Divorce News and Records, Allen Co., Indiana

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

1927

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

• 01 Jan 1927 Margaret Preskey filed suit for a divorce from Warren Preskey charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married in September and separated a short time later.
• 04 Jan 1927 Living together less than five months, Mrs. Lella M. Taylor, rural route No. 6, yesterday filed suit in the superior court for a divorce from Albert Taylor and asks that her former name, Gerard be restored. He has cursed her, refused to support her, told her to get out of the house and refuses to recognize her on the street, she charges. They married last June 28, separating November 8.
• 04 Jan 1927 A divorce, the custody of three children and $1,000 alimony is asked by Mrs. Stella Brushwiller, Jefferson street, in a suit filed yesterday against Waldo Brushwiller in which she alleged he has failed to provide and last May 5 after 21 years' marriage abandoned her and went to Indianapolis to live.
• 04 Jan 1927 Mrs. Mae Nierman, 2204 Cass street, complains against August C. Nierman, Jr., in a suit filed yesterday, asserting that her husband has failed to keep promises made last December 24 when he induced her to remarry him after she had obtained a divorce. He was to get their three children from the county children's home and pay their board for the time they were there, but failed to do so and has renewed his charges of misconduct on her part, she claims.
• 04 Jan 1927 Mrs. Edna McCartney, 1146 Kinnaird avenue, asks a decree against Fred McCartney and that her former name, Clark be restored. He has cursed and threatened her life, is a hard drinker and abandoned her last October after 15 years' marriage, she charges.
• 04 Jan 1927 Arnold White, 822 Wallace street, asks a divorce from Mrs. Leota White after a marriage of two years, alleging she stays away from home frequently without explaining where she has been and refuses to properly attend her household duties.
• 04 Jan 1927 Mrs Laura Oser divorced John Oser and was awarded the custody of their two children, on charges he cursed, struck and kicked her.
• 04 Jan 1927 Levie Tinker obtained a decree against Mrs. Maggie Tinker, alleging she abandoned him in 1921 after three years' marriage.
• 04 Jan 1927 Jewel Johnson divorced Mrs. Hattie Johnson, alleging she deserted him last March after a marriage of one year.
• 05 Jan 1927 Complaining that she and her husband has separated three time, having been divorced and remarried on one occasion, and that he is cruel to her and is a habitual drunkard, Mrs. Emma Kallenbach was granted a decree of divorce from George Kallenback by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court yesterday. They married the first time in September, 1896, separating last October 12.
• 05 Jan 1927 Mrs. Sadie Burger, 1612 Fletcher avenue, yesterday filed suit in the superior court against Edgar I. Burger, alleging he has failed to provide, calls her names and falsely accuses her of being intimate with strange men. They separated last January 1 after nine months marriage.
• 06 Jan 1927 Edward W. Sterns yesterday filed a cross-complaint to a divorce action of Mrs. Gladys W. Stearns, asking the custody of their one child and alleging that his wife curses him, associates with other men frequently and stays out late nights attending dances.
• 06 Jan 1927 Robert D. Sweet filed suit for a divorce from Dorothy Sweet in superior court yesterday alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and asking the custody of their one child. They married August 8, 1924, separating several months ago.
• 07 Jan 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Sweet yesterday filed suit for a limited separation from Robert D. Sweet in the superior court, and asks that she be allowed the custody of their minor child. She alleges cruelty and that he abandoned her and the child recently. They were married in 1924.
• 08 Jan 1927 Mrs. Ruth Schuler filed suit for a five-year separation from Lloyd Schuler yesterday in superior court. She alleged that her husband struck her without cause and that he went to dances and other amusements and left her at home. The couple was married November 8, 1922, and separated January 5, 1927.
• 08 Jan 1927 Arizona K. Robertson filed suit for a divorce from Bernard Robertson, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married August 10, 1925, and separated January 5, 1927.
• 09 Jan 1927 Asserting that her husband places drugs in their food that has caused her and their three children to become seriously ill, Mrs. Flossie A. Daniels, 1107 Summit street yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Claude F. Daniels and asks the custody of their three children and $1,000 alimony. She must be extremely cautious in using food that her husband has brought from the grocery and on one occasion the drugs in the food caused her and the children to become seriously ill and he refused to call a physician, she charges. She adds that he has told her of his associations with other women and that he no longer cares for her. They married in 1913, separating several days ago.
• 09 Jan 1927 Delbert E. Royer filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Laura Royer yesterday after 11 years' marriage, complaining that she associates with other men and that she left him on four different occasions.
• 09 Jan 1927 John Knop asks a divorce from Mrs. Irene Knop in a suit filed yesterday, alleging that she maintains a cold and indifferent demeanor toward him. They separated last September after two years' marriage.
• 09 Jan 1927 Otis C. Chaney, 216 Superior street asks a divorce from Mrs. Lota M. Chaney and the custody of one child in a new suit. She quarrels and nags, used profane language in addressing him and has made false accusations against his character, he charges. They were married in February, 1924, separating last October.
• 09 Jan 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Myrtle Mumma against Charles Mumma was dismissed in superior court yesterday.
• 11 Jan 1927 Flaming youth gave way to the ashes of age yesterday in divorce court when the case of Rebecca Rush again Henry Rush came before Judge Ryan in superior court. Mrs. Rush and her husband were both 75 years of age. She told the court her troubles, but the decree was refused. Judge Ryan said he believed a couple which had attained that age should try to end their days together.
• 11 Jan 1927 Hazel Marschand was granted a divorce from Warner Marschand. The plaintiff testified that her husband failed to provide for her.
• 11 Jan 1927 Byron Moss filed suit for a divorce from Juanita Moss, living on the Maysville road. The plaintiff charged that the wife falsely accused him of associating with other women and had his arrested without cause.
• 11 Jan 1927 Mrs. Clara Meyer entered suit for a divorce from her husband, Edward W. Meyer, well-known piano tuner of this city. She charged him with nonsupport, drinking to excess and associating with one Mrs. Mildred Heckber, formerly living at 292 Columbia avenue, but now residing at 821 Cottage avenue.
• 11 Jan 1927 Mrs. Mary A. Umber, living in the 1100 block of Miner street, asked a divorce and $500 alimony from Russell Umber and the restoration of her maiden name. Umber is charged with cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married September 4, 1926, and separated January 5, 1927.
• 11 Jan 1927 Mrs. Laura J. Miller charged cruel and inhuman treatment in a suit for divorce filed against Bert E. Miller. The Millers were married in 1927.
• 12 Jan 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Miller was granted a divorce from Herschel Miller, advertising man, and was granted the custody of the child. She charged that her husband was cruel to her.
• 12 Jan 1927 Minnie Hillman was divorced from Reon Hillman on a charge of failure to provide. It was the second marriage of the couple.
• 12 Jan 1927 Mrs. Myra Felpel was divorced from E. P. Felpel.
• 12 Jan 1927 Judge Sol A. Wood refused to annul the marriage of Frances Marie Heflin to Otis D. Heflin. He also refused the youthful couple a divorce.
• 12 Jan 1927 Mrs. Minnie Miller, 1442 Hugh street asked for a divorce from Carl Miller, in a complaint alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 12 Jan 1927 Mrs. Velma Scott filed suit for a divorce from Robert C. Scott. She charged that her husband abused her and failed to provide. She wants her maiden name of Velva Knotts restored and $500 alimony.
• 13 Jan 1927 Living together but 15 days, Mrs. Maybelle Land, Boone street, yesterday filed suit in the superior court for a divorce from Herschel Land, complaining that he has failed to provide, curses and swears at her and has an ungovernable temper. They married January 5, 1925, separating January 20, 1925. The wife asks that her former name, Owens be restored.
• 13 Jan 1927 Mrs. Mary James filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Enleus M. James, after two years' marriage, alleging that he nags and quarrels with her, abandoned her once and has threatened her bodily injury. They married February 14, 1925, separating yesterday.
• 13 Jan 1927 Mrs. Dorothy N. Miller was granted a divorce from Herschel Miller and the custody of their child on charges that he uses profane names in addressing her and that he associates with other women.
• 13 Jan 1927 Mrs. Ethel V. Spangler obtained a decree against Harland Spangler, asserting that he has failed to provide, refused to live with her and has told her to get a divorce. They separated last November 7 after seven months' marriage.
• 14 Jan 1927 Mrs. Opal Maye Fenser, Lindley avenue yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Raymond J. Fenser, alleging her husband has failed to provide and recently in her absence from home, sold all their household goods as well as linen and other articles that were property of hers. He has admitted to her that he buys and drinks liquors and associates with other women, she adds. They separated last October after a years' marriage.
• 14 Jan 1927 A divorce decree and the custody of one child is asked in a suit filed yesterday by Mrs. Faye E. Johnson, New Haven, against James B. Johnson, alleging that he becomes intoxicated and strikes and beats her. They married September 11, separating several days ago.
• 14 Jan 1927 Henry Bush complains against Rebecca Jane Bush in a new suit for divorce, asking a decree after 21 years' marriage. She abandoned him six months ago, it is charged.
• 14 Jan 1927 Albert Ross, rural route 13, complains against Mrs. Bertha Ross, asking a decree of divorce after 10 years' marriage. She abandoned him last December and had left him on four or five other occasions that he might associate with other men without interference from him, he charges.
• 15 Jan 1927 Elizabeth Crawford filed suit for a divorce and $1,000 alimony yesterday against Lynn Crawford. The couple married 1918. The plaintiff alleges that her husband left her recently without cause.
• 16 Jan 1927 Mrs. Gladys Saylor, 1729 Lindley avenue, filed suit in superior court yesterday for a divorce from Joyce Saylor. She alleges they separated several days ago after three months' marriage and that all during their wedded life he constantly nagged and failed to make proper provision for her support
• 18 Jan 1927 Complaining that her husband deserted her several days ago after less than 10 months' marriage, Mrs. Louise Cosgrove, 1107 Division street yesterday filed suit in the superior court for a divorce against Merrill L. Cosgrove. She alleges he failed to provide for her during their married life and called her vile names. She asks that her former name, Nicholson be restored.
• 18 Jan 1927 Mrs. Bertha H. Welch, 2805 North Wells street, filed suit for divorce from Willman B. Welch in superior court yesterday, alleging that her husband left her in January, 1924 after they had been married 22 years and that she does not know his present address. She adds that he failed to make reasonable provision for her support.
• 18 Jan 1927 Mrs. Lucille Hamman was granted a divorce from Jacob Hamman and her former name, Thrush was restored. She alleged non-support.
• 18 Jan 1927 Mrs. Nora M. Beekman was granted a divorce from Alva Beekman on a charge of non-support after 33 years marriage.
• 19 Jan 1927 Asserting that his wife left while he was at work last January 11 and had not returned or communicated with him or their two children, Roy F. Gilbert yesterday filed suit in the superior court for a divorce from Mrs. Violet Gilbert. He adds that she has an ungovernable temper, nags and calls his vile names. They married September 2, 1922.
• 19 Jan 1927 Solomon P. Wright, 1409 Erie street filed suit in superior court yesterday for a divorce from Mrs. Clara A. Wright, alleging she abandoned him in August, 1924, after four years' marriage and refuses to return and live with him.
• 19 Jan 1927 Harry W. Long charges in a cross-complaint filed yesterday to the divorce action of Mrs. Mary E. Long, that his wife nags and has struck him.
• 19 Jan 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan awarded a decree of divorce to Mrs. Pearl McKee against Harry McKee in superior court yesterday. She complained her husband associates with other women, stayed out late nights and was guilty of cruelty to her.
• 20 Jan 1927 Mrs. Marjorie Wood, 434 West Berry street filed suit for divorce from Paul J. Wood after a marriage of two weeks. Mrs. Wood, who gave her age as 21 when a marriage license was obtained last January 4, complains that her husband has created such constant strife since their wedding that living together longer is impossible. Mr. Wood, who gave his age as 35, obtained a divorce in the superior court December 10, 1926, a few days before his second marriage according to records at the courthouse. Mrs. Wood asks that her former name, McCray be restored.
• 20 Jan 1927 Mrs. Ruth Packer divorced Stanley Packer in superior court yesterday and was given the custody of the children.
• 20 Jan 1927 Mrs. Sarah A. Hodge obtained a decree against Siebert E. Hodge and her former name Ritchards was restored.
• 20 Jan 1927 Mrs. Nora Cooper divorced Andrew Cooper on the complaint of failure to provide and was given custody of their children.
• 20 Jan 1927 Frank W. Powell was granted a divorce decree from Mrs. Effie Powell on charges that she abused him as well as his mother, with whom they made their home, and that she called him vile names and left him in October, 1925, after seven years' marriage.
• 21 Jan 1927 Complaining that she came from Germany in December, 1923, with the promise from her husband that he would follow as soon as he was able and that now he refuses to come to America and has refused to provide for her here for more than two years, Mrs. Eva Boldt, Buchannan street filed suit for a divorce from Karl Boldt in superior court yesterday. They married in June 6, 1906.
• 21 Jan 1927 Mrs. Magdalena Roach filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Robert B. Roach and asks the custody of their one child, alleging that her husband associates with other women and has insisted that she seek a divorce. They separated last April after 13 years' marriage.
• 21 Jan 1927 A divorce decree is sought by Mrs. Ida Mae Sorden against William D. Sorden in a new suit filed yesterday in which she alleges he has failed to provide, curses, strikes and has threatened her bodily injury. They lived together three years, separating last November.
• 22 Jan 1927 Mrs. Verda McComb filed suit for divorce and $2,500 alimony yesterday against Theodore Clifton McComb. The couple was married in 1923 and has two children of whom the mother asks custody. She charges her husband with cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 22 Jan 1927 Mrs. Theresa Robinson was granted a divorce from William Robinson and was given the custody of their children. The plaintiff told Judge Charles J. Ryan that her husband was serving a term in the Ohio state prison at Columbus for burglary.
• 22 Jan 1927 Mrs. Nellie Linlger was granted a divorce from Roger R. Linlger on a charge of failure to provide.
• 22 Jan 1927 Mrs. Emily Gray was divorced from Jesse Gray on the grounds of failure to provide.
• 23 Jan 1927 Mrs. Hilda Elion, 2315 Terrace road, asks a decree against Leo Elion after less than a year marriage on the charge of failure to provide.
• 23 Jan 1927 Mrs. May Shotts, 1413 Erie street, files suit against Daniel Shotts on the grounds of failure to provide. They married in June, 1923, separated July 1, 1924.
• 25 Jan 1927 A short marriage featured with numerous beating administered her by the husband was related in detail to Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday by Mrs. Myrtle Gustoff in a suit for divorce against Argie Gustoff. The wife told of black eyes as well as other marks she had carried as a result of her husband's cruelty and the court allowed the decree. They married, she said, January 23, 1926, separating about three weeks later, February 14.
• 25 Jan 1927 Mrs. Ruth McHenry divorced Raymond McHenry and was awarded the custody of two children after six years' marriage, alleging failure to provide.
• 25 Jan 1927 Mrs. Ina Mills obtained a decree against Phrot Mills and the custody of two children, asserting that her husband has failed to provide and associates with another woman. They married in April, 1903, separating last June.
• 25 Jan 1927 A divorce and $1,000 alimony is asked in a suit of Mrs. Minnie A. Wickert, 435 East Berry street, against Allen H. Wickert, filed yesterday in the superior court. They married last October 12, separating several days ago and complains that he made promises that he failed to keep and that he left her and went to another city.
• 25 Jan 1927 Mrs. Pearl Hartman complains of failure to provide in a suit against Joseph N. Hartman and asks that her former name, Everly be restored. They separated in February, 1925 after five years' marriage.
• 26 Jan 1927 Mrs. Goldie May Butler, 1114 Summit street in her suit for divorce against George M. Butler, alleges he has failed to provide for her for more than five years and asks that she be allowed a divorce and $2,000 alimony.
• 26 Jan 1927 They married in April, 1920. Mrs. Bernice Beamer, 2727 Plaza drive, complains against Homer Beamer after six years' marriage, alleging he has cruelly beaten her, is quarrelsome and curses her.
• 26 Jan 1927 Mrs. Louise Captain, South Harrison street, asks a divorce from John C. Captain after seven years' marriage.
• 26 Jan 1927 Mrs.Truema Kayhoe, 2328 Cleveland street, asks a divorce, after a marriage of one year, both alleging infidelity.
• 26 Jan 1927 Mrs. Bertha Bryuant sued George F. Bryant for divorce after two years' marriage, alleging her makes false accusations against her character .
• 26 Jan 1927 James McNamara, Hoffman street, asks a divorce from Mrs. Evelyn McNamara, asserting that she refuses to prepare his meals. They were married in 1922.
• 26 Jan 1927 Judge Ryan granted a divorce to Mrs. Hannah Holmes against James B. Holmes after seven months' marriage and restored her former name, Cochren, on complaint that he nagged, told her that he no longer cared for her and that she seek a divorce.
• 26 Jan 1927 Mrs. Mary E. Long divorced Harry W. Long and her former name, Miller was restored. They married in September, 1925, separating last November. The wife complained he failed to provide and has struck her.
• 27 Jan 1927 Charging that her husband would strike and beat her to such an extent that marks from the beating would stay on her body for two weeks, Mrs. Bertha A. Bryan, 2409 South Hanna street, filed suit for divorce and the custody of three children yesterday in superior court against William J. Bryan. She adds that he curses her, has failed to provide and is addicted to strong drink. They married in April, 1910.
• 27 Jan 1927 Mrs. Clara Snapp, 1106 Taylor street, asks a divorce in a suit filed yesterday against Jay Snapp, asserting that he deserted her in August 1925, after four years' marriage and asks that her former name, Hassler be restored.
• 27 Jan 1927 Mrs. Viola J. Tungate, 1522 Boone street sued William H. Tungate and asks the custody of one child, alleging he has struck and beat her and associates with other women. They separated several days ago after two years' marriage.
• 28 Jan 1927 Mrs. Bertha Moushey was reinstated in her home yesterday after relating in detail to the judge how she had been shoved out in the cold by her husband, Henry Moushey, after the court last December 11 has granted her a decree for one year separation and had made no entry regarding their home. Moushey, according to the testimony, slipped in the house one evening after the decree was entered and while the wife and daughter were away , rented the place furnished to a young married couple. He testified yesterday that his wife was home only a part of the time and since the court made no entry regarding the home, he had rented it to help pay taxes and keep things from freezing up during the separation. The court ordered that at the expiration of a month from the renting of the house, on February 18, Moushey should order his tenants to vacate and the home should be returned to the wife.
• 28 Jan 1927 Frank R. Zuber, Walnut street asks a decree against Mrs. Ozella Zuber, complaining that she cursed him and refuses to perform her household duties. They married in July, 1925, separating several days ago.
• 28 Jan 1927 Mrs. Violet Fern Chapman, Pemberton drive complains in her suit that her husband, Clyde Chapman has failed to provide, calls her names and has brutally beaten her during their five years' marriage. She asks the custody of their one child.
• 28 Jan 1927 Desertion is alleged in the divorce action filed by Mrs. Jennie Ball, Murray street, against James Ball.
• 28 Jan 1927 Mrs. Viola Edmondson, 1405 Hanna street complains in her divorce action of gross neglect and abuse against William Edmondson.
• 29 Jan 1927 Mrs. Cora Zerby, 921 East Washington boulevard, filed suit for a divorce from Frank Zerby yesterday afternoon in superior court. The plaintiff charged that her husband has a vile temper and that he was continually quarreling with her.
• 29 Jan 1927 Mrs. Hilda Rose, 189 Buchanan street, asked a divorce from Carl W. Rose in a complaint in which she charged him with associating with other women. The couple was married in 1913 and separated a short time ago.
• 29 Jan 1927 Mrs. Rose Reed asked a divorce from Earl Reed in a complaint which charged that he falsely accused her of associating with other men.
• 29 Jan 1927 Mrs. Laura E. Jarvis was granted a divorce from Charles Jarvis. She had her maiden name of Laura E. Blue restored. The couple had been married and divorced once before. She charged failure to provide.
• 30 Jan 1927 Failure of a husband to realize that when a girl marries she wishes a home of her own was primarily the reason for a divorce suit filed yesterday in the superior court by Mrs. Vera B. Waller, of 2120 North Clinton street, against Virgil A. Waller, after a marriage of four months. Mrs. Waller charges she has been forced to live with her parents and that her husband nags and is incessantly scolding, several time voicing his doubt of her faithfulness and has struck her. They married September 2, 1925, separating several day ago.
• 30 Jan 1927 Mrs. Pauline Wormcastle, of Bowser avenue, filed suit for a divorce yesterday against Virgil Wormcastle and asks the custody of two children, alleging her has threatened to kill her, calls her names and associates with other women. They separated several days ago after less than three years' marriage.
• 30 Jan 1927 A divorce decree is sought by Mrs. Margaret Polly, 1021 Wallace street against Laurel Polly, after five years' marriage, alleging he associates with other women and is now confined to the county jail for assault and battery upon a woman whom he has represented as his wife.
• 30 Jan 1927 The divorce action of Silven Hively against Mrs. Hattie M. Hively was dismissed in superior court.
• 30 Jan 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Louise Captain against John C. Captain was dismissed in superior court.
• 30 Jan 1927 Mrs. Bessie Petty was granted a divorce from Fred Petty and was awarded the custody of two children after a year's marriage, alleging failure to provide and that he curses and swears at her.
• 30 Jan 1927 Green Stone was divorced from Mrs. Lucy Stone, the custody of a child was given the defendant, on charges of desertion.
• 30 Jan 1927 Mrs. Neva Merkel obtained a decree against Donald E. Merkel and her former name, Davis restored on charges of abandonment.

• 01 Feb 1927 Complaining that her husband takes their 8-year-old son to the apartment of a convicted bootlegger and gives him intoxicating liquor to drink and that when she remonstrated, he answered that the boy is his son and he would do what he pleased with him. Mrs. Naomi Huth filed suit for a divorce yesterday in the superior court from Alfred Huth, a taxi driver. They were married in May, 1917. Mrs. Huth obtained a divorce from him in September, 1925, because of his abuse, and then consented to remarry him last January 12, with the view of making a better home for their son, she states. Immediately after the marriage, however, the husband began mistreating and abusing her again, she asserts. She adds that he has compelled her to live in a shack without furniture, and that he associates with other women.
• 01 Feb 1927 Ernest Ream, 1123 Calhoun street, filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Mrs. Eunice Ream, alleging she is cold and distant in her manner toward him, has told him to get a divorce and last December 12, after 11 years' marriage, left him with the declaration that she would never return.
• 01 Feb 1927 Mrs. Laura J. Howell, 529 West Washington boulevard, asks a divorce and $1,000 alimony in a suit filed yesterday in superior court against David W. Howell. She alleges he abandoned her January 26, 1924, after 18 years' marriage.
• 01 Feb 1927 Mrs. Gretchen Knupp was granted a divorce by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court yesterday from Herschel Knupp and she was awarded the custody of their child.
• 01 Feb 1927 A divorce was granted to Mrs. Mabel Jones against Alfred Jones on the complaint of cruelty and failure to provide and she was awarded the custody of a child.
• 02 Feb 1927 Mrs. Elva Meyers, 330 Madison street, complains in a suit for divorce against Homer Meyers that he refused to call a physician when she was seriously ill and has frequently struck and beat her, leaving black and blue marks on her body for days. She adds that he falsely accused her of infidelity, associates with other women, refuses to provide a proper home for her and their children and calls her vile and indecent names. They married January 19, 1918, separating last November 10.
• 02 Feb 1927 Mrs. Bertha Wagoner, 1425 Grant avenue asks a divorce from Ray Wagoner in a suit filed yesterday, alleging he nags and curses her. The custody of two children is also sought by her.
• 03 Feb 1927 A divorce and $5,000 alimony is asked in a susit filed yesterday in the superior court by Mrs. Esther M. Nierman against Martin Y. Nierman, alleging her husband refused to live with her; has abandoned her, and has admitted to her of his associations with other women. They separated January after four years' marriage.
• 03 Feb 1927 Mrs. Lyda McCue asks a divorce from Everett C. McCue in a suit filed in superior court yesterday, asserting that her mate is lazy, indolent and that she has been forced to support herself and two children for two years. She adds also that he recently was convicted in juvenile court for contributing to the delinquency of a minor girl.
• 03 Feb 1927 William E. Carles asks a divorce from Mrs. Geraldine Carles, complaining she has gone to California to make her home with children by a former marriage and says she will never return to him. They separated several days ago after nine years' marriage.
• 03 Feb 1927 A divorce decree and the custody of two children is asked by Mrs. Erma S. Neumann against Leo J. Neumann after 12 years' marriage, alleging he has cursed and abused her, is cold and indifferent and has told her he no longer cares to live with her.
• 03 Feb 1927 Mrs. Nina Eletha Shovlin filed suit for a divorce in the circuit court yesterday from Arthur S. Shovlin and asks the custody of two children. She charged that her husband swears at her and has accused her of conduct unbecoming a dutiful wife.
• 03 Feb 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan awarded two decrees of divorce to wives yesterday. Mrs. Clara S. Swartz divorced Harry J. Swartz and she was given the custody of their minor child after seven years' marriage, on charges that he abandoned her.
• 03 Feb 1927 Mrs. Ethel Cabio obtained a decree against Joseph Savio after three years' marriage, alleging he is a habitual drunkard.
• 04 Feb 1927 Complaining that his wife deserted him in June, 1925, after less than two months' marriage and that all during their married life she would stay out late at nights and refuse to tell him where she had been. Lorenco Irelan filed suit for a divorce in superior court yesterday against Mrs. Lolo Irelan.
• 04 Feb 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday awarded a decree of divorce to Mrs. Lillie Kintz against John Kintz and her former name, Baumgartner was restored. She alleged her husband associated with other women. They separated in November, 1924 after two years' marriage.
• 05 Feb 1927 Mrs. Ida Taylor was granted a divorce from Paul Taylor by Judge Charles J. Ryan yesterday afternoon in superior court. She told the court that she was married to Taylor on November 17, 1924 and that he deserted her one week later. She also charged failure to provide.
