefel. This couple married in December, 1906, and separated in July, 1910. Plaintiff claims that his wife is quilty of infidelity and has deserted him. He states that he does not know of her whereabouts.
• 08 Mar 1919 Hazel Brown has filed divorce complaint in superior court. She asks legal separation from her husband Herbert Brown. They have two children. The plaintiff avers that he failed to provide for her at all since that time. He was in the habit of cursing and swearing at the plaintiff and often physically abused her.
• 08 Mar 1919 Georg Larmour has brought suit for divorce from Olive Larmour in superior court. The claim for action is based on the fact that Mrs. Larmour has refused to live with her husband and she has informed him that she wants him to secure a divorce and that she would never live with his again.
• 08 Mar 1919 Mary Jan Grudy was granted a divorce from William Grundy in superior court yesterday.
• 08 Mar 1919 Ina May Young was granted a divorce from Elmer M. Young in superior court yesterday. Defendant was granted right to visit children at all reasonable times.
• 09 Mar 1919 The divorce suit brought in superior court by James C. Barnes against Sola Barnes has been dismissed.
• 09 Mar 1919 The divorce suit of Lulu Trmiston against her husband, Louis F. Ormiston has been dismissed.
• 09 Mar 1919 The case of Archie L. Wood, who is suing his wife, Harriet Wood, for divorce, was dismissed in superior court yesterday.
• 09 Mar 1919 The divorce complaint of Esther Edwards vs. Opie Edwards was dismissed in superior court yesterday.
• 09 Mar 1919 Faustina Griffin was granted a divorce from Fay Griffin in superior court yesterday.
• 11 Mar 1919 Walter W. Burlage has filed a divorce complaint in superior court. His wife is Gladys M. Burlage. He makes the charge that his wife has associated with other men and she has repeatedly told him to get a divorce, at the same time telling him that she would be glad to be rid of him. He avers that his wife has an ungoverable temper and when in these tantrums used vile and profanne language and she was extremely cruel and abusive. They have two children and he states that Mrs. Burlage is not a fit person to have custody of the children.
• 11 Mar 1919 Nellie Pappas, wife of James Pappas, has filed divorce proceedings in superior court. She states that they have not lived together since November, 1918. According to the petition her cause for divorce is that the defendant frequently struck and beat her, called her vile names and has threatened to kill her. She asks for an absolute divorce.
• 11 Mar 1919 Clyde Somers has filed divorce complaint in superior court. His wife is Catherine Somers and he states that she in possessed of an ungovernable temper, that she nags plaintiff and finds fault with him and accuses him of conduct unbecoming a good husband. She constantly swears at him and has struck him. Under these circumstances the plaintiff avers that it is impossible for him to live any longer with the defendant. They have two children and the plaintiff asks the court to give him the custody of them.
• 11 Mar 1919 Rose Favorite has brought divorce proceedings against Newton Favorite. The complaint is very short and it would seem that incompatablility is the principal cause. She averss that he called her vile names and occasionally struck and choked her, and this without any cause or provovation on the part of the plaintiff. He abandoned the plaintiff last January and since then she has been forced to amke her own living.
• 11 Mar 1919 Superior court Judge Ballou granted a divorce yesterday to Ferdinand Witzgrenter from Odelia Witzgrenter.
• 11 Mar 1919 Henry Nehrwold was granted a divorce from Lottie Nehrwold. The property rights involved in suit was fixed by agreement and approved by the court.
• 11 Mar 1919 Katherine Ulrey vs. Charles Ulery, suit for divorce was dismissed at plaintiff's cost in superior court yesterday.
• 11 Mar 1919 In the case of Jesse L. Jackson against John T. Jackson, divorce was granted plaintiff. Defendant has the right to visit his children.
• 12 Mar 1919 Sophia Bodigan has brought suit in superior court for divorce from her husbannd Zack Bodigan. They have three children. Plaintiff claims that defendant has struck and beat her without any provocation, and hs ordered her and her little child out of the house at night. She states that he is an habitual drunkard, and has been in the habit of calling her vile and indecen names. Defendant has a grocery business at 3230 West Taylor street, at which he does a large and lucrative business. She asks for a restraining order so that he may not dispose of his property. Besides a divorce she asks for the custody of her children as well as a resonable alimony.
• 13 Mar 1919 Rosella Powell has filed complaint for divorce from Alva Powell. Mrs. Powell states in her complaint that the defendant has a various times deserted the plaintiff and has refused to support her but compelled her to work and earn her own living. She avers that he associates with other women. She also asks for a restraining order so that he cannot do her bodily harm.
• 13 Mar 1919 Bertha Gillespie has filed divorce proceedings. Her husband is James Gillespie. She charges in the complaint that they have not lived together since 1917. They have one child 16 months old. The defendant is at present in the state prison at Greenfield, Miss., serving a two year sentence for stealing an automobile. She also declares that he is a deserter from the United States army. During the time that they lived together she avers that he did not support her and has admitted his infidelity as well.
• 13 Mar 1919 Sarah M. Tipton has brought divorce proceedings against James C. Tipton. She claims that they were married in 1880 and that their children are all grown up; the defendant without cause has failed and refused to support his wife for more than two years.
• 13 Mar 1919 Ralph V. Bump has brought suit for divorce from his wife, Mary Bump. They have no children. The complaint states that his wife has neglected her household duties and to provide his meals.
• 13 Mar 1919 Bertha Fryer is suing Earl Fryer for divorce. They were married Jan. 31, 1919, and separated Feb 4, probably near the record time for wedded bliss. The principal charge with the plaintiff is that there was an understanding that he would furnigh the necessary money to take her child, the fruits of her first marriage, out of the orphans' home. He did not keep his contract. He failed to furnigh the funds and the child was lost to her through being taken by other parties. A day or two after their marriage the defendant ordered plaintiff to leave and he said that he would no longer live with her; that he no longer cared for her, that he would not support her, and would not furnish any means for the purpose. She states that he has failed to furnish any money for her support. She avers that he tried to make her velieve that he was of unsound mind so that she would leave him. He got up on the night and began acting like a crazy man, and did various unreasonable things for the purpose of scaring plaintiff, she says. She wants a divorce and her maiden name of Bertha Brown restored.
• 13 Mar 1919 Jessie F. Hull has filed divorce complaint in superior court for divorce. The husband's name is Alva J. Hill. Immediately after marriage and for a long time after the plaintiff live in ignorance that he did not care for her. Afterward he admittted this and several times told the plaintiff to leave his home and not return to him. They lived for several years in the city of Manila, Philippine Islands, and on three or four occasions he ordered her to return to the United States, and aske her to get a divorce.
• 14 Mar 1919 Florence A. Ferris has brought divorce proceedings in superior court. Nathan E. Ferris is her husband. The petition states that five months ago the defendant began to curst and swear at the plaintiff, and on March 11, last, he beat her without cause in the most vicious and cruel manner until there were black and blue marks on her body and he also cut a gash in her head. She claims that the defendant has a vicious and violent temper and without reason or cause, would abuse the plaintiff. Ferris is an employe of the Pennsylvania railroad. She asks for a restraining order so that he cannot harm her and also to prevent him from doing away with his money.
• 14 Mar 1919 Nellie Voorhes has brought suit for divorce in superior court. Romy Voorhes is the defendant in the case. Mrs. Voorhes accuses her husband of indifelity; he seems asxious that she procure a divorce and has stated that he would not live with her. He is given to fits of rage and has truck and beat his wife and has often knocked her down. She avers that he has associated with other women and that she can never live with him again.
• 14 Mar 1919 In superior court Emma Ealing has begun suit against John Ealing for petition to modify a decree of divorce.
• 14 Mar 1919 George Webster was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday from Rebecca E. Webster.
• 14 Mar 1919 In the divorce proceedings of Grace Stephenson vs. John Stephenson the court took case under advisement.
• 15 Mar 1919 Lillie Ditzenberger has filed complaint for divorce from John B. Ditzenberger. In the complaint she makes some startling allegations, among them the fact that the defendant has been playing the gay Lothario to no less that three other women , and has married them under the name of John Howard. The first one, so Mrs. Ditzenberger states, was in St. Louis in 1913; the second also in St. Louis in 1915, and the third in Topeka, Kas., in 1917. The names of these women are not given. She also Claims that the defendant is the only heir to the estate of Nelson Ditzenberger, who die intestate in 1918, and that the estate consists of money in the bank and real estate in Whitley county, which has a probable value of $15,000. Since the demise of Nelson Ditzenberger, he has taken out letters of administration under the name of John Howard. Defendant, she states, has several thousand dollars on deposit in one of the banks of this city in the name of Nelson Ditzember, which is subject to the orders and control of the defendant. The couple were married in September, 1897, and they separated in 1912. They have six children. The plaintiff assuses the defendant of adultery, and for failing to provide for her or her children for seven years. In that time she has been forced to work in order to support herself and the children. She asks for an absolute divorce and for $10,000 alimony.
• 15 Mar 1919 In circuit court yesterday morning Eunice Raber was granted a divorce from Ralph Reber.
• 17 Mar 1919 In the divorce case of Merl A. Waggoner vs. Gretchen O. Waggoner, which was tried in superior court Saturday afternoon, the court granted a divorce to the plaintiff. Plaintiff was also given custody fo the child; defendant to have the privilege of visiting it at all reasonable times and that the child shall have the privilege of visiting the defendant at the home of its grandparents once each three months at week end and over Sunday, the child to be accompanied by its mother and grandparents or other suitable person. Order of custody subject to the further order of court.
• 18 Mar 1919 That Julia F. Kruse refused to be a wife to him and cook for his twelve year old child, is the allegation made by William F. Kruse is a suit for divorce filed yesterday. The plaintiff further states that Mr. Kruse has returned to the southern part of the state where her child and former husband live.
• 18 Mar 1919 Ruth E. Warnick wants a divorce from George W. Warnick, alleging cruel treatment. The suit has been filed in the superior court. She also asks for the restoration of her maiden name to Ruth Elizabeth Green.
• 19 Mar 1919 Lena Smith has filed suit for divorce against Leo E. Smith, setting forth in the complaint that her husband left her in October, 1918, and has since written that he does not love her. She alleges failure to provide and asks a restraining order.
• 19 Mar 1919 Orphelia Burkhead filed suit for divorce against Jess Burkhead yesterday in the superior court, following the conviction of the husband in the city court for assault and battery upon her. She further alleges cruel treatment and asks for the custody of the two minor children.
• 19 Mar 1919 Alleging cruel treatment, Elizabeth Elliott has brought suit for divorce against Fenimore Elliott.
• 19 Mar 1919 Marie Ivory was granted a divorce in circuit court yesterday from John Ivory.
• 19 Mar 1919 Vera Jones was granted a divorce in circuit court yesterday from Tommie Jones.
• 20 Mar 1919 Walter J. McCormick has brought suit for divorce from his wife, Lottie McCormick. They separated in June, 1914, and have not lived together since. He stated that his wife deserted him and he does not even know her whereabouts. He wants a divorce on the plea of desertion.
• 20 Mar 1919 In superior court yesterday Grance Stephenson was granted a divorce from John Stephenson. She was also allowed the custody of her child.
• 20 Mar 1919 Neil R. Reynolds was granted a divorce from Rollin F. Reynolds in superior court yesterday.
• 21 Mar 1919 Ednee Speck charges that her husband stayed out until 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning on frequent occasions and that he associated with strange women. These allegations are made in a suit for divorce which she brought against Vincent Speck, the complaint being filed in the superior court yesterday. They were married March 29, 1914 and separated yesterday. There are three minor children, the youngest of which is but three weeks old.
• 21 Mar 1919 Claiming that she is entitled to $12,000 from the defendant, Lillie Ditzenberger filed suit yesterday against John B. Ditzenberger, alias John Howard, for support. A restraining order is asked. The plaintiff sets forth in the complaint that the defendant has contributed but $6.00 towards her support since he deserted her.
• 22 Mar 1919 Edith E. Scherer was granted a divorce from Robert L. Scherer in superior court yesterday. She was also restored her maiden name of Edith C. Mead.
• 22 Mar 1919 Harriet King was granted a divorce from Charles S. King in superior court yesterday.
• 22 Mar 1919 Ora Williams was married to Charles Williams on St. Patrick's day, 1917, it is stated in her complaint for divorce filed yesterday. She charges desertion, stating that he left her September 21, 1918. An absolute decree is asked.
• 22 Mar 1919 Alleging abandonment, Frank G. Wyatt has brought suit for divorce against Mabel Wyatt. They were married May 6, 1911 and separated March 12, 1916.
• 22 Mar 1919 Married a little less than two months, and during that short time living together "with an indifferent degree of success," as explained by the plaintiff, Lillie Salyer has brougth suit for divorce against Garland G. Salyer. Their marital ship crumbled entirely on St. Patrick's day of this year, it is set forth in the complaint when the defendant deserted his bride of a few weeks. Failure to provide, cruelty and abusive language are given as causes for the disaster.
• 24 Mar 1919 So abusive did his wife become that Joseph Kite was forced to leave home and seek shelter elsewhere. This is an allegation made in a divorce complaint filed by the husband. They were married in 1898 and separated in 1907.
• 24 Mar 1919 Lelia G. Overmeyer has brought suit for divorce against Delbert E. Overmeyer. It is set forth in the complaint that the defendant constantly nags and quarrels with her and that he has an ungovernable temper. It is also alleged that he has called her vile and profane names.
• 24 Mar 1919 Charging abandonment, Helen Mitsner has brought suit for divorce against Herman Mitzner. The couple was married in June, 1916, and separated September 21, 1918. There are two children, the youngest of which is but three weeks old.
• 24 Mar 1919 The divorce case of Clara Young against Homer Young was continued for the obtaining of more evidence.
• 24 Mar 1919 Joseph F. Reichart, a soldier recently discharged from the service, came home to find that his wife no longer loved him and that she refused to live with him, according to statements made in a divorce complaint filed by him. He alleges that his wife, Alla soon refused to write to him after he had responded to the call of Uncle Same in 1918, and that when he came hon he found that his wife had flown from the nest he had provided for her. An absolute decree is asked. They were married December 7, 1916.
• 25 Mar 1919 In a complaint filed for divorce in the superior court yesterday, Homer Fosnaugh says it is a difficult matter for him to explain to his friends why he does not live with his wife. He alleges that he had been a good and dutiful husband and that his wife left him in December of last Year after four months of married life. An absolute decree is asked.
• 25 Mar 1919 Ophia France has brought suit against Ernest France. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in that the defendant called her vile and filthy names in the presence of the two minor children and strangers and that he also accused her of adultery. They were married December 26, 1901, and separated March 21, of this year.
• 25 Mar 1919 Ethel Streeter asks for limited separation in suit file yesterday against Harry Streeter. They were married August of alst year and separated the following November. Desertion is charged.
• 25 Mar 1919 Judge William N. Ballou in the superior court yesterday granted a divorce to Helen Loos D'Agnostine from Vincent D'Agnostine, who is now serving a prison sentence. The plaintiff was also restored her maiden name of Helen Loos.
• 25 Mar 1919 Judge William N. Ballou in the superior court yesterday granted a divorce to John E. Houck from Rachel Houck.
• 25 Mar 1919 An absolute decree was granted Dora Clouse from Harry Clouse in Superior Court yesterday.
• 26 Mar 1919 "Well, when are you going to leave?" Claude Shoppell asked his eife in attempting to encourage her to leave his home permanently. The foregoing statement was set forth by Edith Shoppell in her complaint for divorce filed yesterday. It is also stated that he has failed to extend towards the plaintiff any of those acts of respect due a wife from her husband; that he has told plaintiff that he has no love for her and that he was not a bit particular wheather or not she remained at home. The plaintiff also alleges that her unfaithful husband has kept another woman in the house and that when the plaintiff reproved him and asked him to pay less attention to the woman, he replied by stating that he loved the other woman. An absolute degree and restraining order are asked. They were married October, 1912, and separated yesterday.
• 26 Mar 1919 Delia F. Frankfather took advantage of her husband's absence at night to entertain other men at the home, according to a divorce complaint filed by Jess N. Frankfather in the circuit court yesterday. He also alleges that she took long automobile rides at night with other men while he was a work. They were married in Novenber, 1910, and separated March 24 of this year.
• 26 Mar 1919 Rose Dage has brought suit against John Dage for divorce. She alleges that he has been cruel and inhuman in his treatment of her; that he has called her vile names in the presence of their four children. They were married in 1898 and separated recently.
• 26 Mar 1919 W. J. Smith was yesterday granted a divorce in superior court from Maude A. Smith.
• 26 Mar 1919 The divorce suit of Elizabeth Elliot against Fenimore Elliot has been settled and dismissed.
• 27 Mar 1919 Matthes Bubner has brought suit for divorce in superior court from Lulu Bubner. She deserted him in 1916, and has refusted to live with him since. He avers that she drove him from the house and told him that she cared nothing for him They have no children.
• 28 Mar 1919 The divorce case of Fred R. Cleveland against Luly Cleveland was dismissed in the superior court yesterday.
• 28 Mar 1919 Alleging desertion and failure to provide, Carrie Houser has brought suit for divorce against Albert Houser. They were married April 22, 1916 and separated March, 1916.
• 28 Mar 1919 John Kintz wants a divorce from Margaret Kintz. In his complaint, filed yesterday he alleges that she told him that she no longer cared for him and that he should get a divorce. He also set forth that throught her constant nagging, living together became intolerable.
• 28 Mar 1919 Alleging desertion of two and one half years, Floyd E. Manor has brought suit for divorce against Jennie F. Manor.
• 28 Mar 1919 Desertion and failure to provide are reasons set forth by Minnie Black for her divorce from Lawrence Black. The complaint was filed in the superior court yesterday.
• 29 Mar 1919 Josephine C. Lowe has brought suit in the superior court against George E. Lowe. She alleges that the defendant makes good wages and that he spends a considerable portion of the same on gambling. She also states in the complaint that he has called her vile and profane names and falsely accused her of being unduly familiar with other men. They were married July 15, 1915 and separated within the past few days. An absolute decree, twelve dollars a week support money and the custody of the child are asked.
• 29 Mar 1919 Almeda Robuck was granted a divorce from Branson Robuck by Judge Ballou, of the superior court yesterday. She was restored her maiden name of Almeda Kessler.
• 29 Mar 1919 A decree was granted Frederick G. Bierbaum from Blanch B. Bierbaum.
• 29 Mar 1919 The case of Alexander Cosst against Marie Cosst, for divorce, was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 31 Mar 1919 Ida Patty wants a divorce from Thomas Patty. She doesn't like his occupation, described in the complaint filed yesterday as follows: "He travels over the country in the summer, trading horses and carrying strange women with him." It is also alleged that he has threatened to kill the plaintiff by shooting her with a revolver. They were married in 1886 and separated March, 1916. An absolute decree, $500 alimony and the custody of the minor children are asked.
• 31 Mar 1919 Henry Jefferson has brought suit for divorce against Lulu Jefferson. It is alleged in the complaint that the wife is always inclined to fight with him when he comes home at night, "real physical combat." The plaintiff, not a believer in settling domestic troubles by force of arms, wants an absolute decree and the custody of the three minor children. They were married in December, 1916 and separated in August, 1919.
• 31 Mar 1919 Hazel Armstrong was granted a divorce from Franklin Armstrong by Judge Ballou, of the superior court. She was restored her maiden name.

• 01 Apr 1919 Mamie Laemermann filed a general denial yesterday in the divorce suit brought against her by Sylvester Laemermann.
• 01 Apr 1919 Enoch Acoff filed suit in the superior court yesterday against Nettie Acoff for divorce. Desertion is alleged.
• 01 Apr 1919 The diovorce case of Frank W. Powell against Effie Powell was dismissed in the superior court yesterday on motion of plaintiff.
• 02 Apr 1919 Alleging cruel and inhuman treatment, Geraldine Otten has brought suit for divorce against John L. Otten. The complaint states that he constantly nagged at her and finally deserted her March 29th of this year. They were married March 12, 1917.
• 02 Apr 1919 That her husband did not provide sufficient clothing for her to wear, is the allegation made by Lillie Kellerman in a divorce suit against John Kellerman. It is also stated in the complaint that his improvident nature forced her to work in a laundry. an absolute decee is asked.
• 02 Apr 1919 Asking $1,000 alimony, Myrtle Platter has brought suit for divorce against Alexander Platter. Cruel and inhuman treatment is alleged.
• 02 Apr 1919 James Yerk has begun proceedings for divorce against Gladys Yerk. In his complaint he alleges that she represented herself to him before marriage to be as pure and sweet as a virgin, but that he subsequently found out that that was not the case by any means.
• 02 Apr 1919 Louis H. Casselman has brought suit for divorce against Daisy Casselman. He laaeges that she constantly nagged at him and refused to cook his meals.
• 02 Apr 1919 On motion of the plaintiff, the divorce case of Martha Schaffer against George E. Schaffer was dismissed in the superior court yesterday.
• 03 Apr 1919 Anna Laird has filed a divorce complaint in superior court against Gordon Laird. This is her second attempt to secure legal separation. She makes her plea on the grounds that her husband has never given her adequate support. They have three children. She makes the statement that her husband is profitably employed and she asks the court to allow her $20.00 a week during the interval of this suit. She has asked for a restraining order.
• 03 Apr 1919 William H. Burnes has filed divorce proceedings against Belle Burnes. There is no cause diven for the action in the complaint which was filed yesterday.
• 03 Apr 1919 Ada Harkenrider was granted a divorce from Charles Harkenrider in superior court yesterday.
• 04 Apr 1919 Blossom and John Ebert were married the first time in 1913. Some years later they were separated by divorce. Deciding later that they had probably made a mistake, they were remarried. Yesterday Blossom filed suit for divorce in the superior court, alleging that it was impossible to live with John, because he mistreated her and failed to provide proper support for herself and child.
• 04 Apr 1919 A divorce of considerable interest is being heard in the superior court, the case occupying the entire time of the court yesterday. The suit is that of Mary Timmis against John Timmis. A hard fight is being waged for the control of certain property involved.
• 04 Apr 1919 A general denial and cross complaint has been filed by the defendant in the divorce suit of Homer Fosnaugh against Mary Fosnaugh. The defendant alleges that Homer was a second lieutenant in the army when they were married last year in Kentucky; that he later deserted her, coming to Fort Wayne; that he has failed to provide and that he had written her encouraging her to apply for divorce.
• 04 Apr 1919 Alleging cruel treatment, Elsie Stauffer has brought suit against Solomon Stauffer for divorce.
• 05 Apr 1919 Mary Timmus was granted a divorce from Timmis yesterday in superior court. Plaintiff is to have all household goods except those which belonged to the defendant before his marriage. Plaintiff's maiden name of Mary Epple was restored.
• 06 Apr 1919 Virginia Ward was granted a divorce from Charles Ward in superior court yesterday.
• 06 Apr 1919 Saide D. Harrison was granted a divorce from Scott C. Harrison in superior court yesterday.
• 06 Apr 1919 Paul Clouser was granted a divorce from Eva Clouser yesterday in superior court.
• 06 Apr 1919 Clara Vauris was granted a divorce from Ralph Vauris yesterday in superior court.
• 08 Apr 1919 Willie R. Gaffey is a man of unusual habits, according to his wife. He often retires very early, between eight and nine o'clock, and after sleeping three or four hours arises, turns on the lights, shaves himself or busies himself about the house in some other way. Louisa Gaffey, in suit filed for divorce yesterday, says these habits are very annoying to her and that he is cruel and inhuman in many other ways. She alleges that he took the key to the front door and said he would not return it to her until she proved herself worthy; and that returning one afternoon from making visits, she found herself locked out of her own home. They were married March 31, 1915 and separated April 2 of this year. An absolute decree and $3,000 alimony are asked.
• 08 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Luella Burton against John Burton has been dismissed.
• 08 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Martha Tegtmeyer against Henry C. Tegtmeyer has by agreement been dismissed for the superior court.
• 09 Apr 1919 Alleging that her husband was far from a thrifty provider, Elenore Jacobson has brought suit for divorce against John Jacobson. It is stated in the complaint that the plaintiff has to procure her clothes from her mother, as he failed to provide the wherewithal to buy them; that he has an ungovernable temper and that he has been cruel to her.
• 09 Apr 1919 The suit of Mary H. McQuold against William McQuoid was dismissed by Judge Ballou in superior court yesterday on motion of the plaintiff.
• 09 Apr 1919 The case of Martha A. Cecil against Robert W. Cecil for divorce was dismissed from the superior court.
• 10 Apr 1919 Hazel Fitzmaurice is suing John Fitzmaurice for divorce in superior court. They separated in January, 1919. They have no children. She makes the claim that her husband has never supported her, and that three weeks after they were married she was compelled to go out and work to earn her own living. He became very abusive also and on one occasion he dragged her out of bed. She claim that he is an habitual drunkard. She filed a petition for divorce in March, 1918, and on his promise that he would do better the suit was withdrawn; no good, howevern and he soon settled down to his usual vicious habits and abuse.
• 10 Apr 1919 John K. Reichard has filed petition for divorce. His wife is Frances Reichard. He brings suit for the reason that his wife was continually nagging him. She wants to live in larger cities and he is perfectly contented with Fort Wayne. He claims that she has refused to begin housekeeping.
• 10 Apr 1919 Franklin A. Dowder, a pressman, who gives his residence as 1043 Franklin avenue, has filed divorce proceedings in superior court. His wife is Mary Dowder. He bases his claim on the fact that she has refused to keep up the home for the plaintiff and their two children and will not perform her household duties or to take any interest in their home.
• 10 Apr 1919 Jaynell Druley has brought suit for divorce from Thomas Druley in superior court. They have been married for about thirteen years and during that time the plaintiff avers that her husband has never supported her and she has been necessitated in making her own living. They have one child. The defendant has deserted the plaintiff and it is understood that he is now in Chicago.
• 10 Apr 1919 In superior court yesterday the following cases were dismissed. Arthur W. Mills vs. Teressa Mills, divorce, for want of prosecution.
• 10 Apr 1919 The divorce case of Helen Kelly vs. George Kelly was dismissed in superior court yesterday.