• 05 Feb 1927 Mrs. Rosenette Krick filed suit for a divorce from Eddie D. Krick, alleging that he called her vile names and choked her. The couple married in 1919 and separated in 1927.
• 05 Feb 1927 Mrs. Dean Simon asked a divorce from Henry A. Simon, charging that he left her without cause.
• 05 Feb 1927 The divorce suit of Mary M. Green against Willis S. Green was dismissed.
• 06 Feb 1927 Complaining that his wife deserted him within a month after their marriage in October, 1923, and that he does not know her present whereabouts, Walter L. Zimmerman filed suit in the superior court yesterday for a divorce from Mrs. Diana Helen Zimmerman.
• 06 Feb 1927 A cross-complaint to a divorce action was filed yesterday in superior court. Mrs. Paula Burns answers the allegations of her husband that he curses her, has on numerous occasions inflicted physical punishment upon her and has filed to provide.
• 06 Feb 1927 A cross-complaint to a divorce action was filed yesterday in superior court. Mr. Virgil Wormcastle answers Mrs. Pauline Wormcastle, claiming she is guilty of immoral conduct with one Lee Elder and asks that the custody of their two children be allowed him.
• 08 Feb 1927 Telling the court how her husband had beaten her, blackened her eye, besides failing to properly provide, Mrs. Ella Brooks obtained a decree of divorce against Gentral Brooks, and her former name, Hall, was restored. They married in December 1922, separating last October.
• 08 Feb 1927 Mrs. Grace Itskin divorced Oliver Itskin and her former name, Miller was restored. She alleged he swears at her, has threatened her, and has failed to provide.
• 08 Feb 1927 Mrs. Hazel Boseker obtained a divorce from Edwin J. Boseker after 13 years' marriage, alleging failure to provide for more than two years.
• 09 Feb 1927 A five-year limited separation, the custody of two children and $3,000 alimony are asked by Mrs. Alice Hutton, 334 East Berry street, against Era Hutton, in a suit filed in superior court yesterday. They separated several days ago after seven years' marriage, and she complains he has told her she doesn't know anything and that he no longer cares for her. She adds that he stays out nights and names, Rosetta Krick as co-respondent.
• 09 Feb 1927 Mrs. Fannie Jackson, 2115 Winch street filed suit for divorce yesterday in superior court. She complains against Hesse Jackson, alleging that he beats her, stays out nights, and last December 21, the day of their separation, after less than three years' marriage, chased her from their home at the point of a pistol. She asks that her former name, Burnett be restored.
• 09 Feb 1927 Cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide are charged in a suit for divorce filed by Mrs. Helen Parkison, 1502 East Creighton avenue, against Dewey Parkison. Mrs. Parkison ask also that she be allowed the custody of their two children.
• 09 Feb 1927 A divorce suit by Mrs. Zea Booze against Nevon Booze, charging cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide was filed in superior court yesterday.
• 09 Feb 1927 Association with other women is alleged by Mrs. Irene H. Morton against Clyde P. Norton, in her suit for a divorce and the custody of one child.
• 09 Feb 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan awarded a decree of divorce yesterday to Mrs. Georgia M. Fowler against Raymond R. Fowler, and her former name, Lindsey was restored. She charged failure to provide and that he associated with other women. They separated last November after six years' marriage.
• 10 Feb 1927 Complaining that her husband deserted her after a marriage of one week and has not since contributed toward her support, Mrs. Ida Taylor obtained a decree of divorce from Paul Taylor in superior court yesterday. They married November 17, 1924, the husband deserting her November 21, according to her testimony. Her former name, Goldbuck was restored.
• 10 Feb 1927 Mrs. Mary Wyatt divorce Robert Wyatt and her former name, Ellott was restored on complaint that her husband cursed and struck her and failed to provide during their six weeks' living together. They were married October 18, 1926, separating November 30.
• 10 Feb 1927 A suit for divorce was filed in superior court yesterday by Mrs. Georgiana Hughes against Charles M. Hughes, in which she alleges he has never provided for her, gets drunk and associates with other women. They married December 27, 1926, separating several days ago.
• 10 Feb 1927 John N. Goodwin filed a cross-complaint to the divorce action of Mrs. Eva Goodwin in superior court yesterday, charging that she would falsely accuse him of immorality, nagged and would refuse to speak to him for weeks at a time.
• 11 Feb 1927 Stating that her husband has threatened to kill her while she sleeps, Mrs. Mary Archacki filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Adam Archacki and asks the custody of their three minor children. They separated recently after 13 years' marriage.
• 11 Feb 1927 Mrs. Helen Parkison asks a divorce from Dewey Parkison and the custody of two children after 10 years' marriage, alleging he curses her and has told her he no longer cares for her and that she should get a divorce.
• 11 Feb 1927 Mrs. Hazel Brown has filed suit for divorce against Walter Brown, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 11 Feb 1927 Arnold L. Wolf asks a divorce from Mrs. Mabel E. Wolf, claiming that she has told him she does not care for him longer and that he should seek a divorce. They Separated last Christmas day after five years' marriage.
• 12 Feb 1927 Charging cruel and inhuman treatment Leota Cook has filed suit against Richard Cook.
• 12 Feb 1927 Celia Van Alstine has filed suit for divorce against Arthur M. Van Alstine charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 12 Feb 1927 Viola Smith has filed suit for divorce against Spethanie Smith charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 12 Feb 1927 A suit for divorce charging cruel and inhuman treatment was filed by Carl E. Lothamer against Blanche Lothamer.
• 13 Feb 1927 A decree of divorce was granted Mrs. Florence Cramer against Charles Cramer by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday. The wife was also given the custody of their three children and testified that her husband has failed to provide, deserted her last December after five years' marriage and has been cruel to her.
• 15 Feb 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Iva North against Oscar North was dismissed yesterday on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 15 Feb 1927 Mrs. Henrietta Skeer in her suit for a divorce against Thaddeus Skeer, charged that her husband was ordered committed to prison on a criminal charge but a month after they were married and that since that time she has had to provide for herself. She asks that her former name, Brunner be restored. They married April 15, 1925, and separated May 15, 1925.
• 15 Feb 1927 Mrs. Rhea D. Kiracofe sued Hueber R. Kiracofe for a divorce and the custody of one child, alleging he nags, has struck and beaten her and failed to provide.
• 15 Feb 1927 Mrs. Wilda M. Wilson complains against Harry E. Wilson and asks the custody of two children, alleging he is a habitual drunkard and has failed to provide.
• 15 Feb 1927 Mrs. Agnes Caldwell charged Ellsworth Caldwell has failed to provide, curses her and has threatened to take her life during their 17 months' marriage.
• 15 Feb 1927 Homer Meyers filed a cross-complaint to the divorce action of Mrs. Elva Meyers, charging she used profane language in the presence of their two children, is extravagant and wasteful and has deserted him on several occasion. He asks that he be allowed the custody of the children.
• 15 Feb 1927 Judge Ryan grante a decree of divorce to Mrs. Frieda Karn against Albert Karn and allowed her the custody of their two children.
• 15 Feb 1927 Mrs. Nellie I. Wolff divorce Charles E. Wolff and obtained the custody of three children on charged of cruelty.
• 16 Feb 1927 Mrs. Carrie Cole was granted a divorce from Chauncey Cole and she given the custody of two children by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday on complaint that her husband has failed to provide and that she has been forced to work and provide for herself and children. They married September 21, 1918, separating April 10, 1926.
• 17 Feb 1927 After a marriage of more than thirty years, John C. Seibert filed suit for a divorce in superior court yesterday. They married in 1895, the wife deserting him in 1914, it is charged.
• 17 Feb 1927 Mrs. Viola Belle Kroepper filed suit for divorce from Louis H. Kroepper yesterday in the superior court, charging he has cursed and beaten her and has failed to provide. She has spent over $400 of her own money for household expenses, she says. She also asks that her former name, Yarlan be restored.
• 17 Feb 1927 Mrs. Hattie Kress filed suit for a divorce from Frank Kress, charging he curses her and has struck her.
• 18 Feb 1927 Complaining that her husband failed to provide for her and their three children and would take money she had earned by taking in washings and squander it, Mrs. Olga Clara Moser was granted a divorce from Jess Moser by Judge Sol A. Wood in the circuit court yesterday. He has also threatened to kill her, it is charged and last November was committed to the state reformatory for a term of from 2 to 14 years on a charge of burglary. They married in November, 1925.
• 18 Feb 1927 Mrs. Ida M. Reiter was granted a divorce from William F. Reiter and her former name, Kankamp restored by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday. They were married in March 1925, separating last December. He would strike and beat her and was otherwise abusive, the wife complained.
• 18 Feb 1927 Mrs. Mary J. Yiugling asks a divorce from George Yingling and the restoration of her former name, Young, charging her has failed to provide. They married in January, 1923.
• 18 Feb 1927 Mrs. Stella Waters asks a one-year limited separation from Virgil Waters and the custody of four children, alleging he is a habitual drinker and frequently becomes intoxicated; that he has beaten and cursed her and threatened to take her life. They separated several days ago after 11 years' marriage.
• 19 Feb 1927 Mrs. Grace Funk filed suit in circuit court against John R. Funk alleging that he is a habitual drunkard and has often embarrassed his children on the street because of his intoxicated condition. The plaintiff further alleges that her husband is incessantly quarrelsome and that he has slapped her and threatened the children. The couple were married in 1900.
• 19 Feb 1927 Mrs. Florence Kleber asks a divorce from Kenneth Kleber, in superior court, on grounds of cruelty. She alleges that her husband forced her to work and then took her money to buy an automobile. They were married a few months ago.
• 20 Feb 1927 Complaining that his wife has failed and refused to keep house, that she has told him to get a divorce and that she left him several days ago after three years' marriage, Earl R. Williard filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Ethel Williard in the superior court yesterday.
• 20 Feb 1927 The suit of Mrs. Ethel F. Wolford against Howard Wolford for a limited separation was dismissed in superior court yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 22 Feb 1927 Complaining that her husband has threatened her as well as her father, August P. Pequignot, and other members of her family with bodily injury, Mrs. Ruth E. Bohley filed suit for a divorce from Carl F. Bohley in the superior court yesterday. She asks that she be given the custody of their one child. They married June 23, 1926, separating last Sunday.
• 22 Feb 1927 Mrs. Charlotte Ringwalt filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Ross M. Ringwalt and ask the custody of one child after less than four years' marriage.
• 22 Feb 1927 A divorce and $500 alimony is asked by Mrs. Myrtle Lacy in a suit filed yesterday against George E. Lacy. She complains her husband has failed to provide and states that they own 17 acres of land on the Sand Point road which was purchased with her money and which she asks be turned over to her.
• 22 Feb 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan awarded a decree of divorce to Mrs. Margaret S. Putt against Madarus A. Putt after nine years' marriage on complaint that he has failed to provide and associates with other women.
• 22 Feb 1927 Mrs. Anna D. Bloom was divorce from Albert Bloom , charging failure to provide and that he is living with another woman. The separated last October after 33 years' marriage.
• 23 Feb 1927 Evidence in the suit of Mrs. Sadie E. Baker against Nelson B. Baker, former owner of the Randall hotel, for a divorce and $50,000 alimony was heard yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court. Mrs. Baker stated they were married December 4, 1912, separating last June and that at the time of their marriage they entered into an agreement that they would enter into the hotel business as partners. Mrs. Baker stated that she believes her husband is at this time worth approximately $100,000, most of which was accumulated through her efforts, while she is practically destitute and asks that she be allowed the divorce and the $50,000 alimony and that her former name, Woods be restored.
• 23 Feb 1927 John Conrad filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Ella M. Conrad in the superior court yesterday after nearly 10 years marriage. He alleges she has failed to cook his meals or take care of the household duties and has deserted him.
• 24 Feb 1927 Complaining that her husband brandished a poker over her head while she was sick in bed and that he has ordered her from the house, Mrs. Emma Nickolson filed suit for a divorce from William F. Nickolson in superior court yesterday and asks that she be allowed the custody of their three children. She adds in the complaint that they have been ejected from their house because her husband would not pay the rent and that their furniture has been taken back with his failure to meet regular payments. She also charges that he has slapped and cursed her and that he associated with other women. They separated February 19 after nearly 10 years' marriage.
• 24 Feb 1927 Mrs. Ethel Drake filed suit yesterday for a divorce from LaMar Drake, after five years' marriage, alleging he has slapped and cursed her, failed to provide and abandoned her. She asks that her former name, Weaver be restored.
• 24 Feb 1927 Mrs. Lillian Lutz complaines against Clarence Lutz and asks that she be given a divorce and the custody of their one child. Her husband has struck her, call her names and threatened her bodily injury, she claims. They separated several days ago after two years marriage.
• 24 Feb 1927 Two decrees of divorce were granted in superior court yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan. Mrs. Eleanor G. Mennewisch divorced Henry W. Mennewisch and her former name, Diehm was restored on complaint that her husband is a habitual drunkard and has failed to provide.
• 24 Feb 1927 Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs obtained a decree against Chauncey Jacobs, alleging failure to provide and that he made false accusations against her.
• 25 Feb 1927 Mrs. Florence Bultemeyer filed suit in the superior court yesterday for a divorce from Albert Bultemeyer, alleging that he is lazy and indolent and refuses to obtain work and properly provide for her. She adds that he associates with other women. They married on September13, 1919, separating several days ago.
• 25 Feb 1927 Mrs. Caroline Lamoreux asks a divorce decree against John Lamoreux in a suit filed in the superior court yesterday in which she alleges he abandoned her in October, 1921 after three years' marriage and has failed to provide for her since that time.
• 26 Feb 1927 Remember the old saying, "Never run after a woman or a street car, there'll be another one along in five minutes?" Mrs. Oakley Hart-Miller has rewritten it to read, "Never worry if you lose your husband, there will be another along in five minutes." Yesterday Mrs. Hart obtained a divorce decree from Charles Hart in superior court. Five minutes later she appeared in the office of the county clerk and obtained a license to marry L. Nicholas Miller, a mechanic. In the divorce court Mrs. Hart, whose maiden name was Gorham testified that she had married Hart when she was only 15 years of age. She charged him with cruelty and said he had forced her to ride home from Nebraska on a freight train. She said Hart had severed a term on the penal farm. Mrs. Miller is now 20 years of age.
• 26 Feb 1927 Mrs. Hilda Fosnaugh was granted a divorce from Ervin Fosnaugh, and she was given the custody of the child. She testified that her husband was cruel and that he absented himself from home.
• 27 Feb 1927 A decree of divorce has been granted Mrs. Della R. Rurode against E. Carl Rurode, Jr., and the wife given the custody of their two sons, aged 12 and15, by Judge Sol A. Wood of the circuit court. The property settlement was made out of court. Mrs. Rurode was given a deed to the home at 2422 Fairfield avenue, which she and Mr. Rurode had owned jointly. She was given $16,000worth of stock in the Rurode Dry Goods company. She also was given a one-third interest, during her lifetime, in the real estate at Berry and Harrison streets, on which the Anthony hotel is located, subject to the 29 year lease upon it, also one-third of the lease. At her death the interest in the Anthony hotel real estate and the lease will pass to the two children, Carl, Jr., and Joseph. She has asked a judgment for $50,000 alimony. The couple married June 1910 and separated March 1926. Mrs. Rurode charged in her complaint that her husband has failed to properly care for her, stays away from home and is repeatedly out late nights, often not coming home at all.
• 27 Feb 1927 Complaining that her husband has failed to provide and has deserted her, Mrs. Lina Poehler obtained a decree of divorce against Arthur Poehler in superior court yesterday. The wife was also allowed $1,000 alimony for the support of the child, the custody of which was given her. They married April 30, 1926, separating last June.
• 27 Feb 1927 Mrs. Esther Burton divorced Joseph A. Burton and she was allowed the custody of their two minor children by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday. She alleged failure to provide and that he abandoned her. They married January 3, 1913.

• 02 Mar 1927 John I. Howard complains for a divorce after a month's marriage in a suit filed in superior court yesterday in which he charges his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Howard stays in bed a large part of the day and refuses to do any housework or cooking and refuses to do any washing or mending. Mrs. Howard has also told him that she no longer cares for him or his parents and boasts in their presence of her relations with other men, he alleges. She has also an ungovernable temper and would fly into fits of rage and strike him, he asserts. They married last January 15, separating February 15.
• 02 Mar 1927 Mrs. Evelyn Barnes asks a divorce from Benton Barnes and that her former name, Gronau be restored in a suit filed yesterday. Her husband calls her names, has threatened her bodily injury and has told her he no longer cares for her and that she should "go her way and he would go his," according to the complaint. They separated last September after nine years' marriage.
• 02 Mar 1927 A divorce decree is asked by Mrs. Minnie Robbins against Merton Robbins in a suit filed yesterday in which she charges he curses and swears at her, is constantly quarreling and nagging and has failed to provide a proper home.
• 03 Mar 1927 Complaining that her husband would frequently stay out all night and not inform her of his whereabouts, Mrs. Sarah M. Grafmiller yesterday filed suit for a divorce and $3,000 alimony against Harley B. Grafmiller, after a marriage of 24 years. She adds that he curses her, has threatened her bodily injury and associates with other women.
• 03 Mar 1927 Mrs. Carrie Hellwig asks a divorce and $2,500 alimony in a suit against Ferdinand Hellwig, after four years' marriage, alleging he has struck and beat her, cursed her, made false accusations against her chastity and that he is a habitual drunkard.
• 03 Mar 1927 Martin P. Tilbury asks a divorce from Mrs. Veronnica Tilbury, alleging she neglects her household duties, fails to prepare his food and is continually finding fault with him.
• 03 Mar 1927 Mrs. Martha Meek complains against Malcolm Meek, alleging he has beat and knocked her down and told her to get out of the house and stay out.
• 03 Mar 1927 Mrs. Ethel G. Watkins asserts in her suit against Charles C. Watkins that he has failed to provide for over two years.
• 03 Mar 1927 Mrs. Margaret Preskey was awarded a divorce decree against Warren Preskey and her former name, Ahr was restored by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday on complaint that he has failed to provide, deserted her and that he associates with other women. They separated last October after six weeks' marriage.
• 03 Mar 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Helen Parkinson against Dewey Parkinson was dismissed by Judge Ryan yesterday on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 03 Mar 1927 The divorce action Mrs. Charlotte Ringwalt against Ross Ringwalt was dismissed by Judge Ryan yesterday on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 04 Mar 1927 Self-preservation has been a task of no little concern with Earl F. Starr, according to his cross-complaint filed in superior court yesterday in a divorce action of Mrs. Annabelle Starr. He relates how his wife has thrown a butcher-knife at him and threatened to poison and shoot him. She also cursed him and last October 22 abandoned him after 14 months' marriage, he adds.
• 04 Mar 1927 Mrs. Reva Wertsbaugh asks a divorce and $2,000 alimony from Samuel Wertshaugh, alleging that he does not work steady and that he spends his money for intoxicating liquors. She asks also that her former name, Cleaser be restores. They married November 27, 1919, separating last September 4.
• 04 Mar 1927 Mrs. Leona Norwood filed suit for a divorce from Eddie Norwood and asks the custody of one child. They separated in August, 1924 after two years' marriage and her husband would strike and beat her and failed to provide, she charges.
• 04 Mar 1927 George R. Taylor asks a divorce from Mrs. Gladys W. Taylor, alleging she abandoned him in 1924 after six years' marriage and still refuses to live with him.
• 04 Mar 1927 The suit for divorce of Kenneth McMonigal against Mrs. Marie McMonigal was dismissed by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 05 Mar 1927 Charging that her husband, Jack Frary has been guilty of illicit conduct with other women, Mrs. Billie Frary yesterday filed suit for a two year separation in superior court. The couple was married December 6, 1923 and separated March 2, 1927.
• 05 Mar 1927 Mrs. Mary K. Heine filed suit for a divorce from William J. Heine, charging him with calling her vile names and falsely accusing her of associating with other men.
• 05 Mar 1927 Christal Roller was granted a divorce from Elmer Roller on a charge of failure to provide.
• 06 Mar 1927 Single blessedness does not appeal to Mrs. Esther L. Adams, according to records at the courthouse, showing that she obtained a decree of divorce yesterday morning from Harry A. Adams, alleging he failed to provide and struck and bear her, and a few minutes later obtained a marriage license to wed Emmet F. Hurd, a baker. Mrs. Adams was married to her first husband six years ago at the age of 16 years. Mr. Hurd is 23 years old and has never been married.
• 06 Mar 1927 A decree of divorce was granted yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court to Mrs. Eva North against Oscar North and she was given the custody of their one child. They married in February 1917, separating last December. Mrs. North complained her husband made false accusation against her chastity, was cruel to her and failed to make reasonable provision for her support.
• 06 Mar 1927 Mrs. Noami L. Brewer asks a divorce from Louis C. Brewer, $1,500 alimony and that her former name, Brudi be restored. Her husband has an ungovernable temper, curses her, has struck and beat her and ridicules the members of her family, she complains. They separated several days ago after more than eight years' marriage.
• 06 Mar 1927 Mrs. Mary J. Storey complains against Charles Storey and asks that she be allowed a divorce and the custody of their two children. He stays out nights and answers her, what do you care?" when she asks where he has been. They married July 3, 1924 separating several days ago.
• 08 Mar 1927 Mrs. Edna McCartney was granted a divorce from Fred McCartney by Judge Charles J. Ryan and her former name, Clark restored after 16 years' marriage on complaint that he curses her and is a habitual drunkark.
• 08 Mar 1927 Mrs. Ruth G. Wustenfeld divorced Richard W. Wustenfeld, and she was given the custody of their one child. Her husband failed to provide and was cruel to her during their seven years' marriage, she charges.
• 08 Mar 1927 Mrs. Lida Carter filed suit in the superior court yesterday against Hugh Carter, complaining he calls her names, beats and has knocked her down and pulled large bunches of hair from her head. She asks the custody of one son.
• 08 Mar 1927 Frank Bruner complains against Mrs. Margaret Bruner and asks the custody of one child, alleging she drove him from their house and locked the door, refused to prepare his meals and falsely accuses him of associating with other women.
• 08 Mar 1927 Mrs. Nellie J. Ellis charges in a suit for divorce against Ner B. Ellis that he nags and has falsely accused her of infidelity.
• 08 Mar 1927 Mrs. Carrie Weber complains Henry C. Weber curses and has threatened her and is a habitual drunkard in a suit for a five-year limited separation.
• 08 Mar 1927 A suit for the annulment of the marriage of Arthur Poehler and Mrs. Lena Poehler was dismissed by Judge Charles J. Ryan yesterday on motion of the plaintiff.
• 08 Mar 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Laura Oser against John Oser was dismissed by Judge Charles J. Ryan on motion of the plaintiff.
• 09 Mar 1927 Another step in the controversy between Arthur M. Ritter and his wife, Mrs. Ruth Ritter was taken yesterday in the superior court when the husband obtained a restraining order enjoining Mrs. Ritter from selling, giving away or otherwise disposing of any of their household furniture, automobile and other personal property. The controversy, originating as a domestic "spat" reached legal proportions Monday with the husband filing a suit for divorce, complaining that his wife threw muriatic acid in his face causing the loss of the sight of one eye and the impairing of the other. He is confined to Methodist hospital and has had Mrs. Ritter enjoined from visiting him.
• 09 Mar 1927 Four divorce actions pending in the superior court were dismissed yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan on motions of the plaintiffs. They were; Mrs. Adeline O'Grady against James O'Grady, Edward C. Hoshaw against Mrs. Ada Hoshaw, Ralph C. Cotton against Cecil Cotton, and Charles H. Flickinger against Mamie Flickinger.
• 10 Mar 1927 Mrs. Ruth Ritter, defendant to divorce proceedings by Arthur M. Ritter, a barber, who is confined to the Methodist hospital as the result of his wife throwing muriatic acid in his face several days ago, filed an answer to his allegations yesterday, stating that "all the truth will be told in court where she will be permitted to meet her husband face to face." "They met, loved and in a few months married at a time when he wore the uniform of his county," is is declared. The answer continued that after she returned from a visit to the home of her mother last holidays, her husband confessed his infidelity to her. Mrs. Ritter has been enjoined by the court from visiting her husband at the hospital and from selling or otherwise disposing of any of their personal property. Mr. Ritter, who is represented in the divorce proceeding by Albert W. Blair, will lose the sight of one eye and the other will be impaired as a result of the acid throwing, it is contended. Mrs. Ritter is being represented in court by Frank A. Emrick.
• 10 Mar 1927 Richard L. Look asks a decree against Mrs. Leota M. Cook and the custody of their one child. She refuses to perform the household duties and often times, he is forced to patronize a restaurant for his breakfast, he complains. They separated several days ago after three years' marriage.
• 10 Mar 1927 Mrs. Clara Worden complains James J. Worden curses and swears at her, has failed to properly provide and is a habitual drunkard. They were married in August, 1895, separating last December, according to the complaint.
• 10 Mar 1927 Mrs. Emma Trendel was awarded a decree of divorce from Samuel Trendel after nearly 30 years' marriage, complaining of cruelty and failure to provide.
• 10 Mar 1927 Mrs. Irene Bixler obtained a divorce from Leland Bixler and her former name, Jackson was restored after three years' marriage. He was cruel to her, cursed and struck her, she complained.
• 10 Mar 1927 Four actions for divorce were dismissed by Judge Ryan yesterday on motions of the plaintiffs, as follows: Mrs. Marie Caldwell against Leonard Caldwell; Mrs. Pansy Bender against Preston Bender; Mrs. Mabel Osborn against Harry Osborn and Chester Lyons against Mrs. Nellie Lyons.
• 11 Mar 1927 Mrs. Veronica P. Tilbury yesterday filed a cross-complaint to the divorce action of Martin P. Tilbury in the superior court, asking that she be allowed the decree of divorce, the custody of their adopted daughter and $7,599 alimony. She asks also that the court restore her former name. Laier. Her husband has associated with other women continuously for the past two years, she complains. Mrs. Tilbury also states that any property accumulated in her husband's name has been largely through her efforts and that she worked and practically provided for her husband for some months after they were married.
• 11 Mar 1927 Judge Sol A. Wood in the circuit court yesterday awarded a decree of divorce to Mrs. Hazel M. Doyle against Francis J. Doyle, while the custody of the daughter was given the mother and the custody of the son granted the father. They were first married in 1916, she obtained a divorce in March of last year but re-married him on his promises to do better. Soon after their second marriage, however he resumed his former role of a jealous husband and made life so miserable for her that living together longer was unbearable, she complained.
• 11 Mar 1927 Mrs. Edna L. Langdon has filed a suit for divorce Lloyd Langdon and that her former name, Flory be restored, alleging failure to provide.
• 11 Mar 1927 Mrs. Eva M. Kinley filed suit for divorce against Wayne C. Kinley, charging that he is continually finding fault, quarreling and nagging at her. She asks the custody of two children.
• 11 Mar 1927 The follow suits for divorce were dismissed in superior court yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan on motions of the plaintiffs; Mrs. Violet F. Chapman against Clyde Chapman; Thomas Gater against Mrs. Myrtle Gater; Delbert Miller against Mrs. Ruth Miller.
• 12 Mar 1927 Mrs. Marcella Brown was granted a divorce from Raymond Brown yesterday afternoon in superior court. She charged that her husband failed to provide for her and that she was compelled to work to support herself.
• 12 Mar 1927 Mrs. Laura Hall Chalmers was divorced from Harvey W. Chambers. She charged him with cruelty and making false accusations.
• 12 Mar 1927 William J. Gray sued Marian Gray for a divorce. The couple was married in 1921.
• 12 Mar 1927 The divorce case of Charlotte Ringwalt against Ross M. Ringwalt was dismissed.
• 13 Mar 1927 A suit for divorce and $2,500 alimony was filed in the superior court yesterday by Mrs. Ida M. Bennett against Winton J. Bennett, conductor on the Pennsylvania railroad. They were married in March, 1904, and have five children. Mrs. Bennett complains her husband is continually finding fault, nags at her, calls her names and has beaten and abused her. He has been so abusive with members of his family that two sons have left home, one joining the navy last January at the age of 16 when his father ordered him from the house, it is charged.
• 13 Mar 1927 Mrs. Arizona K. Robertson was granted a divorce from Bernard Robertson by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday after living together less than five months. They were married in August, 1925, and he deserted her the following January, she complains. He also has threatened to Kill her and was cruel to her, it is charged.
• 15 Mar 1927 Mrs. Lota M. Chaney filed a cross-complaint in the divorce action of Otis C. Chaney yesterday in the superior court and asks that she be allowed the decree and $5,000 alimony. For the past couple years she has been required to work and help to provide for her husband and he frequently curses, strikes and has kicked her, is an habitual drunkard and associates with women of bad character, she complains. They were married in 1903, separating last October.
• 15 Mar 1927 Mrs. Evelyn V. Sherburn filed suit yesterday in the superior court for a divorce from Fred F. Sherburn and asks that she be allowed the custody of their one child. He has failed to provide, associates with other women and brags about it to her and has told her to get a divorce, she charges. They married last July, separating several days ago.
• 15 Mar 1927 Six actions for divorce were dismissed in superior court yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan on motions of the plaintiffs as follows: Mrs. Edna Bunch against William Bunch; Arthur P. Keesler against Mrs. Effie Jane Keesler; Mrs. Fannie Hone against Repherd Hone; Mrs. Mary E. Conrad against John Conrad; Mrs. Clara Smith against Asa D. Smith; Mrs. Emma F. Taylor against Ralph R. Taylor.
• 16 Mar 1927 Complaining that her husband is a man of shiftless and dissolute habits, spends his money on other women and boasts of his infidelity to her, Mrs. Hildegarde Schultz filed suit in the superior court yesterday for a divorce from Arnold Schultz and asks that her former name, Bubb be restored. They separated last January after less than five years' marriage.
• 16 Mar 1927 Mrs. Esther L. Irvin filed suit for a divorce against Don F. Irvin, alleging he deserted her in July, 1924, after four years' marriage and has failed to provide.
• 16 Mar 1927 Mrs. Lenora Poe charges Herbert Poe deserted her and their two children several days ago after seven years' marriage.
• 16 Mar 1927 Regmore Zuber filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Oris Zuber, asserting that she is quarrelsome, nags, stays out late nights and refused to tell him where she has been and that she associated with persons of questionable character. They married in February, 1920, separating several days ago. He asks that the custody of their two children be given the grandmother, Mrs. Kate Zuber.
• 16 Mar 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday awarded a decree of divorce to Mrs. Ethel Cothrell against Albert Cothrell on complaint that her husband has been cruel to her and slapped her face during their seven years' marriage.
• 16 Mar 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Rose Melvin against William Melvin was dismissed at the plaintiffs request.
• 16 Mar 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Hazel L. Slagle against William J. B. Slagle was dismissed at the plaintiffs request.
• 17 Mar 1927 Asserting that his wife slaps and scratches him, stays out late nights, refusing to stay home with him on any occasion, and that she falsely accuses him of infidelity, Olga D. Pierce yesterday filed suit in the superior court for a divorce from Mrs. Elsie M. Pierce after less than four months' marriage.
• 17 Mar 1927 Mrs. Ruth Trego filed suit for a two-year separation from Earl Trego yesterday and asks the custody of their two children during the separation. She complains her husband has struck and chocked her and has been cruel in other ways during their eight years' marriage.
• 17 Mar 1927 A decree of divorce and the custody of one child is asked by Mrs. Ruth K. Miller in a suit filed in superior court against Albert W. Miller, alleging that he calls her names and has falsely accused her of infidelity.
• 17 Mar 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan granted a divorce to Mrs. Opal Maye Feaser against Raymond J. Feaser, and she was allowed the custody of their one child on complaint that her husband has failed to provide, associates with other women and has no affection for her and their baby.
• 17 Mar 1927 Mrs. Minnie Miller divorced Carl Miller and her former name, White was restored by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court yesterday. She alleged failure to provide, that he was quarrelsome and that he is a habitual drunkard. They married in March, 1922 separating in April 1925.
• 17 Mar 1927 Nearly one hundred divorce actions pending in the superior court were dismissed by Judge Charles J. Ryan yesterday for want of prosecution. Many of the cases were several years old and were set for trial yesterday with the view of clearing the docket of suits that would never come to trial. The complete list of the divorce actions dismissed yesterday follows: Mrs. Frieda M. Roebuck against Harry O. Roebuck; Mrs. Clara Worden against James Worden; Mrs. Hattie W. Gilliland against Ora Gilliland; Delbert Miller against Mrs. Ruth Miller; Mrs. Bernette Meyers against John Meyers; Mrs. Myrtle Mills against Grant Mills; Mrs. Edna Bunch against William Bunch; Charles H. Flickinger against Mrs. Mamie Flickinger; Mrs. Mary Laible against Le-Laible; Mrs. Pansy Bender against Preston Bender; Mrs. Marie Caldwell against Leonard Caldwell; Mrs. Hannah Bartlett against Harold Bartlett; Mrs. Emma F. Taylor against Ralph R. Taylor; Mrs. Adell Keene against Joseph Keene; Mrs. Milima Morris against Carl Morris; Mrs. Thelma Rinehart against Caryl Rinehart; Ralph C. Cotton against Mrs. Cecil Cotton; Mrs. Ruth Gutlerrez against Antonia Gutlerrez; Mrs. Effie Neely against Charles Neely; Marion Fisher against Mrs. Deila Maude Fisher; Mrs. Hazel L. Slagle against William J. B. Slagle; Mrs. Laura Oser against John Oser; Mrs. Leota B. White against Arnold White; Mrs. Violette Gaines against Allen Gaines; Mrs. Josephine C. Huggins against Herbert A. Huggins; Mrs.Ethel C. King against Carol B. King; Mrs. Marguerite Reiter against Benjamin Reiter; Mrs. Ursula McGee against Clarence McGee; Mrs. Hazel C. Hill against Henry W. Hill; Arthur P. Keesler against Mrs. Effie J. Kessler; Mrs. Hilda Brown against Frank Brown; Mrs. Williebelle Turner against Charles Turner; Carl H. Sutter against Mrs. Tess C. Sutter; Thomas Gater against Mrs. Myrtle Gater; John Tracey against Mrs. Jessie Tracey; Chester Lyons against Mrs. Nellie Lyons; William Tracey against Sadie Tracey; Mrs. Mabel Stutz against Thomas Stutz; Mrs. Fannie Hone against Repherd Hone; Mrs. Edna Deam against Alford Deam; Mrs. Bertha P. Roe against Caleb E. Roe; Edward Lindsay against Mrs. Ethel Lindsay; Mrs. Grace Bell against William Bell; Mrs. Nellie O. Miller against Lem R. Miller, Mrs. Dora Smith against Winifred P. Smith; Mrs. Eva C. Cook against Murray B. Cook; Mrs. Dorothy Hasson against Lambert Hasson; Mrs. Margaret E. Booher against Emmett Booher; Mrs. Yergin Jones against Guy Jones; Mrs. Mayme E. Bodell against Claude F. Bodell; Mrs. Mabel Osborn against Harry Osborn; John Unger against Mrs. May Under; Arthur Poehler against Mrs. Lena Poehler; Everett A. King against Frances J. King; Mrs. Mary E. Conrad against John Conrad; Edward S Hoshaw against Mrs. Ada Hoshaw; Mrs. Opal T. Gephart against Arthur M. Gephart; Mrs. Hilda Wisniewski against Frank Wisniewski; Mrs. Alice Karney against Joseph Karney; Charles H. Ransom against Mrs. Julia A. Ransom; Mrs. Gusta Carpenter against Ira Carpenter; Mrs. Daisy Lloyd against Louis Lloyd; Mrs. Ethel Smith against Orville Smith; Mrs. Leota Wells against John Wells; Mrs. Alta Weaver against Elmer R. Weaver; Mrs. Bertha Horstman against John W. Horstman; Mrs. Ruth Walser against Stanley Walser; Mrs. Leota White against Arnold White; Mrs. Corene Steward against Clarence Steward; Mrs. Stella S. Aker against Cleveland G. Aker; Mrs. Clarine Wagner against James Wagner; Mrs. Anna Sgro against Tony Sgro; Mrs. Adeline O'Grady against James O'Grady; Edgar I. Burger against Mrs. Sadie Burger; Mrs. Irene B. Koehler against Roy L. Koehler; Rudolph Scherer against Mrs. Louise Scherer; Mrs. Edith Bender against Daniel Bender; Mrs. Leatha Worden against Harold Worden; Mrs. Laura Leonard against Willard Leonard; Mrs. Rhoda Jensen against William Jensen; Mrs. Clara Smith against Asa D. Smith; Mrs. Rulle Lannen against James Lannen; Mrs. Thelma Whitten against John F. Whitten; Mrs. Gertrude Arnold against Everett C. Arnold; Herschel Bolyard against Mrs. Clara E. Bolyard; Mrs. Orpha Howenstein against Roy Howenstein; William J. McCormick against Mrs. Bertha McCormick; Mrs. Marie Weibel against Melvin Reibel; Mrs. Mary C Mudrack against Peter P. Mudrack; Mrs. Margaret Saylor against Elijah Saylor; Harry L. DeWitt against Mrs. Fern DeWitt; Mrs. Bessie L. Clark against James R. Clark; Charles F. Leonard against Mrs. Mary Leonard; Mrs. Edith L. Toor against John M. Toor; Mrs. May Unger against John Unger; Mrs. Nettie Baker against William D. Baker; Mrs. Edith E. Beckford against Wid C. Beckford.
• 18 Mar 1927 A decree of divorce and approximately $18,000 alimony was awarded yesterday to Mrs. Nora Kramer against Christian J. Kramer by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court. They married in 1916, separating last December, and according to Mrs. Kramer, her husband would stay away from home for days at a time and finally left her, declaring that he no longer cared for her, and insisted that she get a divorce. In the division of the property, Mrs. Kramer was given the home and its furnishings at 1043 Maxine drive, $2,800, an automobile and possession of their farm for seven months. The husband is to get the 29-acre farm in Washington township, and the business at 2003 Fairfield avenue known as the Reliable Vulcanizing works.
• 18 Mar 1927 Mrs. Ruth Duguid asks a two-year limited separation from John Duguid and the custody of their one child, alleging her husband strikes and beats her, leaving black and blue marks, and has threatened to kill her.
• 18 Mar 1927 Mrs. Leota Garman complains in her suit for divorce against Elmer Garman after six years' marriage, alleging he curses her, falsely accuses her of infidelity and has threatened her violent injury.
• 18 Mar 1927 Clarent Debolt charges in a suit for divorce against Mrs. Leota Debolt that she neglects her household duties.
• 19 Mar 1927 Mrs. Catherine Omspacher filed suit for a divorce from Otto Omspacher, alleging that he has been going about with other women. She asks the custody of her children. The couple married April 26, 1919, and separated March 16.
• 20 Mar 1927 Asserting that he filed a divorce suit several months ago but took his wife back on her promise to do better and then she done worse, if anything, Thomas W. Hirschbiel filed a new action for a decree of divorce in the superior court yesterday against Mrs. Florence C. Hirschbiel and asks that he be allowed the custody of their one child. Mrs. Hirschbiel has never taken the proper care of their child and carries on with one Harry A. Smith, according to the complaint, and is at present living with him on Broadway on the pretense of being his housekeeper, is his charged. They married in September, 1918, separating the second time last February 22.
• 20 Mar 1927 Otto C. Gaesser filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Mary E. Gaesser after seven years' marriage, complaining she has a bad temper, nags, refuses to cook his meals and perform other household duties and has threatened him bodily harm. He adds that she has also thrown his clothes out of their house and told him that she no longer cares for him. He asks the custody of their three children.
• 20 Mar 1927 Mrs. Edith Bender was granted a decree of divorce from Daniel Bender by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday and her former name, Grable restored. She complained of failure to provide for more than two years. They married in July, 1913, separating in October 1918.
• 22 Mar 1927 Albert Ross obtained a decree against Mrs. Bertha Ross after 10 years' marriage, stating that she has left him five or six times and refuses to tell him where she has been. She associates with other me, he claimed.
• 22 Mar 1927 Mrs. Zadie E. Prugh divorced Paul C. Prugh and was awarded the custody of one child after five years' marriage, alleging he has failed to provide, is cruel to her and associates with other women.
• 22 Mar 1927 Desertion and non-support for two years was alleged by Mrs. Bertha H. Welch. She was granted a decree against William B. Welch after 25 years' marriage. He left her in January, 1924 she charged.
• 22 Mar 1927 Mrs. Rose Melvin was granted a divorce from William Melvin. The plaintiff was given the custody of three children on charges that her husband associates with other women and has told her to get a divorce. They married in August, 1918, separating last January 12.
• 22 Mar 1927 James Smith filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Viola Smith, complaining his wife was married before and has told him that she only married him to procure a home. She has asked him to get a divorce and curses him, he adds. They married last August, separating March 16.
• 22 Mar 1927 Mrs. Clara D. Smith complains in a suit filed yesterday against Asa D. Smith that all during their married life, her husband created such constant strife that living together longer is unbearable. They married in August, 1925, separating several days ago.
• 22 Mar 1927 Mrs. Lucile Ingalls filed suit against Harry Ingalls, alleging he has struck and beat her and failed to provide. They separated in December, 1925, after less than a years' marriage.
• 23 Mar 1927 Edson Bishop, operator of the Baltes hotel and the Hotel Main was made defendant to a divorce suit by Mrs. Pearl Bishop filed in circuit court yesterday, in which the wife asks besides a decree of divorce that she be allowed $15,000 alimony. They have one son 19 years of age. Mrs. Bishop complains in the suit that her husband has struck, slapped and pulled her hair and that he associates with other women and has failed to make reasonable provision for her support. They were married October 30, 1905 and separated last March 5, according to the complaint. In asking for the alimony, Mrs. Bishop sets- out that she and her husband own a half interest in the Baltes hotel lease which extends for two years longer, and that she personally invested $3,300 in the enterprise. Her husband has the Hotel Main and that lease extends for six years longer, she states. Mr. Bishop was enjoined from drawing funds from local banks.
• 23 Mar 1927 Mrs. Ada M. Malone filed suit asking a two-year limited separation from Chester A. Malone alleging her husband refuses to have anything to do with her. When he is at home nights he sits up all night in a chair or sleeps on the daven port, refuses to eat with the rest of the family, cooking his own meals and eating by himself and refuses to speak to her, she charges. They separated several days ago after six years' marriage.
• 23 Mar 1927 Mrs. Florence Indrece filed suit against Emil Indrece, asking that the divorce suit in which her husband was granted a divorce recently be reopened and she allowed the divorce as well as the custody of their four children. After obtaining the divorce, her husband induced her to return to him and promised that they would remarry but kept putting the ceremony off until finally he said he never intended marrying her again, according to the complaint. They lived together and represented to everyone that they had been remarried, she states. Mr. Indress was recently convicted of assault and battery on her in the city court, the complaint sets out.
• 23 Mar 1927 Mrs. Edith M. Hager filed suit for a divorce from Harold Hager and asks that she be allowed the custody of one child and her former name, Paxion be restored. They separated last January after four years; marriage, during which time he threatened to choke and kill her, cursed her and has refused to live with her, it is charged.
• 23 Mar 1927 Mrs. Ruby Tulis filed suit for a divorce against Edmond A. Tulis after seven years; marriage, asserting that before their separation in August 1920, he would strike and beat her and that he has failed to provide.
• 23 Mar 1927 Ormond C. Burdick filed suit for a divorce against Mrs. Mildred Burdick after four years' marriage, alleging she has deserted him on several occasions.
• 23 Mar 1927 Mrs. Hilda Armsey was granted a divorce from Lawrence Armsey and her former name, Hickemeyer was restored on charges that her husband deserted her in November, 1925, a few months after their marriage, and has failed to provide for her.
• 23 Mar 1927 John Knap obtained a divorce from Mrs. Irene Knap on complaint that his wife refused to live with him. They separated last July after two years' marriage.
• 24 Mar 1927 Alleging that her husband has kicked her out of bed, curses her and has struck and beat her, Mrs. Anna Rudaski filed suit for a divorce, $500 alimony and the custody of their two children in the superior court yesterday. She adds also that he drinks intoxicating liquors to excess. They separate several days ago after five years' marriage.
• 24 Mar 1927 Howard Wolford filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Ethel F. Wolford after three years' marriage, alleging she has threatened to kill him, curses him and has falsely accused him with associating with other women.
• 24 Mar 1927 Mrs. Estella Botteron asks a divorce from Alvin Botteron after five years; marriage charging he has failed to provide.
• 24 Mar 1927 Mrs. Geraldine G. Shannon filed suit for a divorce from Daniel P. Shannon, complaining her has an ungovernable temper, curses and swears at her, struck her and failed to provide. She asks that her former name of Meyer restored. They married in September and separated in February.
• 24 Mar 1927 The divorce action of Walter L. Zimmerman against Mrs. Diana Helen Zimmerman was dismissed by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 25 Mar 1927 Charging that her husband has beaten and whipped her and forced her to seek employment and support him, Mrs. Blanche Fett filed suit for a divorce from Murlen J. Fett in the superior court yesterday and asks that she be allowed the custody of their three children. They married in May, 1922, separating last March 14.
• 25 Mar 1927 Mrs. Marie Rader filed suit for a divorce from Albert Rader and asks the custody of two children after 14 years' marriage, alleging he left her in May 1924, has failed to provide, is a habitual drunkard and has beat and struck her.
• 25 Mar 1927 Mrs. Helen Baker charged her husband, James Baker associates with other women and has left her and failed to provide, in her suit for divorce and the custody of one child filed yesterday. They separated several days ago after two years; marriage.
• 25 Mar 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday granted a decree of divorce to Mrs. Birdie Pulliam against Stanley Pulliam, on complaint of the wife that he deserted her in March, 1922, after a years' marriage and has failed to make reasonable provision for her support.
• 26 Mar 1927 Charging that her husband, Dewey Nickelson, played poker, associated with other women and got drunk, Mrs. Bertha Ol Nickelson yesterday filed suit for a divorce. She said that Nickelson failed to provide for her. The couple was married in 1921.
• 26 Mar 1927 Mrs. Daisy Morton was granted a divorce from Charles A. Morton on a charge of failure to provide.
• 26 Mar 1927 Mrs. Hilda Ellon was divorced from Leo Ellon. She told Judge Charles J. Ryan that her husband was cruel to her and that he cursed and swore at her.
• 27 Mar 1927 Complaining that her husband has charged her with going to church only to show off her clothes and attract other men and has accused her of trading off the engagement ring he gave her for a showier one as well as accusing her of associating with other men, Mrs. Mae Blauser filed suit for a divorce from Noah W. Blauser in the superior court yesterday and asks also that she be allowed $5,000 alimony and that her former name, Meyers be restored. They moved on a 150-acre farm in Lafayette township in 1918, the wife states and it was agreed then that whatever money she might earn from cows or chickens would be hers. As a result of this agreement she accumulated enough money to buy herself clothes, considerable new furniture and paid other household expenses as well as lending her husband $1,100 on the purchase of real estate, she claims. Her husband, however accuses her of stealing his money and has otherwise made living together longer unbearable, it is charged. They married in December 1914, separating last November.
• 27 Mar 1927 Mrs. Gertrude Horton asks a divorce from Earl Horton after less than two months' marriage, and the restoration of her former name, Waymire, charging her remains away from home, associates with other women and boasts of it to her and that he is addicted to strong drink.
• 27 Mar 1927 Walter St. Clair filed suit for a divorce against Mrs. Rose St. Clair, complaining that during their seven years' marriage, she has cursed him, nags, make false accusations against his fidelity and at times refuses to do the housework.
• 27 Mar 1927 Mrs. Ruth Falsing filed suit for a divorce from Harry Falsing and asks that she be allowed $5,000 alimony. He has failed to provide and associated with other women, she charges. The married April 8, 1924 separating several days ago.
• 27 Mar 1927 Solomon P. Wright obtained a decree against Mrs. Clara A. Wright on testimony that his wife left in August 1924, after four years' marriage and refuses to live with him.
• 27 Mar 1927 Mrs. Pauline Boyce divorced John C. Boyce on charges of cruelty. They married in Mary, 1926 separating the next month.
• 27 Mar 1927 Mrs. Jeanette W. Reichard was granted a divorce from Kenneth J. Reichard and she was allowed the custody of their one child. She charged failure to provide and that he associated with other women. The married in 1921, separating last September.
• 29 Mar 1927 A two-year limited separation from bed and board and the custody of their three children is asked by Mrs. Celesta F. Walker in a suit filed yesterday in the superior court against Carl S. Walker. He stays out nights, gambles and spends his earning for strong drink, she charges. They separated several days ago after seven years' marriage.
• 29 Mar 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court granted a divorce to Mrs. Bertha Bryant from George F. Bryant after three years' marriage and her former name, Bowers was restored. He associated with other women, struck her and falsely accused her of infidelity, she charged.
• 29 Mar 1927 Mrs. Pearl Hartman obtained a decree against Joseph N. Hartman and her former name, Everly was restored. They separated in February 1925 after five years' marriage, since which time he has failed to provide, it was charged. He also made false accusations against her character, she complained.
• 29 Mar 1927 James McNamara was granted a decree of divorce from Mrs. Evelyn McNamara after five years' marriage, charging that she refused to prepare his meals and associated with other men.
• 30 Mar 1927 Ralph C. Smith filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Vivian J. Smith in the superior court yesterday, complaining she nags and abuses him and is always telling him that he is too lazy to work and that she wished she had never married him. She has also told him she wished he would go where she could never see him again, he charges. She refuses to prepare his meals and to do other housework, he adds. They separated last January after two months' marriage.
• 30 Mar 1927 Mrs. Virginia Bodey asks a divorce from Walter Bodey, charging that he has filed to provide and she was compelled to work and that he is naturally lazy and refuses to work. Her parents provided for him six or seven months and then when he learned that she had lost her job, he left her, she charges. She asks that her former name, Ransbotton be restored. They separated March 13, after less than two years; marriage.
• 30 Mar 1927 A divorce decree is asked by Mrs. Ruth Stanley against William F. Stanley and she seeks the custody of two children in another suit filed yesterday in superior court. She alleges failure to provide and says they married in March, 1923, separating several days go.
• 30 Mar 1927 Mrs. Betty Black charges that her husband, George Black has slapped and beaten her, in her suit for divorce filed yesterday. They separated several days ago after two years' marriage.
• 31 Mar 1927 A decree of divorce and the custody of two children is asked by Mrs. Donna Sterling against Frank Sterling in a suit filed in the superior court yesterday. They married in March, 1924, separating last September and the wife charges that he has failed to provide and has otherwise mistreated her.
• 31 Mar 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Marchbank sued William L. Marchbank for a divorce and $8,000 alimony after three years' marriage, alleging he associates with immoral women, has failed to provide and deserted her last March 20.
• 31 Mar 1927 Mrs. Lovina Miller sued for a divorce from Elmer Miller, charging desertion.
• 31 Mar 1927 Roger E. Miller filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Lois Miller after three years' marriage, charging she associates with other men, stays out all night and refuses to prepare his meals and do the housework.

• 01 Apr 1927 Mrs. Jeanette Callihan filed suit for a divorce from Paul J. Callihan in superior court yesterday complaining that he never allows her any money for her personal use and since they were married three months, he has refused to stay home evenings with her or give her money to attend places of amusement but tells her she ought to be satisfied to stay at home. They separated last December after little more than a years' marriage when he failed to make the payments on their furniture and it was taken away, she states.
• 01 Apr 1927 Kenneth C. France complains of Mrs.Floe France in a suit for divorce filed yesterday after five years' marriage. She refuses to prepare his meals or to do other household duties, is cross, ill-tempered and refuses to live with him, he charges.