• 10 Apr 1919 The divorce case of Bessier Borger vs. William Borger, dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
• 10 Apr 1919 The divorce case of Luther Bourne vs. Helen Bourne, dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
• 10 Apr 1919 The divorce case of Anna Redd vs, Bert Reed, dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
• 11 Apr 1919 W. T. Burns loves the games of chance so much and his wife so little that he spends his weekly wages shooting craps. These are facts brought out by Fannie B. Burns in her suit for separation from W. T. Burns, filed yesterday in the superior court. It is also alleged in the complaint that he has used physical violence in his treatment of her; has frequenty come home drunk and in general has been cruel and inhuman. They were married in 1904 and separated the present month.
• 11 Apr 1919 Margaret Kintz has brought suit for divorce against John W. Kintz. The plaintiff alleges that her husband denied that he was the father of their two children; that this action on his part was both false and wrong and that he also called her vile and indecent names and accused her wrongfully of infidelity. They were married in 1915 and separated the sixth of April this year.
• 11 Apr 1919 Alleging desertion, John H. Bueche has brought suit against Mary Bueche. They were married in 1898 and separated in 1913. The plaintiff alleges that in 1913, he moved to a new home and that his wife refused to come with him.
• 11 Apr 1919 Bruce E. Kirkland was granted a divorce in Superior Judge Willian N. Ballou's court yesterday from Florence A . Kirkland.
• 11 Apr 1919 LaVerne Carpenter was granted a divorce from Amarich Carpenter and her maiden name of Donovan restored.
• 11 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Lee Munro against Annetta Munro was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 11 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Aurora Hook against George Hook was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 11 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Cora M. Colder against John Colder was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 11 Apr 1919 The case of Mary Timmis against John Timmis for divorce was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 11 Apr 1919 Sometime ago John K. Hermes brought suit for divorce against Helen M. Hermes, alleging that Helene was not a fit person to be his wife. The defendant tells the other side to the story in a vigorous denial to every charge made by the plaintiff in a cross complaint filed in the superior court yesterday. She alleges that he has many grievous faults that should entitle her to a decree. In the three years that they were married, the complaint sets forth, he contributed the munificent sum of $20 toward he support. She also charges that he choked her until she was black and blue in the face; and that he has been cruel and inhuman. She asks the decree, $10 a week support money and the custody of the minor child.
• 12 Apr 1919 George Miller choked his wife in a most shameful manner and threatened her life with a long knife. These facts are set forth as grounds for a divorce in complaint filed yestered. It is alleged that he accused her falsely of being intimate with other men. An absolute decree and restraining order are asked.
• 12 Apr 1919 Asking separation for five years from bed and board Emma Nahrwold has brougth suit against Ernest Nahrwold. She alleges that life with the quarrelsome defendant necessitated constant strife. They were married in 1914. $40 a month support money is asked.
• 12 Apr 1919 Frank W. Ellison has brought suit for divorce against Alice W. Ellison. The plaintiff alleges that the wife has too often listened to others rather than himself regarding the running of the household and that the defendant is quarrelsome.
• 12 Apr 1919 Rose Curry was granted a divorce yesterday from Alex Curry. Her maiden name of Attala was restored.
• 12 Apr 1919 Barbara C. Miller was grannted a divorce from John H. Miller.
• 12 Apr 1919 Florence A. Kirkland was granted a divorce from Bruce A. Kirkland in the superior court Thursday, it having been erroneously reported by The Journal-Gazette yesterday morning that the decree had been granted Bruce A. Kirkland.
• 12 Apr 1919 The divorce case of Ethel Weber against Fred Weber was dismissed yesterday on motion of plaintiff.
• 12 Apr 1919 The divorce case of Goldie Shindledecker against Eldon Shindledecker was dismissed yesterday on motion of plaintiff.
• 13 Apr 1919 Blanche Kitzmileler has brought suit for divorce against William Kitzmiller, alleging that she was mortified in the eyes of her friends when her husband threatened suicide. The plaintiff alleges cruel treatment and an ungovernable temper.
• 13 Apr 1919 Virgil Van Buskirk was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday by Judge Wm. Ballou. The defendant, Guy Van Buskirk, was ordered to pay $30 a month support money and the plaintiff given the custody of the eight year old daughter, Irene Van Buskirk.
• 13 Apr 1919 William H. France was granted a divorce yesterday by the superior court from Ellen France.
• 13 Apr 1919 Alleging that she refused to leave the home of her parents to cleave unto her husband, Nicholas Kramer has brought suit against Grace Kramer for divorce.
• 15 Apr 1919 Stella M. Gildeal says that her husband not only does not care for her but he frankly told her so to her face, according to a complaint filed for divorce yesterday by Stella. They were married in May, 1917, and lived together until the present time. An absolute decree is asked by the plaintiff.
• 15 Apr 1919 Wanetah Hughes was granted a divorce from Virgil Hughes and her maiden name of Toor restored.
• 15 Apr 1919 Andrew F. Arnold was granted a divorce from Jennie Arnold by Judge Ballou, of the superior court.
• 15 Apr 1919 Divorce cases dismissed in the superior court yesterday on motion of the plaintiffs included the following: George Osterman against Elnore Osterman, George Rolins against Sherman Rolins, Elaine Daugherty against Walter Daugherty, Emma Farmer against Bruce Farmer, Cynthia Rinehart against Samuel Rinehart, Agnes Murphy against Lloyd E. Murphy, Lottie Tyner against Ralph Tyner, Harve Amspaugh against Carrie Amspaugh.
• 15 Apr 1919 Alleging cruel and inhuman treatment, Margaret J. Schooler has brought suit against Joseph R. Schooler, complaint for divorce and restraining order. The couple were married in March, 1912, and separated in April, 1919. Custody of the two minor children and $16 a week support money is asked.
• 15 Apr 1919 Married since 1897, Cora Rearick has brought suit against John Rearick for divorce. Failure to support her is the cause alleged in the complaint.
• 16 Apr 1919 Margaret Case has already tired of wedded life with Edward Case, their marriage dating from Jamuary 21 of this year, and has brought suit for divorce. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. The complaint states that on the day they separated a few weeks ago he threw her clothes out of their room and told her go get out and stay out. It is also alleged that he has given her but $1.50 since their marriage. The custody of a child by a former marriage and $10 a week temproary support are asked. She asks to be restored to the name of Margaret Brokaw.
• 16 Apr 1919 A divorce was granted Lavina Withington from H. P. Withington in the superior court yesterday. Her maiden name of Louisa May Carr was restored.
• 16 Apr 1919 Christine Rose was granted a divorce from Harry H. Rose.
• 16 Apr 1919 Ruth Binder was granted a divorce from Walter Binder.
• 16 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Rebecca Coon against Nathan Coon was dismissed in the superior court yesterday.
• 17 Apr 1919 Iva G. Taylor has brought suit in superior court for divorce. Her husband is Samuel M. Taylor, an employe of the Pennsylvania railroad. She states in her petition that in the five years of married life she has learned that living longer with the defendant has grown absolutely impossible. He is a nagger and fault finder, she avers, and he has an ungovernable temper.
• 17 Apr 1919 Florence Golk has filed a divorce complaint against her husband, Arthur F. Golk. She claims that for two years her husband has failed to provide a home for her and he left her at her mothers home without providing for support or maintance. He deserted her and she prays for an absolute divorce and the restoration of her maiden name, Florence Keller.
• 17 Apr 1919 Henry Boschet has filed complaint for divorce in superior court from Mellaenia Boschet. Plaintiff states in his complaint that he resides at 216 Melita street. He states that he is a hod carrier by profession. His wife curses him without provocation and threatening his life is an every day occurrance, he says. He adds that he gave her all his money every week, but that she squandered it.
• 17 Apr 1919 Madge Lawson has brought divorce proceedings against Bennie Lawson in superior court. One month was enough for her. She states that she is sick, a sufferer from asthma and that her husband has refused to give her sufficient money to buy medicine or employ a physician. He has refused to by clothing for her or to support her. She also claims that he left her without cause and failed to make an provisions for her support. She has asked for a restraining order so that he canno make way with his salary.
• 17 Apr 1919 Sarah Ann Miller has filed complaint for divorce from Nathaniel H. Miller. They were married in September, 1879. She claims in the petition, which is quite lenghty, and gives several causes for divorce, that the principal reason is absolute disregard for her personal comfort and that he did not attempt towards her happines and comfort. They have nine children, all of age except one, and she asks for the custody of this boy. They have considerable property and she ask besides divorce alimony to the amount of $9,000.
• 17 Apr 1919 Corabel Rippe has brought action for divorce in superior court. Her husband is George Rippe. According to the petition there must be incompatibility of temperaments. They cannot get along in an amicable manner. Plaintiff wanats $1,500 alimony as well as a divorce.
• 17 Apr 1919 The following divorces were granted in the superior court yesterday and Monday: Christie Rice fro Harvey Rice, Larina Withington from Harvey P. Withington, Andrew Arnold from Jennie Arnold, Wanettah Hughes from Virgil Hughes, William France from Ellen France.
• 17 Apr 1919 In the case of Archie I. Wood vs. Harriett Wood for divorce, on motion of plaintiff, suit was dismissed.
• 18 Apr 1919 Married only since Feb. 5 of this year, Grace A. Parsons has brought suit for divorce against Louis Parsons. She alleges that on March 3 the defendant deserted her and that during the brief period in which they lived together he contributed practically no money towards her support. The complaint also sets forth the fact that the defendant associated with immoral women. The absolute decree and $6 a week support money are asked.
• 18 Apr 1919 Gertrude Brosius has brought suit for divorce against William Brosius. She alleges that her husband abandoned her in 1913. They were married Oct. 1, 1902. Custody of a minor child is asked by the plaintiff.
• 18 Apr 1919 Frank Wagner and Leonora Wagner are fighting hard in the superior court for a divorce decree and from the evidence submitted to Judge Ballou their fighting is not confined to the legal method employed in court. The court room was fairly well filled by a cround interested in the exceptionally rare evidence introduced.
• 19 Apr 1919 A hank of hair, or mayber it was a hunk, figured more or less prominently in the Wagner divorce case which has been tried in the superior court the past two days. Frank Wagner brought suit against Leonora, and the defendant fought back in a vigorous cross complaint. Mrs. Wagner said that when she returned from Chicago on day she found a little stand of golden hair on a comb in her husband's bed room. She attempted to prove that he had been associating with immoral women. But this was just one interesting bit of the great variety of evidence introduced. The plaintiff brought out that his wife threatened to kill him and followed him to the Pennyslbania shops at 11 o'clock at night where he worked; inquired for him and told those to whom she talked that she was going to kill him. The hearing of all evidnec was completed last night and all arguments concluded. The court will not give a decision until Monday.
• 19 Apr 1919 Gladys Yerk says her husband, James, is no good as a husband since his return from the army, in her suit for divorce filed yesterday. The plaintiff claims that she was the medium througth which he was relieved from army service, and that he returned to her only to boast of his many love conquests. She allegess that he has been guilty of adultery and that he has attempted to commit suicide by jumping in the river. According to the complaint the defendant has also been tried and convicted of various crimes. An absolute decree and custody of a minor child are asked.
• 20 Apr 1919 When Edith M. Haas told Judge William Ballou of the superior court yesterday that she intended to marry again very shortly the court refused to grant her a divorce from John Haas. Edith and John were divorced once before, but after a time decided to live together agains and were remarried. Again coming to the conclusion sometime ago that it was impossible to live with John, Mrs. Haas filed complaint for divorce, the case coming up for trial yesterday. Asked whether she would remarry againif granted a divorce, the plaintiff replied that she would, indicating her choice for an affinity with whom she has been keeping company the past several weeks. She left the court room refused her wish and disappointed in her purpose to try her third martimonial venture.
• 20 Apr 1919 In the divorce suit of John W. Fullerton against Cora L. Fullerton, Judge Ballou granted the decree to the plaintiff.
• 22 Apr 1919 Frank Wagner and Cora Wagner, who fought so vigorously in the superior court last week, each claiming the right to the decree, were refused a divorce by Judge William Ballou of the superior court yesterday. The court found that each party had been guilty of misconduct and breach of martial relations and that neither one was deserving of the decree.
• 22 Apr 1919 Larkin L. White has filed suit for divorce against Nannie White, alleging that she has cursed him, called him vile and indecent names and refuses to live with him. They were married 1907 and separated in 1914.
• 22 Apr 1919 William Maloney was granted a divorce from Mary Maloney in the circuit court.
• 22 Apr 1919 In the case of Pear Danehy against George C. Danehy, a divorce was granted the defendant on cross complaint by Judge Ballou, of the superior court yesterday.
• 22 Apr 1919 Harry Smith was granted a divorce from Alice G. Smith in the superior court.
• 22 Apr 1919 In the divorce case of Blanche Loraine the case was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 23 Apr 1919 Della M. McKee has brought suit in superior court for divorce. Her husband is Arthur McKee. She states in the complaint that her husband was in the habit of keeping late hours, and frequently remained out all night. He failed to properly provide for her. She wants an absolute divorce and the custody of their 6-year-old child.
• 23 Apr 1919 Pearl Agler has brought suit for divorce from her husband, Earl William Agler. She gives her address as 542 Organ avenue., states that he used vile and abusinve language toward her and even called her nasty names. There has been a restraining order issued against the defendant.
• 23 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Joseph Gates vs. Grace Gates, was tried in circuit court yesterday. The defendant had filed answer in general denial and the case was fought through. Court ruled that plaintiff was not entitled to a divorce.
• 23 Apr 1919 Larkin L. White has sued Nannie White, his wife, for a diovrce in superior court. He claims that defendant is guilty of the crime of bigamy. Living with her, he says, is intolerable.
• 23 Apr 1919 Judge Ballou granted a divorce to Albert F. Kiel yesterday morning in superior court. By agreement of both parites defendant's maiden name of Mureil Shilts was restored.
• 24 Apr 1919 Six divorce suits were dismissed by Superior Court Judge William N. Ballou, of the Allen County court yesterday, when on motion of the plaintiffs in each case, the couples decided to forget the past. The cases dismissed were the following; Dolly M. Murphy vs. Franklin Murphy; Edwin H. Firth vs. Margaret Firth; Carrie Lantz vs. Simon Lantz; Sarah A. Wasson vs. William H. Wasson; Harley Peck vs. Katherine Peck and Joseph Vinig vs. Hazel Vining.
• 24 Apr 1919 Charging failure to live with him as a wife should and a refusal to perform her marital duties, John M. Roath has brought suit for divorce against Malinda Roath. They were married in January 1899 and separated April 18, of this year. He also alleges that she continually nags and finds falult with him.
• 24 Apr 1919 Alleging failure to properly perform her duties, John Haas has brought suit for divorce against Edith Haas.
• 25 Apr 1919 Mrs. Margaret Hilker would not live any place else that with her mother, according to A. Hilker, who yesterday filed complaint for divorce. The plaintiff states that he was not anzious to life with his mother-in-law and that he would not live with her. That he was forced to five up a good position because his wife would not go with him is another allegation made in the complaint. The couple was married in 1913 and separated November , 1918. An absolute decree is asked.
• 25 Apr 1919 Judge Wm. Ballou, of the superior court, yesterday granted Mable Olds a divorce from Walter S. Olds.
• 25 Apr 1919 The following divorce cases were dismissed in the superior court yesterday; Maud L. Huber against Tony Huber; Cora Bohnke vs. H. Fred Bohnke; Hazel Younghaus vs. Edward Younghaus; Gracie Beck vs. George A. Beck; George E. Cox vs. Anna M. Cox; Eva M. Yacano vs. Sylvester Yacano.
• 26 Apr 1919 Alleging failure to provide, Claudine V. Copeland has brought suit for divorce against Harry W. Copeland. They were married in 1909 and separated in 1918.
• 26 Apr 1919 Arthur Rohn was granted a divorce from Bernardo Rohn in superior court yesterday.
• 26 Apr 1919 Bertha E. Joseph was granted a divorce from James Joseph in superior court yesterday.
• 26 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Louise Groshoff against Benjamin Groshoff was dismissed.
• 26 Apr 1919 A cross complaint and denial has been filed in the divorce suit of Blanche Kitzmiller against William Kitzmiller.
• 27 Apr 1919 Judge Ballou refused to grant either party a divorce yesterday in the case of Elmer Piepenbrink against Reva Piepenbrink.
• 27 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of George Osterman against Elnora Osterman has been dismissed from the superior court on motion of the plaintiff.
• 27 Apr 1919 Alleging cruel and inhuman treatment, Carrie Manier has brought suit for divorce against Norman Manier.
• 29 Apr 1919 Divorce was granted in superior court yesterday to Melisse Miller from Samuel S. Miller.
• 29 Apr 1919 Divorce was granted in superior court yesterday to Catherine Kramer from Frank Kramer.
• 29 Apr 1919 Divorce was granted in superior court yesterday to Evelyn McCooper from Arthur McCooper.
• 29 Apr 1919 Asking alimony in the sum of $1,000, Pearl Koons has brought suit for divorce against Stanley Koons. Cruel and inhuman treatment is alleged in that the defendant called her vile and indecent names and that he associated with women of ill repute.
• 29 Apr 1919 Alleging abandonment, Mary Wagner has brought suit for divorce against Alonzo Wagner. The charge of non-support is also made. They were married in 1905 and separated in 1912.
• 30 Apr 1919 Dan C. Gill filed suit in the superior court yesterday for a divorce from W. G. Gill. He alleges that his wife continually finds fault with him and that she has for the last four years failed and refused to perform her marital relations.
• 30 Apr 1919 Alleging that his wife neglected her household duties, refused to cook his meals and that she called him vile and indecent names. Harvey Sawyer has brought suit for divorce against Lelia Sawyer.
• 30 Apr 1919 Charles G. Rohn is a gambler, according to Lucille Rohn, who yesterday filed suit against him for divorce. She alleges that he has failed to provide for her and that he spends most of his time at the gaming table.
• 30 Apr 1919 The divorce suit of Gertrude K. Landis against Harvey C. Landis, was dismissed in the superior court yesterday.

• 01 May 1919 Florence Druhot has brought divorce proceedings against her husband, Frank Druhot. According to the complaint she has filed he is a failure so far as supporting a wife is concerned. He failed to maintain the home and to clothe his wife, and all he gave her was a pair of shoes and not to exceed $10 in many months. He has a nasty habit of calling his wife vile and filthy names, and on one oaccasion he beat her until she was black and blue. He also accused her of infidelity. She wants an absolute divorce and her maiden name Florence Case restored.
• 01 May 1919 Lucille Rohn has filed divorce proceedings against her husband, Charles C. Rohn. She is a piano player, and resides at No. 1230 McClellan street. In the three years of their married life she avers that Charles has been a poor provider. He did not even furnish the necessities of life, and she was forced to go live with her mothers so that she could get something to eat. He was a bad man, and accused her of infidelity.
• 01 May 1919 Goldie Ring has brought suit against Oscar Ring for divorce in superior court. She states in the petition that he is a nagger and that married life with him is an utter impossibility.
• 02 May 1919 In the divorce case of Frank Wagner against Lenora Wagner, tried a few days ago in superior court, it was reported in this paper that boeth parties sought the decree. The statement should have been made that the devendant has filed a cross-complaint of general denial to the charges made by the plaintiff and that the court found against the plaintiff, refusing to grant him a divorce.
• 03 May 1919 Alleging cruel and inhuman treatment, in that the defendant failed to properly support her for the last two years, Jeanette Martin has brought suit for divorce against Maurice Martin.
• 03 May 1919 Grace Gage yesterday brought suit in the superior court against Jospeh Gage for separation and support. She alleges abandonment since October, 1918.
• 04 May 1919 Edward M. Hetzner has brought suit against Bessie Hertzner for divorce. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant told him to get out, to go and get a divorce. It is also claimed that she deserted him on December 24 after a little more tha a year of married life.
• 04 May 1919 Stating that an American woman was no good and would not compare with a woman of the defendant's nationality, Frank Gunz so enraged Nina Gunz that she has brought suit for divorce against him in the superior court. She also Alleges that the defendant has a jealous disposition and that he threatened to kill her. An absolute decree is asked.
• 04 May 1919 Helen Hockensmith is some traveler according to Seth B. Hockensmith, who yesterday filed complaint for divorce. He alleges that she would leave him for several days at a time and go away with other men, and that she is now traveling with another man.
• 04 May 1919 In the divorce suit of Walter Burlage against Gladys Burlage, the defendant yesterday filed cross complaint for divorce in the superior court. She avers that he associated with women of ill repute, that he failed to provide sufficient fuel to keep the house warm and that she was forced to take the infant to the home of the neighbors to keep him warm. She also alleges that he brought a firl named Mary to stay at his home.
• 04 May 1919 Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court yesterday granted James P. Way a divorce from Myrtle Way.
• 04 May 1919 Oliver Ellis was granted a divorce from Irene Ellis yesterday in the superior court.
• 06 May 1919 Loa Galloway has sued David H. Galloway for divorce following a marriage dating from 1889. The plaintiff states that sometime prior to 1906 the defendant sued for and obtained a divorce, and that she did not contest the case for she deemed it to their best interest that they separate. Upon his earnest pleading and promise to treat her better, it is set forth in the complaint they were again married in 1906. The plaintiff states that she can no longer endure his treatment; that he is and always has been a drunkard and that he has always deprived her of the comforts of life. An absolute decree and $4,000 alimony are asked.
• 06 May 1919 That his bride of three weeks deserted him is the statement made by Henry W. Stemmier in his suit filed for divorce yesterday against Alice L. Fisher Stemmler. It is stated that the defendant asserted that she no longer cared to live with him.
• 06 May 1919 Ernest P. Farrel sued Ethel M. Farrel for divorce yesterday. Cruel and inhuman treatment is alleged in that the defendant called the plaintiff vile and indecent names and cursed him.
• 06 May 1919 Alleging that John A. Ritchey has a bad, mean and ungovernable temper, Mattie Ritchey yesterday filed suit for divorce.
• 06 May 1919 Judge Ballou of the superior court granted Cora Everhart a divorce from Earl Everhart.
• 06 May 1919 In the case of Emma Beard against Perry Beard, a divorce was granted the plaintiff and also custody.
• 07 May 1919 Divorce was granted in superior court to Alma Teeney from Frederick Teeney.
• 07 May 1919 Divorce was granted in superior court to Mildred Dunlap from George F. Dunlap.
• 07 May 1919 Divorce suit of Carrie Mannis against Norman Mannis was dismissed by Judge Ballou of the superior court on motion of the plaintiff.
• 07 May 1919 Divorce suit of Frank Pickard against Bertha Pickard was dismissed by Judge Ballou of the superior court on motion of the plaintiff.
• 07 May 1919 Alleging failure to provide and drunkeness, Augusta Watson has brought suit for divorce against Charles Watson.
• 08 May 1919 William A. Strebig has brought suit for divorce against Hester M. Strebig. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant would leave his home for two and three weeks at a time, going to her mother, where he was denied permission to see her or to converse with her. He also alleges that she was extravagant to the point of buying many personal things for herself and that when he remonstrated with her for this she became very angry and quarreled with him.
• 08 May 1919 Aletta Counseller has brought suit for divorce against George A. Counseller. The plaintiff alleges that on May 6 of this year, the defendant struck her and choked her violently. Failure to provide is also alleged. This break in the Counseller matrimonial relations follows a marriage dating since 1892.
• 08 May 1919 Alleging the Albert B. Zuber has been in the habit of coming home drunk for the past two years, Grace Zuber has brought suit against him for divorce. She also accuses him of calling her vile and indecent names and of associating with strange woman.
• 09 May 1919 While Elmer Richard, a member of the city police force, was sleeping coundly on Saturday, May 3, having worked the night previous, his bride of two weeks packed up her belongings and "beat it." This is according to a complaint filed in the superior court yesterday against Wyone Richard. Ever since their marriage, the complaint states, she not only refused to act as a wife should in accordance with the marital relation, but cursed him and made life unbearable. In the language of the complaint, "during the courtship of six weeks the said defendant displayed the ensnaring, tempting and enticing qualitites so natural to her sex; that this plaintiff by reason of the defendant's personal charms and seemingly endearing qualities, fell hopelessly in love." An absolute decree is asked.
• 09 May 1919 Alleging that Dorothy Clehomski spat in his face, Walter Clehomski has sued for divorce, action being brought in superior court yesterday. A violent temper and association with men of immoral character are also alleged.
• 09 May 1919 Marie Wood wants a divorce from Wilbut Wood and filed complaint yesterday in superior court for the same. She alleges that he failed to provide for her and told her to go to her own home.
• 09 May 1919 George Larmour was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday from Olive Larmour.
• 09 May 1919 The divorce case of Harry Shaw against Rosa Shaw was dismissed by the superior court yesterday for want of prosecution.
• 09 May 1919 "You don't look nice like he does; you don't keep cleanly shaved as he does, and another thing, you can't show me the good times like he does." These were the words with which his wife answered him when he remonstrated with her for associating with another man, according to allegations made in a cross-complaint filed by John A. Ritchey against Mattie Ritchey yesterday.
• 10 May 1919 Ina Belle Acker has filed divorce proceedings against Frank E. Acker. Mrs. Acker resides at 1126 Burgess street. She also asks for $1,000 alimony. They have two children. She claims as cause for divorce that he would never speak to her in a pleasant manner. He has accused her of infidelity in the presence of her children. She also claims that he has struck her while in a jealous rage. She has been compelled work in order to clothe herself and children. She wants a divorce and $1,000 alimony.
• 10 May 1919 Harriett Durban has filed divorce proceedings in superior court. She wants freedom from Arthur Durbin. They were married about five month. She says in her petiton that he has a violent and uncontrollable temper; that he is despotic in his demeanor and has made life miserable for her, and she avers that she is unable to withstand such treatment any longer. She resides at 2224 John street. Besides a divorce she asks alimony to the amount of $2,000.
• 10 May 1919 Myrtle M. Conner has filed complaint for divorce in superior court. Her husband is Albert W. Conner. She bases her claims for divorce on the ground that her husband's treatment of her is such that living together was intolerable. She charges husband with being guilty of adultery.