• 01 Apr 1927 Mrs. Matilda Berry asks a divorce from George Berry in a suit filed yesterday. She complains he has failed to provide for her and their three children and that she has been required to work to provide the necessities of life for them. She asks the custody of the children. They separated several days ago after five years' marriage.
• 01 Apr 1927 Mrs. Clara Snapp was divorced from Jay Snapp and her former name, Hassler was restored on complaint that he has failed to provide and is a habitual drunkard. They married in April, 1925, separating four months later.
• 01 Apr 1927 David Eppley obtained a divorce from Mrs. Elsie Eppley on testimony that she deserted him in 1924 after four years' marriage. She associated with other men and frequently became intoxicated, he added.
• 02 Apr 1927 Mrs. Georgia Hobson filed suit for a divorce from William Hobson, alleging that he squanders his money on gambling. She asks the custody of their child. The couple was married July 25, 1925 and separated February 1, 1927.
• 02 Apr 1927 Mrs. Edna Bunch was granted a divorce from William Bunch by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court. She was granted the custody of her son, age 7, and the father is charged with the support of the child. The plaintiff charged non-support. She cannot remarry for two years.
• 02 Apr 1927 Mrs. Leota Garman dismissed her suit for divorce against Elmer Garman.
• 03 Apr 1927 Seth B. Hockensmith filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Ruth A. Hockensmith in superior court yesterday, complaining she is extravagant and that he is unable to meet the obligations contracted by her. She also refuses to cook his meals or mend his clothes and has told him to get a divorce, he complains. They married in November, 1920, separating several days ago
• 03 Apr 1927 Mrs. Irene A. Martin complains against Charles C. Martin in a suit for divorce fild yester, alleging he has failed to provide for her and their two children and that she must depend upon her mother for food and her sister for clothes. He also has a bad temper, swears and has struck her and deserted her in June, 1925 after two years' marriage, she adds.
• 03 Apr 1927 A divorce is asked by Mrs. Matilda Danehy against Jerry J. Danehy is a suit filed yesterday. She charges her husband has a bad temper, curses her and is a habitual drunkard and has ordered her from their home. They separate several days ago after three years' marriage.
• 03 Apr 1927 Cruel and inhuman treatment is charged by Mrs. Annette Turnbull in a suit for divorce against Shirley Turnbull, filed yesterday in the superior court. They were married January, 1922.
• 05 Apr 1927 Charging that his wife struck him with a vase during one of her fits of temper, Harry Rich yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Ruth Rich. He also alleged that his wife falsely accused him of associating with other women.
• 05 Apr 1927 Mrs. Eva Boldt was granted a divorce from Karl Boldt. She said he had failed to provide for her for two years.
• 05 Apr 1927 Mrs. Maude Kirby was granted a divorce from Jay Kirby on the charge of failure to provide.
• 05 Apr 1927 Karl A. Schweiser testified that Louise Schweiser was cruel to him. He was granted a divorce.
• 06 Apr 1927 Mrs. Agnes Lerch asked a 10-year separation from Charles Lerch and the custody of their five children, with a reasonable amount of money for their support. The couple was married in 1913 and separated in 1927. She charged that her husband drank to excess and that he had threatened to kill her. The couple was divorced once before, but remarried when Lerch promised to give up his bad habits, his wife alleged.
• 06 Apr 1927 Mrs. Alice Steffen asked a divorce from Philip Steffen, charging him with failure to provide. The couple was married in 1926.
• 06 Apr 1927 Mrs. Odell Hicks asked a divorce from Ralph L. Hicks. She charged that he frequently became intoxicated. The marriage took place in 1920.
• 06 Apr 1927 Mrs. Rapha Need asked a judgement for $5,000 alimony in a complaint for divorce filed against Charles Need. She charged failure to provide, and asks the custody of two children.
• 06 Apr 1927 Luella Baker charged Henry Baker in her suit for divorce with failure to provide. She asks the custody of two children.
• 06 Apr 1927 Mrs. Agnes Blomberg sued Walter Blomberg for divorce charging that he made her life miserable. The couple was married in 1920 and have two children.
• 06 Apr 1927 Mrs. Lenora Wilkinson charged John A. Wilkinson with non-support and desertion.
• 06 Apr 1927 Ida F. Hite and John Hite were parties to a suit for divorce filed late yesterday. The couple was married in 1923.
• 06 Apr 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan of the superior court granted Verda McComb a divorce from Theodore McComb on a charge of cruelty.
• 07 Apr 1927 After living together more than 36 years, Mrs. Anna Benhower yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Albert B. Benhower, charging he is a habitual drunkard, spends his earning for intoxicating liquors and for gambling and has failed to provide. They were married in October, 1896, separating several days ago and have five children, one of which as a minor.
• 07 Apr 1927 Mrs. Anna M. Brown filed suit yesterday for a two-year limited separation from Lester Brown and asks that she be allowed the custody of their two children. Failure to provide, desertion, association with other women and the spending of large sums of money on other women is alleged by the wife in her complaint.
• 07 Apr 1927 A divorce and $500 alimony is asked by Mrs. Marie Druley against Eldon Druley after two years' marriage in a suit filed yesterday. He swears at her, abuses her and has failed to provide, she charges.
• 07 Apr 1927 William H. Adoll alleges his wife Mrs. Eula Adell is guilty of infidelity and habitual drunkenness in a suit for divorce filed yesterday. They married in April, 1926, separating several days ago.
• 07 Apr 1927 Noah Egley complains against Mrs. Olive B. Egley and asks a judgement of $6,000 in a suit for divorce filed yesterday in superior court. They married in 1916 and in 1918 she induced him to deed over a part interest in his Michigan farm to her with the understanding that she was to deed over to him part interest in her property her, it is alleged. She refused to deed over her property after he had done his part, he charges and told him shortly before their separation several days ago that she intended to procure his property and leave him, according to the complaint. She is insanely jealous, curses him and falsely accuses him of infidelity, he adds.
• 07 Apr 1927 Mrs. Nettie Klingenberger filed suit for divorce yesterday from Henry Klingenberger and asks $500 alimony. He has beat and struck her during their six years' marriage and has failed to provide, she charges.
• 07 Apr 1927 A decree of divorce was awarded Mrs. Jennie Ball against James Ball by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday and her former name, Grant was restored. Failure to provide and abandonment was alleged. They married August 26, 1923 separating October 13, of the same year.
• 08 Apr 1927 Mrs. Beatrice Smith filed suit for a divorce from Paul Smith in the superior court yesterday after two years' marriage. He has an ungovernable temper, cursed and abused her, she complains. She asks the custody of their one child.
• 09 Apr 1927 A judgment for divorce and $600 alimony was awarded to Mrs. Laura Howell against her husband, David Howell yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court. Mrs. Howell told the court that her husband had failed to provide for her properly.
• 09 Apr 1927 Mrs. Lana M. Gordon filed suit for a divorce from Thomas C. Gordon, charging failure to provide. She asks the custody of two children. The couple was married in 1915 and separated last year.
• 10 Apr 1927 Complaining that her husband has told her that he does not want the responsibility of keeping a home and has forced her to live with either his or her parents all during their two years' marriage, Mrs. Viola Egglman yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Paul H. Egglmann. He also associates with other women, goes to public dances and stays away from home all night and then tells her it is none of her business where he has been and on one occasion choked her, she charges. She asks that her former name, Rang be restored.
• 10 Apr 1927 Mrs. Dessie M. Sherman filed suit for a divorce from Albert A. Sherman and asks that she be allowed the custody of their two children. He has falsely accused her of infidelity and has struck her, she alleges. They married in August, 1921 separating several days ago.
• 10 Apr 1927 A decree of divorce was granted Mrs. Rose Reed against Earl Reed in the superior court yesterday. She complained he has falsely accused her of infidelity, failed to provide and has threatened her bodily injury.
• 12 Apr 1927 That her husband struck and choker her, threatened and tried to throw her down stairs and but for the timely intervention of her mother would have succeeded in his effort is charged by Mrs. Blanche B. Custer in a suit for divorce against Lewis L. Custer, filed yesterday in the superior court. She adds that he is addicted to intoxicating liquor and spends most of his earnings in the gratification and has failed to provide for her. They married in September, 1924 and separated last April 3.
• 12 Apr 1927 Mrs. Wilda M. Wilson yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Harry E. Wilson, operator of a soft drink parlor at 134 East Columbia street, alleging that he is a habitual drunkard, has failed to provide and has an ungovernable temper. They married in December, 1909. She asks that she be allowed the custody of their two children.
• 12 Apr 1927 Mrs. Ruth C. Siebold complains against Edward L. Siebold in a suit for a 10-year limited separation filed in superior court yesterday. He has failed to provide and has threatened to kill her, she charges. She asks that she be allowed the custody of their two children during the separation.
• 12 Apr 1927 Mrs. Ruth Ritter, who early last month threw acid into the face of her husband, Arthur Ritter, causing him to lose the sight of one eye, yesterday filed a cross-complaint to his suit for a divorce in the superior court. Many facts that have not been related but which are of such a nature as to have killed her love for her husband and prompted her to throw the acid in his face will come out at the trial, if is indicated.
• 13 Apr 1927 Ellsworth Shaw was granted a divorce from Cora D. Shaw yesterday by Ira M. Snouffer, judge pro tem in superior court. The plaintiff testified that her husband deserted her nine years ago.
• 13 Apr 1927 Mrs. Rosella H. Hudson filed suit for a divorce from Ralph H. Hudson. She alleged that her husband told her that he did not care for her any longer. The marriage took place on January 19, 1927.
• 13 Apr 1927 Elizabeth Westbrook filed suit for a divorce from Orval Westbrook. She said in her complaint that her husband is now serving a term in the state prison for robbery.
• 13 Apr 1927 Helen J. Achenbach sued Earl Achenbach for divorce, charging incompatibility. She asks the custody of her two children.
• 14 Apr 1927 Asserting that her husband has never provided a home for her but has forced her to live with his mother and then he would leave for months at a time, Mrs. Clara Crowder filed suit in superior court yesterday for a divorce from Charles Crowder. He has also falsely accused her of associating with other men and told her to get a divorce or he would, she charges.
• 14 Apr 1927 Mrs. Jeanette Adams filed suit for a divorce from George Adams yesterday and asks that she be allowed $7,500 alimony and the custody of their one child. He has struck and beat her and forced her to leave their home last April 11, after two years' marriage. He also induced her to borrow $1,000 from her mother, which has never been paid back, she complains.
• 14 Apr 1927 Mrs. Mabel M. Schepler complains against Theodore Schepler after two years' marriage, and asks that she be allowed the custody of their one child. He swears at her, has told her he no longer cares for her and that she should get a divorce, she charges.
• 14 Apr 1927 William J. Slagle filed suit for divorce against Mrs. Hazel Slagle and asks the custody of one child, alleging she curses him, is a habitual drunkard and associates with other men, leaving the child with strangers and staying away for days at a time. They separated last March after four years' marriage.
• 14 Apr 1927 Mrs. Maude McLien asks a limited separation from Claude McLien and that she be allowed the custody of three children during the separation. They married in 1909 and separated several days ago. She charges he has failed to provide and associates with other women.
• 15 Apr 1927 Plying their trades as an actor and actress and the consequent traveling from city to city was the stumbling black for a happy and successful marriage of Mrs. Jessie and Herbert S. MacDonald, according to a cross-complaint of the husband filed yesterday in the superior court in answer to his wife's suit for a divorce.
• 15 Apr 1927 Mrs. Laura J. Miller was awarded a divorce yesterday from Bert E. Miller by Ira N. Snouffer, judge pro tem in the superior court. They had been married 20 years' and she was awarded the custody of a minor child. She complained that he refused to speak to her for weeks at a time and was cruel to her in other ways.
• 15 Apr 1927 Mrs. Cora Zerby obtained a divorce from Frank Zerby and her former name, Newport was restored on complaint that her husband has been cruel to her during their 11 years' marriage.
• 15 Apr 1927 Mrs. Zon Booze divorced Nevon Booze and her former name, Barfell was restored after 15 years' marriage on charges of desertion.
• 15 Apr 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Olga D. Pierce against Elsie M. Pierce was dismissed on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 15 Apr 1927 Mrs. Beatrice Ellingwood has filed suit for divorce from Harry B. Ellingwood and asks $500 alimony and the custody of their child. She charges failure to provide and that he refuses to speak to her for weeks at a time. They separated several days ago after three years' marriage.
• 15 Apr 1927 Mrs. Mae Hubbard complains in her suit against Lawrence Hubbard that after six months' marriage, alleging her nags, has failed to provide and has ordered her from their home.
• 15 Apr 1927 John Switzer charges in a suit for divorce against Mrs. Alma R. Switzer that she refuses to do the housework and prepare his meals. They married in August 1910, separating several days ago.
• 16 Apr 1927 Suit to dissolve a marriage which was entered 29 years ago was filed yesterday in superior court by Ruth F. Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson claims that her husband deserted her in 1924. The couple has had five children, the eldest is 28. Ferguson is a nonresident of Indiana. He is believed to be in Chicago.
• 16 Apr 1927 Mrs. A. Umber was granted a divorce from Russell Umber by Ira M. Snouffer, judge pro tem in superior court. The plaintiff was given a judgment for $250 alimony and had her maiden name of Mary A. Taylor restored. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 17 Apr 1927 A divorce and $3,000 alimony is asked by Mrs. Daisy Mizner, of New Haven, against Charles Mizner in a suit filed yesterday in the superior court. They married November 3, 1921, separating in September, 1922, and she asks also that her former name, Repp be restored. Mrs. Mizner charges her husband is a man of lewd and dissipating habits, is lazy and shiftless, refuses to work and during the short period of their living together spent $500 of her money. He has never provided a home for her, cursed her and when she was ill, refused to provide her medical attention, she charges.
• 17 Apr 1927 Mrs. Gladys Wheatley filed suit for a divorce yesterday in the superior court from John W. Wheatley, alleging he deserted her in March, 1919, after four years' marriage.
• 17 Apr 1927 A decree of divorce was granted by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court to Mrs. Henrietta Skeer against Thaddeus Skeer after two years' marriage and her former name, Brunner was restored. Mrs. Skeer complained her husband was convicted and is now serving a sentence in prison for robbery.
• 17 Apr 1927 Mrs. Pearl Evans obtained a divorce from George Evans and she was awarded the custody of their three children. Cruelty and failure to provide was alleged by the wife. They married in January, 1919, separating in April, 1926.
• 20 Apr 1927 Mrs. Pauline Wormcastle obtained a divorce from Virgil Wormcastle and she was awarded the custody of two children on charges of cruelty and that her husband associated with other women. The separated last January after three years' marriage.
• 20 Apr 1927 Mrs. Agnes Caldwell was granted a divorce from Ellsworth Caldwell and her former name, Cranoe, restored on charges that her husband has failed to properly provide for her and has threatened to kill her. They married in August, 1925, separating last October.
• 20 Apr 1927 Mrs. Mabel Peppler filed suit for a divorce from Herbert Peppler yesterday after less than two years' marriage, alleging he curses her and has failed to provide.
• 20 Apr 1927 Mrs. Naomi Shaughnessy filed suit for a divorce from Richard Shaughnessy and asked that her former name, Harshbarger be restored. They separated several days ago after nine months' marriage and she alleges he has cursed and struck and beat her.
• 21 Apr 1927 Mrs. Kathryn Brady filed suit for a divorce from Joseph Brady in superior court yesterday, alleging that her husband deserted her last September 1 after eight months' marriage and that he cursed and swore at her and on numerous occasions had struck her.
• 21 Apr 1927 The divorce suit of Mrs. Adeil Hicks against Ralph L. Hicks was dismissed in superior court.
• 21 Apr 1927 The divorce suit of Howard Wolford against Mrs. Ethel Wolford was dismissed in superior court.
• 22 Apr 1927 Cruel and inhuman treatment is charged in the suit of Gustave Kohn against Mrs. Bertha Kohn.
• 22 Apr 1927 Cruel and inhuman treatment is charged in the suit of Mrs. Olive Weibel against William Weibel.
• 22 Apr 1927 Mrs. Jessie Bizaillion complaint Charles Bizaillion has threatened to kill her, cursed, struck and beat her.
• 22 Apr 1927 Mrs. Bertha Tyler was granted a divorce from Fred Tyler yesterday after nine years' marriage on charges of failure to provide and that he is a habitual drunkard.
• 22 Apr 1927 Mrs. Florence Kleber obtained a decree against Kenneth Kleber and her former name Jackson was restored on testimony that her husband has cursed and struck her and has failed to provide. They separated in February after seven months' marriage.
• 22 Apr 1927 Mrs. Annabelle Starr was granted a decree of divorce from Earl F. Starr on charges that he has struck and choked her on numerous occasions. They married in August, 1925, separating last October.
• 24 Apr 1927 Complaining that her husband is cross and surly about the house, has frequently cursed, struck and abused her and has falsely accused her of infidelity, Mrs. Margaret Magley filed suit for divorce from Elmer Magley in superior court yesterday. They separated recently after five years' marriage.
• 24 Apr 1927 Mrs. Stella Goerling filed suit for a divorce from John Goerling yesterday after 15 years' marriage, alleging that he nags, has falsely accused her with associating with other men and has threatened to shoot her if she should file suit for a divorce. She asks the her former name, Pritchard be restored.
• 24 Apr 1927 Mrs. Blanche Hughes was granted a divorce from Gomer R. Hughes in superior court yesterday on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 24 Apr 1927 Mrs. Bertha Tyler obtained a decree of divorce against Fred Tyler. She alleged that her husband is a habitual drunkard and has failed to provide. They separated in September after nine years' marriage.
• 26 Apr 1927 After living together but one month, Mrs. Velma Scott obtained a divorce from Robert C. Scott in the superior court yesterday complaining that her husband drinks intoxicating liquors, curses and abuses her and has refused to provide food and clothing for her. They were married last November 27, separating December 31. Her former name, Knotts was restored by the coutrt.
• 26 Apr 1927 Ira A Moore asks a decree against Mrs. Susie B. Moore, charging she refuses to prepare his meals and do other household duties and mistreats his child by a former marriage. They separated April 16, after 19 months' marriage.
• 26 Apr 1927 Mrs. Lillian Nowosieiski filed suit for a divorce against Stanley Nowosieiski after six years' marriage, asserting that he frequently becomes intoxicated and abuses her. She asks the custody of their three children and that her former name, Potocki be restored.
• 26 Apr 1927 Mrs. Lola Patte charged John Patte gets drunk, nas an ungovernable temper and swears at her, in a suit for divorce filed yesterday. They married December 23, 1919, separating several days ago. She asks that her former name, Jubenville be restored.
• 26 Apr 1927 The divorce suit of Mrs. Clara D. Smith against Asa D. Smith was dismissed yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan on motion of the plaintiff.
• 26 Apr 1927 The divorce suit of Mrs. Agnes Blomberg against Walter Blomberg was dismissed yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan on motion of the plaintiff.
• 27 Apr 1927 Opal and Harry Lloyd, were married in 1918, divorced in 1919, remarried in 1921 and separated in 1927. Yesterday Mrs. Lloyd filed suit for a divorce in superior court, charging failure to provide.
• 27 Apr 1927 Mrs. Deborah D. Miller filed suit for a divorce from Daniel F. Miller, charging failure to provide. The couple was married in 1908 and separated in 1927.
• 28 Apr 1927 Mrs. Mary Archacki was granted a decree of divorce against Adam Archacki and awarded the custody of three children by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday. She complained of cruelty and that her husband has choked her and threatened to kill her. They married in Mary, 1914 separating last February.
• 30 Apr 1927 Mrs. Ruby M. Lannen filed suit for a divorce from James Lannen in superior court yesterday, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. They married in September, 1922, separating in July 1925, and she asks the custody of their two children.

• 01 May 1927 Mrs. Martha Andrews yesterday filed suit in the superior court against Max R. Andrews, dentist, for a limited separation and the custody of their one child during the separation. Her husband abandoned her several days ago after 14 years; marriage, it is charged. She also complains that for the past year he has been cold and indifferent toward her and frequently becomes intoxicated, striking and threatening to kill her.
• 03 May 1927 Mrs. Leota White filed suit for divorce against Arnold White after three years' marriage, alleging her has an ungovernable temper, swears and has struck and beat her and threatened her life.
• 03 May 1927 Mrs. Clara Edwards charges in her complaint for divorce that her mate, John F. Edwards with cruel and inhuman treatment. They married in December, 1925, separating last March, and she asked that her former name, Bowers be restored.
• 03 May 1927 A decree of divorce was granted Mrs. Emma Nickolson against William F. Nickolson and she was awarded the custody of their three children by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court yesterday. Her former name, Tunmeyer was also restored. She complained that her husband calls her vile name, has slapped and kicked her and has threatened her with violence. They married in July, 1917 separating last February 19.
• 03 May 1927 The divorce action of Mrs. Josie Smith against Chester Smith was dismissed in superior court yesterday on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 04 May 1927 Asserting that her husband has told her so many falsehoods about his financial obligation and otherwise that she cannot rely on anything he says and that he has threatened her bodily injury, Mrs. Nora Curran filed suit for divorce against William Curran in the superior court yesterday. She asks also that her former name, White be restored.
• 04 May 1927 Mrs. Eva Chapman filed a suit for a divorce from Raymond Chapman in superior court yesterday, complaining that he abandoned her several days ago after 17 months' marriage, has failed to provide and is lazy and refuses to work but part time. She asks that she be allowed the custody of their one child.
• 04 May 1927 Ralph C. Weaver filed a complaint for divorce against Mrs. Marie Weaver, alleging she abandoned him November 15, 1924, after 10 months' marriage.
• 04 May 1927 Lewis Bratton asserts in his divorce complaint that his wife, Mrs. Hazel Bratton curses him and refuses to prepare his meals. They married in January, 1923 separating recently.
• 04 May 1927 Mrs. Ethel Drake was awarded a divorce from La Mar Drake and her former name, Weaver was restored after five years' marriage. She complained he was cruel to her, called her vile names and slapped her.
• 04 May 1927 Mrs. Caroline La Moreux was granted a divorce from John La Moreux, charging abandonment and failure to provide. They were married July 19, 1918 separating in October, 1921.
• 05 May 1927 Asserting that his wife stays out late at night and last May 1 took her personal belongs and left, refusing to live with him, Huber R. Kiracofe yesterday filed suit in the superior court for a divorce from Mrs. Rhea D. Kiracofe and the custody of their child. Recently she left their home for two weeks, leaving the child with him, and upon her return refused to tell where she had been, he charges. They married in March, 1924.
• 05 May 1927 A suit for divorce was filed yesterday by Mrs. Maggie H. Jacobs against Thomas Jacobs, alleging her has failed to provide, is addicted to strong drink and when under the influence of liquor is extremely abusive to her. They married in December, 1917 separating last August, and she is informed that he has joined a circus and is now on the road, she states.
• 06 May 1927 A degree of divorce was asked by Mrs. Alta Harp against Lawrence E. Harp, street car motorman, and asks the custody of five children, alleging he deserted her last April 15 after 17 years' marriage.
• 06 May 1927 Mrs. Pearl Prisinzano filed suit for divorce against Joseph Prisinzano and asks the custody of one child, charging he has driven her from their home and failed to provide. They separated May 3, 1925 after two years' marriage.
• 06 May 1927 Cruel and inhuman treatment is charged by Mrs. Clara Schlebecker against Oscar H. Schlebecker, after 15 years' marriage. She asked the custody of one child.
• 07 May 1927 Mrs. Sadie Baker was granted a divorce from Nelson B. Baker, former proprietor of the Randall hotel by Judge Charles J. Ryan yesterday in superior court. A property settlement was made out of court. Evidence during the trial of the case showed that Baker was worth about $75,000. He is now residing in California.
• 07 May 1927 Mrs. Clara Fox filed suit for a 10-year separation from Norman Fox yesterday afternoon in superior court. She asked the custody of their minor child. The plaintiff charged that her husband knocked her down upon two occasions and that he is an habitual drunkard. The couple was married in 1904.
• 07 May 1927 Mrs. Nora J. Marvin filed suit for divorce against William H. Marvin, who is now serving a term on the penal farm for failure to provide.
• 07 May 1927 Mrs. Alona Sowers charged failure to provide in a complaint for divorce filed against William Sowers. The couple was married Jun, 1926 and separated October 7 of the same year.
• 07 May 1927 John Sonoff filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Myrtle Sonoff charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 10 May 1927 Mrs. Dessie M. Redmerski, wife of Joe Redmerski, local drink parlor owner and defendant recently to charges of shooting with intent to kill in a brawl at a roadhouse, filed suit for divorce yesterday in the superior court. She charges he has beaten and struck her, associates with women of ill repute and has threatened to shoot and kill her. They married in November, 1918 separating several days ago, and have three children for which she asks the custody.
• 10 May 1927 Mrs. Mollie Neff filed suit for divorce from Carlton G. Neff in superior court yesterday, complaining that her husband has called her vile and indecent names, struck and beaten her and has threatened to kill her. They married April 2, 1926 separating several days ago.
• 10 May 1927 Mrs. Fannie Jackson divorced Jess Jackson and her former name, Burnett was restored after three years' marriage on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 10 May 1927 Mrs. Ida Sorden obtained a divorce on the charge of cruel and inhuman treatment from William G. Sorden and her former name, Deford was restored. They separated last May after three years' marriage.
• 10 May 1927 Mrs. Mary K. Heine was granted a decree against William J. Heine after 14 years' marriage on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. The husband was awarded the custody of two children.
• 10 May 1927 Mrs. Leone Norwood divorced Eddie Norwood and she obtained the custody of their one child. They married in 1923, separating in August 1924.
• 10 May 1927 Lorenco Irelan obtained a divorce from Mrs. Lola Irelan complaining she deserted him in June, 1925 after they had been married in May.
• 10 May 1927 A decree of divorce was granted Mrs. Gladys W. Taylor against George R. Taylor and her former name Leazier was restored. The were married in December, 1918 separating in August, 1924.
• 10 May 1927 Mrs. Lillian E. Beck divorced Virgil V. Beck and her former name, France was restored. They separated in May of last year after six months' marriage.