• 10 May 1919 Frank Studebaker has filed a petition asking for modification of divorce decree granted Vera Studebaker. He asks for custody of children and gives as his reason excessive cruelty and that plaintiff has habit of gross debauchery and her domestic relations is such as to tend to corrupt and contaminate the children. Habeas corput proceedings were dismissed by Studebaker.
• 10 May 1919 In superior court yesterday Judge Ballou granted a divorce to Malinda E. Long. Divorce at plaintiff's cost.
• 11 May 1919 Anna Krewson is a failure as a housekeeper, according to the divorce complaint filed yesterday by Oley Krewson. It is stated in the complaint that she would not keep his house in proper order and that she had told him that there was some one else she loved better. An absolute decree is asked.
• 11 May 1919 Alleging cruel and inhuman treatment in that her husband choked her. Evelyn Ehrman yesterday filed suit for divorce against Henry Ehrman.
• 11 May 1919 On motion of the plaintiff, the divorce case of Elgie B. Stevens against Adaline L. Stevens, has been dismissed at the plaintiff's cost.
• 13 May 1919 George W. Hardy was divorced from Bessie G. Hardy in superior court yesterday.
• 13 May 1919 Elizabeth Meyer was divorced from William Meyer yesterday in superior court.
• 13 May 1919 The divorce suit of Laura B. Hildebrand against O. C. Hildebrand was dismissed.
• 13 May 1919 The divorce suit of William Strebig against Hester Steibig was dismissed.
• 13 May 1919 Alleging that his wife treated him more like a servant than a husband, Otto Horn has brought suit against Lulu Horn for divorce. Refusal to live with him is also alleged by the plaintiff.
• 14 May 1919 Sweet, inocent babies, newly born do not mellow the heart of Lola Hursh with kindness and love according to a divorce complaint. In the language of the complaint she refused to be the mother of any children and said "she hated the red-faced little devils." The complaint sets forth many other characteristics of the defendant that could hardly be mistaken for gentleness. It is said that she called him vile and indecent names, use profane language in his presence, caursed him and threatened to blow his head off and stab him in the back. They were married January 1, of this year.
• 14 May 1919 Mary Archer has brought suit against Isaac Archer, asking for limited separation and restraining order. It is alleged that the defendant frequently stayed out all night and left her and the child to go joy-riding.
• 14 May 1919 Alleging that she constantly quarreled with him and provoked quarrels, Joseph L. Pevert has brought suit against Augusta Pevert.
• 14 May 1919 Constant nagging is the allegation in the divorce suit of Martin Cook and Mary Cook.
• 14 May 1919 Amelia Hoffert was granted a divorce yesterday from George A. Hoffer by the circuit court.
• 15 May 1919 Reed Coughanour is seeking a divorce. His wife is Dorothy Clara Coughanour. They were married Feb. 1, 1919. He separated from his wife April 6, 1919. He cannot stand the discontented aspect of his wife, and the constant nagging is beyond his endurance, he says. She wasn't satisfied with the amount of money he would bring into the house and made fun of the style of automobile he used, he adds.
• 15 May 1919 Maurice A. Martin, who received his honorable discharge papers, and who was inducted into the service Oct. 30, 1917, has filed an answer to his wife's complaint for divorce. He claims that all the time he was in the army she was receiving the usual allotment for a soldier's wife, and all the time her actions were disgraceful.
• 15 May 1919 In the divorce proceedings between Phil DeNeve and Gertrude DeNeve, which was tried in superior court before Special Judge Charles J. Ryan, yesterday afternoon, the defendant was granted the divorce and $100 alimony.
• 16 May 1919 Mary Sullivan charges that Virgil Sullivan obtained his license to marry her September 12, 1917, through misrepresentation and fraud. She has filed complaint to have the marriage annulled. It is alleged that when he married her he led her to believe that he was a single man, but that he had a wife at the time and still has snother wife from whom he has never obtained a divorce, and who is still living. It is further stated that when the marriage license was secured, the defendant took with him another woman and represented that she was the plaintiff.
• 16 May 1919 The William Fraine flourished a razor in the presence of his wife in a threatening manner, and that he continues to threaten her life, are statments made by Minnie Fraine, in her suit for divorce, filed in the superior court yesterday.
• 16 May 1919 Edwin Bierbaum soon lost him "spooning" ways after marriage and substituted for gentle caresses clenched fists, according to a divorce complaint filed in superior court yesterday by May Bierbaum. They were married January 6 of this year and separated last April 16. It is stated in the complaint that he beat, cursed and struck her. An absolute decree is asked.
• 16 May 1919 In the Munich divorce suit recently tried before Judge Ballou, of the superior court, the divorce decree was given Edith Munich from Leo Munich on her cross complaint. The court also awarded her $8.50 a week support money and the custody of the child.
• 16 May 1919 Lucy Adams has filed suit for divorce against Joseph Adams, alleging that he threatened to put her out of the house and that he threw a knife at her.
• 16 May 1919 The divorce suit of William A. Wood against Clara Wood has been dismissed by the superior court for want of prosecution.
• 17 May 1919 Hilda M. Walker has filed divorce proceedings against her husband, Jacob Walker. She is making her plea on the grounds of desertion. She is the mother of five children, and has had no support for the past two years, in fact she has not heard from the father of her children for five years.
• 17 May 1919 Edith Studebaker has filed complaint for divorce in superior court. Her husband is Jesse Studebaker. She claims that he has struck and unmercifully beat her; striking her with such vilence as to casue her to become ill. She say that Studebaker is a man of vicious habits. He would drink and while under the influence of liquor has threated to take her life; he gambles and spends portions of his money gambline and drinking. They have on child and Mrs. Studebaker resides at 1317 West Main street.
• 17 May 1919 Earl Trenary has brought suit for divorce. He claims that his wife, Josephine Trenary for the past two years has done practically nothing but nag him; she was some fault finder also, according to the plaintiff. He say she accused him of conduct unbecoming a husband, and otherwise made life miserable. He resides at 1328 Michigan avenue.
• 18 May 1919 John Sarafan, of 216 West Lewis street, has filed complaint for divorce against his wife Jeannette Sarafan. He states that his wife has a habit of cursing and swearing at the plaintiff, and that she has a quarrelsome disposition, and she has accused him wrongfully of infidelity.
• 18 May 1919 Joseph W. Hombach has brought divorce proceedings in superior court against his wife. He claims desertion and has not lived with him since 1901.
• 18 May 1919 Frank Radliske has filed complaint for divorce. His wife is Anna Radliske. He claims adultery and drunkenness.
• 18 May 1919 Bernice Merriman Hanun was granted a divorce from Lester Hanun in superior court yesterday. Her maiden name of Bernice Merriman was also restored.
• 18 May 1919 Sarah M. Tipton was granted a divorce from James C. Tipton yesterday in superior court.
• 20 May 1919 Lillian Timmons has brought suit against James Timmons for divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. According to the complaint the defendant frequently came home drunk; broke dishes; smashed furniture and beat the plaintiff. Failure to provide is also alleged.
• 20 May 1919 Failure to provide is the chief allegation made in the divorce suit filed yesterdy in superior court by Goldie Raby against James R. Raby. It is also said that he frequently remained away from home for long periods at a time.
• 20 May 1919 William F. Kruse was yesterday granted a divorce from Julia M. Kruse.
• 21 May 1919 What good is a husband if he doesn't pay the bills? Mary G. Comer wants a divorce from Harvey N. Comer, and filed complaint in the superior court yesterday. Non support is his chief fault. According to the complaint, he refused to pay for clothing, food and the grocery bills and he conbributed so little to her support that it was necessary for her to get a job. She also alleges that he was sullen and morose at home and that he would refuse to get a job that brought in a sufficient income to support them.
• 21 May 1919 Gart Shober is a drunkard, according to Agnes Shober who filed suit against him yesterday for divorce. She alleges that he refused to provide a home for her; that on more than one occasion he struck and abused her and called her vile and indecent names and that he left her in their rooms for days at a time when she was ill with no care for her or no money for provisions.
• 21 May 1919 Vernon Wormcastle is another man charged with failure to provide the necessary home to make married life happy. He was sued yesterday by his wife Clara Wormcastle. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in that he never furnished her with a home.
• 21 May 1919 The divorce suit of Florence A. Ferris against Nathan E. Ferris has been dismissed from the dockets of the superior court on motion of the plaintiff.
• 21 May 1919 Mary A. Buhr was yesterday granted a divorce from Charles F. Buhr, in the superior court.
• 21 May 1919 Edna McKee was granted a divorce from Harry McKee yesterday in superior court.
• 22 May 1919 Judge Ballou, of the superior court, yesterday granted Joseph F. Reichart a divorce from Alta Reichart. The court after hearing the plaintiff's complaint that he went to the army in 1918; that soon thereafter the wife ceased to correspond with him and that when he returned home he found that she had flown from the home he had made for her and refused to life with him, granted an absolute decree.
• 22 May 1919 Donald Dennie said to his wife, Geraldine Dennie, "the only reason I married you was to prevent you marrying someone else." Geraldine, apparently thoroughtly provoked at the sordidness of her husband, filed suit for divorce yesterday in the superior court. She also alleges that he visited other women in other towns and boasted to her about his association with them.
• 22 May 1919 Nellie A. Wagner wants a divorce from Jacob G. Wagner, and yesterday filed suit. The complaint states that his "nagging and slanderous and foul aspersion thrown upon her by the defendant she can no longer stand." An absolute decree and sufficient support money is asked.
• 22 May 1919 Alleging association with immoral women for immoral purposes, Grace Smith has brought suit for divorce agaisnt Lewis Smith in the superior court.
• 22 May 1919 Nellie Vorhees was yesterday granted a divorce from Romy Vorhees and her maiden name of Nellie Springer restored.
• 23 May 1919 In superior court a divorce was granted Lena Johnell from William Johnell. The custody of the two children, however, was granted to the father, defendant in the case.
• 23 May 1919 Ora Williams was granted a divorce from Charles Williams in superior court yesterday.
• 23 May 1919 Judge Ballou in superior court yesterday granted a divorce to Lelia G. Overmeyer from her husband, Delbert Overmeyer.
• 23 May 1919 Frank G. Wyatt was granted a divorce from Mable Wyatt by Judge Ballou.
• 24 May 1919 The divorce suit of Nellie Wagner against Jacob G. Wagner was dismissed from the dockets of the superior court yesterday.
• 24 May 1919 The divorce suit of Winema E. Hoffay against Julia Hoffay has been dismissed by the superior court on motion of the plaintiff at the plaintiff's cost.
• 25 May 1919 Filing suit for divorce from Ferdinand Franke, Anna Franke alleges that the defendant has on various occasions broken up dishes and threatened the plaintiff and three children with bodily violence.
• 25 May 1919 Alleging abandonment, Anna E. Smith has brought suit for divorce against Nelson B. Smith. The complaint states that he deserted her several months ago and ever since that time has refused to support her in any way. One thousand five hundre dollars alimony is asked.
• 25 May 1919 The divorce suit of Agnes Shober against Gart Shober was dismissed in the superior court yesterday on motion of the plaintiff.
• 27 May 1919 Roy Rohrbaugh had scarcely filed suit for divorce in superior court yesterday against Marie Rohrbaugh before the devendant heard about it and before the county clerk's office closed last night the defendant in the case herself brought suit for divorce. The suit brought by Roy Charges the defendant with adultery, naming a corespondent and alleging that the defendant frequently associated with men of immoral reputation. The suit brought by Marie Rohrbaugh alleges that the husband told her he did not care for her and that on or about May 24 her struck her.
• 27 May 1919 Mary Kleinhaus has brought suit against Amos Kleinhaus for divorce. It is alleged in the complaint that he failed to provide for her and that she was forced to go to work.
• 27 May 1919 Alleging that she has nagged and found fault with him for five years, John M. Roath has brought shit for divorce against Malend Roath. He also charges that she refused to live with him as a dutiful wife should.
• 27 May 1919 Ruth Ludurich has brought suit for divorce against Charles Ludurick. He struck and beat her, she says, has failed to provide and has an ungovernable temper.
• 27 May 1919 Charging that her husband associated with immoral and lewd women and that he would remain out at nights until 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning, Alta L. Meier has brought suit against Edwin H. Meier.
• 27 May 1919 In the divorce suit of Leo D. Young against Esther Young, Judge Ballow yesterday granted the defendant the decree and $125 alimony. Her maiden name was also restored.
• 27 May 1919 Matthis Babner has been granted a divorce from Lulu Babner.
• 28 May 1919 A divorce was granted the plaintiff by the superior court yesterday in the case of Clyde Somers against Catherine Somers. The defendant was granted custody of a child and $5 a week support money.
• 28 May 1919 In the circuit court Jesse N. Frankfather was granted a divorce from Delia Frankfather.
• 29 May 1919 John C. Wilt has filed complaint for divorce. His wife, Ida F. Wilt, deserted him last May. There are also other charges filed in the complaint. They have one child.
• 29 May 1919 Christ Smith filed complaint for divorce yesterday in superior court. They have four children, two of whom are married. He claims that his wife is the possessor of real estate and personal property to the amount of $4,000. He is a much abused man. His wife struck and beat him, called him vile and indecent names and fired him out of his home, the complaint says.
• 29 May 1919 Clara Rosch has brought divorce proceedings against her husband, Opie Roach. Her husband has accused her of associating with other men which she claims is untrue, and she in turn claims he has shown her photographs of various females which he openly brages of as his affinities. Defendant is an employe of the City Trucking company.
• 29 May 1919 There was a divorce granted Irma May Farmer from Loren P. Farmer in superior court yesterday. Plaintiff's maiden name, Irma May Farmer was also restored to her.

• 01 Jun 1919 Alleging that her husband deserted her in July of last year, since which time he has failed to provide for her in any way, Daisy McNair has brought suit for divorce against Clifford McNair. It is also alleged in the complaint that he was cruel and inhuman in his treatment of her and that he frequently beat and choked her. In absolute decree is asked.
• 01 Jun 1919 Sarah C. Odel was granted a divorce yesterday by Judge Ballou of the superior court from Greeman Odel.
• 01 Jun 1919 The divorce suit of Louisa Z. Gaffey against Willis R. Gaffey was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 01 Jun 1919 In the divorce suit of Goldie Raby against James R. Raby, the defendant yesterday filed cross complaint.
• 03 Jun 1919 Alleging that her husband treated her with abuse, choked her and called her vile names and even threatened to kill her, Josephine L. Klinger has filed suit for divorce against Louis Klinger.
• 03 Jun 1919 Charging that his wife abandoned him without cause in July, 1910, following their marriage in March of that year, Jesse E. Babcock has brought suit for divorce against Cynthia Babcock.
• 03 Jun 1919 The divorce suit of John K. Hermes against Helen M. Hermes was settled and dismissed in the circuit court yesterday.
• 04 Jun 1919 Lucille B. Taylor is a "swearing woman," according to a divorce complaint filed yesterday by Edward W. Taylor against Lucille Taylor. It is alleged in the complaint that she has struck and swore at him; has called him vile names; has falsely accused him of associating with strange woman. An absolute decree is asked.
• 04 Jun 1919 The entire day of the superior court yesterday was taken up in the hearing of the divorce suit of Lena Smith against Leo Smith. The suit was contested.
• 04 Jun 1919 Mary E. Koontz has brought suit for divorce against Irvin Pl Koontz. She alleges that he deserted her on Feb. 3 of this year without cause and has made no provision for her. Five dollars a week support money is asked.
• 05 Jun 1919 Marie Clark filed a complaint for limited separation with superior court yesterday. The brief had no sooner been filed that it was dismissed by her attorney.
• 05 Jun 1919 William H. Bettes has filed divorce proceedings in superior court against his wife Emma Bettes. He was deserted by his wife over two years ago. They have no children.
• 06 Jun 1919 The superior court yesterday granted Alice Madison a divorce from Riley Madison, colored. The defendant was given the custody of the child.
• 06 Jun 1919 Alleging that William Drewitt has been guilty of adultery, Eva Drewitt yesterday brought suit for divorce. They were married in 1914 and separated in May of this year. It is also alleged that he cursed and called her vile names.
• 06 Jun 1919 Emma Berger has brought suit against Albert Berger for divorce. Failure to support is the chief allegation. They were married Dec. 4, 1908, and separated June 25, 1918.
• 06 Jun 1919 George Covault recently discharged from the army, following his return from overseas, has filed suit for divorce against May Covault. He alleges that she in his absence associated with other men and was guilty of adultery.
• 07 Jun 1919 Ida M. Griffith is asking the court to modify the divorce decree granted her sometime ago from William F. Griffith in that the $10 support money a month be changed to $20.
• 10 Jun 1919 In the case of Myrtle Platter against Alex Platter a divorce has been granted the plaintiff.
• 11 Jun 1919 Walter J. McCormick sat in the superior court room late yesterday afternoon, awating the call of his divorce case which was to come up shortly. By his die was a neatly dressed young woman who seemed very much interested in the outcome of the case and the side-long glances exchanged between the two indicated that she was not the one who was to be divorced. McCormick's case was called. Judge Ballou called the suit, which was entitled Walter J. McCormick against Lottie McCormick. The defendant did not appear. The court awarded the decree ruling that the plaintiff was not to re-marry for a period of two years as the case was one of publication. Upon dismissal from the witness stand, McCormich beat it down the aisle, saying "come on, sweetheart," to the woman in the case. The action arousing the suspicions of Judge Balloe, he ordered Bailiff "Dick" Erwin to go to the clerk's office at one to prevent the granting of the license. Before Mr. Erwin reached the office of Mr. Sweet, McCormich and his bride-to-be were already giving the necessary information for a license. But the license was never issued, and McCormich, a bit disgruntled went out of the office mumbling something about train time tables.
• 11 Jun 1919 She not only smoked tobacco but she chewed it and filled several cuspidors in their home and only emptied and cleaned them when forced to do so, according to allegations made by William Osterman in his suit for divorce against Elenore Osterman. He also charged his wife with immoral conduct, vile and indecent language. They were married in January, 1915 and separated in April of this year, according to the complaint.
• 11 Jun 1919 Married since 1895 and having reared ten children, five of whom are under sixteen years of age, Mary E. Van Buskirk has brought suit for divorce against Barrett R. Van Buskirk. She alleges in complaint that he has been cruel and inhuman in his treatment of her during their entire wedded life; that he has scolded and abused her and has threatened the life of the children. A decree and the custody of the five children under sixteen are asked by the plaintiff.
• 11 Jun 1919 In the superior court yesterday a divorce was granted Joe K. Reichard from Frances E. Reichard.
• 12 Jun 1919 Minnie B. Palmer has brought suit for divorce in superior court. Her husband is Judson Palmer and she states in her petition that he uses vile and profane laanguage and that he would strike and beat her, leaving the marks of his violence on her body. They have no children. She resides at 510 West Fifth street.
• 12 Jun 1919 Herman G. Sheefel was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday from Carrie B. Sheefel. Plaintiff may not marry again for a period of two years.
• 12 Jun 1919 In superior court yesterday Rose Dager was granted a divorce from John Dager. Plaintiff was allowed custody of the children. The defendant can, however, visit them at all reasonable times.
• 13 Jun 1919 Ida Lisa Woodford has applied to superior court for a divorce from her husband Henry C. Woodford. She claims that he deserted her in April, 1917, and has failed to provide for her since. She is a waitress by occupation and resides at 108 West Main street.
• 13 Jun 1919 Veronica R. Fordham has asked for a divorce in superior court. Her husband is Frank A. Fordham. She claims that her husband beat her and called her vile names and he complelled her to earn her own living. He is an employe of the Pennsylvania railroad. She asks for an absolute divorce and the custody of her child claiming that he is not a fit person to havve custody of it.
• 13 Jun 1919 Francis Delancey was granted a divorce from Joseph Delancey in superior court yesterday. Divorce at plaintiff's cost.
• 13 Jun 1919 Hazel Fitzmaurice was granted a divorce from John Fitzmaurice in superior court yesterday. Her maiden name of Hazel Weick was also restored.
• 13 Jun 1919 In superior court granted a divorce yesterday to Emma Protes from Harry Protes. Plaintiff may not remarry again for two years.
• 13 Jun 1919 Judge Ballou granted a divorce yesterday to John H. Bueche from Mary Bueche. Divorce at plaintiff's cost.
• 14 Jun 1919 Carolena Zuber has commenced divorce proceedings against her husband. She charges cruelty and non-support and also that he has threatened her. He is employed by the Walton Avenue Coal company. She resides at 1311 Ohio street, and asks for an absolure divorce.
• 14 Jun 1919 In superior court yesterday Judge Ballou granted a divorce to Lillian Ditzenberger from John B. Ditzenberger. They have six children. In finding for the plaintiff the court gave plaintiff control of the children and allowed her $1,500 alimony and also $1,500 for the support of the children.
• 16 Jun 1919 Lillian Kellerman was granted a divorce from John Kellerman by Judge Ballou yesterday in superior court.
• 16 Jun 1919 Cora I. Bohuke was granted a divorce from Fred Bohuke in superior court yesterday.
• 17 Jun 1919 Leroy Clouse has filed complaint for divorce against Mary Clause. He stated that his wife has an ungovernable temper and that she fails to do her household duties. He claims also that she associates with women of bad reputation.
• 17 Jun 1919 Anthony L. Scott wants a divorce from Catherine Scott. In his petition which he has filed with superior court he avers that his wife associated with persons of immoral character and that she visits house of questionable repuation. She refuses to attend to her household duties.
• 17 Jun 1919 Charles C. Cox has filed proceedings with the superior court, asking for a divorce from Elma Cox. He resides at 342 Montgomery street. He says in the petition that when he was married he did not know that his wife was a "cigaret fiend," and that she smokes almost a whole box of cigarets each day. He was also lead to believe that she has been married but once before, when as a matter of fact she has made the venutre on several occasions. He had no knowledge of this before he was married and he states that he was shocked to find that his wife was addicted to the cigaret habit. He mentioned that she had been unable to get along with any of her former husbands because of smoking cigarets. She refused to get up in the morning and do the household work, he says.
• 17 Jun 1919 Nellie C. Meyer has filed divorce proceedings against Bernard C. Meyer. She claims non-support for a term of over two years, She has been forced to do factory work for her own support. They have one child. She claims that the husband is not a fit person to have the custody of the child.
• 17 Jun 1919 Ralph V. Bump was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday from Mary Bump.
• 17 Jun 1919 In the divorce proceedings of Elsie Koos against Jessie Koos, case was dismissed on motion of plaintiff.
• 17 Jun 1919 In superior court yesterday Cora Rearich was granted a divorce from John Rearich. Plaintiff's maiden name of Cora Moore was also restored.
• 18 Jun 1919 Charles W. A. Brineman has filed divorce proceedings against his wife, Eva Brineman. He says that she deserted him in October, 1917, and that she had wonderful fits as a nagger, which made home life very unpleasant. They have three children. He wants an absolute divorce and custody of the children.
• 18 Jun 1919 In the case of Helen R. Hetrick for divorce from George Hetrick, in circuit court, divorce was refused.
• 18 Jun 1919 There was a divorce granted Elsie Stauffer from Solomon Stauffer in superior court yesterday. Divorce at defendant's cost.
• 18 Jun 1919 Iva G. Taylor was granted a divorce from Samuel M. Taylor by Judge Ballou in superior court yesterday.
• 19 Jun 1919 Grace Barrone has filed suit for divorce in superior court. Her husband is George Barrone. She objects to his cursing and swearing at her and calling her indecent names. She has found living with him intolerable. He has failed to provide for her, she says. They have no children.
• 19 Jun 1919 William F. Bartels has brought suit for divorce in superior court from Marquerite M. Bartels. He says that his wife is a constant nagger, and that she collected board bills from her daughter, son and niece, and this was a cause for constant argument regarding expenditures. He wants a absolute divorce.
• 19 Jun 1919 Carrie Amsbaugh is the wife of Harvey Ambsbaugh. They have been married since Apreil, 1917. She states in the petition for divorce that he calls her vile names and the he constantly nags her and he has refused to support her. She wants an absolute divorce.
• 20 Jun 1919 Alleging that his wife prevented him from receiving proper food; that she refused to cook and that she laid violent hands upon him, James W. Ellis has brought suit against Rosa Ellis for divorce.
• 21 Jun 1919 Divorce was granted to Orpha France from Ernest France in superior court yesterday.
• 21 Jun 1919 Divorce was granted to Henry Boschet from Melizenia Boscher in superior court yesterday.
• 21 Jun 1919 Divorce was granted to Fred L. Thieme from Myrtle Thieme in superior court yesterday.
• 21 Jun 1919 Alleging that his wife threatened to kill him, Pat Miller has brought suit for divorce against Anna Miller.
• 22 Jun 1919 When Anna Williams married Horrace P. Williams she had $2,000. Anna says Horrace begged and borrowed from her until he obtained most of the money, which had been left her from the estate of her former husband, and then began to treat her brutally. She filed suit for divorce yesterday. She further alleges in complaint that he struck her, choked her, called her vile and indecent names and has frequently threatened to take her life. He also failed grossly to provide during the last year they lived together, according to the complaint.
• 22 Jun 1919 Gertrude Brosius has been granted a divorce from William Brosius by Judge Ballou of the superior court. The mother agrees to support the child.
• 22 Jun 1919 W. Bellamy is "some" deserter, according to his wife, Minnie A. Bellamy, who filed suit for divorce yesterday. She asserts in complaint that he has deserted her six or seven time and has failed to support.
• 22 Jun 1919 Nellie McKay married hard work when she wedded Ora McKay, according to the story told in complaint filed yesterday by Nellie. She say she has been forced to work and support herself ever since she was married, and that although her husband is an able-bodied man he never holds a job for any lenght of time. Twleve dollars a week support money for herself and child and restraining order are asked.
• 24 Jun 1919 Everetta Randol is paying entirely too much attention to her former husband and is too much under his influence. These facts were made public in a divorce complaint filed in the superior court yesterday. James F. Randol, the present spouse of the defendant, is playing a losing game according to his assertions in compliant, and has been deserted, he says. James wants a divorce and has filed suit. The plaintiff states that he has seen his wife in company with her former husband on the streets of Fort Wayne.
• 24 Jun 1919 Joseph Kite has been granted a divorce from Laura Bell Kite in the superior court..
• 25 Jun 1919 Charles Noel is a "ladies' man," too much so to make a good husband, according to the opinion of Julia Noel who filed suit in superior court for divorce against him yesterday. She says in complaint that he escorts other women to various pleasure resorts about Fort Wayne; that he has told her he should not be married; that he was going to have a good time and that she should do likewise. She further alleges that he squanders his money with other women playing cards. He told her, according to the complaint, that after hes good times were over he would settle down and save money but in the meanatime she should not bother him. An absolute decree and $6 a week temporary support are asked.
• 25 Jun 1919 That she has refused to live under the name of Wilson but chose assumed names, is the assertion made by William C. Wilson in divorce suit against Emma F. Wilson. The plaintiff also alleges that she would absent herself from the house at all hours of the night without the consent of the husband. An absolute decree is asked.
• 25 Jun 1919 Alleging that Grace Barome, who was given the custody of two minor children, now aged 5 and 3 years respectively, when she was divorce from him October 30, 1918, again has a divorce action pending. George Beck has filed complaint to have the children given under his care. He alleges that Grace is not a fit woman to have the custody of the little ones, and that he is in a postion to give them a christian home.
• 26 Jun 1919 Lillie Kemery wants a divorce from Benjamin Kemery and yesterday filed suit in the superior court. She alleges in complaint that he said to her: "Why don't you leave me? I've got another woman anyway," They were married in March, 1917, and separated in June of this year. The maiden name of Lillie Shaffer and an absolute decree are asked.
• 26 Jun 1919 In his complaint for divorce, Elmer Piepenbrink gives several reasons why Reva Piepenbrink is not a fit person to have custody of their eighteen months old girl. He says that she swears in the presence of the child; has kept the child in filth and dirt and that the child had lice when the plaintiff took her to the home of her mother. The plaintiff further says the wife walks the streets at unusual hours of the night with other men. An absolute decree and the custody of the child are asked.
• 26 Jun 1919 Alleging that his wife continually nags and scolds him and that she is possessed of an ungovernable temper, Nathan E. Ferris has brought suit for divorce against Florence Ferris.
• 26 Jun 1919 Hattie Droegemeyer has brought suit for divorce against Charles L. Droegemeyer. Excessive drinking of intoxicating liquors and failure to provide properly are among the allegations made.
• 26 Jun 1919 The divorce suit of Elmer Hardesty against Lucie E. Hardlestrty is being heard in the superior court with H. Waveland Kerr as special judge. The case is being contested.
• 27 Jun 1919 Married only since March 18 of this year, Margaret Bowser brought suit in the superior court yesterday against George Bowser, praying in complaint for a separation of five years from bed and board. She alleges that he called her vile and indecent names; that he failed to properly support her and that constant strife has made living with him impossible. Two thousand alimony and $15 a week support money are asked.
• 27 Jun 1919 The divorce suit of Elmer Hardesty against Lucie E. Hardesty was dismissed yesterday in the superior court on motion of the plaintiff, after a trial of some length.
• 27 Jun 1919 Ethel Freije has been granted a divorce from Edwin Freije in the superior court.
• 27 Jun 1919 In the divorce suit of Arthur Hilker against Margaret Hilker a divorce was granted the defendant on cross-complaint in superior court yesterday.
• 27 Jun 1919 John W. Affolder has brought suit against Elizabeth Affolder for divorce, alleging that about the only industry she has exhibited has been to gather dandelions with which to make wine, and of which she now imbibes excessively.
• 28 Jun 1919 Oliver J. Boldt, in applying for divorce from Christine Boldt, says his wife is a common flirt and that she appears at time to think a great deal more of another man than she does of him. He also alleges that she has neglected the children; that she is filthy in person and about her household duties and that she is not a fit person for the custody of the children.
• 28 Jun 1919 Helena M. Noll has brought suit for divorce against Benedick R. Noll alleging that he has continually found fault with her and forced her to keep as many as five roomers in the house at one time. She says that he has also falsely accused her of being immoral. $5,000 alimony and $20 a week support money are asked.
• 28 Jun 1919 Alleging desertion in March, 1918, Mary A. Horn has brought suit for divorce against Jay T. Horn. She also alleges that he called her vile names and that he is an habitual drunkard.
• 29 Jun 1919 Divorce was granted to Harvey Sawyer from Lucy Dawyer in superior court yesterday afternoon.
• 29 Jun 1919 Divorce was granted to Delia M. McKee from Arthur McKee in superior court yesterday afternoon. Delia McKee was granted the custody of a minor child and $15 a week support money.
• 29 Jun 1919 Shannon R. Miller and Nannie V. Miller have been married since September 4, 1902, but in June of this year, according to divorce complaint filed by Shannon yesterday, she began associating with a man for immoral purposes. He asserts that she is not a fit person for the custody of the minor children. An absolute decree and custody are asked.
• 29 Jun 1919 Alleging failure to provide, Mary A. Sessler has brought suit for divorce against William H. Sessler. They were married in January, 1904, and separated in December of the same year. Custody of a minor child is asked.
• 29 Jun 1919 In the divorce suit of Elmer Piepenbrink against Reva Piepenbrink the defendant yesterday filed cross complaint.

• 01 Jul 1919 Mary Kelley and Arthur Kelley have been married since March 3, 1919, and now Mary seeks a divorce from Arthur alleging that he has failed to provide a home for her. He told her that the only home he cared about was "under a carnival tent," that he never worked and never would work, according to facts set forth in the complaint. An absolute decree is asked. She further alleges that he spends his time following carnivals and gambling.
• 01 Jul 1919 Claudine V. Copeland was granted a divorce in superior court from Harry W. Copeland.
• 01 Jul 1919 Nannie Black was granted a divorce in superior court from Lawrence Black. The defendant was ordered to pay the costs.
• 02 Jul 1919 Edna Demmel has brought suit for divorce against Roy Demmel. The suit was filed in superior court and soon after the complaint was withdrawn from the files, presumably by the attorney for the defendant.
• 02 Jul 1919 The "treat 'em rough" brand of husband, as exemplified by Edward Hoshow, is not a satisfactory type to Ada Hoshow, who yesterday filed complaint for divorce. She alleges that he brutally struck her; has cursed and called her indecent names and that for the last two years he has not supported her.
• 02 Jul 1919 Alleging cruel and inhuman treatment in that her husband frequently crused her and called her vile and indecent names, at times striking her, Amanda Sims has brought suit for divorce against Oscar Sims. An absolute decree, $12 a week support money and the custory of the two children are asked.
• 02 Jul 1919 Alleging failure to provide, Mabel Clement has brought suit for divorce against Harry P. Clement. She says he has not even given her a home.
• 04 Jul 1919 Harry F. Robinson, business man of Fort Wayne, manager and owner of the H. F. Robinson & Co., Pixley Long block, has been sued by his wife for divorce and alimony in the sum of $75,000. The suit was filed in the superior court yesterday by Nora Robinson. Nora alleges in complaint that Harry is in the habit of remaining out late at night, sometimes coming in as late as 4 a.m., telling her that he was out "playing cards with the boys." She concluded that this meant gambling, according to the bill for divorce. Although he is the owner of real estate estimated at $175,000 and has other valuable property including a $3,000 automobile and money on deposit in the First and Hamilton national bank, he has failed to properly support her, the complaint states. It is further alleged that he has corresponded with other women and that he has threatened to kill her. Restraining order and injunction are prayed for in order that he may not harm her or dispose of his property. Temporary alimony of $10,000 and permanent alimony of $75,000 are asked for with the decree.
• 04 Jul 1919 Ethel Jenkins filed suit in the superior court yesterday against Charence Fashbaugh, her former husband, for support money in the sum of $2,000. She alleges that when she was granted a divorce from the defendant in Allen county, Oct. 4, 1911, the court ordered Fashbaugh to contribute $20 a month to her for the support of her children, of which she was given the custody. She says she has been supporting the two children herself and that Fashbaugh has never contributed a cent and that he now is behind $2,000. Upon his appearance in the city last Tuesday, Fashbaugh was arrested on a warrant for child neglect and placed in jail. His automobile has been seized on writ of attachment.
• 04 Jul 1919 George R. Bottorf has brought suit for divorce against Amelia Botterf. He alleges neglect of household duties and staying out late at nights.
• 04 Jul 1919 The divorce suit of John W. Affolder against Elizabeth Affolder has been dismissed from the superior court on motion of the plaintiff.
• 04 Jul 1919 In the case of Alta Brouse against Ray Brouse, the superior court yesterday granted plaintiff divorce at cost of defendant.
• 06 Jul 1919 May E. Currey has brought suit for divorce against Clement Currey in the superior court. Cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide are allegation made.
• 06 Jul 1919 The divorce suit fo Fannie B. Burnes against William T. Burnes has been dismissed from the superior court on motion of the plaintiff.
• 08 Jul 1919 According to Emily Glenn, who yesterday filed suit for separation against Harry G. Glenn, prohibition has wrecked her home. The complaint states that when Harry was unable to obtain strong drink he swore, cursed and used vile language towards her; that he would strike her while she has a child in her arms. She indicated that as long as he had strong liquor she could get along with him nicely. Separation from bed and board and $70 a month support money are asked.
• 08 Jul 1919 Roy Gaby has threatened to kill his wife, saying at one time that he would shoot her and at another time that he would use a razor. These are facts set forth in a bill for limited separation filed in the superior court yesterday. She also alleges that he has struck her with his fists and has grossly mistreated her six-year-old child. They were married in 1911 and separated the present month.
• 09 Jul 1919 Louise Alwood says that her husband, Harry Alwood has failed to properly provide for her and her two minor children in her complaint for divorce filed in the superior court yesterday. She asserts that for the past six weeks he has provided nothing in the way of support and that he has cursed her and called her vile names. They were married in August, 1913 and separated in January of this year. An absolute decree is asked.
• 09 Jul 1919 Alleging that for the last three years Harry Garrett has wholly failed to provide for her, Carrie Garrett has brought suit for divorce. She also charges him with having struck her and with desertion. They were married in 1915 and separated the present month.
• 09 Jul 1919 Thelma Golk was granted a divorce yesterday in superior court from Arthur F. Golk.
• 09 Jul 1919 Aletta Counselior was divorced from George Counselior, the plaintiff getting $6 a week support money.
• 10 Jul 1919 The divorce suit of Mattie Richey against John A. Richey attracted considerable attention in superior court yesterday owing to the exceedingly frank nature of some of the testimony. Mr. Ritchey was on the stand during the afternoon he testified to the relations between Mrs. Ritchey and Waldo C. Farnham, who was yeaterday made the defendant in a $10,000 allenation suit brought by Mr. Ritchey. Mr. Ritchey testified that Mr. Farnham boarded at his home, and that on one accasion when he lost his collar button he went to his lodger's room to borrow one and met Mrs. Ritchey coming in another door with a buckey of hot water while Mr. Farnham, attired in his birthday suit, occupied the center of the room and stage. He said that when he reproved her for her conduct she stated that Mr. Farnham wanted to take a sponge bath and preferred not to go to the bathroom. Mr. Ritchey also testified that at one time when he entered the downstairs part of the house suddenly Mr. Farnham and Mrs. Ritchey hurriedly left another part of the house. They were gone several hours, he daid, and Farnham finally returned first to make an explanation. He testified that several time when he sought to deny Farnham the house that his wife insisted that the doctor be allowed to come there. Dr. Farnham, who served in the U.S. medical corps, with the rank of major, was in court in his uniform. In the allenation suit filed yesterday the plaintiff sets out the the defendant had in local hotels and in hotels in other cities debauched his wife and that as a result her affections for the plaintiff have been wholly alienated and destroyed. The complaint states that the family resided at 921 East Creighton avenue when the events related were transpiring. Hearing in the divorce case will be resumed at 1:30 this afternoon.
• 10 Jul 1919 Charles E. Linton is seeking a divorce from Mary M. Linton on the ground of cruel treatment. He also seeks a restraining order to prevent her having anything to do with their children.
• 10 Jul 1919 Emma Scheckler seeks a divorce from Archabald Schecker and also asks for the restoration of her maiden name.
• 10 Jul 1919 Lena B. Kronen is suing for divorce from Frank Kronen and is seeking an injunction against his employer, John Romick, to prevent Kronen from disposing of his wages until a claim for $15 per month for the support of their child is disposed of.
• 10 Jul 1919 Perry Getz is suing Lydia Getz for divorce alleging that the devendant committed adultery with George Greenwald and later lived with him at Kendallville.
• 10 Jul 1919 A limited separation for two years is sought by Susie Hardisty in her complaint against Elmer Hardisty. She alleges that he represented himself to other women as a single man, abused her and refused to live with her. She wants an allowance of $50 per month for the support of their children.
• 11 Jul 1919 When George Salisbury returned from work one night he attempted to greet his wife Cora with a kiss. She responded by hitting him on the head with a kettle. These are facts set forth in a bill for divorce filed in the superior court yesterday. George indicates in the complaint that he had every reason to believe that his wife would his fond advances with sweetly puckered lips and generous response but that when she returned his proffered kiss with quarrelsome words and kitchen utensils he saw that the divorce court was the only way out. They were married in 1914. He also charges her with nagging him constantly and of being abusive in the presence of neighbors and friends.
• 11 Jul 1919 Alleging failure to provide, Grace Sutton filed suit for divorce yesterday against Grant Sutton. She further charges that he struck and beat her and in September, 1918, abandoned her. An absolute decree and $15 a week support money are asked.
• 12 Jul 1919 Amos J. Lauer has sued Helen Lauer for divorce. He alleges that for more then five years past the defendant has been in the habit of using the most obscene and foul language in the presence of their small child. An absolute decree is asked.
• 12 Jul 1919 The divorce suit of Grace Zuber against Albert Zuber is being fought on cross-complaint filed by the defendant.
• 12 Jul 1919 Alleging that Ora Gunther remains out late at night, sometimes all night, and that she rode around in an automobile with an immoral man, Charles Gunther has filed complaint for divorce.
• 12 Jul 1919 The divorce suit of Mabel Williams against Albert Williams has been dismissed in the superior court.
• 12 Jul 1919 Matilda Johnson was granted a divorce yesterday from George Johnson by Judge Ballou, of the superior court.
• 13 Jul 1919 Hazel M. Burton, a young woman of twenty-two summers and a bride of little more than a year, complains that her husband not only does not love her but denies having and affection for her. In the bill for divorce she avers that they were married January 2, 1918, and that in March of that year James joined the Red Cross service of the United States army, failing to make any allowance for her way of money at any time and even refusing to return the funds he had borrowed from his young bride from time to time. An absolute decree is asked and the restoration of the maiden name of Hazel M. Lonza.
• 13 Jul 1919 Cecil Fredericks in filling separation proceedings vs. Hubert Fredericks, alleges that the defendant boasted he would not support her. The bill of allegations sets forth that they were married in April, 1919, and that they now have a five-week-old child. $12 a week support money is asked.
• 13 Jul 1919 Just one year after they were married, says Gladys Telley in her suit for divorce against Raymond Telley, he kicked her, notwithstanding the fact that she was in a delicate condition at the time. The plaintiff hurther avers that he has threatened to kill her. She asks $1,000 alimony and $40 a month support money.
• 13 Jul 1919 The divorce suit of Carrie Garrett vs. Harvey Garrett has been dismissed from the dockets of the superior court on motion of the plaintiff.
• 13 Jul 1919 Grace Zuber was granted a divorce from Albert Zuber by Judge Ballou, of the superior court yesterday. In lieu of alimony, she is to have all furniture and household goods..
• 13 Jul 1919 Otto Horn has been granted a divorce from Lulu Horn.
• 15 Jul 1919 In the divorce suit of Mattie Ritchey vs. John A. Ritchey, which has attracted considerable attention in the superior court owing to the rather startling and racy testimony introduced, Judge Ballou yesterday granted the defendant the decree on cross complaint. The defendant was also given the custody of the thirteen year-old son while the mother was given custody of the 17 year-old son. The parties are to share equally in the funds in the Tri-State Loan and Trust company.
• 15 Jul 1919 Alleging that her husband urged her to support him by engaging in a shameful occupation and that he wished to bring men to the house for that purpose. Hazel Tarpelinoff has sued Jacob Tarpelinoff for divorce. She asks the custody of an unforn child and support money in addition to the decree.
• 15 Jul 1919 William F. Ostman has associated with immoral women and boasted of the fact, according to divorce complaint filed in the superior court yesterday by Mattie H. Ostman. She also charges him with swearing at and cursing her.
• 15 Jul 1919 Dora M. Clay, in suing Charles Clay for divorce, alleges that he is a convict on parole and that for violation of his parole he is soon to become an inmate of the state prison at Michigan City, Ind.
• 15 Jul 1919 Louise Greibel has been granted a divorce from Edward R. Greibel by Judge Ballou, of the superior court.
• 15 Jul 1919 Otto Horn has been granted a divorce from Louisa Horn by Judge Ballou, of the superior court.
• 16 Jul 1919 Alice M. Syphers, in bringing action against Louis Syphers for divorce, asks alimony in the sum of $20,000. She alleges that they have been married for thirteen years and during that time he has been a drunkard the greater part of the time.
• 16 Jul 1919 Alleging desertion, William P. Sherlock has brought suit against Fannie Sherlock for divorce. He asks the custody of minor child.
• 16 Jul 1919 Ida B. Acker was yesterday granted a divorce from Frank E. Acker. She was given $30 a month support money in addition to the decree by Judge Ballou, of the superior court.
• 16 Jul 1919 Marlin Book was yesterday granted a divorce from Mary Book.
• 17 Jul 1919 Four sets of principals were relieved from the galling bonds of matrimony after their divorce petitions were hear before Judge Ballou in the superior court yesterday. They were as follows; Oswald vs. Oswald, Gale Williams vs. Dawson Williams, Anna Franke vs. Ferdinand Franke, Esther L. Droddy vs. Walter Droddy. The Droddy case was sent here from Huntington county on a change of venue.
• 18 Jul 1919 Alvin Blodgett says his wife is only seventeen years old and that she was of the age when she married him in September, 1918. He has filed suit against Esther Blodgett, asking that his marriage be annulled. He alleges that on account of her age she was incapable of contracting marriage. He further avers that she deserted him last March.
• 18 Jul 1919 Alleging habitual drunkenness and failure to support, Cora M. Calder has brought suit against John Calder for divorce. She asks the custody of a minor child and $10 a week support money.
• 18 Jul 1919 A divorce was granted yesterday by Judge Ballou of the superior court to Earl Trenary from Josephine Trenary.
• 18 Jul 1919 Loa A. Galloway was granted a divorce from David H. Galloway yesterday by Judge Ballou.
• 19 Jul 1919 John K. Hermes makes wine at his home that has an awful "kick", according to the sory that Helen M. Hermes tells in her vill for divorce filed in the superior court yesterday. She says that he has been drinking this home-made vintage to excess; that recently he has become violently intexicated with it and that he has invited hi associaties to his home to partake of the drink and that these men lounged in great number around their home.
• 19 Jul 1919 After a marriage dating only from May 10, of this year, Axie Marie Silvers has sued John Silvers for divorce, alleging that on July 17 he knocked her down with his fist and cruelly beat her. She further avers that he has falsely accused her of being unchaste and of associating with other men.
• 19 Jul 1919 Alta M. Hinton was yesterday granted a divorce from Walter H. Hinton by Judge Ballou of the superior court. She was likewise granted $6.25 a week support money.
• 19 Jul 1919 Jeneatte Martin was granted a divorce from Maurice Martin in superior court.
• 20 Jul 1919 By all the rules and regulations promulgated on the subject of marriage, Otto Schaphorst should have been a gem to a woman seeking a model husband. But the story does not end quite that way. He and Florence Schaphorst were married in 1907 and now all is not well. In divorce complaint filed by the husband in the superior court yesterday, he states that he gave all the money that he earned to his wife and that when he need a little change to spend he had to go to her for it. He further states that she induced him to live beyond his means in the purchase of furniture and household goods; that she refused to cook and that in 1911 she left him to return no more.
• 20 Jul 1919 Judge Ballou of the superior court yesterday granted divorce to Frank Radliski from Anna Radliski.
• 20 Jul 1919 Goldie Raby was granted a divorce from James R. Raby in superior court yesterday. Mrs. Raby was restored to her maiden name of Goldie Weaver.
• 22 Jul 1919 Who gets the child? This is the question that Judge William N. Ballou of the superior court was trying to answer yesterday afternoon when Helen M. Hermes stated from the witness stand that John K. Hermes, her husband, whom she is attempting to divorce, was not the father of her child. She said the child's father was a soldier in France. John K. Hermes now has the child, notwithstanding the fact that a restraining order was issued by the court when the plaintiff, Helen Hermes applied for a divorce. The defendant says he has the child before the restraining order was issued. Thether he did or not is the fact the court is now attempting to establish. Hermes filed an answer and cross complaint to the divorce shit filed by his wife. He alleges that she has called him vile and filthy names and that she is of immoral character.
• 22 Jul 1919 Married only since June 16 of this year, Lavina M. Young has brought suit for divorce against Joseph A. Young. She alleges that the defendant will not permit her children to come to the house to visit her; that he is jealous and constiantly nags.
• 22 Jul 1919 Ida M. Griffith was on the witness stand yesterday afternoon before Judge Ballou of the superior court, asking that her divorced husband pay more money to her for the support of the minor children. She said that at one time she asked him for a little extra money to pay some very necessary expense on behalf of one of the children, and he replied "I'll see you in hell first." Judge Ballou ordered that he pay $8 bi-monthly.
• 22 Jul 1919 Divorce was granted in the superior court yesterday to Lillian Timmins from James Timmins.
• 22 Jul 1919 Hilda M. Walker was divorced from Jacob Walker in superior court yesterday.
• 22 Jul 1919 Edward M. Metzner received a divorce from Bessie Metzner yesterday in superior court.
• 24 Jul 1919 After two years of married life Kenneth Chambers wasnts a separation from Blanch Chambers and asserts that she cursed him, refused to cook for him and insisted on associating with lewd women.
• 24 Jul 1919 Zella Rohan is asking a divorce from Thomas Rohan, alleging that he came home drunk, cursed her and made baseless charges against her. They were married in 1911 and separated in Septenber, 1914, since which time, she avers, she has been making her own living.
• 24 Jul 1919 Fred Thompson filed suit for divorce from Aldene Thompson, and charges her with making false accusations and making his home life unbearable disagreeable. They were married on April 15, 1912, and separated in April, 1919.
• 24 Jul 1919 Gerald Dennie was granted a decree from Donald Dennie and the use of her former name, Geraldine Burns.
• 24 Jul 1919 Minnie Fraine was divorced from William Fraine and the name Minnie Holmes was restored to her.
• 24 Jul 1919 Myrtle M. Conner was relieved of the ties that bound her to Albert W. Conner and will be known as Myrtle Jacobs.
• 25 Jul 1919 George W. Scherer maintains that Lottie L. Scherer has not been the wife she should have been, stating in a bill for divorce filed yesterday. She refused to repair and of his clothes for him and that she taught the children to disobey him. An absolute decree and custody of the children are asked.
• 25 Jul 1919 Minnie F. Soliday in suing Jacob Soliday for divorce, alleges that he refused to live with her, and that he on various occasions beat her and called her viled names in the presence of the children.
• 25 Jul 1919 Judge Ballou, of the superior court, yesterday refused a divorce and separation in the case of Clara West against Benjamin West. The major charges of each party were all igorously denied by the oppostition, and the case ended with neither party receiving the decree.
• 25 Jul 1919 Olive Wright was yesterday granted a divorce from Harley Wright.
• 25 Jul 1919 The divorce suit of Mary Kleinhaus against Amos Kleinhaus has been dismissed.
• 26 Jul 1919 They separated at the door of the bride's mother on the evening of their wedding day. That was seventeen years ago. Yesterday afternoon Joseph W. Hombade appeared before Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court, asking for a divorce from Regina Hombade. He tole the court that in all the seventeen years he has been married to his wife he had never lived with her. He wanted to make a home for her and provide for the child, which was born a few weeks after their marriage, but she would not go with him, he said. He wrote her since but she did not reply. The court granted the decree.
• 26 Jul 1919 Lucile Blakely is suing Lloyd Blakely for divorce says that before he left her last April he pulled off several crooked deals, forged his name to checks, passed worthless bank notes and gave her sixty-five cents.
• 26 Jul 1919 Raymond Byrd sometimes came home early for his meals and became very abusive when he found that dinner was not ready. That is what Cecyl Byrd says who filed suit for divorce yesterday. She accuses him of slapping her in the face, and asks for $500 alimony.
• 26 Jul 1919 Alleging drunkeness, adultery and failure to provide, Clara Wormcastle has filed suit for divorce from Vern Wormcastle.
• 26 Jul 1919 Alleging constant quarreling and cruel and inhuman treatment, Eula Krot has brought suit against Frank Krot for divorce.
• 26 Jul 1919 Mary G. Comer was yesterday granted a divorce from Harvey M. Comer.
• 26 Jul 1919 A divorce was granted to Blosom Ebert from John Ebert.
• 27 Jul 1919 Josie Riehle, in her suit for divorce against John Riehle, alleges that her husband has been so negligent in providing for her and the three minor children that when she became ill with the "flu" last January she was dependent upon charity. An absolute decree and custody of the children is asked.
• 29 Jul 1919 Ida T. Sweitzer is ferocious, according to a bill of divorce filed yesterday by George W. Sweitzer, in which he charged her with having threatened to kill him. He says that on one occasion she threw a butcher knife at him, and often told him that he could leave, but not to take any of his clothes with him.
• 29 Jul 1919 Edna Rinaker has brought suit for divorce against Floyd Rinaker, demanding alimony in the sum of $2,000. She says that he threatened to shoot himself so often and would go off to the barn with a revolver with the evident intention of ending his life that she has become intensely nervous. Failure to provide is also alleged.
• 29 Jul 1919 Elizabeth La Fountain vs. Roy La Fountain is the title of a divorce suit filed in the superior court yesterday. Failure to provide is alleged. An absolute decree is asked.
• 29 Jul 1919 George E. Gephart has brought suit against Shirley Gephart. He alleges that she would often leave the house at night without his knowledge and go riding with strange men.