• 11 May 1927 Complaining that her husband is a habitual drunkard, curses her and has struck and beat her until her head and arms are black and blue, Mrs. Hazel B. Kiel filed suit for a divorce from Arthur H. Kiel in the superior court yesterday and asks that her former name, Wirts be restored and that she be allowed $1,500 alimony. They married in January, 1918 separating several days ago.
• 11 May 1927 Mrs. Catherine Igoe filed suit yesterday against James Igoe, charging that he deserted her in September, 1925, two months after their marriage and that she has not seen him since nor has he contributed to her support. She asks that her former name, Tully be restored.
• 11 May 1927 Mrs. Lucile Walker alleges in a suit for divorce against James Walker that he has struck and beaten her, swore at her and threatened her bodily injury. They separated several days ago after two years' marriage.
• 11 May 1927 Mrs. Emma Hockemeyer sued August F. Hockemeyer for a divorce and the custody of their four children, alleging he drinks liquor to excess, deserted her last May 1 after 17 years' marriage and asks that she be allowed to live on their farm in Milan township to provide for the children.
• 11 May 1927 Mrs. Retha Wenrick charges in a suit for divorce against Charles Wenrick that he has failed to provide and on one occasion struck her with a wrench. They separated in April after six years' marriage and she asks the custody of their one child.
• 11 May 1927 A decree of divorce and the custody of one child is asked by Mrs. Elva West in a suit against Otto West in which she charges he has informed her that she must provide one-half of the food consumed by the family in the future. She operates a beauty parlor, it is stated. She also charges that he curses her and has never properly provided for her and the child. They married in January, 1924 separating several days ago.
• 11 May 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court granted a divorce yesterday to Mrs. Bertha Cowan against Rufus D. Cowan and restored her former name, Beck. She complained her husband associated with other women, failed to provide and deserted her in March, 1925 after three months' marriage.
• 12 May 1927 Asserting that her husband comes home intoxicated on the average of twice each month and breaks up dishes and furniture about the house, Mrs. Marie McMonigal yesterday filed suit for a divorce in the superior court against Kenneth McMonigal. Mrs. McMonigal adds that her husband has failed to provide and has cursed and beaten her. They married April 9, 1924 separating last May 10, according to the complaint.
• 12 May 1927 An action for divorce of Carl S. Cuney against Mrs. Fern Cuney was dismissed in the superior court yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 13 May 1927 Complaining that on several occasions his wife has bawled him out before friends and placed him in an embarrassing position, Walter Meyers filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Lillian Meyers in superior court yesterday. He adds that she had her sister move in with them and when he complained, she told him that if anyone moved out it would be him. She has also called him vile names, has a bad temper and nags, he charges. They separated several days ago after four years' marriage.
• 13 May 1927 Harry Sarasien asks a divorce from Mrs. Pauline Sarasien after three years' marriage in a suit filed yesterday in superior court in which he charges she has a bad temper, quarrels, has told him she no longer cares for him and that he should get a divorce and has falsely accused him of associating with other women.
• 13 May 1927 Mrs. Jewel Telley filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Philip Telley after two years' marriage, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 14 May 1927 Mrs. Helen Moore yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Howard Moore after two year's marriage, alleging that he has struck and beaten her, called her vile names, threatened to take her life and associates with other women. She asks the custody of one child.
• 14 May 1927 Mrs. Leota Garman asks a divorce from Elmer Garman is a suit filed yesterday. She charges failure to provide and states they married in January, 1921, separating several days ago.
• 14 May 1927 The suit for divorce of Walter Meyers against Lillian Meyers was dismissed in superior court yesterday on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 14 May 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan granted a decree of divorce to Mrs. Reva Wertsbaugh yesterday and restored her former name, Ceasar, on complaint of failure to provide and cruelty. The separated last September after seven years' marriage.
• 15 May 1927 Mrs. Ruth Ritter, who several weeks ago threw acid in the face of her husband, Arthur M. Ritter, local barber, causing him to lose the sight of one eye and who is now the defendant to divorce proceedings filed by him yesterday won a court order for him to pay her $5 a week support money pending trial of the case. Mrs. Ritter set up in her petition for support that she obtained employment but worked only a short time until she was discharged and that she believes that cause of her losing the position was due to influence of her husband, She has been unable to find work since that time, she states. The case has been set for trial by Judge Charles J. Ryan in the superior court for June 21. Startling revelations concerning alleged infidelity of Mr. Ritter are promised by the wife at the time of the trial in answer to her husband's complaint regarding the acid throwing.
• 17 May 1927 Complaining that her husband has been an habitual drunkard for the past five years or ever since they have been married and that he has failed to provide for her, Mrs. Ethel G. Watkins divorced Charles C. Watkins in the superior court yesterday and her former name, Stanley was restored by the court.
• 17 May 1927 Mrs. Josephine Welch obtained a divorce decree against Howard F. Welch and she was given the custody of three children by Judge Charles J. Ryan yesterday. She testified her husband is quarrelsome and has been cruel toward her. They married in 1912, separating in May 1924.
• 17 May 1927 A decree of divorce was awarded Mrs. Hildegarde Schultz against Arnold Schultz and her former name, Bubb was restored, after five years' marriage, on complaint of failure to provide and that her husband associated with other women.
• 17 May 1927 Mrs. Esther I. Irvin divorced Don F. Irvin, alleging desertion and failure to provide. They married in October, 1920 separating in July, 1924.
• 17 May 1927 A suit for divorce was filed in the superior court yesterday by Mrs. Ceola Maydwell against Eugene Maydwell and she asks that her former name, Bates be restores. She charges that he calls her names and has failed to provide. They separated last February 9, after six months' marriage.
• 18 May 1927 A dinner set with the initial "T", the washing machine and piano were decreed the husband's share of personal property in the settlement of property rights in the divorce suit of Martin P. Tilbury against Veronnica Tilbury in superior court yesterday. Judge Charles J. Ryan entered that the wife should be allowed $393.50 as alimony and the remained of the property should be hers.
• 18 May 1927 The decree of divorce was awarded the husband on complaint that his wife was guilty of infidelity, often having improper relations with boarders at their home. They married March 27, 1919, separating last March 2, according to the testimony.
• 18 May 1927 Elmer Mourning was awarded a divorce from Mabel E. Mourning on charges of cruelty and the wife was given the custody of two children. They separated last October after 13 years' marriage.
• 18 May 1927 Mrs. Lucinthia C. Gallets obtained a divorce from William H. Gallets and she was awarded the custody of their child on charges of failure to provide and cruelty. They married in February, 1921 separating last August.
• 18 May 1927 Otis D. Heflin in a divorce suit complains against Marie F. Heflin, alleging she left him and went to the home of her parents about three months after their marriage in April. 1926 and refuses to return to him, but insists that he apply for divorce.
• 18 May 1927 Mrs. Edna Habegger charges Amos Habegger with cruel and inhuman treatment and asks that he be granted a divorce. They married in December, 1922 separating several days ago.
• 18 May 1927 Walter K. Paul asks a divorce from Ruth Paul after 10 years' marriage, charging that she is continually nagging and finding fault and has taken her belongings and left him, still refusing to return and live with him.
• 19 May 1927 Charging that her husband has squandered personal property of hers valued at $1,500 during their year's marriage, Mrs. Teresa Dennis yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Ernest M. Dennis and asks that she be allowed $1,500 alimony. He has a bad temper, quarrels with her and has filed to provide, she charges.
• 19 May 1927 Mrs. Margie Winfield filed suit for a divorce from Melford Winfield in the superior yesterday, complaining that he scolds her and is continually finding fault with her. They married Jun, 1923, separating several days ago it is stated in the complaint.
• 19 May 1927 Mrs. Hazel Bratton yesterday filed a cross-complaint to the divorce action of Louis Bratton in the superior court, charging that he drinks to excess, beats her and associates with other women, particularly his former wife, Della Heinie. He has told her, she charges that his first wife is better than she and that he would like to divorce her and remarry his first wife.
• 21 May 1927 Mrs. Edith Mollman filed suit for a divorce from Wilbur Mollman, to whom she was married 32 years ago. She charged failure to provide.
• 21 May 1927 Mrs. Ruth Emrick filed suit for a divorce from Ralph Emrick, alleging that her husband possessed a violent temper and that he frequently quarreled and swore at her.
• 21 May 1927 Mrs. Jessie Tagmeyer sued William E. Tagmeyer for divorce in superior court No. 2, alleging failure to provide. The couple was married in 1896.
• 21 May 1927 Mrs. Edna Rathert asked a divorce from Charles Rathert in a complaint charging failure to provide. The Ratherts were married January 31, 1926 and separated February 18, 1927.
• 21 May 1927 Mrs. Alma O'Day charged Gale O'Dale with nonsupport. The marriage took place August 15, 1923.
• 21 May 1927 Judge Ryan granted Mrs. Alice Hutton a divorce from Era Hutton on a plea of cruelty. Mrs. Hutton was given the custody of her children and the defendant was ordered to pay $8 a week for their support.
• 21 May 1927 William J. Gray was given a divorce from Marian Gray. The mother won the custody of their minor child, Gray testified that his wife was cruel to him and that she refused to live with him.
• 22 May 1927 A divorce decree and $800 alimony was granted Mrs. Goldie May Butler against George M. Butler in superior court No. 1 yesterday. She complained that her husband deserted her in June, 1922 after two years' marriage and has failed to provide for her since that time.
• 22 May 1927 Frank Jones obtained a divorce from Mrs. Beatrice Homes yesterday on complaint that his wife associated with other men, gets intoxicated and was cruel to him. They separated in October 1926, two months after their marriage.
• 22 May 1927 Mrs. Nettie Klingenberger filed suit for a divorce from Henry Klingenberger in superior court No. 1 yesterday and asks that she be allowed $500 damages. He beats and strikes her, has failed to provide and associates with other women, she complains. They separated several days ago after six years' marriage.
• 22 May 1927 Five actions for divorce were dismissed yesterday in superior court No. 1 on motions of the plaintiffs. They were: Mrs. Dadie Shoemaker against Earl Shoemaker; Nicholas Polas against Mrs. Edith Polas; Charles E. Bassett against Mrs. Hildegard E. Bassett; William Slagle against Mrs. Hazel L. Slagle, and Mrs. Blanche O. Clark against Bert M. Clark.
• 24 May 1927 Mrs. Pearl Bishop, wife of Edson Bishop, operator of the Baltes hotel and the Hotel Main, was granted a decree of divorce yesterday in the circuit court by Judge Sol A. Wood. Property rights were settled out of court. Mrs. Bishop asked $15,000 alimony. Mrs. Bishop alleged that her husband has struck and beat her, slapped her and pulled her hair. He also associated with other women and was continually finding fault and nagging, she complained. They separated last March 5 after more than 18 years' marriage.
• 24 May 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Mercer filed suit for a divorce from Leslie B. Mercer in superior court No. 1 yesterday after three years' marriage, alleging he curses her, has often struck and beat her and knocked her down and that he has told her to get a divorce. He has never properly provided and for a time forced her and their child to live in a garage, she charges. She asks the custody of the child.
• 24 May 1927 Mrs. Remore Zuber was awarded a divorce from Oris Zuber and the custody of two children on charges that her husband has associated with other women, becomes intoxicated frequently and is cruel to her. They separated last March after six years' marriage.
• 24 May 1927 Mrs. June Harrod Waterman was granted a divorce from Robert Waterman and her former name, Harrod was restored on charges of cruelty, during their four years' marriage.
• 24 May 1927 Thomas W. Hirschbiel obtained a divorce from Mrs. Florence C. Hirschbiel on charges that she associates with other men. He was also awarded the custody of their one child. They separated last March after more than eight years' marriage.
• 24 May 1927 The suit for divorce of Mrs. Naomi Shaughnessy against Richard Shaughnessy was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 24 May 1927 The suit for divorce of Walter Meyers against Mrs. Lillian Meyers was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
• 24 May 1927 The suit of William J. Slagle against Mrs. Hazel Slagle was venued to Whitley county.
• 25 May 1927 Complaining that his wife left him at home with their four children until late at night, telling him she was taking chiropractic adjustments, while in face she was running around with one Paul Eccenbacker, David Hakes filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Hahar Hakes in superior court No. 1 yesterday and asks that he be allowed the custody of the children. She was lazy and failed to properly care for her household duties, he adds. She abandoned him last May 15, sending him a telegram from Shelby, O., he charges. They were married in January, 1919.
• 25 May 1927 Mrs. Mildred Foltz filed suit for a divorce in superior court No. 1 from Glenn Foltz yesterday after 11 months' marriage, alleging her has struck and beat her, failed to properly provide and has told her to get a divorce.
• 25 May 1927 Fred L. Young filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Kate Young in superior court No. 1, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. They separated in August, 1921 after five months' marriage.
• 26 May 1927 Asserting that her husband has a weakness for intoxicating liquor and that she would work and provide food while he spent his earning for booze, Mrs. Helen M. Van Gundy filed suit for a divorce from Orville F. Van Gundy in superior court No. 1 yesterday. He abandoned her last April 12, after less than two years' marriage.
• 26 May 1927 Mrs. Mary Koop filed suit for a divorce from Louis Koop yesterday after six years' marriage, alleging failure to provide and that he was continually nagging and finding fault.
• 26 May 1927 Mrs. Caroline E. Warner asks a divorce from Charles A. Warner and that her former name, of Fisher be restored. He has cursed and struck her and falsely accused her of associating with other men, she charges.
• 26 May 1927 Mrs. Charlotte Ringwalt asks a divorce from Ross Ringwalt and that she be allowed the custody of their one child, alleging that he associates with other women, curses and has struck and beat her until she would be black and blue and that he has falsely accused her of infidelity. They married in June, 1923 separating several days ago.
• 26 May 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 1 yesterday awarded a decree of divorce to Mrs. Juanita Moss against Byron Moss and allowed the wife the custody of the child. She was also declared to be the owner of all personal property at their home, 2401 Lynn avenue. They married May 12, 1924 separating last December, and the wife complained of cruelty and that the husband associated with other women.
• 26 May 1927 Five suits for divorce were dismissed upon motions of the plaintiffs by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 2 yesterday: Vern C. Dick against Mrs. Maxine Dick, Mrs. Ethel Fern Wolford against Howard Wolford, Mrs. Elnora N. Osterman against George W. Osterman, Mrs. Georgia Suter against Carl Suter and Mrs. Mildred Foltz against Glenn Foltz.
• 27 May 1927 Asserting that her husband has told her friends that she is no good and that he did not want her or care to live with her, Mrs. Josie W. Lipscomb filed suit for a divorce and $2,500 alimony against Peter Lipscomb in superior court No. 2 yesterday. He associates with other women, has failed to make reasonable provision for her support, curses and grossly abuses her, she adds. The married in August, 1906 separating several days ago, it is stated in the complaint.
• 27 May 1927 William G. Baughman filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Mrs. Eleanor R. Baughman, alleging that they were married in July, 1917 and lived together but five days during which time his wife cursed him and was habitually under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
• 27 May 1927 Charles F. Miller complains of Mrs. Georgia G. Miller in a divorce suit filed yesterday, alleging that she has failed to perform her household duties and nags and fins fault with him continually. They separated last May 14 after a years' marriage.
• 27 May 1927 Mrs. Mildred Bryant was granted a divorce from Raymond Bryant and her former name, Jones was restored after four years' marriage on charges that he husband deserted her, struck her and failed to provide.
• 27 May 1927 Mrs. Mae Blauser obtained a decree against Noah W. Blauser after 12 years' marriage and her former name, Meyers was restored on charges of cruelty and false accusations against her fidelity.
• 27 May 1927 Mrs. Gertrude Horton divorced Earl Horton and her former name, Waymire was restored. They lived together less than two months, separating last March 26. She complained that he associates with other women and is a habitual drunkard.
• 28 May 1927 Mabel M. Schelper scarcely ever went to church, but she would leave her child with its grandmother in order that she might go to parties where there was "something strong to drink," according to a cross-complaint for divorce filed yesterday afternoon in superior court by her husband, Theodore Schelper.
• 28 May 1927 Estella Botterson was granted a divorce from Alvin Botterson and had her maiden name of Diehl restored. She charged that her husband had failed to provide for her for a period of five years.
• 28 May 1927 Florence Kronmiller asked a five-year separation from John Kronmiller. She charged failure to support.
• 28 May 1927 Fern Ulrich sued Ferdinand Ulrich for divorce. She alleged that he has failed to support her for the past five years and that she has been force to take in washings.
• 28 May 1927 Louise Haugk asked a divorce from Ervin Haugk in a complaint which alleges that he deserted her and went to Chicago to live with another woman.
• 29 May 1927 Mrs. Ruth Hendrix filed suit for a divorce from Kenneth Hendrix in superior court No. 1 yesterday, alleging failure to provide and asking the custody of their one child. They married in March, 1924 separating in January 1925.
• 29 May 1927 The divorce suit of Mrs. Ruth Emrick against Ralph Emrick was dismissed in superior court No. 1 yesterday on a motion of the plaintiff.

• 01 Jun 1927 John Newman filed suit for a divorce from Millie Newman yesterday, alleging that she told him to leave their home and that she threw his clothing out of the house. He also charged that she nagged and quarreled at him and made his life miserable. The couple was married in 1907 and live together for 20 years.
• 01 Jun 1927Chloo Gremore filed suit for divorce from Frank M. Gremore, a barber, charging his with desertion. The couple was married in 1922.
• 01 Jun 1927 William A. Weaver filed a complaint for divorce from Clara A. Weaver, charging that she deserted him in 1924. The couple was married in 1923.
• 01 Jun 1927 Ruth K. Miller was granted a divorce from Albert W. Miller on charges of cruelty and false accusations. She was also given the custody of her child. The defendant was ordered to pay $7 a week for the support of the child and was granted permission to see it at reasonable times.
• 01 Jun 1927 The following divorce suits were dismissed yesterday in superior court No. 1 for lack of prosecution: Ferdinand Hellwig against Carrie Hellwig; Callie E. Niles against Roy F. Niles; Otto Johnson against Bessie Johnson; Ette Druse against Louis J. Kruse; Ruby Garrod against Wilford Garrod; Marie Seewald against Alexander Seewald; Jossie Cunningham against James Cunningham; Laurel Crain against James Crain; Uulu Clapp against Don Clapp; Minnie Dennis against Frank Dennis; Irene Seagle Against Harry Seagle; Julia Fisher against Glen W. Fisher; Theodore Guerin against Emma Guerin; Donald Manter against Margaret Manter; Gladys Schwartz against Emmett Schwartz; Leslie Mercer against Dorothy Mercer; Lucy Baker against Les Baker; Velma L. Keel against Rhue D. Keel; Bertha Bryant against George F. Bryand, Ray H. Struck against Marie Struck; Jacob Emrick against Fannie Emrick; Jane Adams against Henry B. Adams.
• 02 Jun 1927 The following Divorce cases were dismissed for want of prosecution: Ethel Jones against William Jones; Florine Wahla against John Wahla, Dorothy Anderson against Harry G. Anderson; Mary Obetzna against Tony Obetzna.
• 02 Jun 1927 The trail of the divorce case of Myrtle Mills against Joseph M. Mills was continued for 30 days.
• 03 Jun 1927 Asserting that her husband has been arrested on 11 different occasions for public intoxication, that he has failed to provide and has threatened her with violence. Mrs. Clara Worden obtained a decree of divorce from James J. Worden and she was awarded the custody of their two children in superior court No. 1 yesterday. They separated last December after 28 years' marriage.
• 03 Jun 1927 Mrs. Ruth Rich filed a cross complaint to a divorce action of Harry Rich in superior court No. 1 yesterday, charging that he has been intimate with one Betty Smith. Mrs. Rich asks that she be given the divorce decree and awarded $1,000 alimony.
• 03 Jun 1927 A suit for divorce was filed in superior court No. 1 yesterday Mrs. Annabelle Orr against Robert Orr, alleging failure to provide and that her husband associates with other women. She asks that her former name Donovan be restored. They separated last May 17 after two years' marriage.
• 03 Jun 1927 Ora H. Laird filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Jennie Laird in superior court No. 2 yesterday, asserting that his wife deserted him in 1915 after six years' marriage.
• 04 Jun 1927 Mrs. Maude Pappert filed suit for a five-year separation yesterday from Arthur Pappert. She asks the custody of three children with an allowance for the support of herself and children. The couple was married in 1914. Cruelty was charged.
• 04 Jun 1927 Mrs. Charlotte Baker filed suit for a divorce from Henry Baker yesterday in superior court. She charged failure to provide. The couple was married in 1923.
• 05 Jun 1927 Henry Baker, 55, who was taken to the Methodist hospital Friday night suffering from the effects of poison liquor, was made the defendant to a divorce suit filed yesterday in superior court No. 1 by Mrs. Charlotte Baker. The condition of Mr. Baker continued serious last night although he was reported as resting fairly well. Mrs. Baker charges in the divorce action that they married in April, 1923, separating last May 31, and that her husband has failed to provide and squanders his earning for liquor. She is 59 years of age, it is stated and has taken employment as a dishwasher in a restaurant to provide the necessities of life for herself and often he would take some of this money and by intoxicating liquors, she alleges.
• 05 Jun 1927 Mrs. Charlotte Smith, supervisor for the Western Union, filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Frank Smith and asks that she be allowed the custody of two children. Her husband calls her vile names and has struck her she charges. They married in November, 1922, separating last October.
• 05 Jun 1927 A suit for the annulment of marriage was filed yesterday by Mrs. Bessie Hendrix against Tony L. Hendrix. The wife charges they married October 18, 1925 but that her consent to wed was obtained by fraud in that Mr. Hendrix represented to her that he was of sound mind and had never been an inmate of any institution for feeble-minded persons. Shortly after their marriage she learned that he had misrepresented his condition, she charges.
• 07 Jun 1927 Complaining that two weeks after their marriage her husband got $400 of her money and left, never since informing her of his whereabouts.
• 07 Jun 1927 Mrs. Lovina Miller yesterday obtained a decree of divorce from Elmer Miller and her former name, Leffier was restored. She added that he was cruel to her, on several occasions striking and beating her. They separated in October, 1926.
• 07 Jun 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Marchband was granted a divorce from William L. Marchband in superior court No. 1 yesterday after three years' marriage. She complained of failure to provide, that he beat her and that he associated with other women.
• 07 Jun 1927 A divorce was granted Mrs. Nettie Cramer against Ralph W. Cramer on charges that he deserted her in 1915 after 25 years' marriage.
• 07 Jun 1927 Mrs. Annette Turnbull divorced Shirley Turnbull, complaining that he associated with other women. They married in January 1922, separating last December.
• 07 Jun 1927 Mrs. Marie Elliot, of Wallen filed suit for a divorce yesterday after three years' marriage, complaining of failure to provide and desertion and asking that her former name, Haire be restored.
• 07 Jun 1927 Mrs. Natalie E. Dauth sued for a divorce against John A. Dauth after four years' marriage. She complains her husband gets drunk and remains intoxicated for four or five days and has failed to provide.
• 07 Jun 1927 Mrs. Waneta Hiser filed suit for a divorce from George Hiser and custody of their one child. He has failed to provide and associates with other women, she charges. They married in July 1923, separating several days ago.
• 08 Jun 1927 Mrs. Maude L. Winks filed suit for a divorce from Elijah Winks yesterday and asks that her former name, Gessinger be restored. He has failed to provide, nagged, cursed and beat her, she complains. They married in September 1922 separating several days ago.
• 09 Jun 1927 A decree of divorce and the custody of three children is asked by Mrs. Rose Meyers in a suit against Fred E. Meyers filed yesterday in superior court No. 1. He has failed to provide, called her vile names and threatened her with bodily harm, she charges.
• 09 Jun 1927 Mrs. Marie McDaniel filed suit for a divorce from Walter McDaniel yesterday, alleging that he curses and swears at her, has struck her and has filed to make reasonable provisions for her support.
• 10 Jun 1927 Complaining that her husband has contracted the habit of staying out late at nights and refuses to tell her where he has been and has indicated by is actions that he no longer cares for her, Mrs. Josephine Spicher filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Milton C. Spicher. He left her several days ago after nine years' marriage, she adds.
• 10 Jun 1927 Thomas Hozien complains against Mayme Hozien in a suit for divorce, alleging she failed to cook his meals or attend to her household duties properly and left him last December after less than two months' marriage.
• 10 Jun 1927 Mrs. Cecile Emig alleges failure to provide in a suit against Walter M. Emig.
• 10 Jun 1927 Mrs. Grace Harper asks a decree against Joseph L. Harper, charging that he is a habitual drunkard.
• 10 Jun 1927 Will Maybeary was granted a decree of divorce from Mrs. Lizzie Maybeary by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 2 yesterday on charges that his wife associates with other men. They married in June of last year, separating in August.
• 11 Jun 1927 In the Allen county superior court, before Judge Charles J. Ryan Friday morning, Mrs. Jessie McIlvaine MacDonald, plainriff in an action brought against her husband, Hubert MacDonald, testified. After the woman's examination the case was continued for further hearing until June 16. Mrs. MacDonald formerly was a resident of Fort Wayne. She was the leading woman in "The Student Prince" company which appeared in Fort Wayne during the season of 1925-26 and her husband was also a member of the same company. Mrs. MacDonald stated on the witness stand that her husband was found occupying a berth with another woman while the company was en route and she also stated that he was a habitual gambler. She Said her husband was extremely cruel to her, striking and choking her, and that he had threatened to take her life. In a cross-complaint filed by the defendant, MacDonald charges his wife with cruelty and gross neglect and with associating with Rex Carter, another member of the theatrical company. He also charges that his wife insisted on registering as a single woman while with the company on the road and that he refused to associate with him in a social way. Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald were married August 27, 1919, separating February 6, 1927.
• 11 Jun 1927 Russell A. Daffron filed a suit for divorce Thursday in Superior court No. 1 against his wife, Mrs. Dorothy M. Daffron. He charges that his wife refused to live with him and left his house and board without cause. The couple was married in August, 1923 and separated in April of this year. The husband asks the custody of their only child, Richard W., aged 3.