• 29 Jul 1919 Alleging desertion and that he struck her with his fists, Sophia Hendricks has begun proceedings for divorce against Horace Hendricks.
• 29 Jul 1919 Anna E. Smith was yesterday granted a divorce from Nelson E. Smith.
• 30 Jul 1919 Juneta Lyscher asserts in bill for divorce that ever since she was married to Carl C. Lyscher in June, 1919, he has moved her about from one city to another and that she "did not known where she would be at." She doesn't like this nomadic temperament and asks an absolute decree.
• 30 Jul 1919 Alleging that she spent the money he gave her with which to buy food and groceries, for foolishness upon herself and ran a large credit account, George E. Lowe has sued Josephine Lowe for divorce. The complaint also states that she cursed and swore.
• 30 Jul 1919 Alleging failure to provide from the past two years, Mrs. Harry E. Ramsey has brought suit for divorce against Harry E. Ramsey.
• 30 Jul 1919 Alice Kissinger says that her husband told her a few days ago that if she wanted any money she could go out and earn it. In her bill for divorce from Alton Kissinger she further charges that he has left her on two different occasions.
• 31 Jul 1919 The divorce proceedings of Maude Sears against Donald M. Sears was heard in superior court yesterday morning before Judge Ballou and a decree of limited separation for three years was granted with an award of $200 per month toward the support of herself and children.
• 31 Jul 1919 Gust H. Smith is seeking a divorce from Esther J. Smith on the ground of cruel treatment. His complaint recited that her conduct frequently embarrassed him in the presence of other people.
• 31 Jul 1919 Hazel Thompson is seeking a divorce from Stanley Thompson. She sets out that due to his violent temper they quarrel frequently. He has broken their dishes in fits of rage, she declares.
• 31 Jul 1919 Elsie G. Dudgeon has filed suit for divorce from Omas Dudgeon. She alleges abuse and failure to support, and asks for the custody of their children.
• 31 Jul 1919 In a long complaint, Viola Wright is seeking a separation from James H. Wright. She names Nellie Bair as co-respondent and recites that her husband has been arrested for his relations with the woman, paid her fine in city court and boasted of his relations with her to the plaintiff. Mrs. Wright declares that her husband and the Bair woman exchanged gifts of silk clothing frequently. She asks a temporary allowance of $25 per week and a restraining order enjoining the defendant from visiting her home at 717 Putnam street. An injunction to pervent the city of Fort Wayne from paying her husband the wages due him is also asked pending the termaination of the case.
• 31 Jul 1919 Margaret Bender wants to be rid of Jesse Bender, to whom she was married only twenty-four days ago. She alleges that in the past two weeks he so far descended from the estate of a loving bridegroom as to threaten to "beat her up" and smash their household goods. She wants the restoration of her maiden name, Margaret Boyd.
• 31 Jul 1919 Anna Wolford is seeking freedom from gailing vonds that unite her with Arthur, her husband, and in the bill of particulars included in her divorce complaint she qualifies her spouse most unflatteringly. She says that he is a drunkard, is guilty of adultery, has failed to provide for her for two years, and has cursed her and beat her, leaving the marks of his violence on her limbs and body.

• 01 Aug 1919 In fits of rage, Stanley E. Thompson broke up the dished, according to statements made in bill for divorce filed by Hazel Thompson. She alleges that he constantly quarrels and uses vile and abusive language. An absolute decree is asked.
• 01 Aug 1919 Charging habitual drunkenness, adultery and failure to provide, Anna Wolford has brought suit for divorce against Arthur Wolford. She says the defendant has left marks of violence upon her limbs and body.
• 01 Aug 1919 Bessie N. Redmon yesterday brought suit for divorce against Frank M. Redmon. Desertion and failure to provide are charged.
• 01 Aug 1919 The superior court yesterday granted Reed Coughanour a divorce from Dorothy Coughanour.
• 02 Aug 1919 Anna Winsky was granted a divorce from Thomas Winsky, and her maiden name Anna Dannels was restored.
• 02 Aug 1919 Nettie Hoover received a divorce from Frank Hoover and got back her maiden name, Nettie Crowe.
• 02 Aug 1919 Anna Winch was divorced from William Winch.
• 02 Aug 1919 Ilo Brock is suing Edward J. Brock for a divorce with a petition for a restraining order to prevent him for drawing his wages from the Pennsylvania company, an injunction against his visiting her or doing her bodily harm and for the custody of their children. She alleges that he boasted to her of his relations with other women but that on his promise to do better she refrained from leaving him at that time. Curses and false accusations are also specified in the complaint.
• 02 Aug 1919 Lavonne C. Hill has applied for divorce from George D. Hill, alleging that he durses and swears at her, has a bad temper and runs around with other women. They were married on May 31, 1918.
• 02 Aug 1919 Dula M. Sturm told her husband, John C. Sturm, that she was tired of married life with him and would rather be single, according to the petition for divorce which Mr. Sturm has filed. He also avers that she cursed him, refused to cook for him and continually nagged at him.
• 02 Aug 1919 A general denial and cross complaint has been filed in the divorce suit of Margaret against Jesse Bender in which Mr. Bender declares that his wife has refused to live apart from an aunt, Mrs. Nerva Kacck, 634 Walnut street, and that Mrs. Kaeck has urged her to leave him, to get all his money and to confiscate his property. He declared further that althought they have been married but a month, his wife falsely accuses him. He sets out that she has withdrawn money from his back account and givenen it to her uncle for the purchase of a motorcycle. The couple were married at Hillsdale, Mich., on the 7th of last July.
• 03 Aug 1919 Daisy McNair was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday from Clifford McNair.
• 05 Aug 1919 A vigorous cross complaint was filed yesterday in the divorce suit of Mary Atkins vs. Gilbert E. Atkins. The defendant alleges that he supplied everything that would in the average case make the wife happy; that when he married her he elevated her position to one much above the way she was accustomed to living. The husband tells of long trips of pleasure to Niagara Falls and other places that the wife took at his expense. A traveling man, the defendant says that on one occasion when he came in from off the road at a time when she was not expecting him, that he found her at the Wayne hotel in company with a lady friend of her's and two gemtlemen friend and that they were back from public view drinking something and the party seemed to be in high spirits. He in other ways charges her with indifelity and asks that the divorce decree be granted him.
• 05 Aug 1919 Walter Dickens alleges that Ella Dickens operated a house of ill fame. Walter ought to know, for as her husband, he formerly resided at her home. But they separated a short while ago and yesterday the husband filed suit for divorce.
• 05 Aug 1919 In asking for divorce from Adolph Hoehne, Enna Hoehne alleges that he is brutal and at one time beat her until she fell to the floor unconscious.
• 05 Aug 1919 Elmer Freeman has filed suit for divorce against May Freeman, alleging that she cannot control herself while angry and that at one time she threatened to kill him.
• 05 Aug 1919 Elizabeth Smith is suing James Smith for divorce, accuses him of adultery. She further says that he wishes her to live with his mother but that his mother abused her. She says that he told her at one time that if she got a divorce or in any way threatened to restrain him he would "run the dam thing inton the ditch and there won't be enough left to tell about it." An absolute decree is asked.
• 06 Aug 1919 Howard Jenkins, recently discharged from the army after fifteen months service overseas, returned to find his wife Mabel Jenkins living with another man in Ohio, according to allegations in a bill for divorce filed in the superior court yesterday.
• 06 Aug 1919 Married May 23, of this year, and separating June 30, matrimonial life has gone bad with Hershel and Henrietta Coby. The husband brought suit for divorce yesterday alleging association and adultery.
• 06 Aug 1919 Lana Knodle, in suit for divorce from Henry Knodle, alleges that the defendant never came into her presence in the past year without abusing and cursing her. She asserts that at one time he threatened to take her life. She asks $500 alimony.
• 06 Aug 1919 In the divorce suit of Mary Atkins vs. Gilbert E. Arkins, the filing of a cross complaint by the defendant was announced yesterday. It was stated in this paper that the defendant charged her with infidelity. There is no charge in the complaint that specifically charges infidelity.
• 06 Aug 1919 A divorce was granted May Bierbaum yesterday from Edwin Bierbaum, by Judge Ballou of the superior court. Her maiden name of May Edmond was restored.
• 07 Aug 1919 Wilda Pellergren is seeking a divorce from Frank Pellergren alleging abandonment and cruel treatment. She sets out in her complaint that her husband beat and struck her with violence sufficient to leave marks upon her. She asks the custody of their minor child.
• 07 Aug 1919 Alleging that her husband was convicted in October, 1918, of a heinous and disgraceful crime and was sentenced to Michigan City for from two to 24 years, Emma Ecenbarger has filed suit for divorce from Jacob O. Ecenbarger. She asks the custody of their minor children.
• 07 Aug 1919 Alleging that he associated with other women and asked her to get a divorce so that he could marry one of them, Mary Rossettee has begun action for divorce from Sam Rossette in superior court.
• 07 Aug 1919 Alma Riker is suing for a divorce from George A. Riker and alleges that in a few days after their marriage he grew very abusive towards her, called her viled names and associated with immoral women.
• 08 Aug 1919 In the divorce suit of George E. Gephart vs. Shirley Gephart, a cross complaint has been filed by the defendent in which she asks that the decree be given her. She alleges that the plaintiff is not a fit and proper perseon to have the custody of their 14 months' old daughter; that he has failed to provide a suitable home for her and her child and that he has told her to go and get a divorce in order that he might be free to run around with other women.
• 08 Aug 1919 George Beck has already tired of the woman he made his bride on June 30 of this year, according to allegations in a bill for divorce filed against Leona Beck. He alleges that she has been seen on the street with other men; that she went to work on Clinton street without his permission and against his wished and that she has been pregnant with child the past four months.
• 10 Aug 1919 Charles W. Winbaugh is suing for a divorce from Clara M. Winbaugh and sets out in his complaint that the defendant refused to live with him, told him to get a divorce, assuring him that she would furnigh him plenty of grounds for divorce, and even went so far as to offer to surrender the custody of their children. He is asking for the custody of the children in his complaint.
• 12 Aug 1919 Fern Lucas is seeking a divorce from Everett Lucas. She alleges that her husband struck her and that while was was in a delicate condition her forced her to work assisting her landlady, with whom he was very friendly, threatening to break her arm unless she complied. She further avers that he wouldn't work, that he stayed out late nights and gambled away his money. She asks an order restraining him for visiting her home at 640 Putnam street, the custody of their minor children and $500 alimony.
• 12 Aug 1919 Laura Gildea has commenced divorce proceedings against Charles Gildea. She alleges that he has failed to support her for two years and she asks a divorce and the custody of their child.
• 12 Aug 1919 Obe Jenkins, in his divorce complaint, alleged that Laura Jenkins has an ungovernable temper and that she beat and abused her step children, his children by a former marriage. He alleges that he threatened to kill his minor son.
• 12 Aug 1919 Charles A. Kern sets out that Maude E. Kern, his wife, deserted him, falsely accused him, refused to perform her household duties and frequently scolded him violently, flying into fits of madness. He wants a plain divorce.
• 12 Aug 1919 Vesta C. Bennett in her divorce petition against George Washington Bennett alleges that they finally separated after a period in which their domestic relations were marred by his rendency to stay away from home, use abusive language and treat their child unkindly. She wants the custody of their daughter with an allowaance for her support and an order restraining her husband from molesting her.
• 12 Aug 1919 Mary E. Ramsey was granted a divorce from Harry E. Ramsey, allowance of $5 per week in superior court.
• 12 Aug 1919 Lucile Rohn was granted a divorce from Charles E. Rohn and her name chanted to Lucile Overhouse in superior court.
• 12 Aug 1919 Bessie E. Terent was granted a divorce from Arthur J. Terent yesterday in superior court.
• 13 Aug 1919 Ella Colby Roling has instituted divorce proceeding against George William Roling setting forth that at the time of their marriage on February 9, 1918, he has another wife in the person of Nora Wyatt Roling and that he had represented himself as unmarried, with no wife living. She discovered, about May 1, 1918, that she was the victim of a bigamist and immediately spearated from the defendant, who was convicted on a bigamy charge on May 10, 1918, and is now at Jeffersonville where he is serving an indeterminate sentence of two to five years. They have a baby son and she asks for the custody of the child and an allowance of $20 per week for their support.
• 13 Aug 1919 A limited separation for two years with an allowance for herself and the child of herself and the defendant, is sought by Mamie Grimme in an action brought against Joe Grimme in superior court yesterday afternoon. She alleges that her husband associated with immoral women, failed to provide a home for her and their child, so that she was forced to accept the charity of her mother. She declares that as a result of his actions there has been a constant strife between them for the past six months, making life together intolerable.
• 14 Aug 1919 When Loretta Hurselfelder told LeRoy, her husband, that he would not be able to catch her if she did go with another man because she was too slick, LeRoy decided to take no chanced and yesterday filed suit for divorce. The complaint sets forth the facts that she deserted him in June of this year and told him she was through with him.
• 15 Aug 1919 Matilda Prugh,in suit for divorce filed yesterday, accused her husband of extreme jealousy. She says that the defendant, William Prugh, will not permit her to go downtown unless accompanied with him and that when she goes alone he accuses her of flirting and of acts unbecoming a lady. They wer married in 1904 and have two children. She further alleges that he has threatened to kill her and the children if she ever attempted to get a divorce. The plaintiff asks a restraining order and ample support and alimony.
• 15 Aug 1919 Peter Kulesza is asking a divorce from Stella Kulesza, alleging that she deserted him in 1913 to go to her former home in Russia.
• 15 Aug 1919 Evangella Miller was granted a divorce yesterday from Clarence R. Miller.
• 15 Aug 1919 Alleging that she failed to wash and mend his clothes and was in other ways cruel and inhuman, Frank Farra hs sued Louise Farra for divorce.
• 16 Aug 1919 Alleging that his wife threatened to kill him with poison, Leo E. Walters has brought suit for divorce against Goldie Walters. It is also alleged in the bill for divorce that she called him vile and indecent names; that she burned the arm of their nine-month old boy with an electric iron and also burned his leg by applying hot cloths. The plaintiff asks a divorce and custody of the children.
• 19 Aug 1919 Clara Tennis is through with Edward Tennis, after a married life dating from November, 1891, according to a bill for divorce. She alleges desertion and association with immoral women.
• 19 Aug 1919 Nellie Cline is suing Milton Cline for divorce, she accuses him of possessing an ungovernable temper; of constant nagging and of striking her in the presence of her children. She asks the custody of the two children.
• 19 Aug 1919 Ruth Druley, without the permission of her husband and without explanation, remained out at all hours of the day and night, according to allegations in a bill for diovrce filed yesterday by Porter Druley. It is also alleged that she neglected her home duties and her child.
• 19 Aug 1919 Alleging desertion, James S. Butts, has brought suiit for divorce against Frieda Butts.
• 19 Aug 1919 William Lemke is asking for divorce from Leona Lemke. He alleges that she deserted him in July, 1917.
• 19 Aug 1919 In the divorce suit of Mamie Grimme vs. Joseph Grimme, a cross complaint and answer was filed yesterday by the defendant. He says that the plaintiff, by her habit of visiting him at him place of employment, calling him vile and filthy names, caused him to lose his job.
• 19 Aug 1919 Merti M. Bare was granted a divorce in superior court yesterday from Heber Bare.
• 19 Aug 1919 Carrie Amsbaugh was divorced from Harvey Amsbaugh in superior court yesterday.
• 20 Aug 1919 Bert M. Compton, in frequent fits of anger, threw knives and salt shakers at his wife, Flossie. He also struck her and beat her with clenched fists in truly brutal fashion. These are facts set forth by Flossie in a bill for divorce against Bert, filed in the superior court yesterday. In addition to the decree, a restraining order is petitioned.
• 20 Aug 1919 Alleging that his wife Katherine has been guilty of adultery with one Adam Stillman, with whom she is now living in Chicago, Anthony Medoskesfki has begun action against Katherine Medoskesfki for divorce.
• 20 Aug 1919 Alleging failure to provide, Ima J. Snyder has brought suit against Theodore J. Snyder.
• 21 Aug 1919 Mabel Francies in divorce proceedings against Everett Francies, filed in superior court yesterday, alleges that her dream of married happiness exploded after a two months trial when her husband failed to keep his promise to provide a good home for her and in lieu thereof went away to Illinois a few hours after their wedding and sent her $20 a month for her living expenses. She also sets out that he falsely accused her and called her vile and indecent names.
• 21 Aug 1919 Mrs. Susan Ternet told Cletus J. Ternet, her husband, that she could make a living herself indicating a desire to be free from him according to the divorce complaint filed in superior court yesterday. He also alleges that she failed to perform her household duties and stayed out late of nights, at first refusing him an explanation and later admitting that she kept company with other men. He wants a divorce and the custody of their 22-month-old child.
• 21 Aug 1919 In an amended cross complaint in the divorce proceedings instituted by her husband, Elmer Piepenbrink, Reva Piepenbrink alleges that she should be granted a divorce because of her husband Elmer's actions. She says that he left her, taking their baby, and told her to go home to her people, took other women joy-riding in his father's automobile paying particular attention to one woman whose name is designated only by initals and first name. Life was evidently exciting when he came home from Ohio because she asserts that he was drunk on those occasions and called her names. She asserts that he wants a divorce so he can marry the girl referred to in the cross complaint.
• 21 Aug 1919 Iva Pollock has begun action for divorce from Vernon Pollock in superior court, alleging that her husband was possessed of a miserly disposition and made life miserable by constant recriminations concerning their household budget. She asserts that she denied herself many things and worked various places to secure the necessities of life for herself and her child with the result that a case of heart trouble was seriously aggravated. She asks a divorce, an allowence of $12 per week, the custody of their child and restraining orders to keep her husband from molesting her at their home at 724 Anderson avenue and to prevent the Myron Downing bakery fro paying her husband the wages due him, pending the settlement of the action.
• 21 Aug 1919 Marcella Jordon says that her husband Guy Jordon nagged her constantly, calling her vile names, stayed away from her and said he didn't want to live with her, so she is suing for divorce in the superior court and asks the custody of their child and $1,000 alimony.
• 22 Aug 1919 Walter H. Canada, is suing Margurite Canada for divorce, alleges that she called him and his sisters and his parents vile and indecent names; that she continually nags and swears at him, and that she is frequently in the company of other men.
• 23 Aug 1919 Carl Engle told his sweetheart a wonderful story of his riches and of the life of luxurious ease that was to her hers if she married him. They were married last January. Now Laura, the wife, is filing suit for annullment. She alleges that Carl grossly misrepresented things. She says that the $3,000 that he claimed he had, vanished into this air, so much so that he could not even buy groceries.
• 23 Aug 1919 Irene A. Gillespie is suing Stannard Gillespie for divorce. She alleges desertion and failure to provide.
• 24 Aug 1919 A cross complaint was filed yesterday in the case of Nicholas Kramer vs. Grace M. Kramer, suit for divorce. The defendant asserts that Kramer has a violent temper, a moody temperment and has associated with other women. The complaint further states that the husband traded her piano on another instrument, and brought on a theat from the dealer to remove the piano.
• 26 Aug 1919 Alleging that her husband beat her black and blue and on one occasion struck her so hard that she was forced to go to the hospital, Anna DeWitt has sued Archied DeWitt for divorce.
• 26 Aug 1919 Myrtle Bell wants a divorce from Elisha Bell. She alleges that he remains out late a night and gambles; that he has struck her and threatened to sell the lot and house, for which she paid $1,900. She asks $1,000 alimony and a restraining order.
• 26 Aug 1919 Alleging that her husband has cursed, abused and reviled her in a manner unfit to be set out in complaint, Myrtle Coner has begun divorce proceedings against William Coner.
• 26 Aug 1919 Failure to provide for herself and childrne is the chief charge made in bill for divorce filed yesterday by Bess Kelley vs. James Kelley.
• 26 Aug 1919 A divorce was granted the plaintiff in the case of Nicholas Kramer vs. Grace Kramer.
• 27 Aug 1919 He said he had money, a home and three children. That sounded fine to Elise Krugler, who became the wife of William Krugler on June 30 of this year. It developed that he had no money and five children instead of three. These facts are all brought out in a divorce complaint filed by Elsie vs. William. She further states that he has contributed but $2.50 toward her support since their marriage.
• 27 Aug 1919 An amended divorce complaint has been filed in the case of Marcella Jordan vs. Guy Jordan. The defendant is charged with association with other women.
• 28 Aug 1919 Refusal of his wife to correct her child by a former marriage and consequent unreasonalbe abuse and mistreatment of its step father by the child contributed to the breaking up of the married happiness of Martin D. Shroyer and Alice B. Shroyer according to a divorce complaint filed yesterday in superior court. The complaint sets forth that the couple were married on July 3, 1919, in Detroit and that the defendant abandoned her husband in August. He declared that when he threatened to control his step-child himself, his wife threatened to leave him. As an additional cause for divorce Mr. Shroyer sets out that his wife had a living, undivorced husband, whose present whereabouts is unknown, at the time of their marriage.
• 28 Aug 1919 Charging that her husband treatened to kill her while under the influence of drink, Inez Wood is suing for a divorce from Chester Wood. Her complaint was filed in superior court yesterday. She alleges that he cursed her, called her vile names and struck her. She also alleges that he is a habitual drunkard. She asks for a decree of divorce and the custody of their child, Janet, aged four, a restraining order to prevent her husband from molesting her and an allowance for support.
• 28 Aug 1919 An entry in the divorce proceedings of Marcella against Guy Jordon, provides for an allowance of $35 for attorney's fees and the payment of $7 a week in bi-weekly installments. The restraining order as to the payment of the defendant's wages is dissolved.
• 30 Aug 1919 Alleging that he has failed to support her and that he has furnished her very little clothing, Anna Weisheit has brought suit for divorce against Frederick Weisheit. She also accuses him of having a mean, sulky and morose disposition. A decree and $1,000 alimony are asked.

• 03 Sep 1919 Alleging desertion and failure to support, Mildred V. Bohanon brought suit for divorce against Raymond G. Bohannon. She says that prior to the time he deserted her in June, 1917, he constantly nagged and scolded her. She asks the custody of her 4-year-old daughter.
• 03 Sep 1919 Instead of being kind, cheerful and radiating the spirit of Christmas, Ray Perriguey knocked his wife down on Dec. 25 of last year. This is according to facts set forth in complaint filed in superior court yesterday by Mrs. Bernice Perriguey in suit for divorce. The plaintiff states that she had previously filed suit for divorce, the case being dismissed when they decided that they would try living together once more.
• 03 Sep 1919 Cornelius J. Crabb has filed suit for divorce against Harriet M. Crabb. He asserts that she is not fit to have the custody of their 2-year-old child, whom she has allowed to run filthy for days at a time.
• 03 Sep 1919 Failure to provide is the chief allegation in the divorce suit of Lillie Sweeny vs. Golden Sweeny, in complaint filed yesterday.
• 03 Sep 1919 In the divorce suit of Louis H. Casselman vs. Daisy Casselman, the superior court yesterday found for the defendant, granting her the decree.
• 04 Sep 1919 Alva Reed said to a neighbor: "Well, it is all off with myself and my wife. I'm not going to live with her any longer." His wife, Meta, heard about this indiscreet remark and yesterday filed suit for divorce. She also accused him of being abusive and of nagging at her for extravagance.
• 04 Sep 1919 Alleging that her husband struck her so hard that he knocked out her tooth, Nellie M. Wilcoxson has brought suit for divorce against Harry F. Wilcoxson. The plaintiff also charges that her husband insisted that she live with her mother-in-law, who was quarrelsome.
• 04 Sep 1919 Charging failure to attend to household duties and to care for their child. Fred L. Smith has sued Ethel Smith for divorce.
• 04 Sep 1919 Leander Speilhiger is suing Cinderella Speilhiger for divorce. The husband states that while he was in army service, his wife would not write him or acknowlege receipt of the money he was sending her until she was forced to do so by the local Red Cross. He also states she refused to meet him when he returned from the service.
• 04 Sep 1919 Alleging failure to support, Goldia Hoffman has sued Thomas Hoffman for divorce.
• 04 Sep 1919 Eunice Bolt sues James Bolt for divorce. She alleges that he calls her vile names and refused to take his family anywhere on Sunday or holidays or in the evening.
• 04 Sep 1919 Christ Koers vs. Marie Koers is the title of a divorce suit filed yesterday. Refusal to keep house is the chief allegation in the complaint.
• 04 Sep 1919 Minnie M. Smedley in the superior court yesterday began action for divorce against James E. Smedley. That the defendant squanders his money grambling and has failed to provide are the chief allegations. $1,000 alimony is asked.
• 04 Sep 1919 Judge Ballou of the superior court yesterday granted a divorce to the plaintiff in the case of Lottie Brown vs. John W. Brown.
• 05 Sep 1919 Lucinda Garal wants a divorce from Joseph Garal. She states in complaint filed yesterday that she has worked hard all her life and helped her husband accumulate a farm worth $10,000 and much money besides. She bore him eight children, five of whom are living, and by hard efford helped him accumulate a home and means. She claims she is now broken in health and that his only gratitude is cruel and inhuman treatment. An absolute decree and $7,500 alimony are asked.
• 05 Sep 1919 Alleging that within two weeks after they were married, she had to buy her husband socks, shirts, underwear, shoes, etc., to make him look presentable, Mary A. Dunten has sued Ervin E. Dunten for divorce. She states in complaint that she sacrificed a pension of $25 a month in order to marry him on his promise that he had financial ability to take care of her. She was disillusioned.
• 05 Sep 1919 Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court, yesterday granted divorce to Mary A. Sessler from William H. Sessler.
• 05 Sep 1919 Nora Robinson was divorced from Harry F. Robinson in superior court yesterday.
• 05 Sep 1919 Augusta Watson, colored was divorced from Chas. Watson, colored by Judge Ballou in superior court yesterday.
• 05 Sep 1919 William F. Temple was granted a divorce in circuit court by Judge Sol A. Wood from Ada M. Temple.
• 06 Sep 1919 A divorce was granted the plaintiff by Judge Ballou, of the superior court, in the case of Mary E. Curry vs. Clement Curry. She was also given the custody of a minor child and the defendant ordered to pay $8.00 a week support.
• 06 Sep 1919 The divorce suit of Mabel Clement vs. Harry P. Clement was dismissed from the superior court yesterday for want of jurisdiction.
• 06 Sep 1919 Rebecca J. Mason begun divorce proceedings yesterday vs. Harley T. Mason. It is alleged that through the fault of the defendant must estrangement has come about.
• 07 Sep 1919 Maude McNeal is seeking a divorce from George McNeal alleging that he has failed to provide for herself and their child, that he served five months in the Toledo, O., work house on a charge of child neglect and that he is at present serving a sentence at the Allen county penal farm on a similar charge. She asks the custody of their child.
• 07 Sep 1919 Mary Moore in a divorce complaint against John Moore alleges that he abused her, used vile language and became intoxicated. She wants $1,000 alimony.
• 07 Sep 1919 Mabel C. Clement in a divorce petition declared that her husband, Harry P. Clement, failed to provide for her and their child and that she found it necessary to work out to clothe and feed herself and baby. She wants $1,000 alimony and the custody of the child.
• 07 Sep 1919 In a divorce action filed by Tillie O. Durham alleging that her husband, Thomas S. Durham knocked her down on the street, tore her clothes from her, threatened and attempted to kill her and cut her with a knife. She declares that these actions took place in front of their child and her two children by a former marriage. She asks the custody of their child and an allowance for its support together with a restraining order to prevent him from molesting her at her home at 1803 Hanna street. She also seeks an order to prevent his employers from turning over his wages pending action on an order for support.
• 07 Sep 1919 Charles W. Brinneman was granted a divorce from Eva Brinneman in the superior court.
• 09 Sep 1919 Charles Dixon filed two suits in the superior court yesterday. One was against his wife, May for divorce and the other was against Earl Trenanry. Dixon is asking $5,000 damages from Trenary for alienating his wife's affection. Dixon asserts, that he was told by neighbors of frequent visits to his home by Trenary, during the absence of the husband.
• 09 Sep 1919 Alleging failure to provide, Pearl Walters has brought suit against Mark Walters. An absolute divorce is asked and the restoration of her maiden name of Pearl Fox.
• 09 Sep 1919 Benjamin Kemery yesterday began divorce proceedings against Viola Kemery. The plaintiff alleges that his wife deserted him and his two children.
• 11 Sep 1919 May Dixson has filed a cross complaint in the divorce proceedings instituted by her husband Charles Dixson. Mrs. Dixson avers that her husband struck her, swore at her and falsely accused her. She asks that a divorce be granted to her and that she be granted $500 alimony.
• 11 Sep 1919 Nina M. Gurz was granted a divorce from Frank Gurz by Judge Ballou in the superior court yesterday. The defendant was ordered to pay the plaintiff $250 in monthly installments of $10 and the plaintiff's maiden name, Nina M. Summers was restored.
• 12 Sep 1919 Alleging that her husband has been associating with a vicious woman, Teresa Reynolds yesterday began suit for divorce from Clarence Reynolds. She asserts that it is no longer possible for her to live with him as his wife. Alimony in the sum of $1,000 is asked.
• 12 Sep 1919 The circuit court yesterday acquited J. C. Ostermeyer of the charge of wife desertion against him.
• 12 Sep 1919 Alleging desertion, Carl Engelking has begun action for divorce against Beulah Engelking.
• 13 Sep 1919 Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court, yesterday granted a divorce to Ilo Brock from Edward J. Brock.
• 13 Sep 1919 The superior court yesterday found for the plaintiff in the divorce suit of Gertrude Rau vs. Guy Rau. She was granted judgement in the sum of $150 and her maiden name restored.
• 13 Sep 1919 Earl Chubb began action in the superior court yesterday for a divorce from Vivian Chubb. He states in complaint that on August 11 she ordered hom to take his clothes, leave the house and never return. When the plaintiff reproved her for receiving attentions from other men, she told him it was none of his business, according to allegations set forth.
• 13 Sep 1919 Louise Alwood has been granted a divorce from Harry Alwood.
• 13 Sep 1919 On motion of the plaintiff the divorce suit of Alice M. Syphers vs. Louis J. Syphers was dismissed yesterday in the superior court.
• 14 Sep 1919 In making application for divorce yesterday Jennie Breen stated in complaint that ever since marriage to Harry Breen in October, 1915, she has been forced to earn her own living, both for herself and a daughter by a former marriage. She further claims that the defendant, Harry Breen, has treated her in a cruel and inhuman manner, striking her and calling her vile and abusive names.
• 14 Sep 1919 It was erroneously reported yeaterday the Ilo Brock has been granted a divorce from Edward J. Brock. Action was not take in this case.
• 14 Sep 1919 Judge Ballou, of the superior court, found for the plaintiff yesterday in the case of George Salisbury vs. Cora Salisbury.
• 14 Sep 1919 On motion of the plaintiff the divorce suit of Tillie O. Durham vs. Thomas Durham has been dismissed in the superior court.
• 16 Sep 1919 Bessie Tucker has started divorce proceedings against John W. Tucker. The plaintiff states that her husband refused to permit her to return thanks at the table, refusted to permit her to attend church and made fun of any devotional exercises she indulged in. She further asserts that he had constantly mistreated her.
• 16 Sep 1919 Charging cruel and inhuman treatment in the form of abusive language and failure to properly support, Hazel Link has sued Ollie H. Link for divorce. A verified complaint was filed in the superior court yesterday.
• 16 Sep 1919 Edmund G. Piepenbrink, in suing Anna Piepenbrink for divorce, alleges that the defendant is possessed of a violent and ungovernable temper and that she applied viled and indecent epithets to him.
• 16 Sep 1919 Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court found for the plaintiff yesterday in the case of Charles P. Neff vs. Gertrude Neff for divorce. The defendant was given the custody of a minor child and the plaintiff ordered to contribute $5 weekly for its support.
• 17 Sep 1919 Alleging abandonment without cause, Alice Reed has begun divorce proceedings in the superior court vs. James W. Reed.
• 17 Sep 1919 In August, 1916, after about one year of married life, Jessie M. Kimmel abandoned her husband, Fred I. Kimmel, according to allegations in a divorce complaint filed yesterday by Fred Kimmel.
• 17 Sep 1919 Laura Dierkes is suing Anthony Dierkes for divorce. She alleges that he has called her vile and indecent names and that he has threatened to kill her. She asks $500 alimony and $15 a week support money.
• 18 Sep 1919 That her husband gave her $10, one pair of shoes and one skirt during their entire life together, from February 13, 1919, to September 13, 1919, is the allegation made by Jennie Stone against George Stone in the divorce suit filed in superior court yesterday. She alleged that her husband became very angry when she asked him to purchase clothes for her and declares that he associated with women of loose character. She asks an allowance of $10 per week pending the hearing of the cause and alimony in the sum of $300.
• 18 Sep 1919 Beyrl McLaughlin has instituted divorce proceedings against Frank McLaughlin. She alleges failure to provide..
• 18 Sep 1919 Lydia A. Wagner wants a divorce from Gottfried Wagner and alleges that he abandoned her and failed to provide for her. She declares that she was obliged to use her own resources for her support.
• 18 Sep 1919 Alice A. Reed wanats a divorce from James W. Reed and asks that her maiden name, Peterson be restored. She declares that her husband deserted her without cause or provacation.
• 18 Sep 1919 Charges that he became violently angry without provocation and called her vile names are made against Adolph J. Seymour in a divorce suit filed in the circuit court yesterday by Catherine N. Seymour. She also alleges desertion and failure to provide.
• 18 Sep 1919 A cross complaint was filed yesterday in the divorce suit of Carl Engelking against Beulah Engelking. Mrs. Engelking alleges that her husband has for two years wholly failed to provide her with reasonable support and that she has been obliged to make her own living.
• 18 Sep 1919 Mary A. Horn was grannted a divorce from Jay T. Horn by Special Judge Robert Dreibelbiss.
• 18 Sep 1919 Orpha Burkheard was granted a divorce from Jess Burkhead with the custody of their minor child. The defendant was ordered to pay $5 a week to the child's support and is to be permitted to visit the child.
• 18 Sep 1919 In the divorce action of Anna Weisheit against Frederick Weisherit and entry has been made ordering the defendant to pay $5 a week to the plaintiff during the pendency of the cause.
• 18 Sep 1919 William C. Herring has been ordered to pay Golda C. Herring $35 in two installments and $6 per week during the pendency of their divorce case.
• 19 Sep 1919 Arthur Swope is suing for a divorce from Eva Swope, alleging cruel treatment.
• 19 Sep 1919 Reva Peipenbrink was granted a divorce from Elmer Peipenbrink and the custody of a minor child.
• 19 Sep 1919 The divorce case of Emma Nahrwold against Ernest Nahrwold was dismissed by agreement.
• 20 Sep 1919 May Dickey has brougth suit against Manuel Dickey for divorce. They were married in April of this year and separated June 23. The plaintiff asserts that her husband provided her with insufficient clothing, nagged at her and for aa while made life a period of constant strife. $1,000 alimony is asked.
• 20 Sep 1919 Maude Rice wants a decree from Chahrles Rice, alleging that he has struck and beat her and cruelly mistreated her. They were married in April of this year and separted August 14.
• 20 Sep 1919 Alleging abandonment, Charles A. Adams began proceedings yesterday for divorce against Ida Adams.
• 20 Sep 1919 Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court, found for the plaintiff yesterday in the divorce case of Jessie Hann vs. William J. Hann. The decree was granted.
• 20 Sep 1919 The divorce suit of Alta L. Meier was settle in the superior court yesterday, when Alta L. Meier was granted the decree from Edwin H. Meier. LThe plaintiff was also given $50 alimony.
• 21 Sep 1919 After a married life of 38 years, Maggie A. Bothoff is suing Horace Bothoff for divorce. The plaintiff alleges that for the past year he has utterly failed to provide for her. Abandonment is another allegation made. She has been forced to work, she states, at whatever she could find to do.
• 21 Sep 1919 They were married on December 5, 1911. On December 25 he left her never to return. So states Florence Schroeder in divorce complaint filed yesterday against John Schroeder. She says that he left the house, telling her that he was going to Roan to be with folks over Chritmas. She even gave him money for the trip. He has never returned. An absolute decree is asked.
• 21 Sep 1919 James F. Randol was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday from Everetta Randol.
• 23 Sep 1919 Alleging that her husband chased her with a butcher knife and threatened to disfigure her for life, Carrie Manier has filed suit for divorce against Norman Manier.
• 23 Sep 1919 George Sweny has begun action for divorce from Helen Sweny. He say, in complaint, that she found fault with about everything he did and continually complained because he did not make more money or get a better position. He states that she so nagged in spite of the fact that he was making nearly $100 a monty, all of which he gave to her except a few dollars. He also alleges that she abandoned him.
• 23 Sep 1919 Married for nearly a quarter of a century, James I. Buckner is suing Florence Buckner for divorce. Thhe plaintiff states in complaint that the defendant cursed and swore at him and associated with other men.
• 23 Sep 1919 Cora M. Calder has been granted a divorce from John C. Calder in the superior court. She is given the custody of a minor child.
• 25 Sep 1919 Henry R. Wilten was granted a divorce from Hannah Wilten. A General denial was entered for the defendant by the prosecutor. The plaintiff is prohibited from marrying for two years.
• 26 Sep 1919 After a married life dating since 1893, Henry Frosh is suing Catherine Frosh for divorce. He alleges that she abandoned him in 1912; that without just cause, she on two provious occasions attempted to get a divorce in Marion county and was refused both times; that previous to their separation, she refusted to bring him medicine, food or drink while he was ill and that she refused to treat him as a husband expecially when relatives or friends called at the house.
• 26 Sep 1919 Alleging that she cursed violently, called him viled and indecent names in addition to failing to perform her household duties. George W. Austin has begun auit for divorce against Mabel Austin. The plaintiff asks the custody of the minor children. They were married July 24, 1915 and separated October 23, 1918.
• 26 Sep 1919 Norman Manier, who recently attempted suicide when his wife started action for divorce has now been summoned to appear before the superior court for ciolating a restraining order issued by that court. The wife asserts that he visited her home in violation of the order and began raising a disturbance. Mrs. Manier has just been released from the St. Jospeh's hospital following his attempt to kill himself by drinking carbolic acid.
• 27 Sep 1919 Norman Manier, who attempted to commit suicide last Saturday by drinking carbolic acid when his wife brought suit for divorce, was given a lecture by Judge William Ballou, of the superior court yesterday, on what a court order means. Manier has been cited to appear before the court for viollting the restraining order which prohibited him from visiting the home of his wife. Manier attempted to explain that he believed another man was visiting his wife. The court told Manier that it did not matter how many men wer visiting the home of his wife; that so far as the order was concerned it forbid Manier alone and that if he violated it again he would go to jail.
• 27 Sep 1919 Asking for $2,000 alimony, Esther Ternet yesterday filed suit in the superior court for divorce from Herman Ternet. She alleges abusive treatment and that the defendant falsely accused her of having improper relations with other men.
• 27 Sep 1919 Maude Agnans, in filing suit for divorce against Josiah Agnans, charges the defendant with living with one Laure Alexander in a state of adultry and bigamy.
• 28 Sep 1919 In the divorce suit of James Buckner vs. Florence Buckner, the defendant yesterday retaliated vigorously in a cross complaint. She alleges that he is possessed of a violent and ungovernable temper and has cursed her and called her vile names. She charges further that he attempted to choke her and to rob her of her money which she herself earned.
• 30 Sep 1919 Carroll H. Allen has begun proceedings for divorce against Mary L. Allen. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant is possesed of a vicious temper and has made life unbearable for him. He also states that she lead him to believe when he married her that she had never before been married. It now develops, according to the complaint, that she had been married and divorce from a man named Williams and that she had been forbidden by court order to remarry within one year, which order she violated.
• 30 Sep 1919 Alleging that her husband glew into an insane rage at times and that he has threatened to do her bodily violence, Madeline Elberson is suing Clem Elberson for divorce. The plaintiff also avers that he has threatened to shoot her and has said that he wanted to live alone where he would not be bothered with her and the children.
• 30 Sep 1919 Bertha Brey begun action in the superior court yesterday for a divorce from John C. Brey. She alleges that he has falsely denied the paternity of their child; that he has threatened to strike her and that he deserted her in September, 1918.
• 30 Sep 1919 Ada Tully states in divorce complaint that she married Eugene M. Tully on May 3, of this year and that on May 29 he deserted her in Detroit, telling her that she could shift for herself as best she could; that he was going to live with his parents.
• 30 Sep 1919 Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court, granted a divorce to Grace Sutton from Grant Sutton. The plaintiff was also given the custody of the two children.
• 30 Sep 1919 The court found for the plaintiff in the divorce suit of Juneta Lyscher vs. Carl Lyscher yesterday, granted the plaintiff the custody of the child.
• 30 Sep 1919 Alleging adultery, Edward A. B. Myers has commenced suit for divorce against Sophia Myers.

• 01 Oct 1919 Anna Wolford was granted a divorce from Arthur Wolford.
• 01 Oct 1919 The court found for the plaintiff in the case of Emma Berger vs. Albert Berger.
• 01 Oct 1919 John C. Sturm and Dula M. Sturm were divorced in the superior court yesterday. The defendant was restored her maiden name of Dula M. Read. In lieu of alimony she is to have the household goods.
• 01 Oct 1919 In the case of Hazel Tarpinoff vs. Jacob Tarpinoff, the court granted the plaintiff the degree and ordered the defendant to pay $4 a week to the support of a minor child.
• 01 Oct 1919 Louis E. Sites brought suit for divorce yesterday against Nellie Sites, alleging that the defendant is now living in a state of adultery. He says that they were married in June, 1919, and separated in July. He also alleges desertion.
• 02 Oct 1919 A restraining order was granted by Judge W.N. Ballou in superior court in the divorce suit filed yesterday by Minnie Cook against Daniel Cook. She alleges that her husband abused her and refused to buy clothes for her. She asks a limited separation for two years with the custody of thier children and a restraining order to enjoin her husband from visiting their home at 2026 Koch street or disposing of his personal property.
• 02 Oct 1919 Erwin Sauer is suing for divorce from Gertrude Sauer and alleges that he and his wife separated on September 12, 1919. He charges that she complainted about the amount of money he made and that when he was out of the city in the performance of his duties as a railroader that she associated with other men. When he remonstrated, he alleges, she declared that she had a right to do so.
• 02 Oct 1919 Louis E. Sites is suing for a divorce from Nellie Sites alleging abandonment and naming Chharles Claymiller as a co-respondent.
• 02 Oct 1919 William P. Sherlock was granted a divorce from Minnie Sherlock. The defendant is to have the custody of their two minor children and the plaintiff is to pay $20 per month to their support.
• 03 Oct 1919 Margaret Bender was granted a divorce from Jesse Bender in superior court yesterday.
• 03 Oct 1919 Eula Krot was granted a divorce from Frank Krot in superior court yesterday.
• 03 Oct 1919 Alleging association with other men for immoral purposes, William Kurtz has brought suit for divorce against Blanche Kurtz.
• 03 Oct 1919 Irene Novick has begun divorce proceedings against Sam Novick, The plaintiff allegess that the defendant has threatened to shoot her and to kill himself; that he has threated her cruelly and that she has come to be almost anervous wreck through this manner of living. Alimony is the sum of $3,000 is asked.
• 03 Oct 1919 Minnie Branning in suit for divorce against Harry Branning, alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and association with other women.
• 04 Oct 1919 Clyde Whitaker is not a steady enough man to make a good husband. This is made plain in a divorce complaint filed in the superior court yesterday by Viola Whitaker, in which she asserts that Clyde has had five different jobs since he married her. And when she avers that they were married on September 9, of this year, the foregoing statement takes on added significance. The plaintiff further states that the defendant failed to provide for her and support her properly and that he was continually asking her for money. An absolute decree and the restoration of the maiden name of Viola Wyatt as asked.
• 04 Oct 1919 Nova E. Adams begun proceedings yesterday against Anthony Adams for divorce. She alleges that her husband, in a fit of rage, tore her clothin from her and called her vile and indecent names. Failure to provide during a period of two years is also alleged. She further says he is lazy and indolent. She asks the restoration of her maiden name to Nova Shelley.
• 04 Oct 1919 The divorce suit of Leota Beck vs. George A. Beck was dismissed in the superior court yesterday on motion of the plaintiff.
• 05 Oct 1919 Gilbert Morrison brought suit yesterday against Ormie Morrison for divorce. He alleges association and desertion. They were married according to the complaint in 1915 and separated in 1917.
• 05 Oct 1919 Alleging failure to provide and abandonment, Effie B. Brown has begun divorce proceedings against Alvin H. Brown. They were married in August, 1902 and separated Novenber., 1916.
• 07 Oct 1919 Alleging that his wife on one occasion threatened to shoot him with a revolver, James O. Peppers yesterday began suit for divorce against Maude Peppers. He also asserts in his complaint that she has falsely accused him of associating with other women. They were married in 1914 and separated September of this year.
• 07 Oct 1919 August A. Reamer has begun action for divorce against Jessie Reamer. The plaintiff asserts that his wife cursed and abused him and associated with other men for immoral purposes. They were married in March, 1899, and separated September 30, this year.
• 07 Oct 1919 Anita Grabille is suing Al Grabille for divorce. The plaintiff states in complaint that the defendant made false and malicious accusations charging him with association with other women. He also avers that she called him vile and indecent names.
• 07 Oct 1919 Alleging that her husband upon one occasion slapped her on the face and knocked her against the side of the wall, Emma Gomoll has brougth suit in the superior court against Max Gomoll for divorce. Her major allegation is that of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 07 Oct 1919 In the divorce proceedings of Mary Atkins vs. Gilbert E. Atkins, the defendant has filed cross complaint in the superior court.
• 08 Oct 1919 Mary A. Poorman vs. Jacob Poorman was the title of a diovrce complaint filed in the superior court yesterday in which the plaintiff chargess the defendant with having threatened to kill her. The plaintiff further avers that the husband has falsely accused her of associating with other men.
• 08 Oct 1919 Nellie Wagner yesterday filed a cross complaint in the divorce suit of Jacob Wagner vs. Nellie Wagner. The defendant states that in spite of the llegation made by the plaintiff in his bill for divorce, he has faults of a grievous character that should entitle her to the decree. She accuses him of having a jealous disposition and of having threatened to take her life.
• 08 Oct 1919 Wilda Pellegrin has been granted a divorce from Frank Pellegrin, with an order to the plaintiff not to remarry for two years.
• 09 Oct 1919 Ida L. Woodford was granted a divorce from Harry Woodford and her maiden name, Ida Lisa, was restored. An order was entered against her remarriage for two years.
• 09 Oct 1919 Howard Henkins was granted a divorce from Mabel Jenkins and is restrained from remarrying for two years.
• 09 Oct 1919 Clara Waltemath was given a divorce from Carl Waltemath and the restoration of her maiden name, Clara Parman. The court's finding is that she is the owner of a piano and victrola and that the remainder of the personal property involved is the defendant's.
• 09 Oct 1919 Mary Atkins was granted a divorce from Gilbert Atkins with the restoration of her maiden name, Mary Echoe Grimes, and all of the household goods.
• 09 Oct 1919 Ilo Weaver is seeking a divorce from Harry Weaver on the ground of cruel treatment and in addition is asking for an order restraining her husband from attempting to remove the plaintiff's household goods from her residence at 1925 Spy Run avenue. The defendant, a resident of Toledo at this time, has threatened to send here after the goods, which the complaint recites are the property of the plaintiff.
• 09 Oct 1919 A father-in-law is alleged to be the cause of domestic shipwreck in the divorce complaint of Danel B. Urbine against Loedetta Urbine, filed in the superior court yesterday. The Urbines, the complaint recites, were married on April 16, 1919, and separated on August 15, 1919. The plaintiff sets forth that his father-in-law accomplished an estrangement between himself and his wife by representing to her that it was her duty to care for her brothers, finally inducing her to abandon him entirely on August 15.
• 10 Oct 1919 Charging that the defendant stayed out until 12 and 1 o'clock, refused to talk to her and refused to east the meals which she prepared, Lela Hamilton is suing for a divorce from Michael D. Hamilton. Besides the divorce she asks the custody of their child, an allowence of $15 per week, $250 alimony, $35 attorney fees and an injunction to restrain the General Electric company and her husband from disposing of his wages or encumbering his personal property.
• 10 Oct 1919 Zelina E. Culp has filed suit for divorce from Harold G. Culp, alleging abandonment. She asks for the custody of thier child and an allowence for the child's support.
• 10 Oct 1919 Estella May Hicks is suing for a divorce from Clarence R. Hicks. She alleges that he failed to provide her with necessities of life, that he left her alone at night and refused to permit her to associate with her friends.
• 10 Oct 1919 Agnes H. Stalder was granted a divorce from John J. Stalder. An answer in general denial was filed by the prosecuting attorney.
• 10 Oct 1919 An allowence of $8.50 per week for support was entered in the divorce suit of Carrie against Normal Manier.
• 10 Oct 1919 Lillian Oswald has been granted a divorce from John Oswald with the custody of a minor child, the court reserving the right to enter an order for an allowence for the support of the child.
• 11 Oct 1919 Alleging that her husband bought her but one pair of shoes and one skirt in the two years that they were married, Dora Freeman yesterday began action for divorce against Waldo Freeman. She further asserts that he struck her on the face while she was in the street of the city.
• 11 Oct 1919 Maggie Rupert is suing Julius Rupert for divorce, averring in complaint that while she was away from the house for a time the husband sold the eggs from their few chickens and spent the money on his own self indulgence. The plaintiff further asserts that the defendant spends most of his time loafing. An absolute decree and the custody of a daughter, Lucile, is asked by the plaintiff.
• 11 Oct 1919 Failure to provide for the last two years is the major allegation in suit for divorce in which complaint was filed yesterday by Rosa Foreman vs. Charles Foreman. The plaintiff asserts that the defendant has called her vile names and that he spent his earnings drinking.
• 11 Oct 1919 Agnes H. Stalder has been granted a divorce from John J. Stalder in the superior court.
• 12 Oct 1919 Alleging desertion, Emma O. Weber has commenced action for divorce against Theodore A. Weber.
• 14 Oct 1919 Alleging abandonment without cause, Barbara Young has begun action in the superior court for divorce against Lawrence J. Young. She asks $1,000 alimony and the custody of a two year old child, DeEtta.
• 14 Oct 1919 Bertha Moushey has begun suit for divorce against A. Moushey. She has her husband arraigned in the city court yesterday morning for beating her the night before. Cruel and inhuman treatment is the chief allegation.
• 15 Oct 1919 Samuel Holden, in complaint for divorce filed yesterday against Minnie Holden states that his wife deserted him when he refused to give her twenty dollars a week for spending money. He says that she made the remark that she wouldn't live with a man who couldn't give her at least ttwenty dollars a week for her spending money. The plaintiff further avers that he could not afford to do this as he was a working man and could do no more that provide his spouse with a comfortable home. Not satisfied with this she deserted him December 26, 1918, when she told the husband that she was going to Jackson, Mich., for a visit, according to complaint. She has never returned the plaintiff states.
• 15 Oct 1919 Store B. Erig told his bride to be that he had several bank accounts, carriages, horses and things and that he was wealthy. He further said that he was good and pure and that his morals were incorruptible. So says Mary B. Erig who filed complaint yesterday against Store for the annulment of their marriage which took place in June 1912. The plaintiff states that she refused to live with him four months after they were supposed to have been married when she found out that he had totally misrepresented his morals and his wealth to her.
• 15 Oct 1919 Anna Blazer has begun divorce proceedings against Ernest Blazer. She aleges that he has called her vile and indecent names and that he has made false insinuation. She asks the custody of the 19 months old child.
• 15 Oct 1919 Alleging adultery, Elizabeth Sorensen has begun action for separation from bed and board in the superior court against Christian Sorensen. She states in complaint that her erring husband would come home late at night and boast of his relation with other women.
• 15 Oct 1919 Failure to support is the chief allegation in the divorce complaint filed yesterday by Blanche Branderberger vs. Arthur Brandenberger. She says that she was forced to earn her living by going out and working among strange people. She asks the restoration of her maiden name of Dennis.