• 11 Jun 1927 Linna Patterson filed a suit for divorce against John Patterson. She charges her husband with failure to provide and with associating with other women. The complaint also states that the defendant was convicted of a charge of child neglect and was sentenced to the state penal farm, from which institution he escaped. The wife says she does not know the present whereabouts of the defendant. The custody of one child is asked.
• 12 Jun 1927 Asserting that her husband swears and calls her vile names in the presence of guests, has struck and beat her until her face was black and blue and has failed to make reasonable provision for her support, Mrs. Eva E. Regan filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Howard J. Regan. They married in September, 1923 separating in August, 1925. She asks that her former name, Abbott be restored.
• 12 Jun 1927 Mrs. Lenore Gustafson asks a five-year limited separation from Eric Gustafson in a suit filed yesterday alleging that he refuses to speak to her for weeks at a time, calls her names, has failed to provide and has told her to get a divorce. She also asks that she be allowed the custody of their two children during the separation. They married in March 1911, separating several days ago.
• 12 Jun 1927 William H. Johnson complains against Perlie N. Johnson in a divorce suit filed yesterday, alleging that she nags, stays out late nights and refuses to tell him where she has been. He asks the custody of their child. They separated last May after three years' marriage.
• 12 Jun 1927 The suit for divorce of Richard L. Coak against Mrs. Leota M. Coak was dismissed in superior court No. 1 yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 14 Jun 1927 Mrs. Eula Adell was granted a decree of divorce from William H. Adell by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 1 yesterday on complaint that her husband has beat and kicked her and made false accusations against her character. They married in April 1926, separating in April of this year.
• 14 Jun 1927 Seth B. Hockensmith was granted a divorce from Mrs. Ruth A. Hockensmith on charges that his wife was cruel to him quarrelsome and refused to cook his meals or properly do her other household duties. They separated last April after seven years' marriage.
• 15 Jun 1927 Complaining that he has been forced to do his own cooking, that his wife works out over his protests and that she deserted him several days ago after 10 years' marriage, Elijah Snyder yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Margaret Snyder and asks that he be given the custody of their one child.
• 15 Jun 1927 Mrs. Ruth Bryan filed suit for a divorce from Elmer Bryan yesterday and asks that she be allowed $500 alimony, and the custody of their four children. He permits his children to go without shoes and clothing and wastes his money for moonshine liquor, she charges. They married in November, 1912 separating several days ago.
• 16 Jun 1927 Derryll Teegardin filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Mildred Teegardin after having lived together but five months, charging that she refuses to take care of her household duties and associates with other men. They married last December, separating in May.
• 16 Jun 1927 Mrs. Bonnie Byroade asks a divorce from Harley Byroade and that she be allowed the custody of their four children. She charges that he stays away from home nights and refuses to tell her where he has been. They married in June, 1917 separating last May 31.
• 17 Jun 1927 Asserting that her husband is in the habit of shouting at her in a loud and profane language, quarrels and nags and has struck her, Mrs. Daisie R. Brodersen yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Christian N. Brodersen after a marriage of three years. She asks also that her former name, Reilly be restored.
• 17 Jun 1927 Mrs. Frances Orr filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Edward Orr, charging that he deserted her recently without cause. They married in January, 1925 it is stated in the complaint.
• 18 Jun 1927 Donna Sterling was granted a divorce from Frank Sterling yesterday in superior court. The plaintiff was given the custody of two minor children and the defendant was ordered to pay $8 a week for their support. Mrs. Sterling charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 18 Jun 1927 Martha Meek was granted a divorce from Malcolm Meek. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 18 Jun 1927 George J. Bada, Waynedale, filed suit for a divorce from Blondena Bade, alleging that she has been associating with other men. The couple married February 18, 1927 and separated June 16.
• 18 Jun 1927 Gretchen Ruse asked a divorce from Alonzo Ruse in a complaint alleging that her husband quarreled with her and called her vile names. The couple was married April 14, 1926.
• 18 Jun 1927 Eric Gustafson filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Leonore Gustafson alleging that she is extravagant, that she possesses an ungovernable Temper and that she has associated with other men. He asks the custody of two children.
• 19 Jun 1927 Mrs. Viola Eggiman was granted a divorce from Paul Eggiman yesterday in superior court. The plaintiff's maiden name of Viola Rang was restored.
• 21 Jun 1927 Asserting that her husband has deserted her several times during their 11 months' marriage, Mrs. Sadie Burger filed suit for a divorce from Edgar I. Burger. He has failed to provide, called her vile names and falsely accused her of infidelity, she adds.
• 21 Jun 1927 Joseph W. Hawk complains against Dorothy I. Hawk for a divorce decree, charging she cursed him and associated with other men during their marriage.
• 21 Jun 1927 Mrs. Elsie J. Dreibelbiss filed suit against Harry L. Dreibelbiss after 20 years' marriage asking a divorce and that her former name, Sutton be restored.
• 21 Jun 1927 A limited separation of two years during which her husband be ordered to pay her $10 a week support, is asked by Mrs. Ellenorla Osterman against William Osterman. They married in June, 1915 and separated in June of this year, during which time her husband would curse and swear at her, strike and beat her and has falsely accused her of associating with other men, it is alleged.
• 21 Jun 1927 Albert A. Sherman yesterday filed a cross-complaint of a divorce action brought by Mrs. Dessie M.Sherman, charging that she has a violent temper, nags and calls him vile names. He asked that he be allowed the divorce decree and the custody of their two children.
• 21 Jun 1927 Mrs. Daisy Mizner was granted a divorce from Charles Mizner by Judge Charles J. Ryan yesterday and her former name, Repp restored. They married in November, 1921 separating in December, 1922, and the husband was cruel to her and filed to provide, she charged.
• 21 Jun 1927 Judge Ryan dismissed the divorce suit of Mrs. Alona Sowers against William Sowers on a motion of the plaintiff.
• 22 Jun 1927 Mrs. Jessie McIlvanine MacDonald, former Fort Wayne girl and leading woman in one of the principal road companies presenting "The Student Prince," was granted a decree of divorce in superior court No. 1 yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan from Hubert S. MacDonald, chorus man in the same company, and her former name, McIlvaine was restored by the court.
• 22 Jun 1927 Mrs. Gladys M. Forst divorced Earl M. Forst and was granted $1,000 alimony and the custody of their child on allegations that during their 10 years' marriage her husband had been cruel and inhuman in his treatment toward her.
• 22 Jun 1927 Mrs. Ruth F. Ferguson obtained a divorce and the custody of two children from William E. Ferguson after 28 years' marriage, charging he associated with other women and has been convicted of a felony.
• 22 Jun 1927 The divorce suit of Mrs. Frances W. Keller against Sidney A. Keller was dismissed.
• 22 Jun 1927 Mrs. Lillian C. Hetrick, residing in Maumee township, near Woodburn sued George Hetrick for divorce after 30 years' marriage and asks that she be allowed $10,000 alimony. They have five children, the youngest of whom is 18. She alleges that her husband calls her names, has beaten her and threatened her bodily harm. She did manual labor in acquiring a farm and then mortgaged her property to help her husband buy other land which he holds in his own name.
• 22 Jun 1927 Harold Walker complains in his suit for divorce that his wife, Mrs. Mildred Walker failed to properly perform her household duties and associates with other men.
• 22 Jun 1927 Robert W. Drake complains in his suit for divorce that his wife, Mrs. Ruby M. Drake failed to properly perform her household duties and associates with other men.
• 22 Jun 1927 In his suit for divorce, Hosey Brooks complains that his wife, Mrs. Augustus Brooks associates with her former husband.
• 22 Jun 1927 Morton J. Booth complains Mrs. Laura L. Booth has deserted him in his suit for divorce.
• 22 Jun 1927 Mrs. Hildegarde Schwind complains against Walter Schwind after three years; marriage, alleging that he calls her names, has ordered her to leave their home and has failed to properly provide. She asks that he former name, Mueller be restored.
• 22 Jun 1927 Nick Poulos complains against Mrs. Edith Poulos, charging she is lazy and refuses to do her household duties and stays away from home for days at a time, refusing to explain where she had been.
• 22 Jun 1927 Mrs. Thelma Rinehart filed suit for a divorce from Caryl Rinehart after four years' marriage and asks that she be allowed the custody of one child. She alleges that her husband has failed to provide, falsely accused her of infidelity and cursed and called her vile names.
• 23 Jun 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Clear filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Frank Clear, charging failure to provide and ask that her former name, Koch be restored by the court. They married June 9, 1920, separating last June, it is stated.
• 23 Jun 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 1 yesterday granted a divorce decree to Mrs. Kathryn Brady against Joseph Brady on charges that he had failed to provide, called her names and struck her and deserted her last September 1 after eight months' marriage.
• 24 Jun 1927 A divorce and $7,500 alimony is asked by Mrs. Louise Nichols in a suit filed yesterday against Solomon Nichols. She complains her husband refuses to speak to her for days at a time and has failed to properly provide for her for over four years. He owns personal property and real estate valued at $30,000, she states. They separated in June after four years marriage.
• 24 Jun 1927 Mrs. Wanda Jacquay Filed suit for a divorce from Eugene Jacquay after two years' marriage, alleging that he has failed to provide, cursed and struck her and threatened to take her life.
• 24 Jun 1927 Mrs. Etta Irene Bidlack charges in a suit for divorce against Edward L. Bidlack that he has failed to provide. They separated in October, 1923 three months after their marriage.
• 24 Jun 1927 A decree of divorce and the custody of two children is asked by Mrs. Blanch Lothamer is a suit against Carl Lothamer, filed yesterday. He frequently becomes intoxicated and has failed to make reasonable provision for the support of their two children, she charges. They married April 4, 1921, separating February 9, of this year.
• 24 Jun 1927 Mrs. Blodena Bade filed a cross-complaint to the divorce action of George J. Bade yesterday, asserting that he is extremely jealous and would on occasions insist that she visit only certain streets when shopping. She asks that she be allowed $2,000 alimony. They married last February, separating June 16.
• 25 Jun 1927 Complaining that her husband would not work and forced her to seek employment and would then take her earning to buy gasoline for his automobile, Mrs. Flora E. Rogers filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Earl Rogers after less than nine months' marriage. He also made her take $3 of her earnings to pay his parents for the use of the room in which they lived and when she objected ordered her to get out, she adds.
• 25 Jun 1927 Mrs. Frieda O'Brien in a suit for divorce against Michael E. O'Brien, complains her husband is a habitual drunkard and took her clothes while she was away from home and sold them. He has failed to make reasonable provision for her support and deserted her last May 20 after less than two years' marriage, she adds.
• 25 Jun 1927 Jared W. Keller complains Mrs. Alice Keller deserted him in July, 1922 after three years' marriage.
• 25 Jun 1927 Mrs. Grace Prine filed suit for divorce from Ernest Prine stating that they separated several days ago after five weeks' marriage and alleging that he has frequently assaulted her, threatened to kill her, falsely accused her of associating with other man and admitted to her that he has associated with other women.
• 25 Jun 1927 Mrs. Grace Lee Cox asks a divorce from James D. Cox after six years' marriage, charging that he has cursed and struck her and asks that she be allowed the custody of their two children.
• 25 Jun 1927 Mrs. Bertha Gruber complains of cruel and inhuman treatment in a suit for divorce from Edward A. Gruber. They separated several days ago after 14 years' marriage.
• 25 Jun 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 1 granted a divorce decree to Mrs. Jeanette Callihan against Paul J. Callihan yesterday and restored her former name, Glass, on charges that her husband has failed to provide, was cruel to her and deserted her last December after less than two years' marriage.
• 26 Jun 1927 Asserting that her husband is lazy and refuses to work has failed to provide, associates with other women, has cursed, struck and beat her and is now serving a sentence at the penal farm for child neglect, Mrs. Juanita Berg yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Herschel Berg and asks that she be allowed the custody of their 7-week-old baby. They separated June 17 after a years' marriage.
• 26 Jun 1927 Mrs. Emma Austin filed suit for a divorce from Altie Austin and asks that she be allowed the custody of their two children. She charges her husband has failed to provide furing their 10 years' marriage.
• 26 Jun 1927 Mrs. Ona D. Feaser seeks a divorce from Jacob Feaser, alleging failure to provide. They separated in August, 1925 after two years' marriage.
• 26 Jun 1927 A decree of divorce is asked by Mrs. Bessie E. Stevens in a suit against Joseph Stevens, alleging failure to provide and that he struck and beat her and is a habitual drunkard. They married in September 1923, separating in May, 1926.
• 26 Jun 1927 Will Daniels filed suit for d divorce against Mrs. Mary Daniels after nine years' marriage. He asks the custody of two children, alleging she associated with another man, James Porter, and has admitted her association to him.
• 26 Jun 1927 Mrs. Augusta Brooks yesterday filed a cross-complaint to the divorce suit of Hosey Brooks, charging that her husband is a habitual drunkard, has struck and cursed her, spend his money for moonshine whisky and on one occasion beat her until her nose bled.
• 26 Jun 1927 A decree of divorce was granted Mrs. Lola Pattee against Jesse Pattee and her former name, Jubinville, restored in superior court. They separated in April after eight years' marriage. She complains he is a habitual drunkard and was cruel to her.
• 28 Jun 1927 Asserting that her husband made false promises to her and induced her to remarry him shortly after she has obtained a divorce, Mrs. Marie Radebaugh yesterday filed suit for another decree against Oral Radebaugh and asks the custody of their child. She obtained a divorce decree last December 22, and they remarried February 12, separating the last time several days ago. Within a week after she remarried him he returned home drunk and ever since has called her names, falsely accused her of infidelity and in other ways broken his promises to do better, she charges.
• 28 Jun 1927 Edgar E. Hedges complains for a divorce against Mrs. Della Hedges, charging that she nags at him and has refused to come to Fort Wayne to Live, although his employment has been in this city for the last five years. He formerly lived in Peru and when he talked to her last, she stated that she would not come to Fort Wayne to live and that she could get along without him very nicely, he charges. They married in October, 1898, separating last March 1.
• 28 Jun 1927 Mrs. Ethel Fern Wolford was granted a decree of divorce from Howard Wolford in circuit court yesterday on complaint that her husband swears and curses at her, has struck her and failed to make reasonable provision for her support. The separated last October after three years' marriage.
• 28 Jun 1927 Failure to provide was alleged by Mrs. Lana M. Gordan in a suit against Thomas C. Gordan and she was granted a divorce and given the custody of two children by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 1 yesterday. They separated a year ago after 11 years' marriage.
• 28 Jun 1927 John H. Alken, as special judge in the trial of the divorce suit of Mrs. Almeda E. Porter against Merritt W. Porter yesterday in superior court No. 1 granted the wife a divorce and the custody of their child. Her former name, Kessler was also restored. She complained of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 28 Jun 1927 William Osterman yesterday filed a cross-complaint to the divorce action of Mrs. Ellenoria Osterman, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 29 Jun 1927 Charging that her husband has been cold and indifferent toward her for the past 10 years, refusing to speak to her for days at a time and refuses to take her any place, often times telling her that he no longer cares for her and that she should get a divorce, Mrs. Lena Custance yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Orla Custance and asks the custody of their three children. He also takes only a part of his meals at home, she adds. They married in June, 1909, separating several days ago.
• 29 Jun 1927 Mrs. Ruth Denman filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Earl Denman, charging that he spends his earning for intoxicating liquor and for gambling tickets on baseball pools until he has not sufficient money left with which to properly provide for her. She adds that he quarrels with her, has struck and threatened to kill her. She asks that her former name, Kinaan be restored. They married in March 1914, separating last June 25.
• 29 Jun 1927 A decree of divorce and $3,000 alimony is asked by Mrs. Virginia Henninger, rural route 10, in a suit filed yesterday against Orville Henninger. She complains of cruel and inhuman treatment and states they married last January 6, separating yesterday.
• 29 Jun 1927 Mrs. Margaret Knuth complains in a suit against Charles Knuth that he has cursed her and is extremely jealous. They separated yesterday after 10 years' marriage.
• 29 Jun 1927 Mrs. Ruth E. Bohley was granted a divorce decree against Carl F. Bohley by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 1 yesterday and she was allowed the custody of their child. She alleged drunkenness, cruelty and failure to provide and stated they separated last February after eight months' marriage.
• 30 Jun 1927 Charging that her husband deserted her last May, taking with him money belonging to her and that he has failed to provide, and prior to their separation would curse and abuse her, Mrs. Elsie Hull yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Perry Hull. They married October 17, 1926.
• 30 Jun 1927 Mrs. Barbara Schramm, filed suit for a three-year limited separation from Joseph F. Schramm yesterday, charging failure to provide. They married in April, 1924 separating several days ago.

• 01 Jul 1927 Asserting that his wife has bit him on the arm, causing him much pain and leaving an unsightly scar, Lloyd R. Schuler yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Ruth Schuler after five years' marriage. He adds that she assumes a defiant and antagonistic attitude in the presence of his friends and relatives and that she nags at him.
• 01 Jul 1927 Rudolph E. Scherer filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Louise Scherer after a marriage of four years, charging that she refuses to live with him. He asks the custody of their one child.
• 02 Jul 1927 Bertha Bryan was granted a divorce from William J. Bryan yesterday in superior court. The plaintiff was granted the custody of their three children, and the defendant was ordered to pay $13 a week to their support. Drunkenness and cruelty were charged.
• 02 Jul 1927 Mary Sprunger was divorced from Kenneth Sprunger. She was given the custody of their child and Sprunger was ordered to pay $6 a week for its support. The plaintiff charged failure to provide. She cannot remarry for two years.
• 02 Jul 1927 Barrett Phinezy filed suit for a divorce from Helen Phinezy, to whom he married on December 27, 1926. He alleges that his wife remained away from home all night.
• 03 Jul 1927 Harvey L. Smith, real estate broker, yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Emma M. Smith after a marriage of 19 years, charging that she is continually finding fault and nagging at him, that she refuses to speak to him for long periods of time and that she has told him she no longer cares for him. They have four children.
• 03 Jul 1927 A decree of divorce is asked by Jasper Smith in a suit filed yesterday against Mrs. Margaret Smith. She curses and swears at him and has an ungovernable temper, he complains. They married in October of last year, separating yesterday and are the parents of one child.
• 03 Jul 1927 Mrs. Naomi Shaughnessy filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Richard Shaughnessy and asked that her former name, Harshbarger be restored. They married July 14, 1926, separating June 19 of this year, during which time he has failed to provide and she has been forced to seek employment, she complains.
• 03 Jul 1927 A divorce decree was granted yesterday in superior court No. 1 to Mrs. Lenora M. Wilkinson against John A. Wilkinson and the wife was given the custody of their two children. She complained of failure to provide. The husband was ordered to pay $10 weekly for the support of the children.
• 06 Jul 1927 Clarence Reed filed suit for a divorce from Opal Reed yesterday charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 06 Jul 1927 Pearl Prisinzano was granted a divorce from Joseph Prisinzano in superior court on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff was given the custody of their child.
• 06 Jul 1927 Mrs. Viola Smith was granted a divorce from James Smith. Her maiden name of Viola Welker was restored. The couple was married in August 1926, and separated last March.
• 07 Jul 1927 James A. Ross was the central figure in a divorce trial yesterday in superior court which was not his own. Ross was named co-respondent by the defendant in the case of Stella Goerling against John Goerling. The suit was on trial practically all day before Judge Charles J. Ryan. Mrs. Goerling testified that her husband nagged at her and falsely accused her of being intimate with Ross and other men. Goerling tried by a number of neighbor women to prove his charge that his wife had been too friendly with Ross. Witnesses testified that they had seen Mrs. Goerling riding in Ross's automobile and one witness said she had seen them together in a restaurant and that they slipped out the back door when they saw her. Ross, who was sitting behine Mrs. Goerling during the trial took the stand and testified that there was nothing wrong with his relations with her. He denied that he had danced with Mrs. Goerling to the exclusion of all other women at a lodge dance. The hearing was continued this morning.
• 07 Jul 1927 Dorothy Perkins sued Kenneth Perkins for divorce charging improper support and threats to kill her.
• 07 Jul 1927 Clara A. Lichtainn asked a divorce and $1,000 alimony in a complaint filed against Henry W. Lichtainn. She charged that he threatened to take her life.
• 07 Jul 1927 Emma Racine asked a divorce from Lester W. Racine. She also seeks the custody of four children. She avers that her husband falsely accused her of associating with other men.
• 07 Jul 1927 Rhea Kiracofe was divorced from Hubar Kiracofe on cross-complaint charging failure to provide. She was given the custody of a child and her husband was charged with its support.
• 07 Jul 1927 Harry B. Ellingwood was granted a divorce from Beatrice Ellingwood on a cross-complaint. He was given the custody of their child. He testified that his wife associated with other men.
• 07 Jul 1927 Milton C. Spicher filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Josephine Spicher in which he said that she compelled him to give her all his money and quarreled when he asked her for enough money to buy some tobacco.
• 07 Jul 1927 Margaret Smith filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Jasper Smith, alleging desertion.
• 08 Jul 1927 Mrs. Irene Campbell was granted a divorce from John W. Campbell yesterday by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court No. 1. Mrs. Campbell was granted the custody of her children. She charged that her husband was guilty of staying out late of nights, drunkenness and abusiveness.
• 08 Jul 1927 Mrs. Lela Kleeburg filed suit for a divorce from Arthur Kleeburg alleging that he used liquor to excess and that he struck and beat her. The couple married in 1923 and separated in 1927.
• 08 Jul 1927 Mrs. Nora Evans sued Joseph Paul Evans for a divorce and the custody of two children. She claims that Evans deserted her and the children.
• 08 Jul 1927 Michael J. B. Kauffman filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Mrs. Grace Kauffman charging cruel and inhuman treatment and asking that he be given custody of the children.
• 09 Jul 1927 William Spencer, owner of a filling station in Lake township, was made defendant in a suit for divorce and $500 alimony filed yesterday by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Spencer. The plaintiff alleges that her husband compelled her to work, that he stayed away from home all night and finally deserted her. The couple was married November 11, 1924, and separated Jun 19, 1927. She asks that her maiden name of Ethel Miracle be restored.
• 09 Jul 1927 Mrs. Alice Evard sued Clement Evard for divorce alleging that he has been associating with other women. She wants her former name of Zierath restored.
• 09 Jul 1927 Mrs. Rose I. Kitson filed suit for a divorce from Fred W. Kitson, alleging that he told her he no longer cared for her. She asks that her maiden name of Rose Wagner be restored.
• 09 Jul 1927 John B. Cleveland filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Anna Cleveland to whom he was married February 26, 1927. The couple separated 18 days later. Cleveland says the woman refused to live with him.
• 09 Jul 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan, of the superior court has postponed the announcement of his finding in the divorce suit of Mrs. Stella Goerling against John Goerling which was to have been decided yesterday morning.
• 10 Jul 1927 Mrs. Hazel F. Osbun filed suit for a divorce from Jesse J. Osbun, alleging that he falsely accused her of associating with other men, and that he nagged at her, struck her and failed to support her. She asks the custody of three children.
• 10 Jul 1927 Mrs. Maude Brown sued for divorce from Ollie Brown in a complaint alleging that her husband was a drunkard and failed to provide for her.
• 12 Jul 1927 Mrs. Hazel Kiel was granted a divorce from Arthur H. Kiel yesterday in superior court. She charged that her husband struck and beat her.
• 12 Jul 1927 Mrs. Clara Schiebecker won a divorce from Oscar H. Schiebecker on a charge of habitual drunkenness.
• 12 Jul 1927 Mrs. Leota White was given a decree of divorce from Arnold White. She charged he was an habitual drunkard. The plaintiff's maiden name of Leota Bradshaw was restored.
• 12 Jul 1927 The divorce case of D. Harold Brown against Dorthea Brown was heard by Judge Charles J. Ryan, but the finding was held up until additional witnesses could be obtained.
• 12 Jul 1927 Charles Yount sued Verda Yount for divorce and asked the custody of four children. He said his wife had confessed her infidelity to him and told him that she loved another man. The couple was married in 1916.
• 13 Jul 1927 Mrs. Geneva Rockhill filed suit for divorce and $5,000 alimony from Frank H. Rockhill, living on a farm near Arcola yesterday afternoon in superior court. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married 1916 and separated in 1927.
• 13 Jul 1927 Mrs. Losha Dowden sued Charles Dowden for divorce, she charged that he married her on April 23 and deserted her on short time later without food or money to buy food.
• 13 Jul 1927 Charles B. Garver asked a divorce from Winifred Garver, charging cruelty. The marriage took place in 1917.
• 13 Jul 1927 A divorce decree was granted yesterday in the case of D. Harold Brown against Dorothea Brown. The evidence was heard on Monday.
• 14 Jul 1927 Charging that her husband Clifford Green locked her in a room for two days so that she almost smothered to death, Mrs. Loretta Green yesterday filed suit for divorce. The couple was married in 1921.
• 14 Jul 1927 Mrs. Mildred Stierhoff sued Thomas A. Stierhoff for divorce, alleging that he associated with immoral women.
• 14 Jul 1927 Arthur Anderson sued Mae Anderson for divorce alleging that she associated with other men.
• 14 Jul 1927 The marriage of Louise Smith to Edward Smith was annulled by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court. Mrs. Smith said her husband induced her to marry him by making false representations concerning his property. She said he deserted her on the day of the marriage.
• 14 Jul 1927 Louis Craig sued Clifton Craig for divorce. She said he struck her and told her he wished to get rid of her.
• 14 Jul 1927 Blanche Young charged failure to provide in a complaint for divorce filed against Joseph J. Young.
• 15 Jul 1927 Sam Kamages, part owner of the Crescent restaurant was named defendant in a suit for divorce by his wife, Mrs. Marie Kamages. The plaintiff names Mary E. Long as co-respondent. She also charges that her husband spent a large part of his money in gambling. Mrs. Kamages wants her maiden name of Marie Thomas restored.
• 15 Jul 1927 Mrs. Lenna Hoock filed suit for a divorce from Carl S. Hoock, alleging that he struck her and blacked her eye. The couple was married in 1923 and separated a short time ago.
• 15 Jul 1927 Mrs. Iris Place asked a divorce from Orville Place, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 15 Jul 1927 Mrs. Mildred Flack filed suit for a divorce from Robert Flack, charging cruelty and failure to provide properly.
• 15 Jul 1927 Mrs. Cora Shumaker asked a divorce from George Shumaker in a complaint alleging that he struck and beat her. The couple was married in 1913.
• 15 Jul 1927 Mrs. Grace Snyder charged failure to provide in a complaint for divorce filed against Robert Snyder.
• 17 Jul 1927 Mrs. Ella Margaret Hunt has filed suit for a divorce from C. Nathan Hunt, charging desertion. The couple was married in 1923 and separated in 1925.
• 19 Jul 1927 Mrs. Rose Hill filed suit for a divorce and $5,000 alimony yesterday from John Hill, an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad company. She also asks the custody of five children. The plaintiff charges that her husband struck and beat her. The couple was married in 1910 and separated last January.
• 19 Jul 1927 Mrs. Zelma Rhoads filed suit for a divorce from Robert Rhoads, charging desertion. The couple was married on June 6, 1927, and separated Jul 19, 1927.
• 19 Jul 1927 Roscoe Hursh sued Nannie L Hursh for divorce, alleging that shenagged and quarreled at him. The couple married in 1923 and separated recently.
• 19 Jul 1927 Mrs. Deborah D. Miller was granted a divorce from Daniel F. Miller in superior court. The plaintiff testified that her husband was quarrelsome and that he cursed and swore at her.
• 19 Jul 1927 The divorce case of Lela Kleeburg against Arthur Kleeburg was dismissed.
• 20 Jul 1927 Bonnie Proehl, of Dunfee is a pictured as a hard-boiled woman with a butcher knife in her hand by Frank A. Proehl in his complaint for divorce filed yesterday. Proehl said his wife threatened him with a butcher knife and "told him how he would look after he was all cut to pieces." The couple was married in 1911.
• 20 Jul 1927 Marie Martin asked a divorce from John Martin charging that he struck her and gambled away his income.
• 20 Jul 1927 Kathryn Watson sued William O. Watson for divorce, charging cruelty.
• 20 Jul 1927 Carrie Higgins sued Fred Higgins for separation from bed and board, charging cruelty.
• 20 Jul 1927 John Anderson asked a divorce from Mary Anderson charging that she is guilty of indecent conduct.
• 20 Jul 1927 Kate Q. Zuber asked a divorce and $1,000 alimony in a complaint from Andrew F. Zuber. She charges threats to kill her.
• 20 Jul 1927 Lenore Hoock filed an amended complaint for divorce from Curt S. Hoock, railroad employee, charging that he beat her black and blue.
• 20 Jul 1927 Learta Lett charges that she returned home from a church convention and found her husband, Henry Lett drunk. She asks a divorce.
• 21 Jul 1927 Maybelle Laud was granted a divorce from Herschel Laud on her testimony that her husband kicked her in the stomach and threatened to kill her. Her maiden name of Owens was restored. The couple lived together only 15 days. She cannot remarry for two years.
• 21 Jul 1927 Virginia Mary Louise DuWan filed suit for a divorce from Leo Francis DuWan alleging that her husband falsely accused her of associating with other men. The couple was married in 1924 and has one child of which the plaintiff asks the custody.
• 21 Jul 1927 Mary Parisot sued Edward J. Parisot for divorce. She alleges that she was compelled to work throughout her married life.
• 21 Jul 1927 Helen J. Achenbach was granted a divorce from Earl Achenbach and was given the custody of her two children. The defendant was ordered to pay $200 per month for their support. Incompatibility was charged.
• 22 Jul 1927 Alleging that Jack McGraw threatened to kill her and left her without any means of support, Mrs. Erma McGraw filed suit for a divorce yesterday in superior court.
• 22 Jul 1927 Donald E. Wallmark sued Margaret Wallmark for divorce, charging that she has been guilty of associating with other men. The couple married June 8, 1926 and separated November 23, 1926.
• 22 Jul 1927 Nora Junk charged Mat Junk with drunkenness in a complaint for divorce filed yesterday. She wants her maiden name of Lammons restored.
• 22 Jul 1927 Loretta Havert charged that Leo Havert drank to excess and failed to provide for her. The plaintiff asks the custody of her 11-year-old child.
• 22 Jul 1927 Edna Rathart was granted a divorce from Charles Rathert by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court. The plaintiff's maiden name of Edna Morgenstern was restored. She charged that her husband failed to provide for her and struck her. She cannot remarry for two years.
• 22 Jul 1927 Orpha Williams was granted a divorce from James Williams. She charged drunkenness and failure to provide. The plaintiff cannot remarry for two years.
• 22 Jul 1927 The divorce suit of George J. Bade against Blondena Bade was dismissed by agreement of the parties in superior court No. 2.
• 23 Jul 1927 Mrs. Elizabeth Westbrook was granted a divorce from Orval Westbrook yesterday afternoon in superior court. The plaintiff testified that her husband is now serving a term in the state prison where he was sent following his conviction for robbery in the circuit court. Mrs. Westbrook was granted the custody of their child.
• 24 Jul 1927 Mrs. Julia Jones filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Leo Jones. She asked $150 alimony. She alleged that her husband called her vile names and that he spent most of his money gambling. The couple was married in 1923.
• 24 Jul 1927 Mrs. Nellie Mix filed suit for a divorce from William Mix, charging that he has a violent temper and curses and swears at her. The plaintiff seeks the custody of the four children. The couple married in 1913.
• 24 Jul 1927 Maggie Jacobs was granted a divorce from Thomas Jacobs by Andrew W. Perry, judge pro tem in superior court. The plaintiff's former name of Hamilton was restored. She charged that her husband has left her and has joined a circus.
• 26 Jul 1927 Mrs. Laura King filed suit for a divorce and $10.000 alimony yesterday in superior court No. 2. The plaintiff charged that her husband struck her, called her names and lived with other women during their married life. The couple was married in 1918. The plaintiff alleges that there are several thousand dollars on deposit in the Lincoln Trust company which represent the combined savings of the two.
• 26 Jul 1927 Mrs. Belle Wolf sued James Wolf for divorce charging that he was cold and indifferent and that he refused to buy the necessities of life for her.
• 26 Jul 1927 Nora Curran was granted a divorce from William Curran. She charged cruelty.
• 26 Jul 1927 Gustave Kuhn was granted a divorce from Bertha Kuhn. He testified that his wife refused to live with him.
• 27 Jul 1927 Mrs. Lelah White filed suit for a divorce from Ted White yesterday. She alleged that her husband told her he did not love her. The couple was married in 1925.
• 27 Jul 1927 John P. Bottoff, sued Mrs. Naomi R. Bottoff for divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in 1923.
• 27 Jul 1927 Mrs. Viola Doolittle charged failure to provide in a complaint for divorce filed against Joseph Doolittle to whom she was married in 1921.
• 27 Jul 1927 Mrs. Muriel M. Gorzelniaski filed suit for a divorce from Francis C. Gorzelniaski. She alleged that he forced her to sell their property to pay the expenses of a trip to California and then forced her to pawn her jewelry to pay their way back to Fort Wayne. She asks that he maiden name of Muriel Runde be restored.
• 27 Jul 1927 Mrs. Estella Shull filed suit for a divorce from Arthur W. Shull, alleging that he beat her in Huntington until the police had to interfere and stop him.
• 27 Jul 1927 Mrs. Jewel Telley was granted a divorce from Phillip Telley and had her maiden name of Jewel Schrimp restored. She testified that her husband was quarrelsome and cruel and that he left her.
• 27 Jul 1927 Mrs. Hazel P. Shelley was given a divorce from Carl S. Shelley and the custody of their two children.
• 27 Jul 1927 Paul Leopold was cited for contempt for failure to pay the attorney of his divorced wife, Rose.
• 28 Jul 1927 Mrs. Gladys Wheatley was granted a divorce from John W. Wheatley by Judge Charles J. Ryan yesterday afternoon in superior court. She was given a judgment for $150 alimony. The plaintiff testified that her husband has failed to provide for her and that he abandoned her more than two years ago.
• 28 Jul 1927 Mrs. Nettie Klingenberger was granted a divorce from Henry Klingenberger. She charges him with cruelty.
• 28 Jul 1927 Ceola Maydwell was divorce from Eugene Maydwell. The plaintiff's maiden name of Ceola Bates was restored. She testified that her husband was cruel to her, called her vile names and associated with other women.
• 28 Jul 1927 Mrs. Lucille Boyte filed suit for a divorce from Charles Boyte, alleging failure to provide. She asks the custody of a child 9 months old. The couple was married February 16, 1926.
• 29 Jul 1927 Mary Yaggy was named co-respondent in a suit for a two-year separation filed yesterday by Mabel McClellen against Claude McClellen. Mrs. McClellen said her husband had been associating with other women, including the Yaggy woman. She asks the custody of the three children and $25 a week for the support of them and herself.
• 29 Jul 1927 Joseph J. Etgens sued Loretta Etgens for divorce, alleging that she had constantly nagged him and found fault with him. The couple had not lived together for several years.
• 29 Jul 1927 Blanche Fett asked a divorce from Murlen Fett charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 29 Jul 1927 Mary Prescott, of Harlan sued Roy Prescott for divorce and the restoration of her maiden name, Mary Terman. She alleged that her husband cursed, nagged and scolded her.
• 29 Jul 1927 Vera Feighner sued Samuel J. Feighner for divorce, charging that he abandoned her at Tampa, Fla. She also charged that he drinks to excess. The couple was married in 1919.
• 29 Jul 1927 Bettie Black filed suit for a divorce from George Black. She said that her husband locked her out of the house and that he gave her a beating when she crawled in through a window in the early hours of the morning.
• 29 Jul 1927 The divorce case of Fern Ulrich against Ferdinand Ulrich was heard in part and continued. The plaintiff charged that her husband was cruel, called her vile names and struck her.
• 30 Jul 1927 Stella Goerling filed suit yesterday for a divorce from John J Goerling, to whom she was married in 1912. She charges that her husband drank, swore and called her vile names. She asks that her maiden name of Pritchard be restored.
• 30 Jul 1927 Pauline J. Thullen filed suit for a divorce from Albert E. Thullen, charging nonsupport. The couple was married in 1921 and separated a short time ago.
• 30 Jul 1927 Myrtle Reazer asks a two-year divorce from Charles R. Reazer, alleging that he stayed out late of nights and was intimate with other women.
• 30 Jul 1927 The divorce case of Vera Feighner against Samuel J. Feighner was dismissed when the defendant filed a plea, in abatement, alleging that his wife does not have sufficient residence in Indiana to obtain a divorce, because she has been living in Tamps, Fla.
• 31 Jul 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Watson filed suit for a one-year separation against Seth Watson and asks $10 per week for support. The plaintiff charges Watson with striking and strangling her. She asks that the Coca Cola Bottling works, where Watson is employed, be restrained from paying him his wages. The couple was married in 1923.

• 02 Aug 1927 Charles A. Cook filed suit for a divorce from Jennette M. Cook yesterday in a unique complaint in which he alleged that the defendant was a splendid housekeeper, a great economist, and a very virtuous woman, all great attributes, but she had no others. The plaintiff then alleges that she nagged at him, found fault with him and everybody and falsely accused him of associating with other women. On May 18, 1927, she went to Los Angeles and told him she would not return, the complaint says. The couple was married in 1908 and had no children.
• 02 Aug 1927 Elise M. Pierce filed suit for a divorce from Olga D. Pierce, alleging that he falsely accused her of associating with other men.
• 02 Aug 1927 Velma Keel sued Rhue D. Keel for divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 02 Aug 1927 Dorothy Mercer was granted a divorce from Leslie B. Mercer on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment. The custody of a child was granted to its grandmother, Grace Wilson.
• 03 Aug 1927 Mrs. Edna Habegger was granted a divorce from Amos Habegger yesterday by Robert K. Gordon, judge pro tem in superior court No. 2. The wife testified that he cursed and swore at her and compelled her to work and support herself. Her maiden name of Edna M. Mettler was restored. The couple was married in 1922.
• 04 Aug 1927 Mrs. Agnes Weber filed suit for divorce from Gustave E. Weber yesterday. She also asked $2,000 alimony. The plaintiff charged that her husband frequently became intoxicated , and that he quarreled at her. The couple was married in 1917.
• 04 Aug 1927 Mrs. Gilta Elseberg was granted a divorce from Donald Elsenberg. The couple was married April 1, 1920. Elsenberg deserted her 14 days later, the plaintiff said. She was given the custody of their child.
• 04 Aug 1927 Charlotte Baker was granted a divorce from Henry Baker. She testified that her husband would remain intoxicated for three or four weeks at a time. The couple was married in April, 1923 and separated last May. There are no children.
• 05 Aug 1927 Charles Sheefe filed suit for a divorce from Maude Sheefe late yesterday afternoon in superior court. Sheefel said that his wife refused to cook his meals and told him she was sorry that she had ever married him.
• 05 Aug 1927 Charles E. Angel filed suit for a divorce from Mary E. Angel. He gave no reason for seeking the decree aside from the fact that he wife and he no longer live together.
• 06 Aug 1927 Mrs. Alra Weaver was granted a divorce from Elmer R. Weaver on the charge of failure to support. They were married in 1907 and lived together until July last year.
• 06 Aug 1927 Mrs. Marie Waldon was granted a divorce from Floyd Waldon. She charged her husband with making false accusations and with failure to provide. They were married in October, 1925 and separated a year ago, the complaint stated.
• 07 Aug 1927 Violet Fern Chapman was granted a divorce from Clyde Chapman yesterday afternoon in superior court. She was also given the custody of a child, age 3. She charged that her husband struck her and failed to provide for her.
• 07 Aug 1927 Irene A. Martin was granted a divorce from Charles C. Martin. She was granted the custody of a minor child and the father was ordered to pay $4 a wood for support. The plaintiff charged failure to provide.
• 09 Aug 1927 Marie Elliott was granted a divorce from Ronald Elliott by Judge George H. Leonard yesterday afternoon in superior court No. 2. She testified that her husband cursed and swore at her and that he deserted her in July, 1926, and she has not seen him since. She said he probably went to California. The plaintiff's maiden name of Marie Haire was restored.
• 09 Aug 1927 Eva Hays filed suit for a limited separation from Charles C. Hays. She alleged that her husband was a habitual drunkard and that he struck and beat her.
• 09 Aug 1927 Arlynn Truman sued Donald Truman for divorce, alleging that he failed to provide. She asks that her maiden name of Arlynn Call be restored.
• 09 Aug 1927 Della Morgan asked a divorce from Rodman Morgan in a complaint alleging that he struck her and blacked her eye. She asks that her former name of Della Gains be restored.
• 09 Aug 1927 Gladys Skandas asked a divorce from Antonio Skandas charging failure to provide.
• 10 Aug 1927 Norman Hagadorn asks for a divorce from Nina Hagadorn. They were married December 27 and lived together until July 8. He claims his wife refused to live with him and that she declared she does not love him.
• 10 Aug 1927 In the complaint of Carrie E. Warner against Charles A. Warner it is alleged that he cursed her and struck her. They were married December 8, 1924 and lived together until July 24, this year. The plaintiff asks that her maiden name of Carrie E. Fisher be restored.
• 10 Aug 1927 In her suit for a divorce from Donald H. Solinger, Mrs. Martha Solinger charges cruel and inhuman treatment, alleging that her husband kicked her and beat her and threatened to kill her. They were married July 23, 1925, and separated July 23, this year. The wife asks the custody of their one child, Conrad A., and weekly payment of $10 for the support of the child.
• 10 Aug 1927 Helen Irene Riggs asks for a divorce from Adrian Riggs, alleging cruel treatment, claiming her husband has told her he no longer cares for her. She is the owner of a beauty parlor. They were married July 29, 1909, and separated May 23, this year.
• 11 Aug 1927 Thomas Hozlen was granted a divorce from Mayme Hozlen in superior court. The plaintiff testified that his wife left him without cause, nagged him and refused to do the house work.
• 11 Aug 1927 Marie McDaniel was granted a divorce from Walter McDaniel. Her maiden name of Marie Shaner was restored. She testified that her husband refused to support her.
• 11 Aug 1927 Carrie Crickmore filed suit for a divorce from Nicholas Crickmore alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married in 1923.
• 11 Aug 1927 Eunice Patterson sued Clarence H. Patterson for divorce, charging cruelty.
• 11 Aug 1927 Bernice Behler asked a divorce and $6,000 alimony in a complaint for divorce filed against Clark Behler, proprietor of a soft drink parlor. She alleges that her husband struck and beat her and that he consorted with other women.
• 12 Aug 1927 Gladys Becker Kuhns was granted a divorce from Frank W. Kuhns yesterday afternoon by Dan C. Flanagan, judge pro tem in superior court, on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff's maiden name of Gladys Becker was restored.
• 12 Aug 1927 Blanche B. Smethers filed suit for a divorce and $1,000 alimony from John C. Smethers. She said her husband refused to let her parents visit them.
• 12 Aug 1927 Mary Kreuger sued Elmer Kreuger for divorce alleging that he drank to excess.
• 13 Aug 1927 Eleanor Pliett filed suit for a divorce and $1,000 alimony against Edwin Pliett in superior court. The couple was married November 25, 1926. The plaintiff alleged that her husband threatened to commit suicide and that he failed to support her.
• 14 Aug 1927 Louelia Marie Irwin filed suit for a divorce from Merritt Calvin Irwin, alleging failure to provide. She asks the custody of a child. The couple was married in 1921 and separated in 1925.
• 14 Aug 1927 Bessie Turner filed suit for a divorce and $1,000 alimony against Elmer Turner. She charged nonsupport and asked the custody of an adopted child.
• 16 Aug 1927 Myrtle Schoppman was named as correspondent in a suit for divorce filed yesterday by Mae Blake against Alba Blake. The plaintiff alleges that her husband abandoned her and has been having immoral relations with the Schoppman woman.
• 16 Aug 1927 Clara DeBolt of Monroeville filed suit for a divorce and $25,000 alimony from Lesile A. DeBolt. The couple was married in 1904 and have three children. The plaintiff says that her husband has property worth $75,000.
• 16 Aug 1927 Eva D. Beard sued Carlton M. Beard for divorce. She asks the custody of two children. The couple was married in 1922.
• 16 Aug 1927 Mrs. Myrtle Mills filed suit for divorce from Grant Mills to whom she was married in 1900. She alleged that her husband threatened to take her life.
• 16 Aug 1927 The suit of Leonore Gustafson against Eric Gustafson for a limited separation was dismissed.
• 16 Aug 1927 The divorce suit of Mrs. Martha Solinger against Donald H. Solinger was dismissed.
• 17 Aug 1927 Mrs. Billie Frary named Inez Henry as correspondent in a suit for divorce against Jack Frary filed yesterday afternoon in superior court. Mrs. Frary alleges that on Monday night her husband and the Henry woman went to Elkhart and registered at a hotel as Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grant. The Frary's were married in 1923.
• 17 Aug 1927 Mrs. Ethel Byers filed suit for a divorce from John Byers, city patrolman yesterday. She alleged that her husband associated with other women and that he told her to go out and get some friends and have a good time, too. The couple has eight children whose ages range from 16 to 2 years.
• 17 Aug 1927 Mrs. Marie Tremp filed suit for a divorce from Elmer Tremp alleging failure to provide. The couple was married in 1923.
• 17 Aug 1927 Lawrence Wheeler asked a divorce from Mrs. Josephine Wheeler, charging abandonment.
• 17 Aug 1927 Arlington Fohner sued Mrs. Frances M. Fohner for divorce, alleging desertion.
• 17 Aug 1927 Mrs. Daisie Reilly Brodersen was granted a divorce from Christian N. Bordersen in superior court on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 18 Aug 1927 Mrs. Florence Mills filed suit for a divorce from Charles A. Mills, alleging that he threatened to kill her and that he called her vile names. The plaintiff asks the custody of two children. The couple was married in 1911 and separated November 19, 1926.
• 18 Aug 1927 Mrs. Louise Lockwood, colored, filed suit for a divorce from Samuel Lockwood, alleging that the defendant had been sentenced to serve a term of two years in the state prison. The couple was married in 1923 and separated July 15, 1927.
• 19 Aug 1927 Mrs. Edith L. Toor filed suit for a divorce from John Toor, alleging that he struck her and swore at her. The couple was married in 1922 and separated a short time ago.
• 19 Aug 1927 Mrs. Leota DeBolt asked a divorce from Clarent DeBolt in a complaint alleging that he drove her away from their home.
• 19 Aug 1927 Tony B. Henry sued Mrs. Inez Henry for divorce, alleging that she has been guilty of associating with other men. The couple married in 1909.
• 19 Aug 1927 Mrs. Edith Egolf sued John Egolf for divorce. She charged that he drank to excess and failed to provide for her.
• 20 Aug 1927 Mrs. Dessie G. Smith filed suit for a divorce from Herman H. Smith, alleging that he struck her, cursed her and called her vile names. The plaintiff asks that her maiden name of Dessie G. Redding be restored. The couple was married in 1922 and separated a short time ago.
• 20 Aug 1927 Mrs. Laura S. Gifford filed suit for a divorce from Leland Gifford, charging failure to support. She asks that her maiden name of Laura Force be restored. The couple married in 1918.
• 20 Aug 1927 William A. Weaver was granted a divorce from Mrs. Clara A. Weaver in superior court. Weaver alleged that his wife deserted him in 1923.
• 21 Aug 1927 Mrs. Marie Lockhart filed suit for a divorce from Earl Lockhart alleging that he called her vile names and otherwise mistreated her.
• 23 Aug 1927 Mrs. Inez Henry who was named correspondent a week ago in a complaint for divorce filed by Mrs. Billie Frary against Jack Frary, yesterday filed a cross-complaint for a divorce from her husband, Tony B. Henry. Mrs. Henry alleges that her husband has failed to support her and that she has been forced to work during her married life. Henry filed suit for a divorce a short time after Mrs. Frary named Mrs. Henry as co-respondent. Mrs. Frary charged that Frary and Mrs. Henry registered as man and wife at an Elkhart hotel.
• 23 Aug 1927 William Peel filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Helen Peel yesterday afternoon in superior court. She alleged that her husband struck and beat her. She asks the custody of three children. The couple was married in 1922 and separated a short time ago.
• 23 Aug 1927 Charles Crowder filed a croos complaint for a divorce from Mrs. Clara Crowder, alleging that during their married life she has constantly quarreled and found fault.
• 23 Aug 1927 The divorce suit of Edgar E. Hedges against Della Hedges was dismissed.
• 24 Aug 1927 Charging that her husband forced her to move from one home to another 29 times during a period of two years, Mrs. Mildred L. Heiny yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Emmett C. Heiney, now a resident of Elkhart. The couple was married at St. Joseph, Mich., in 1923. The plaintiff alleges that her husband failed to support her and that he constantly nagged and scolded her. Last May he knocked her down, according to the complaint. He left her on July 25 and went to Elkhart the complaint says. She asks that her former name of Mildred L. Kronmiller be restored.
• 24 Aug 1927 Mrs. Imogene Conley filed suit for a divorce from Ernest O. Conley, charging desertion. The couple was married in August, 1924 and separated in September of the same year.
• 24 Aug 1927 Mrs. Grace M. Smick filed suit for a divorce and $5,000 alimony from Edgar M. Smick. She alleges that her husband squandered his money on intoxicating liquor.
• 24 Aug 1927 Mrs. Opal Paul was granted a divorce from Robert Paul in superior court yesterday. Mrs. Paul testified that he cursed her, failed to support her and finally deserted her.
• 25 Aug 1927 Ethel Greenwood who asked a decree of divorce from Irvin Greenwood, they married June 24 and separated July 24. She alleged that her husband struck her and failed to provide for her.
• 25 Aug 1927 Two weeks of married life was enough for Mrs. Maxine Compton who sued for a divorce from Bertus Compton, operator of the Trilake hotel. The couple was married August 10. The plaintiff alleges that her husband cursed her and associated with immoral women and that she can no longer live with him. She says that her husband's income from the hotel is $300 a month. She asks money for support and attorney fees.
• 25 Aug 1927 Mrs. Goldie Ruth Lee filed suit for a divorce from Earl Max Lee, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married May 31, 1926, and separated June 22, 1927.
• 25 Aug 1927 Mrs. Delia Heine filed suit for a divorce from Carl Heine, alleging that they have separated and no longer live together.
• 25 Aug 1927 Mrs. Willie Thelma Price filed suit for a divorce from Arthur V. Price alleging that his criticism robbed her of her peace of mind. She asks the custody of two children. The marriage took place in 1913.
• 26 Aug 1927 Mrs. Hazel Lavender filed suit for a divorce from William E. Lavender, alleging that he had been convicted of grand larceny in circuit court on July 16. The couple was married May 28, 1927 and separated on July 3.
• 26 Aug 1927 Robert W. Drake was granted a divorce from Mrs. Ruby M. Drake in superior court. He charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 26 Aug 1927 Clarence Reed filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Opal Reed, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 26 Aug 1927 Mrs. Pearl Bender asked a divorce from Henry A. Bender, alleging that her husband struck and cursed her and called her vile names. The plaintiff wants her former name of Pearl Davis restored.
• 27 Aug 1927 Mrs. Teresa Dennis filed suit for a divorce from Ernest Dennis, living in Clyde, O. She charged that during her married life her husband cursed her and failed to provide for her.
• 27 Aug 1927 Milton G. White sued Mrs. Florence M. White for divorce, alleging incompatibility. The couple was married 31 years ago.
• 27 Aug 1927 Mrs. Avilla Mae Wilkinson filed suit for a divorce from Eugene Wilkinson, charging failure to provide. The couple was married October 22, 1926 and separated a short time ago.