• 15 Oct 1919 Charging abandonment, Joseph F. Manz is suing Hazel Manz for divorce. He says he has taken care of the two children, given them a good home and asks their custody.
• 15 Oct 1919 Frank Farra was granted a divorce in superior court from Louise Farra, with restoration of her maiden name, Ambler.
• 15 Oct 1919 Charles A. Kerns was granted a divorce in superior court from Maude E. Kerns.
• 15 Oct 1919 George E. Gephart was granted a divorce in superior court from Shirley Gephart. The defendant was granted the custody of a minor child and the plaintiff ordered to Pay $14 a month to its support.
• 16 Oct 1919 The arrest of her husband at Lima on a charge of child desertion is submitted by Mrs. Avice Carter in a divorce petition filed yesterday against Jesse Carter and his employers, William Boerger & Son. Mrs. Carter alleges that her husband utterly failed to provide for her support and that she has to have him arrested and brought home from Lima, O. She asks for divorce, the custody of their child, and allowance of $10 per week and an order restraining her husband from drawing his pay pending the hearing of her petition for an allowance.
• 16 Oct 1919 Judge William N. Ballou, in superior court granted Vesta C. Bennett a divorce from George W. Bennett with the custody of a minor child and an order for $20 a month for the support of the child.
• 16 Oct 1919 Elsie G. Dudgeon was granted a divorce from Omar Dudgeon with the custody of minor children and allowance of $6 per week in superior court yesterday.
• 16 Oct 1919 Harvey Crane has filed suit for divorce from Helen Crane setting forth in his complaint that she continually nagged him, found fault, called names and failed to perform her household duties. He asks the custody of their minor child.
• 16 Oct 1919 Fred Campbell has filed suit for divorce from Maggie Comapbell, alleging that the defendant deserted him on July 20, 1913.
• 17 Oct 1919 One of the most severe arraignments of a wife and mother ever filed in the local courts, was that registered yesterday in divorce complaint filed by John Kintz vs. Margaret Kintz. The husband alleges that Mrs. Kintz has been leading an immoral life; that she has frequently come home drunk to her tow children, aged three and one respectively; and that she finally abandoned her husband and babies. An absolute divorce and custody of the children as asked by the plaintiff.
• 17 Oct 1919 Asking separation from bed and board for one year, Edith Close yesterday filed suit against Ernest Close. She alleges that he has been cruel and inhuman and that he has struck her upon the arms and body. Custody of a minor child and $12 a week support money are asked by the plaintiff.
• 17 Oct 1919 Alleging adultery, Fred J. Fox has filed suit for divorce against Gertrude F. Fox. According to the complaint, there were married Nov. 7, 1917, and separated June 10, 1918.
• 17 Oct 1919 Walter U. Howe was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday by Judge William N. Ballou from Edith Howe.
• 18 Oct 1919 Dora Tipton in bringing suit for divorce against James C. Tipton, alleges that he will not work to support her and give her a home not-withstanding the fact that he is a piano tuner capable of earning $5 a day. She further alleges that he frequently becomes drunk and abusive. According to the complaint they were married on July 9, of this year.
• 18 Oct 1919 In the divorce case of Leo E. Walters vs. Goldie Walters, Judge Ballou, of the superior court yeaterday found for the plaintiff. By agreement the defendant was given the custody of the two minor children. The plaintiff is to pay $5 weekly support money.
• 18 Oct 1919 On motion of the plaintiff the divorce case of Margaret Kintz vs. John W. Kintz was dismissed in the superior court yesterday.
• 18 Oct 1919 Clara Tennis has been granted a divorce from Edward Tennis.
• 19 Oct 1919 Demanding alimony in the sum of $5,000, Catherine Deutschman brought suit against Bernard Deutschman in the superior court yesterday for divorce. According to the complaint they were married April 9, 1892. She asserts that he has frequently thrown her out of the house and locked the door against her; that he has stuck, beat and kicked her and forbidden her to return at the rish of her life; and that he refused to treat her as a wife in the presence of society.
• 19 Oct 1919 Alleging failure to support her properly, Marie M. Brunner has brought suit against Thomas F. Brunner. She asserts that she was forced to work to support herself; that he has an ugly temper and has struck her.
• 21 Oct 1919 Alleging desertion, John K. Kellerman has brought suit for divorce against Lillian Kellerman. He states in complaint that she constantly negged at him and told him she cared nothing for him. Telling him to get a divorce; that she would never live with him again, she deserted him December 21, 1918.
• 21 Oct 1919 Anna E. Ricker was granted a divorce in the superior court yesterday by Judge Ballou from George A. Ricker. The plaintiff was ordered not to remarry within two years.
• 21 Oct 1919 In the divorce case of John Kintz vs. Mary Kintz, the defendant yesterday filed a cross complaint charging adultery and failure to provide.
• 22 Oct 1919 Fledia Bauermeister is suing Ernest Bauermeister for divorce, not only calls her husband's patriotism into question, but states that he has been insanely pro-German. She states that he has called a "d__d Yankee" and a "d___d Frenchman" and that he has threatened to take his eldest son back with him to Germany. The complaint further states that they have three children, under six years of age, and that the defendant at one time told her to take her "junk" and leave him.
• 22 Oct 1919 Alleging failure to provide Gladys Weller has brought suit for divorce against Richard C. Weller. They were married, according to the complaint, in September, 1916.
• 22 Oct 1919 Venetia Tarver begun suit yesterday vs. William Tarver for divorce. She alleges in complaint the he called her vile names and that he struck and choked her. An absolute decree is asked.
• 22 Oct 1919 Anthony Medoshesiki was almost granted a divorce yesterday from his wife Katherine. In superior court he testified that he had resided in Allen county for the past five years. A Pole by birth, his understanding of English may not be the best in the world. At any rate a warning intuition prompted Judge Ballou, before granting the decree, to "quizz" him again on the matter of his residence. When asked whether he had live in The county continuously those five years, he replied that he had moved his wife and household good to Chicago and resided there several months a short time previous to a year ago. Of course the attorney for the plaintiff at once moved that the case be dismissed as the divorce laws of Indiana require two years' continuous residence in the state. Tony didn't get his divorce.
• 22 Oct 1919 On motion of the plaintiff the divorce suit of Hazel Cope vs. Burton Cope was dismissed in the superior court yesterday.
• 22 Oct 1919 George Killen has filed suit for divorce against Helen Killen yesterday. He alleges that she falsely accused him of association with other men; that she nagged and quarreled with him and that she has the habit of visiting his place of business and demanding that certain employes be discharged.
• 23 Oct 1919 Since April 1, of this year, Clifton Somers has been spending his nights away from home in the company of other women, according to the divorce complaint filed yesterday by his wife, Cecil Somers. The plaintiff further states that in July, of this year, he left the city to work and since that time has contributed nothing towards her support. Allimony in the sum of $1,000 is asked.
• 23 Oct 1919 Mary A. Dowden, in bringing suit for divorce against Franklin Dowden, alleges that he ordered her out of the house and threatened to take her life if he found her there when he returned from work. She asks the custody of the two children, ages 16 and 14 respectively.
• 23 Oct 1919 Minnie Snyder filed compliant for divorce yesterday against Walter Snyder. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant used vile and indecent language before their two young daughters; that on one occasion he tore her clothing from her; that he beat her two weeks ago so that she has to call in help in order to get away from him and that since that time she has been unable to work on account of the injuries he caused her. She asks the custody of the two minor children who are aged 8 and 10.
• 23 Oct 1919 Sam Rosetti, has filed a cross compalint for divorce against Mary Rosetti, in which cruel and inhuman treatment is the major allegation.
• 23 Oct 1919 On motion of the plaintiff the divorce suit of Lela Hamilton vs. Michael Hamilton has been dismissed in the superior court.
• 24 Oct 1919 Flora Webb is suing George Webb for a decree of divorce. The complaint alleges that the defendant has been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment. Reasonable alimony, attorney's fees and an order to prevent the defendant from molesting the plaintiff are asked.
• 24 Oct 1919 Bertha Silvers wants a divorce from Art Silvers. The couple were married September 29, 1917, and separated yesterday. That the defendant threatened to leave her, that he had said he would not support her, stayed out late at night and would give her no reason for so doing is charged in the complaint.
• 25 Oct 1919 Gertrude Honeck commenced action for divorce yesterday against William Honeck. She alleges that her husband has been an habitual drunkard; that he has struck her with a cuspidor, that he is lazy and would not work.
• 25 Oct 1919 Annie Eckenberg has begun suit for divorce against John Eckenberg. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant objected to her association with her children by a former marriage; that he wouldn't allow her children to visit their morther at home; that he said he did not marry the whole family and that he made remarks reflecting upon her chastity.
• 26 Oct 1919 Alleging that her husband tore her clothing from her in a rage; that he threatened to kill her and that he has swore at her and called her vile names, Minnit Sutton filed suit for divorce yesterday against Robert Sutton.
• 26 Oct 1919 Lowell Antonio yesterday began suit for divorce from Leo Antonio. The plaintiff alleges that her husband struck and beat her and failed to provide for her properly.
• 26 Oct 1919 Cross complaint has been filed by the defendant in the divorce case of George E. Lowe vs. Josephine Lowe.
• 26 Oct 1919 Cross complaint has been filed by the defendant in the divorce case of Charles W. Winbaugh vs. Clara M. Winbaugh.
• 26 Oct 1919 Cross complaint has been filed by the defendant in the divorce case of Susie Hardesty vs. Elmer Hardesty.
• 28 Oct 1919 Helen Johnson in bringing suit in the superior court against Lester R. Johnson, alleges that the defendant has filed to provide for her and her two children and that he abandoned his family in 1914. She asks $30 a month support in money.
• 28 Oct 1919 Fred Voge commenced suit yesterday for divorce against Pearl Voge. They were married, according to the complaint in 1905. The plaintiff states that the defendant abandoned him 1916. The custody of a minor child is asked by the plaintiff.
• 28 Oct 1919 The Winbaugh divorce case is being bitterly fought in the superior court before Judge Ballou. Charles brought suit sometime ago against Clara and the defendant retaliated a short time later with a spirited cross complaint. Both side had a large number of witnesses in court yesterday. The case was continued until to-day. Clara Winbaugh said yesterday, when he came home one day and found her in the company of another man; "Here Mr. Lewis, you can have her, I am through with her."
• 29 Oct 1919 It was not until after dinner yesterday that all witnesses for the plaintiff in the case of Charles Winbaugh vs. Clara Winbaugh, for divorce, has been called and examined. Examination of witnesses by the defense was begun at once and the trial, which is being bitterly fought before Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court, will not bome to a conclusion until sometime to-day. A fair size crowd was present in the superior court room both yesterday and the day before t listen to the proceedings in one of the most hotly contested divorce suits that has been heard during the present term. The defense yesterday afternoon was attempting to establish that the plaintiff had been cruel to his children.
• 29 Oct 1919 Howard Judd begun suit in the superior court yesterday against Irene Judd. The plaintiff alleges that the wife repeatedly accused him of associating with other women; that she refused to keep house or to perform her household duties.
• 29 Oct 1919 Louis F. Foellinger has begun divorce proceedings against Pearl Foellinger. The plaintiff alleges that Pearl called him vile and indecent anems and that she said she did not love him.
• 29 Oct 1919 Alleging adultery, Anthony Medoshesiki has brought suit for divorce against Katherine Medoshesiki. This is the second divorce suit to be filed in this case, the decree having been refused before on a technically of the law.
• 30 Oct 1919 Alleging that her husband is do indolent and lazy, that he has not contributed one dollar towards her support, Gladys Lucas yesterday begun divorce proceedings in the superior court against Alonzo Lucas. She also alleges adultery. She asks an absolute decree and restoration of her maided name to Thomas.
• 30 Oct 1919 To-day will mark the fourth day of the divorce suit of Charles Winbaugh vs. Clara Winbaugh. Late yesterday afternoon the defense still has a half dozen witnesses who had not yet been called to the stand. In the length of time consumed the suit is establishing a record for a case of its kind in the county.
• 31 Oct 1919 The Winbaugh divorce suit, after a four day trial of bitter fighting before Judge William N. Ballou, of the superior court, came to a comclusion at 5 o'clock last night when the court announced that a dicision would not be given until this morning. Charles Winbaught originally filed suit against Clara Winbaugh. The defendant retaliated with a cross complaint. In the court both sides has witnesses to prove that the opposite party was at fault and most sensational things were uttered from the witness stand. Yesterday the plaintiff's mother-in-law said: "He was always too tired, so he had another man to entertain his wife and children. He's always been tired ever since I knew him." Equally as bitter were the allegation by witnesses against Clara, the defendant.
• 31 Oct 1919 Alleging that Joseph Brauner was insane when he married her in 1913, Anna Brauner yesterday began proceedings in the superior court to have the contract annulled. She alleges that he is now permmently insane and that he is confined to the Indiana home for the insane. The complaint states that the plaintiff did not know that the defendant was of unsound mind until after the marriage and that the reason she delayed the suit for so long a time was in the hope that he would recover.
• 31 Oct 1919 Harry C. Weaver is suing Esther Weaver for divorce. He alleges that his wife tried to do him bodily harm with a stove poker; that she remained away from home late at night and that she falsely accused him of infidelity. An absolute decree and the custody of the two minor children are asked.
• 31 Oct 1919 Marie and Arthur Ruble lived together just three days, according to a divorce complaint filed by the wife in superior court yesterday. The complaint states that they were married July 2, 1917 and separated July 5, 1917. It is further alleged that he has not provided a cent towards her support since their marriage.
• 31 Oct 1919 In suing Mary Schuster for divorce, Lawrence Schuster alleges that his wife abandoned him in 1904 after a married life dating from 1875.

• 01 Nov 1919 A decision was handed down yesterday morning by Judge William N. Ballou in superior court in the divorce case of Charles W. Winbaugh against Clara M. Winbaugh in which the plaintiff was granted the decree and the custody of their daughter, Jean Elenor, aged four. The other child, Calvin W. aged eighteen months, was ordered placed in the home of his grandparents with an allowance of $15 per month for the child's support to be paid by the plaintiff. Mr. Winbaugh was also ordered to pay $125 for his wife's attorney fees. Both parents were granted the right to visit both children at all reasonable times.
• 01 Nov 1919 Frank H. Clear is suing Helen Clear for a divorce alleging that his wife abandoned his without provocation, refused to perform her household duties, was of a quarrelsome dispostion and associated with other men.
• 02 Nov 1919 The divorce suit of Annie Eckenberg against John Eckenberg has been dismissed.
• 04 Nov 1919 Otto G. Braddock is seeking a divorce from Opal Braddock, of Warsaw alleging that the defendant refuses to live with him in such a home as his means will provide. He also sets out that she is irritable, has an ungovernable temper and no longer cares for him.
• 04 Nov 1919 Orpha Tipton has brought action for divorce against Miles Tipton, alleging that he assulted her several time and that he accused her of going to her parents home to meet her brother-in-law. She also charges habitual drunkenness, alleging that her husband remained intoxicated for from one to three weeks. She asks a restraining order to enjoin her husband from visiting her at her home at 1122 Wells street and an allowance of $10 per week for support.
• 04 Nov 1919 Separation from bed and board for five years with the custody of their thirteen-year-old son and an allowance for their support are sought by Mary J. Huesel in an action begun yesterday against William F. H. Huesel. She accuses her husband of adultery and with a specific woman whose name is not included in the compalint and also with failure to provide.
• 05 Nov 1919 Agnes R. Case has begun suit for divorce from William E. Case accusing the defendant of adultery and abandonment. She asks for an allownace of $15 per week.
• 05 Nov 1919 Inez Wood was granted a divorce from Chalres Wood with the custody of their child and an allowance of $5.00 per week for the child's support.
• 05 Nov 1919 Cornelius J. Crabb was granted a divorce from Harriet M. Crabb and the custody of their baby daughter.
• 05 Nov 1919 Goldia Hoffman was granted a divorce from Thomas Hoffman in superior court and her maiden name, Goldia Mathias, was restored.
• 05 Nov 1919 Irma Snyder was granted a divorce from Theodore J. Snyder and her maiden name, Irma Halter, was restored.
• 06 Nov 1919 Harry Breen has filed a cross complaint in the divorce action begun by his wife several weeks ago. He charged that his wife cursed him and associated with other men.
• 06 Nov 1919 Laura Knodle in superior court was granted a divorce from Henry Knodle and the custody of an eleven year old daughter, Grace Knodle.
• 07 Nov 1919 Judson McMahon has begun divorce proceedings against Gladys McMahon. He alleges that she called him vile and abusive names and finally abandoned him on July 28.
• 07 Nov 1919 A divorce was granted to Mary A. Dunten from Ervin E. Dunten in superior court and the plaintiff's maiden name, Mary A. Schuit was restored.
• 08 Nov 1919 The court's order in the divorce case of Minnie E. against Robert Sutton, has been modified so that the husband may visit his children on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• 08 Nov 1919 Raymond Tibbles in a divorce complaint filed yesterday alleges that Helen A. Tibbles nagged him and found fault with him so persistently that he lost several jobs. He also declares that she refused to assist in maintaining a home and that whild she refused to permit him to have the custody of their two children she also refused to help make a home for them.
• 09 Nov 1919 Love wilted in the bosom of Lena Robertson when she found that her husband, Henry H. Robertson was unable to furnish her a home up to her ideals nor with an automobile. She threatened to leave him when not to be fulfilled and later did do so. She also refused to have children according to the complaint filed yesterday in superior court by the husband, who is asking for a divorce. The plaintiff in this case is better known here as Henry H. Rowe and was the defendant in an action on a grand jury indictment connecting him with the Parrant murder. He has been absent from Fort Wayne a short time but still retains a residence here. He is seeking to strainghten out his affairs and among other things is fighting to have a dishonorable discharge from the United States army nullified.
• 09 Nov 1919 George C. Richards, corn doctor and vaudeville-actor, according to a divorce complaint filed by his wife, Marguerite Ruchards, was free and easy in his observance of matrimonial obligations, his wife alleges. She declares in a complaint that he had a sweetheart, named in the complaint, whom her carried with him from county fair to county fair. They finally ran away together, it is alleged. Mrs. Richards is seeking the custody of their daughter in addition to a divorce.
• 09 Nov 1919 Viola Gifford is suing Benjamin Gifford for divorce alleging failure to provide. She seeks the restoration of her maiden name, Viola Hudnell.
• 09 Nov 1919 John A. Wyatt is seeking a divorce from Leona M. Wyatt and among other things alleges that the defendant frequently occasioned him embarrassment by quarreling with him on the streets and in other public places.
• 09 Nov 1919 Miles Tipton has filed a cross complaint to the divorce petition of his wife, Orpha Tipton which is filled with sizzling allegations. He charges that his wife cursed him and struck him and on one accasion worked on him so efficiently that he was laid out for three weeks. At another time, he alleges, she was arrested for disorderly conduct after she had wonded him with a blow from a steel instrument. The document also relates how Tipton came home late one night to find the house locked. He broke in and as he did so, he alleges, another man left hurriedly through a window.
• 11 Nov 1919 Fred L. Smith was granted a divorce from Ethel Smith in superior court yesterday and was ordered to pay $20 per month towards the support of a minor child, Ethel E. Smith.
• 11 Nov 1919 Bess Kelley was granted separation from James Kelley and received the custody of two minor children and an allowance of $25 per month towards their support.
• 11 Nov 1919 Judge Ballou, granted $50 alimony with the divorce decree in the case of Eunice Bolt against James Bolt. The plaintiff was granted the custody of a minor child, Jean E. Bolt with an allowance of $5 per week towards the child's support.
• 11 Nov 1919 The divorce proceedings of Bertha Silvers against Oat Silvers was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 11 Nov 1919 George S. Gault has filed suit for divorce from Ida M. Gault, who is at present a resident of Montana. He alleges that they were married on May 25, 1915, and that she deserted him on October 21, 1919, and has refused to live with him since.
• 12 Nov 1919 In the divorce action of Margaret against David D. Dorman, an allowance of $35 for attorney's fees, $15 for the purchase of necessary clothing and $6 per week for support was ordered by Judge Ballou in the superior court yesterday.
• 13 Nov 1919 The divorce proceedings of Rosella C. Shoemaker against Louis H. Shoemaker was dismissed yesterday.
• 13 Nov 1919 The cross complaint was dismissed in the divorce case of Mary E. Ramsey against Harry E. Ramsey.
• 14 Nov 1919 Alleging that the defendant said good-by to their two little daughters and told them that she never expected to see them again, Charles E. Burns is seeking a divorce from Barbara Pearl Burns alleging that she deserted him and is now traveling about the country in company with Walter Burns. The plaintiff alleges that his wife was untrue to her marriage vows and insisted on going about with men and women of loose character. He avers that they separated once and that because of the need of their two children for a mother's care he yielded to her importunities and took her back. He then took her to Altoona, Pa., the complaint sets out, in the hope that her old companions would be gone when they came back. Finally he declares, she became infatuated with Walter Burns and on October 9 deserted him. He asks the custody of their two daughters, Elizabeth, aged 11, and Mary, aged 7.
• 14 Nov 1919 Beyrl McLaughlin was granted a divorce from Frank McLaughlin and ordered not to marry for two years.
• 14 Nov 1919 Special Judge William H. Schannen granted a divorce to May Dixson on a cross complaint filed in the action instituted by her husband, Charles P. Dixson.
• 14 Nov 1919 Katherine Wagner has filed suit against Maurice Wagner alleging abandonment and failure to provide.
• 15 Nov 1919 Alleging that the defendant brutally struck and beat the plaintiff, causing great marks on her face and body, Malissa Van Horn is suing for divorce from James E. Van Horn.
• 15 Nov 1919 Lena D. Wyatt has filed a cross complaint in the action for divorce brought by John A. Wyatt, alleging that her husband drove her from their home. She denies the charge in the original complaint to the effect that she followed him on the streets and quarreled with him.
• 15 Nov 1919 Rosa Habner is seeking a divorce from Hesse Habner basing her petition on grounds of habitual drunkenness and cruel treatment. She asks an allowance of $10 per week. The defendant's employer, Ernest Hinkle, is named as co-defendant in order to prevent the defendant from disposing of money which is due him.
• 15 Nov 1919 Helen M. Stahn was granted a divorce from Eric Stahn with the chustody of their child and an allowance of $4 per week for its support.
• 15 Nov 1919 Harriet Durbin was granted a divorce from Arthur Durbin.
• 15 Nov 1919 Mildren U. Bahanan was granted a divorce from Raymond G. Bahanan at the defendant's cost.
• 16 Nov 1919 Fred A. Linder, a returned soldier, is seeking divorce from May Linder, alleging that while he was overseas, his wife was a habitual passenger to Payne, Ohio, when that oasis was flourishing, and that she engaged in convivial and nocturnal carousals with male companions. He says that she sent her an allotment but that on his return he was informed that she hated him and expected to obtain a divorce and alimony.
• 16 Nov 1919 Action for annulment of marriage has been brought by Wilbur E. Miller against Florence S. Miller. He alleges that they were married on August 26, 1919, and separated on November 8, 1919, when he learned that his wife had another husband living. He declares that the defendant had represented herself as a divorce woman.
• 18 Nov 1919 Minnie Snyder was granted a divorce from Walter Snyder with allowances of $35 for attorneys fees and $10 per week for support.
• 18 Nov 1919 Emma Ecenbarger was granted a divorce from Jacob O. Ecenbarger and the custody of their two children.
• 18 Nov 1919 Mary E. Ramsey was granted a divorce from Harry E. Ramsey.
• 19 Nov 1919 Helen Sperbeck has filed suit for divorce from John Sperbeck alleging cruel treatment, adultery and failure to provide. She asks an allowance of $15 per week and $75 for her attorney.
• 19 Nov 1919 Mabel Prokop is suing for a divorce from Joseph Prokop alleging that he stayed out late at night, abused her when she protested and associated with lewd women. She wants an allowance of $5 a week and the custody of their child.
• 19 Nov 1919 Henriette Dull is suing for a divorce from Vere A. Dull alleging that as the culmination of continued abuse he abandoned her on June 30 last and since that time she has been obliged to work to support herself and their child. She wants alimony in the sum of $1,000.
• 19 Nov 1919 May Linder yesterday filed a cross complaint in the divorce action instituted by her husband Fred A. Linder alleging that while her husband was a soldier in France he represented himself as a single man and went through a marriage ceremoney with Juliette Phillipon, the widow of a French soldier and that her husband failed to walk entirely uprightly prior to his inlistment and recites some racy details concerning a trip to Chicago by her husband and an un-named companion.
• 19 Nov 1919 Judge Sol A. Wood yesterday heard the divorce case of Charles Bauer against Ruth Bauer and found for the plaintiff. Finding was has that the children of the couple are wards of the board of children's guardians.
• 19 Nov 1919 The allowance was ordered increased from $5 to $10 per week in the divorce action of Bertha Moushey against Henry Mousey.
• 19 Nov 1919 Hazel Thompson was granted a divorce from Stanley Thompson.
• 19 Nov 1919 Florence S. Gerard was granted a divorce from Cecil H. Gerard together with the custody of a minor child, to whose support the defendant is ordered to pay $25 per month.
• 21 Nov 1919 Dessie G. Busching has begun action for a divorce from William F. Busching, charging adultery. She asks the custody of their minor son and $1,000 alimony.
• 21 Nov 1919 William Bair has begun suit against Nellie Bair, seeking divorce on the ground of cruel treatment.
• 21 Nov 1919 Mary A. Carr wants a divorce from Alexander Carr for failure to provide.
• 21 Nov 1919 Milton Shively is suing for a divorce from Mary Shively on the ground of cruel treatment. He alleges that she constantly nagged him and refused to cook for him.
• 21 Nov 1919 George Shiffler has filed suit against Effie Shiffler alleging that she nagged him constantly.
• 21 Nov 1919 A cross complaint has been filed in the divorce action of Lucinda against Joseph Gorol. He alleges that the plaintiff refused to have anything to do with him, and taunted him with the statement, you will never touch me again.
• 21 Nov 1919 A divorce was granted by Judge Ballou yesterday in the case of Earl Chubb against Vivian Chubb.
• 22 Nov 1919 Frances Klejnot has filed suit for divorce from John Klejnot, asking $2,000 alimony, the custody of their children and an allowance of $25 per week. She alleges that her husband cursed her and knocked her down.
• 22 Nov 1919 Alleging that her husband threatened her with a razor, Mae Hummel is suing for a divorce from William C. Hummel, seeking also the custody of their children and an injunction against the defendant visiting her home at 913 Ewing street. The details of a horriable night in the Hummel menage is recited in which the razor play, the hiding of the revolver and the departure of the defendant vowing to stay drunk and come back and wreck vengance are all set forth. The restraining order has been granted.
• 22 Nov 1919 Alleging that his wife married him for the sole purpose of obtaining the money allowance made to soldiers' wives, Ralph Bayless has begun action for divorce from Frances Bayless. He sets out that they were married in Cincinnati on December 1, 1917, and that they have never lived together as husband and wife and have not co-habitated since February, 1918. He delclares that after his discharge he begged defendant to come to him to make her home and that she presistently refused. He aleges that she is now living in Cincinnati in a state of adultery with a man whose name is unknown.
• 23 Nov 1919 Clarence Brunkhart has begun an action for divorce from Avis Brunkhart alleging that she committed an act of adultery with a man in Garrett and that she finally deserted him on September 10.
• 23 Nov 1919 Dorothy Baker Wright is suing for a divorce from Herbert Wright alleging that the defendant cursed her and struck her. She wants $500 in alimony.
• 23 Nov 1919 Alleging that his wife abused him and threatened to do him bodily harm, Earl A. Williams is seeking a divorce from Blanche Williams. He also alleges that she associated with other men.
• 25 Nov 1919 Edna A. Walter in a petition for divorce, custody of minor child and $300 alimony, declares that Eli A. Walter repeatedly threatened to kil her and reiterated his threats so repeatedly that her nervous system has been completely upset. She also claims that he struck her. In addition she asks for an injunction to prevent his visiting her at her home at 611 Holman street. The restraining order was granted last evening.
• 25 Nov 1919 Walter N. Wheeler has filed an action against Esther Wheeler in which he asserts that she left him and has since refused to live with him.
• 25 Nov 1919 Clara Kammer is seeking a divorce from Fred Kammer alleging that he was entirely indifferent to her and left her while she was under the care of a physician.
• 25 Nov 1919 Elsie Krugler was granted a divorce yesterday from William Krugler with the restoration of her maiden name, Elsie Matthias. She was prohibited from marrying for two years.
• 25 Nov 1919 The divorce action of Frances Klejnot against John Klejnot, which was filed last week, was yesterday dismissed by the plaintiff after payment of costs.
• 26 Nov 1919 Charging that by reason of the youthful age of the defendant, 16 years, that an elopement wedding in Michigan on August 30 last is illegal and affidavit charging illegal marriage has been filed against Joseph Meyer by Samuel Meyer. The defendant was married to Eileen Ormsby. The affidavit recites that the elopement was for the purpose of evading the Indiana marriage laws. The action was filed in circuit court.
• 26 Nov 1919 Alleging that the defendant had never contributed to her support since their marriage, Bertha Harper has begun action for divorce against Chauncey Harper. She alleges that they finally separated last June.
• 26 Nov 1919 "If you don't like my style get a divorce," was the advice which Charles W. Hughes received from Cora, his wife, when her protested against her attendance at unsavory dances according to a divorce complaint. He also seeks an injunction to restrain his wife from disposing of their household good now at 1140 Hanna street.
• 26 Nov 1919 A change of venue has been granted in the divorce proceedings of Emma against Max Gomall. The case will be tried in the Adams circuit court.
• 27 Nov 1919 The divorce action of Rosa Hobson against Hesse Hobson was dismissed yesterday in the superior court.
• 27 Nov 1919 The divorce action of Edward T. Walter against Elizabeth A. Walter was dismissed yesterday in the superior court.
• 27 Nov 1919 Bertha Brey was granted a divorce from John C. Brey in superior court yesterday together with the custody of a minor child and an order for an allowance of $5 per week.
• 27 Nov 1919 Alleging cruel treatment, Elizabeth Parrish is suing for a divorce from John Parrish.
• 29 Nov 1919 Pearl Beam, in complaint filed against Charles E. Beam declares that after one year of happiness her husband began to find fault and nag at her until further living with him became unbearable. She also alleges that he falsely accused her. They wer married on June 17, 1899, and separated this month.
• 29 Nov 1919 Clara Hass is suing for a divorce from Joseph Hass alleging that he declares that he no longer loves her, that he refuses to go out with her and leaves her alone at all hours of the night without explanation, becoming angry and telling her to obtain a divorce when she remonstrates with him. They were married on June 16, 1898, and separated on November 24, 1919.
• 29 Nov 1919 Alleging that one pair of shoes is her husband's sole contribution to her personal adornment throughout four years and that she has been obliged to work among strangers to support herself and child, Mabel Mitchell is suing for a divorce from Howard Mitchell. She also alleges that he cursed her and called her names. She asks the custody of their child and an allowance.
• 29 Nov 1919 J. Edward Bailey is suing for a divorce from Orpha Bailey on the ground that she is possessed of an ungovernable temper which makes it impossible hor him to continue to live with her. He charges that she would curse and swear in the presence of their twelve-year-old son and on several occasions, while in a fit of rage, called the police to their home to have him placed under arrest.
• 30 Nov 1919 William Lemke was granted a divorce from Leona Lemke by Judge William N. Ballou, in the superior court yesterday.
• 30 Nov 1919 Carrol H. Allen was granted a divorce from Mary D. Allen by Judge William N. Ballou, in the superior court yesterday.

• 02 Dec 1919 In superior court yesterday, before Judge W. N. Ballou, Pearl Walters was granted a divorce from Mark Walters and the restoration of her maiden name, Pearl Fox.
• 03 Dec 1919 Maude Haiblig yesterday commenced an action against Claude Zolman for annulment of marriage. She recites that she and the defendant procured a marriage license in Fort Wayne when she was properly a resident of Whitley county, both she and her parents having residence there.
• 03 Dec 1919 Cigarettes will apear in court as the proverbial monkey-wrench in the cog wheels of domestic happiness when the case of Harold against Irena Bishop is tried. Mr. Bishop is seeking a divorce on the ground of adultery and cruel treatment. He recites that he and the defendant were married on the 10th of last June and separated on the 9th of October. The plaintiff also declares that she called him vile names, refused to cook for him and smoked cigarettes, overriding his protests in the matter.
• 03 Dec 1919 Haynes Rice fell far short of being a model husband according to the divorce complaint filed by Hassie Rice. Mrs. Rice asserted that her husband cursed her, said he didn't care for her, drank, gambled and stayed out nights.
• 03 Dec 1919 An injunction against her husband and her mother-in-law, to prevent them visiting her home at 438 Bass street with the intent to injure her, is prayed for in the divorce case of Nettie Murrell against John and Kate Murrell. Mrs. Murrell alleges that her husband beat her with his fists and also alleges that her mother-in-law, Kate Murrell attacked her. She wants a divorce with alimony and a temporary allowance for support while the case is pending.
• 03 Dec 1919 Because he was arrested and convicted on a larceny charge and is now serving time at Jeffersonville reformatory, Obie Edwards is the object of divorce proceedings instituted yesterday by Esther Edwards.
• 04 Dec 1919 Martin D. Shroyer was granted a divorce from Alice B. Shroyer.
• 04 Dec 1919 In the divorce action of Roscoe Hursh against Lola Hursh the plaintiff withdrew his complaint and divorce was granted the defendant on her cross complaint.
• 04 Dec 1919 Mary C. Norrick is seeking a divorce from Frank Norrick alleging abandonment. She sets out that they were married in November, 1892 and that he deserted her on December 1, 1917.
• 04 Dec 1919 Clara Ramack is seeking a divorce from Elmer O. Ramack. She alleges that the defendant married her in June, 1918, and went off to war. When he came home a year later she declares that he refused to have anything to do with her and did not contribute to her support.
• 05 Dec 1919 A simple and easy expedient, whereby one so inclined can maintain a reputation as a hard working husband with a minimum of effort is revealed in the divorce complaint which Lizzie Hoover filed yesterday against James Hoover. The complaint recites that every morning the plaintiff packed a dinner pail for the defendant who marched briskly down the street contented in the contemplation of a day of honest and well requited toil and that every evening the defendant returned slowly to his happy home, his entire being radiating the consciousness of a day's work faithfully performed. The beautiful little scenarlo broke down, however, when James failed to kick in with a modicum of this sad world's rusty spoil. When his wife found that the gate receipts were nil she instituted an investigation and discovered that her husband spent his days in various pool rooms, that he didn't do enough work to need a dinner pail and that the entire scheme was a hoax. In addition to the allegation that he failed to support her, Mrs. Hoover declares that her husband told her that he had a farm of considerable value and that his wife had been dead many years. She discovered, she avers, that the farm existed only in his mind's eye and that he had been divorced from a former wife but two months. Hoover is now serving a six months' sentence at the penal farm having been sentenced from the city court for failure to provide for his wife. Mrs. Hoover seeks restoration of her maiden name.
• 05 Dec 1919 The divorce case of Maude Rice against Charles Rice has been dismissed in the superior court.
• 05 Dec 1919 The divorce case of William H. Bettes against Emma Bettes has been dismissed in the superior court.
• 05 Dec 1919 Gaynell Druley has been granted a divorce from Thomas Druley and the defendant was order to pay $7 per week to the support of a minor child.
• 05 Dec 1919 Leander Spichiger has been granted a divorce from Cinderella Spichiger.
• 06 Dec 1919 Elva Rehrer has filed suit for divorce from Frank Rehrer alleging that her husband called her vile names and told her he didn't care for her. They were married on November 2, 1918, and separated on December 4, 1919. She asks a restraining order to prevent him from molesting her at her home at 1822 South Harrison street.
• 06 Dec 1919 William Kurtz was granted a divorce from Blanch Kurtz with the restriction that he not marry for two years.
• 06 Dec 1919 Beulah Engleking was granted a divorce from Carl Engelking on a cross complaint and was awarded the custody of a six-year-old son with an allowance of $5 per week for its support. Each party to the action is found to have a one-half interest in a contract to sell real estate held jointly.
• 07 Dec 1919 Robert Dawson is suing for a divorce from Catherine Dawson alleging that she nagged, called him vile names and refused to cook for him or perform other household duties.
• 07 Dec 1919 John W. Cooper has filed suit for divorce from Zelma Cooper on the ground of desertion.
• 09 Dec 1919 The quality of the red liquor now in circulation enters into a divorce complaint which Abbie Connett yesterday filed against Edward Connett. The plaintiff avers that "when he is drunk he is vicious and the kind of liquor he gets at present seems to make him ore brutal." Whether or not Edward has been trifling with one of the numerour home brews or imbibes the sad decoction which now passes current for whisky, remains to be seen. The plainfiff declares further that the defendant never properly supported her and that she furnished a rooming house with her own money and supported herself by keeping lodgers. She asserts that he became angry when she asked him to go to work and on one occasion twisted her neck so severely that it hurt for three or four days. She says that he has left her and that she is afraid that he will come back and becuase of this she asks an injunction to prevent his visiting her at her home.
• 09 Dec 1919 John L. Otten is suing for a divorce from Geraldine Otten alleging that the defendant cursed and abused him until it became impossible to live with her.
• 09 Dec 1919 In a cross complaint in the divorce action of Maggie against Julius Rupert, the defendant declares that the plaintiff in the action is an improper person to have the custody of their child and charges that she has lived in Fort Wayne in a state of adultery.
• 10 Dec 1919 Marcel H. Martin has filed suit for divorce from Eva Martin declaring that the defendant was cold and indifferent to him, constantly nagged him and told him she didn't like him.
• 10 Dec 1919 Judge W. N. Ballou has granted a divorce to John Rosencrance from Fanny Rosencrance with the stipulation the the plaintiff is not to remarry for two years. Mr. Rosencrance testified that he went overseas a short time after his wedding and that while he was overseas his wife accepted the allowance which he provided for her support but that on his return she refused to have anything to do with him.
• 10 Dec 1919 A divorce was granted the plaintiff in the case of Mary A. Poorman against Jacob Poorman.
• 11 Dec 1919 That her husband, Henry Hille, took so little interest in supporting his family that he permitted tham to be evicted from several homes is the allegation in a divorce complaint filed yesterday by Louise Hille. Mrs. Hille alleges that her husband made no provision for herslef and three children, although able to earn $50 per week. She wants a divorce, custody of minor children and an allowance of $10 a week.
• 11 Dec 1919 Geraldine Otten has filed a cross complaint in the divorce proceedings instituted by John L. Otten alleging that her husband struck her, inflicting bruises, called her vile names and made false accusations against her.
• 11 Dec 1919 Katherine Frosch has filed a cross complaint to the divorce petition of Henry Frosch in which she alleges that he called her vile names before their children, drank excessively and abused her.
• 12 Dec 1919 Finding was had for plaintiff by Judge W. N. Ballou in superior court yesterday in the divorce action of Gilbert Morrison against Ornie Morrison.
• 12 Dec 1919 In the divorce action of James J. Buchner against Florence Buchner, a decree was granted the defendant on her cross complaint and her maiden name, Florence Gentry, was restored.
• 12 Dec 1919 Zelma E. Culp was granted a divorce from Harold C. Culp with the custody of a minor child and an allowance of $6 per week.
• 12 Dec 1919 Maude McNeal was granted a divorce from George McNeal with the custody of minor children and an allowance of $5 per week.
• 12 Dec 1919 It took eighteen days to convince Charles Tenant that he and Daisy Tenant were not suited for each other and he is suing for a divorce in superior court, alleging that life with the defendant was unbearable by reason of her temper. He also declares that she associated with other men. They were married on February 15, 1918, and separated on March 5, the same year.
• 12 Dec 1919 David F. Cook has filed a cross complaint to the divorce petition of Minnie Cook in which he declares that after paying bills and the rental on a house which he was buying he turned all of his money over to his wife. He alleges that she refused to keep house for him.
• 12 Dec 1919 Alleging that his wife has deserted him and that he does not at present know where she is, Henry Bottoms has filed suit against Sallie Bottoms.
• 13 Dec 1919 Caroline Zuber complains of Hugo Zuber that he cursed her and called her vile names before their child and that she has to work to support herself and the child. She wants a divorce, $500 alimony, the custody of the child with an allowance of $5 per week for its support and a reatraining order against the defendant molesting her at her home at 1355 Hayden street.
• 13 Dec 1919 Anna Weisneit is suing for a divorce from Fred Weisheit alleging that he cursed and called her names, has an ungovernable temper, gets drunk and runs around with other women. She wants a divorce, $1,000 alimony and a restraining order to prevent him from molesting her.
• 13 Dec 1919 Marie Schoenlein is suing for a divorce from Elmer Schoenlein alleging that he gambled and by reason thereof failed to provide. She wants a divorce, $7,000 alimony and a restraining order to keep him away from her home at 744 Superior street.
• 13 Dec 1919 A divorce was awarded the plaintiff in the action of Emma O. Weber against Theodore R. Weber.
• 14 Dec 1919 Clara Houser is suing for divorce from Orville Houser, declaring that he deserted her and that before he did that he choked her and struck her. She also says that he was a habitual drunkard. She wants a divorce and the custody of their child.
• 14 Dec 1919 Hariet Rekers is suing for a divorce from Charles Reckers alleging failure to provide.
• 14 Dec 1919 In superior court Eleanor Criswell has been granted a divorce from Harry H. Criswell and the custody of a monor child with an allowance of $4 per week for its support.
• 16 Dec 1919 Mrs. Minnie Sechler yesterday filed suit for divorce from John Sechler and in her complaint alleged that her husband was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill her sister. She declared that he shot three times at the sister and was later convicted of the charge in the Wells circuit court and given a sentence of two to fourteen years, suspended during good behavior. She also alleges that she has to work to support herself and that her husband is a habitual drunkard. She wants a divorce and $2,000 alimony.
• 16 Dec 1919 Eliner Elett has filed suit for divorce from Macey Elett on the ground of cruel treatment.
• 16 Dec 1919 Marie Reiter has filed suit for divorce from Henry J. Reiter demanding $3,000 alimony. She alleges cruel treatment.
• 17 Dec 1919 In superior court Judge William N. Ballou awarded a decree of divorce and $3,600 alimony to the plaintiff in the action of Lucinda Goral against Joseph Goral. The plaintiff is awarded the custody of two minor children. The parties have agreed, in view of the amount of alimony, the the plaintiff shall support the children and non-support order was entered.
• 17 Dec 1919 Harvey Crane was granted a divorce from Helen Crane and the custody of a minor daughter.
• 17 Dec 1919 In the divorce case of Stephen A. Thimlar against Grace B. Thimlar, a decree was granted at the plaintiff's costs.
• 17 Dec 1919 Alleging that the plaintiff attended dances and failed to keep her child clean and that she had a violent temper and continually nagged him, Jesse Carter has filed a cross complaint to the divorce petition filed by Avice Carter. He asks for the custody of their child.
• 17 Dec 1919 Pearl G. Ross is sueing for divorce from John H. Ross alleging that he threatened her with bodily harm, called her vile names and failed to provide for her.
• 17 Dec 1919 Alleging that her husband associated with other women, Rozella Croft has filed suit for divorce from Harrison R. Croft. She also charges failure to provide.
• 18 Dec 1919 Inducements to matrimony in the form of a rapidly growing bank account, which later proved to be a "myth," and a nicely furnished home which dissolved, under the stern light of reality into a hat rack and a few chairs, figured into the courtship of Oscar and Goldier Ping. They served their purpose well and now that the wedding bells have been some time silent these same figments of the ardent lover's imagination have been called forth to aid his wife in a suit for divorce. Mrs. Goldie Ping yesterday brought suit against Oscar and the manner in which he decorated his sweetheart with the ancient and time honored order of the double cross is set forth in detail in her complaint. She declared in effect that the conditions of prosperity which he described to her in their courtship days were found to be all fiction as soon as the ceremony was performed. She alleged father that she discovered him to be a common gambler and that he stayed out until unreasonable hours and when she questioned him and reproved his her inquiries were answered with curses and vile names. The plaintiff is asking an allowance of $10 per week for support.
• 18 Dec 1919 Marie Rohrbaugh was granted a divorce from Raymond Rohrbaugh with the custody of their child and an allowance of $5 per week.
• 18 Dec 1919 The divorce action of Dorothy Barker Wright against Hubert Wright has been dismissed.
• 19 Dec 1919 In a cross complaint in the divorce action of Abbie Connett against Edward Connett the defendant yesterday entered allegation that his wife is quarrelsome and never satisfied even tho he turned over all his money. He asserts that she threw his clothing in a back room, without reason and ordered him to leave. He also alleges that his cousin comes to their home and takes the plaintiff to shows, both in the day time and after night, against his wishes.
• 19 Dec 1919 Macey Elett has filed a cross complaint to the divorce petition of Elmer Elett alleging cruel treatment.
• 19 Dec 1919 Ethel Martin is suing for a divorce from Frank Martin, alleging that her husband told her to leave the house with thepleasing alternative that if she did not he would fix her so she never would be able to leave.
• 21 Dec 1919 Cecil F. Kaylor is suing for a divorce from Bertha Kaylor alleging that his wife drinks intoxicating liquor and while under the influence of liquor neglects the house work. He declares that she spends all the money he gives her for liquor and that she nags him and curses him. He sets out that they separated the first of this month and that they resumed their life together on her promise to do better, a promise which she failed to fulfill.
• 21 Dec 1919 Barbara Young was yesterday granted a divorce from Lawrence J. Young with the custody of their four year old daughter and an allowance of $5 per week. The plaintiff is ordered not to remarry for two years.
• 23 Dec 1919 Edith Carroll is suing Herman Carroll for a divorce on the grounds of cruelty and failure to provide.
• 23 Dec 1919 Irena Walk is suing for a divorce from Albert Walk, alleging abandonment and cruel treatment.
• 24 Dec 1919 That Gustave Edward Johnson and his wife, Anna Victoria Johnson, well known residents of Aboite township, have voted unanimously to terminate their married life in evidenced by two suits filed in the superior court yesterday. Mrs. Johnson has filed suit for divorce througth Carl Yaple and Mr. Johnson has filed suit for divorce through Emrick & Emirck. Mrs. Johnson makes a demand for $10,000 alimony in her com plaint and recites that the defendant is the owner of valuable real estate jointly with his father, John Johnson, who is named as a co-defendant. Mrs. Johnson alleges that her husb and criticized her cooking and housekeeping and cursed her in the presence of their child. She declared that his profanity and abuse has been growing worse and that he beat their child and herself and on one occasion made a threat with a knofe. In addition to divorce and alimony Mrs. Johnson is asking for the custody of their child, and allowance of $200 for the care of herself and child while the action is pending and $300 for her attorney. In his divorce complaint Mr. Johnson asserts that his wife left him on December 22 and on that day went to their home in Aboit township and removed a large portion of their household goods in a truck. A restraining order to keeep her from taking the property out of the state and from drawing her money from a local bank is asked for.
• 24 Dec 1919 Irene Weber is suing for divorce from William Weber, seeking the custody of their child and $3,000 alimony. She alleges that after their marriage the defendant suggested that she remain with her people until he could provide a home for her and that after she fell in with his plan he made no further effort to support her in a home of their own and that after their child was born he never called to see it. She asserts that she was obliged to work to maintain herself and child.
• 24 Dec 1919 Russell Wells is seeking divorce from Mary Wells, alleging that she has a dislike for his mother and abuses and curses her. He also asserts that she went away to her parents' home leaving him alone, ill with influenza and with no one to minister to him.
• 24 Dec 1919 John C. Applegate is suing for a divorce from Bertha Applegate alleging that she constantly finds fault and nags at him.
• 24 Dec 1919 Elmer Stewart filed a divorce petition yesterday against Weithy Marie Stewart, alleging that she beat and stuck him.
• 25 Dec 1919 A demand for $10,000 for the alienation of her husband's affections is made in the suit filed yesterday by Irene Weber against her mother-in-law, Minnie Weber. The defendant is the mother of William Weber against whom the same palintiff yesterday began an action for divorce. The plaintiff declares that after their marriage her husband took her to her parents home and that through the persuasion of his mother he left her there. She alleges that her mother-in-law said to her, "You have no husband and you can't talk to my son." She also alleges that the defendant, in her effort to cause the separation, sought to interest her sone in other girls and to that end entertained other girls at her home.
• 25 Dec 1919 Mary A. Dowden was granted separation from Franklin A. Dowden. The minor children are in the custody of the plaintiff's mother and the father has agreed to provide for their support without a court order. He is to have the privilege of visiting them at proper times.
• 25 Dec 1919 Goldie Ping was granted a divorce from Oscar Ping. A short time later the clerk's office issued a marriage license to Goldie Ping and Charles Noll.
• 25 Dec 1919 Gerturde Honeck was granted a divorce from William Honeck and her maiden name, Gerturde Tibbets was restored.
• 25 Dec 1919 Ellen Williams is suing for a divorce from Ivan A. Williams alleging failure to provide. She avers that the defendant deserted her on April 4, 1916. She asks the custody of their child and an allowance of $5 per week.
• 25 Dec 1919 Florence Gegenheimer has begun an action for separate support from Glenn Gegenheimer. She charges that her husband deserted her and asked for an allowance of $12 per week for the support of herself and their two minor children.
• 25 Dec 1919 Nellie Meyer is suing for a divorce from Bernard Meyer, alleging failure to provide and cruel treatment.
• 25 Dec 1919 Ethel M. Jacobs is suing for divorce from Arthur C. Jacobs. She asserts that the defendant has struck her violently in public and called her names and that she has worked during their entire married life. She wants the restoration of her maiden name, Ethel M. Stetzel and a restraining order for her protection against injury from her husband.
• 25 Dec 1919 Harry O. Falls is suing for a divorce from Clara Falls. He alleges desertion. The complaint sets out that the children of the couple are at the home of the defendant's parents and that he has made a voluntary agreement regarding their support.
• 25 Dec 1919 Jesse Corbin is seeking a divorce from Virginia Corgin, alleges that she has a violent temper and is insanely jealous fo him.
• 27 Dec 1919 Bertha Appleget has filed a cross complaint to the divorce petition of John C. Appleget and she alleges failure to provide and cruelty. She alleges that the plaintiff encouraged her fifteen year old daughter, the child of a former marriage, to leave her.
• 28 Dec 1919 Homer Fossnough has filed petition in the superior court to have the decree in the divorce case of Homer Fosnough vs. Mary Fosnough modified in such a manner as the court may see fit. The plaintiff avers that on July 17, his wife secured a divorce in superior court on a cross complaint and that he was at that time ordered to pay $30 per month to her support. He avers further that after they were married he found that the defendant was not the healthy young woman that she represented herself to be and that she is subject to epileptic fits.
• 28 Dec 1919 Harvey Johnson was granted a divorce from Catherine Johnson. Both parties were ordered not to marry within two years.
• 28 Dec 1919 The divorce case of Anita Garbelle vs. Al Garbelle was heard in the superior court Saturday. After a portion of the evidence was introduced the case was continued for further evidence.
• 30 Dec 1919 Samuel E. Holden has been granted a divorce from Minnie Holden by Judge Sol A. Wood in the circuit court. The plaintiff is ordered not to remarry for two years.
• 31 Dec 1919 Alleging that his wife was tired of housekeeping and wanted to be free and to gratify this craving would go away to other cities and remain for weeks at a time, William F. Beckman has begun suit for divorce from Opal Beckman, in superior court. He asserts that his wife refused to make any explanation on her return from her wanderings.
• 31 Dec 1919 Alleging that they separated on Christmas Day and charging her husband with cruel treatment, Laura Jenkins has filed suit for divorce from Obe Jenkins.
• 31 Dec 1919 The divorce suit of August A. Reamer against Jessie Reamer has been dismissed by the plaintiff.
• 31 Dec 1919 Ervan Sauers was granted a divorce from Gertrude Sours.

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