• 27 Aug 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Clear was granted a divorce from Frank Clear in superior court No. 1. The couple was married seven years ago and separated about two months ago.
• 28 Aug 1927 In superior court No. 2 Georgia C. Miller was granted a divorce from Charles F. Miller. The plaintiff alleged her husband accused her falsely and failed to provide.
• 28 Aug 1927 Mrs. Elsie J. Dreibelbiss was given a divorce from Harry L. Dreibelbiss in superior court No. 1 on charges of cruelty. Her maiden name, Elsie J. Sutton was restored. The couple separated in June after they had been married 20 years.
• 28 Aug 1927 Mrs. Laurel Crain filed suit Saturday asking a divorce from Alford Crain. They were married in 1921. The complaint cites the fact that they have not lived together since April, 1925.
• 30 Aug 1927 In superior court No. 2 Mrs. Hildegarde Schwind was granted a divorce from Walter Schwind. The plaintiff charged that her husband was guilty of cruel treatment and that he had neglected to provide for her.
• 30 Aug 1927 In superior court No. 1 Morton J. Booth was given a divorce from Laura L. Booth on a charge of desertion. They were married in January, 1914 and live together 10 years.
• 30 Aug 1927 Elsie Hull was given a divorce from Perry Hull on the charge that her husband left her and compelled her to support herself. They were married in October, 1924 and separated last May.
• 30 Aug 1927 Mrs. Huldah F. Hill filed a suit in superior court No. 1 yesterday, asking a five-year separation from Julius H. Hill on the charge that he is guilty of inhuman treatment and cursed and beat her. They married in 1898.
• 30 Aug 1927 Arthur Pearse filed suit in superior court No. 2 asking a divorce from Ethel M. Pearse. He complains that his wife deserted him on August 25, notifying him that she no longer cared to live with him.
• 30 Aug 1927 Mrs. Myrtle Bixler filed a suit for divorce from Walter Bixler. She asks the restoration of her maiden name, Myrtle Vance. They were married in March, 1921 and lived together until three weeks ago, the complaint alleges. She charged that he cursed her and continually nagged her. They have no children.
• 31 Aug 1927 Fay W. Leas, judge pro tem in superior court No. 1, granted a divorce to Mildred Nicholson from Henry Nicholson on the wife's charge of cruelty. Her maiden name of Mildred Davis was restored. The couple was married October 26, 1922
• 31 Aug 1927 Eva E. Regan was given a divorce from Howard J. Regan on cruelty charges. They were married September, 1923. The wife's maiden name of, Eva E. Abbott was restored.
• 31 Aug 1927 Harold Walker was given a divorce from Mildred Walker on charges of cruelty and infidelity. They were married in July, 1923. On a cross-complaint filed by the defendant, her maiden name, Mildred Bechtel was restored.
• 31 Aug 1927 Mrs. Edith Meyers of Huntertown filed suit for divorce from Daniel Meyers charging nonsupport. They have five children. They were married in 1915.
• 31 Aug 1927 Mrs. Ruth Ormsby asks for a divorce from Ora Ormsby charging non-support. She asks the court for an order to compel her husband to give her $15 weekly for the support of their children.
• 31 Aug 1927 Mrs. Lillie Rentschler filed a suit for a divorce from Ralph Rentschler, charging infidelity. They were married in June this year.
• 31 Aug 1927 Mrs. Thelma Congdon filed a suit against her husband, George E. Congdon, asking an allowance of $25 a week for the support of herself and two children. She charges desertion.

• 01 Sep 1927 Ralph Rentschler filed a cross-complaint to the petition of his wife for a divorce which varies a little from the usual allegations made in divorce actions. Mr. Rentschler declares that his wife has been guilty of cruel treatment in several ways. He alleges that she falsely accused him of associating with other women, that she possesses a violent and ungovernable temper, that she cursed him and called him filthy names. He also alleges that his wife on one occasion attempted to stab him, and that she kept quantities of moonshine about the house for her own and her mother's consumption. The most unusual thing about Mr. Rentschler's charge, however is the allegation that on one occasion his wife took his entire week's salary and applied the same on the payment for a pet monkey. He asks that the bonds of matrimony be dissolved and that the decree be granted him.
• 01 Sep 1927 Mrs. Minnie Wickert was granted a divorce from Allen H. Wickert. The plaintiff alleged that her husband accused her falsely of associating with other men and that he called her a gold digger. Her maiden name of Minnie Linehart was restored.
• 01 Sep 1927 Mrs. Florence M. White filed a cross-complaint against her husband's petition to the court for a divorce. She asks that the court grant her a limited separation and that her husband be ordered to pay her $100 support during the separation.
• 01 Sep 1927 Catherine O'Rourke is the plaintiff in a divorce action filed in superior court No. 1 against Thomas O'Rourke. They were married in January, 1922 and separated the following April.
• 01 Sep 1927 Mrs. Lennie M. King filed suit in superior court No. 2 for a divorce from Charles J. King.
• 01 Sep 1927 On charges that she associated with other men and refused to live with her husband, Charles Crowder was given a divorce in superior court No. 1. The decree was granted on a cross-complaint filed by the husband. They separated last March after living together about one year.
• 02 Sep 1927 Florence Bultemeyer was granted a divorce from Albert Bultemeyer and her maiden name of Florence Brown was restored. She charged her husband with drunkenness and refusing to work. They were married September 13, 1920, and separated February 21, 1927.
• 02 Sep 1927 The suit of Louise Nichols against Soloman Nichols for divorce was dismissed.
• 03 Sep 1927 On the charges that he cursed his wife, called her names and threw her down, Gretchen Ruse was given a divorce in superior court No. 1 against Alonzo Ruse. Her maiden name of Gretchen Briant was restored.
• 04 Sep 1927 Waneta Hiser filed suit against George Hiser asking a divorce on the grounds of nonsupport. She asks for the custody of a minor child and $5 a week alimony.
• 04 Sep 1927 In the suit of Elsie N. Pierce against Olga D. Pierce the defendant filed a cross-complaint. He alleges that they were married November 8, 1926 and live together until February 27, and charges infidelity.
• 04 Sep 1927 In the suit of Bertha B. Buchanan against Ezra Buchanan with wife alleges cruelty and incompatibility. She asks a limited separation for two years and wants the court to order the defendant to repay $500 which she has invested in his property at 1113 Wabash Avenue.
• 04 Sep 1927 Martha D. Carrier asks for a divorce from Orville Carrier. They were married December 24, 1924 and separated August 29. She charges cruelty and nonsupport. She asks for a five year's temporary separation and a temporary allowance for her support.
• 07 Sep 1927 Bernard Hermes and his wife Mrs. Celia Hermes, ran a race to the divorce court yesterday, Hermes won. His attorney filed suit in the morning and his wife's attorney brought an action in the afternoon. Hermes charged that his wife had purchased jewelry with his money and had given it to other men. He also alleged that she had suggested that they live apart until she could determine whether she preferred to live with him or someone else as wife. Mrs. Hermes declared that she feared her husband would injure her and asked a restraining order to prevent it. She also asked the custody of an adopted child. The couple was married in 1918.
• 07 Sep 1927 Mrs. Pearl Axsom, mother of seven children suited for a divorce from George W. Axsom, alleging that they can no longer live together. The couple married in 1913.
• 07 Sep 1927 Coe J. Baker sued Mrs. Gladys Baker for divorce, alleging that she refused to live with him.
• 07 Sep 1927 William Shoemaker filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Catherine Shoemaker, Defiance, O., charging desertion. The couple married in 1905.
• 07 Sep 1927 Mrs. Edith B. Risk sued Hilbert F. Risk for divorce, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The marriage took place in 1917.
• 08 Sep 1927 Charging that her husband, Emil Voirol chased her from home with a shotgun and threatened to shoot her, Mrs. Orpha Voirol, yesterday filed suit for a divorce. She also charged that her husband has been an habitual drunkard for the past two years. She asks $2,000 alimony. The couple was married in 1920 and separated in 1927.
• 08 Sep 1927 Mrs. Katherine Shoemake filed a cross-complaint for divorce from William Shoemaker, charging cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. The couple was married in 1905. Mrs. Grace Hazzard, 715 East Jefferson street, yesterday said that Shoemaker is not residing at that address, but that he is rooming on South Calhoun street.
• 08 Sep 1927 Mrs. Maude M. Linnaberry filed suit for a divorce from Andy S. Linnaberry, charging failure to provide. The couple was married in 1905 and have a son 20 years of age. Mrs. Linnaberry charged that her husband nagged at her and criticized her.
• 09 Sep 1927 Mrs. Clara Lichtsinn was granted a divorce and given a judgment for $350 alimony in superior court yesterday. The plaintiff was also given the custody of five minor children and the defendant was ordered to pay $10 per week for their support. Mrs. Lichtsinn charged that her husband choked her and otherwise abused her.
• 09 Sep 1927 Mrs. Nora T. Evans was granted a divorce from Joseph Paul Evans and the custody of two minor children. Her husband was ordered to pay $10 per week to their support. She alleged that her husband called her vile names and compelled her to work and support the children.
• 09 Sep 1927 Mrs. Mildred Portman was granted a divorce from Thomas Portman on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment. Her maiden name of Mildred Hugenard was restored.
• 09 Sep 1927 Mrs. Georgia Holzworth filed suit for a divorce from Delbert C. Holzworth, alleging non-support. She asks that her maiden name of Georgia Parker be restored. The couple was married in 1925.
• 10 Sep 1927 Mrs. Ada Gebhart filed suit for a divorce from Frank Gebhart and asked $7,500 alimony. The couple was married in 1912 and has six children. She alleged that her husband struck her, called her vile names and told her that he was in love with an aunt of the plaintiff, and that if he had to choose between the plaintiff and the aunt he would choose the aunt.
• 10 Sep 1927 Mrs. Clara Wisel filed suit for a divorce from Charles W. Wisel. She asks $500 alimony and the restoration of her maiden name, Clara Lindemuth. She alleged that her husband struck her and beat their child.
• 10 Sep 1927 Mrs. Elfrieda E. Boese sued Herbert Boese for divorce, charging cruelty.
• 10 Sep 1927 Mrs. Thelma M. Masters sued John L. Masters for divorce charging failure to provide.
• 10 Sep 1927 Pearl Sheidler sued Frank Sheidler for divorce, charging cruelty.
• 10 Sep 1927 Rudolf E. Scherer was granted a divorce from Louise Scherer.
• 10 Sep 1927 Lena Custance was granted a divorce from Oria Custance.
• 10 Sep 1927 Barrett Phinezy was granted a divorce from Helen Phinezy.
• 11 Sep 1927 Mrs. Mollie Neff was granted a divorce from Carlton G. Neff in superior court yesterday. Mrs. Neff testified that on one occasion her husband came home drunk, gave her a beating and ran her out of the house. Her maiden name of Mollie Shaw was restored.
• 11 Sep 1927 Mrs. Elizabeth Keever filed suit for a divorce from John Keever, alleging that he nagged at her and called her vile names. The couple married in 1914 and separated a short time ago. They have four children of whom the plaintiff asks the custody.
• 11 Sep 1927 Mrs. Velma Russell asked a divorce from Edward M. Russell in a complaint charging failure to provide. Mrs. Russell asks the custody of the two children and a reasonable amount for their support.
• 13 Sep 1927 Mrs. Linna Patterson was granted a divorce from John Patterson on the ground of desertion. She was given the custody of a minor child.
• 13 Sep 1927 Mrs. Frances Need was divorced from Charles Need and was given custody. She charged desertion.
• 13 Sep 1927 John B. Cleveland was given a divorce from Mrs. Anna Cleveland. He charged that she had abandoned him.
• 13 Sep 1927 Mrs. Virginia Henninger was granted a divorce from Orville Henninger. She told the court that her husband was cruel to her. Her maiden name of King was restored.
• 13 Sep 1927 Charles Yount was granted a divorce from Mrs. Verda Yount. Yount was granted the custody of the three eldest children and hearing on the question of the custody of the youngest was taken under advisement. The couple had separated once before. Cruelty was charged.
• 13 Sep 1927 The following divorce cases were dismissed: Vesta Osterman against Clarence Osterman; Mildred Kelly against Ralph Kelly; Orpha Voirol against Emil Voirol; Bertha Buchanan against Ezra Buchanan.
• 14 Sep 1927 Jesse O. Moore filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Nellie Moore charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married about a year ago.
• 14 Sep 1927 Mrs. Rachel R. Crandall filed suit for a divorce from Harold Wayne Crandall alleging that her mother-in-law had caused trouble between the couple. She also alleged that her husband was cool toward her and treated her with indifference.
• 14 Sep 1927 Charles B. Garver was granted a divorce from Mrs. Winifred V. Garver. He testified to cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 15 Sep 1927 Sadie L. Luley is the plaintiff in a suit filed yesterday for a divorce from Joseph A. Luley. The wife asks a judgment for $1,000 alimony. The couple was married September 9, 1920 and separated yesterday, the complaint states. The wife charges cruel treatment, stating that the defendant cursed her and falsely accused her of associating with other men.
• 15 Sep 1927 Anna Fay Lane asks a divorce from James N. Lane. They were married July 9, 1925 and separated Tuesday. The husband failed to provide for his wife and falsely accused her.
• 15 Sep 1927 In a complaint for divorce from William J. Vaughn, his wife Marcile L. Vaughn alleges that the defendant has failed to provide for her, although he is able to do so. The complaint alleges that the defendant has been "bootlegging and making plenty of money," and that the defendant deserted the plaintiff three years ago.
• 15 Sep 1927 Mrs. Florence Lykes filed suit for a divorce from Russell Lykes, charging that he cursed her, failed to provide and threatened her.
• 15 Sep 1927 Mrs. Loretta Cole filed a suit for divorce from Harry R. Cole. She charges that he was cruel and failed to provide. She asks the restoration of her maiden name, Loretta F. Grams.
• 15 Sep 1927 Mrs. Opal Lloyd was granted a divorce from Harry Lloyd in superior court. The wife made the complaint that her husband was cruel and associated with other women. The wife was awarded the custody of their only child and the defendant was ordered to pay $5 weekly for the child's support.
• 16 Sep 1927 Mrs. Marie Kamages was granted a divorce from Sam Kamages. The plaintiff testified that her husband failed to provide for her.
• 16 Sep 1927 Mrs. George Harper was divorced from Joseph Lloyd Harper and her maiden name of Grace Jones was restored. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 16 Sep 1927 Mrs. Hattie A. Barrows filed suit for a divorce from Alfred F. Barrows alleging that he struck and beat her. The couple was married 20 years ago.
• 16 Sep 1927 Earl Lockhart has filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Mrs. Marie Lockhart, charging that she neglected to cook his meals and that she nagged and quarreled at him. The Lockhart's separated in August after three and one-half months of married life.
• 16 Sep 1927 Mrs. Nellie Moore filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Jesse O. Moore, charging that he cursed her.
• 17 Sep 1927 Mrs. Nina E. Shovlin was granted a divorce from Arthur S. Shovlin yesterday afternoon in circuit court. The plaintiff testified that her husband falsely accused her of misconduct and threatened her with bodily harm. The custody of one child was given the plaintiff and the custody of the other was given the defendant.
• 17 Sep 1927 Mrs. La Rue Schmidt was granted a divorce from Ralph Schmidt in superior court. She charged that her husband associated with other women. She was granted the custody of their child and Schmidt was ordered to pay $10 a week to its support.
• 17 Sep 1927 Joseph Swallow filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Maude Swallow charging that she nagged quarreled at him during their brief married life which began on June 6, 1927 and ended six days ago.
• 17 Sep 1927 Mrs. Edna J. Hodell sued Don F. Hodell for divorce alleging that he refused to live with her. The couple was married in 1924 and have one child of which the plaintiff asks the custody.
• 17 Sep 1927 Mrs. Alice Sowers sued David Sowers for divorce. She charged that her husband drank to excess and that he threatened to strike her. The couple was married in 1921 and separated a short time ago.
• 17 Sep 1927 Mrs. Arvilla Mae Wilkinson sued Eugene Wilkinson for divorce. She charged that her husband failed to provide for her. The couple married October 26, 1925.
• 18 Sep 1927 Howard H. Moorman filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Charlotte Moorman yesterday charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married last February.
• 18 Sep 1927 Mrs. Jun Kersh filed suit for a divorce from Ray Kersh, alleging that he has failed to support her for a period of five years. She alsl alleges that he falsely accused her of unfaithfulness. The marriage took place in 1922.
• 20 Sep 1927 Delbert J. Royer was granted a divorce from Mrs. Laura M. Royer yesterday. He was granted the custody of a child. He testified that his wife deserted him, that she associated with other men and that she was guilty of cruelty.
• 20 Sep 1927 Mrs. Rosella Hudson was granted a divorce from Ralph H. Hudson. The wife was granted the custody of a child. She charged that her husband was guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 20 Sep 1927 John Anderson, colored, was granted a divorce from Mary Anderson, colored on a charge of cruelty.
• 21 Sep 1927 Mrs. Tess Sutter filed suit for a divorce from Carl Sutter. She charged that he drank and quarreled. The couple was married September 16, 1923.
• 22 Sep 1927 Mrs. Ellenoria Osterman was granted a divorce from William Osterman. She said that she and the plaintiff separated 17 times during their married life. She charged that he failed to provide for her. Her maiden name of Myers was restored.
• 22 Sep 1927 Mrs. Ramona Nell filed suit for a divorce from Lloyd Nell, charging failure to provide. The couple was married March, 3, 1926 and separated last May.
• 22 Sep 1927 Josephine Spicher was granted a divorce from Milton C. Spicher. She testified that her husband stayed out late at night and refused to tell her where he had been.
• 22 Sep 1927 Virginia Mary Louise DuWan was granted a divorce from Leo Francis DuWan and was given the custody of a child. She testified that her husband struck her and called her vile names.
• 22 Sep 1927 Mrs. Charlotte Moorman filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Howard Moorman. She charged that he associated with another woman who was convicted in court as the result of her conduct. Mrs. Moorman also alleged that her husband is an habitual drunkard and that he struck her.
• 23 Sep 1927 Mrs. Effie Brown was granted a divorce from Frank Brown yesterday afternoon in superior court No. 2. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment. Mrs. Brown was given the custody of their minor child and her husband was charged with its support.
• 23 Sep 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Sweet was granted a divorce from Robert D. Sweet on a cross-complaint charging cruelty. She was awarded the custody of two children.
• 23 Sep 1927 James Parker filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Mrs. Hazel M. Parker, charging that she remained away from home at night and would not tell him where she had been.
• 23 Sep 1927 John W. Hodwick filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Edna Hodwick, alleging that she refused to keep house for him.
• 24 Sep 1927 Alleging that her husband, Lewis A. Moorman stayed out late of nights, associated with other women, and failed to provide for her, Mrs. Willadean Moorman filed suit for a divorce yesterday. She asked for the custody of her daughter. The couple was married September 24, 1924.
• 24 Sep 1927 Harley W. Gugle sued Mrs. Bessie V. Gugie for divorce. He declared that she nagged him and inflicted physical violence upon him. The marriage took place in 1916.
• 25 Sep 1927 Mrs. Lucy Curtis filed suit for a divorce from Owen J. Curtis charging her husband nagged at her and called her vile names. The couple was married in 1918.
• 25 Sep 1927 The divorce case of Mrs. Elfrieda E. Boese against Herbert Boese was dismissed.
• 27 Sep 1927 Mrs. Alice J. Smith filed a bill against Lorenzo Smith alleging that he would become angry and knock over the furniture. She asked that her former name of Miller be restored.
• 27 Sep 1927 Mrs. Naomi Scoles sued Howard Scoles for divorce, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married April 6, 1925 and separated April 8, 1927.
• 27 Sep 1927 Mrs. Frances Emrick demanded alimony in the sum of $2,000 in a complaint for divorce filed against Jacob Emrick. She alleged that her husband struck her and knocked her glasses to the floor.
• 27 Sep 1927 Mrs. Viola Doolittle was divorced from Joseph Doolittle, on a charge of cruelty and failure to provide.
• 27 Sep 1927 John F. Bottoff was granted a divorce from Naomi Bottoff. He told the court that she associated with other men.
• 27 Sep 1927 Mrs. Julia Jones was divorced from Leo Jones and her former name of Crissinger was restored. She charged nonsupport.
• 27 Sep 1927 Elva West asked $500 alimony in an amended complaint for divorce from Otto West.
• 28 Sep 1927 Expressing the fear that her husband might do her harm, Mrs. Charlotte Moorman yesterday filed an amended answer to the suit of Howard Moorman, asking a restraining order to prevent him visiting her, or molesting her at her home, 117 West Butler street. Mrs. Moorman recently filed a cross-complaint for divorce.
• 28 Sep 1927 Mrs. Pauline Harvey was granted a divorce from Everett Harvey on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. She was given the custody of their children and her husband was ordered to pay $10 per week to their support, also $250 due for support under a former order of the court.
• 28 Sep 1927 Joseph Schramm filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Barbara Schramm, alleging that she spent the daytime reading, left home at night seeking entertainment and lay in bed the next morning, refusing to give proper attention to her household duties.
• 28 Sep 1927 Mrs. Glayds Schumaker sued Carl Schumaker for divorce, alleging that he deserted her while she was in the hospital following the birth of a child. The couple was married in 1922.
• 28 Sep 1927 Mrs. Esther Johnson asked a divorce and $2,000 alimony in a complaint filed against Boyd W. Johnson. She alleged that her husband struck and beat her and associated with other women.
• 28 Sep 1927 Herman Meyer sued Carrie Meyer for divorce alleging that she used intoxicating liquor to excess.
• 29 Sep 1927 Nicholas Ponch, grocer, was named defendant in a suit for divorce and $7,000 damages filed yesterday by his wife, Mrs. Lena Ponch. She alleged that her husband struck her and unjustly accused her.
• 29 Sep 1927 Mrs. Anna Micu filed suit for a divorce from Jack Micu charging that he threatened to kill her. She asks $1,000 alimony. The couple was married in 1921.
• 29 Sep 1927 Mrs. Lenora Middleton asked a divorce from George Middleton charging cruel and inhuman treatment. She asked that her maiden name of Schorr be restored. The couple married in 1920.
• 29 Sep 1927 Mrs. Myrtle M. Baumgartner filed suit for a divorce from Dee Baumgartner to whom she was married last year. She complains that he struck and choked her.
• 29 Sep 1927 Mrs. Jessie A. Drake asked a divorce from Donald K. Drake charging that he squandered all of the money left to her. She alleged that he is maintaining a woman, named Caryle Rich, in a local apartment.
• 29 Sep 1927 Mrs. Maude Brown sued Ollie Brown for divorce, alleging that he drinks to excess.
• 29 Sep 1927 Mrs. Gusta Carpenter sued Ira Carpenter for divorce alleging that he kept late hours and possesses a violent temper.
• 29 Sep 1927 Mrs. Mildred Stierhoff was granted a divorce from Thomas A. Stierhoff, charging desertion and failure to provide.
• 29 Sep 1927 Mrs. Kate G. Zuber was granted a divorce from Andrew F. Zuber on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 30 Sep 1927 Mrs. Hattie D. Kleinschmidt, Cedar Creek township, gave her future husband money to buy her a wedding ring and a marriage license. Now she wishes she had not, eight months was enough to convince her. Yesterday she sued Charles H. Kleinschmidt for divorce and $500 alimony. She wants her former name of Hattie D. Howey restored.
• 30 Sep 1927 Mrs. Josephine Banks sued R. Henry Banks for divorce. She cited that he has been convicted of a felony and sentenced to serve a term of 1-to-14 years in the Illinois State Prison. She wants her former name of Eubanks restored.
• 30 Sep 1927 Mrs. Lynne Stover asked a divorce and $2,000 alimony in a complaint filed against Walter C. Stover. She charged failure to provide and seeks the custody of four children.
• 30 Sep 1927 Herbert Young charges that Mrs. Henrietta Young failed to keep house properly. He asks the custody of a child.
• 30 Sep 1927 Mrs. Emma J. Brown was granted a divorce from Allen M. Brown on a charge of failure to provide. Her former name of Emma J. Devilbiss was restored.

• 01 Oct 1927 Mrs. Frances Decker filed suit for a limited divorce from Fred Decker yesterday afternoon. She charged that he had not supported her properly. The couple was married in November, 1926.
• 01 Oct 1927 Muriel Gorzelnalski was granted a divorce from Francis Gorzelnalski on a charge of cruel treatment.
• 01 Oct 1927 Mabel M. Schalper was divorced from Theodore Schelper in superior court on a charge of cruelty.
• 01 Oct 1927 Claude McLellen filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Mabel McLellan, charging that she possesses a violent temper and nagged at him in public places.
• 01 Oct 1927 Twylo N. Nichols filed suit for a divorce from La Rue C. Nichols, alleging that he told her if she wanted money that she should get it by leading an immoral life. She asks the custody of a child 9 months of age.
• 01 Oct 1927 Velma Myers filed suit for a divorce from Clarence Myers charging desertion.
• 02 Oct 1927 Mrs. Gladys T. York sued Fred J. York for divorce charging that he possessed a violent and ungovernable temper, and that he falsely accused her of un-chastity. The couple was married July 16, 1927 and separated September 23. The plaintiff asks that her former name of Gladys T. Cook be restored.
• 02 Oct 1927 Elzie Landis filed suit for a divorce from Ida May Landis. He charged that his wife associated with other men; that she nagged at him and made life unbearable. The couple married in 1908.
• 05 Oct 1927 Mrs. Loretta Etgens was granted a divorce from Joseph J. Etgens on a cross-complaint. She was given the custody of three minor children and the plaintiff was ordered to pay $20 per week for support.
• 05 Oct 1927 Mrs. Edith Reed was divorced from Charles M. Reed.
• 05 Oct 1927 Mrs. Bessie E. Stevens won a decree of separation from Joseph C. Stevens. She testified that he was a habitual drunkard.
• 05 Oct 1927 Mrs. Margaret Smith won from Jasper Smith on a cross-complaint. She was given the custody of two children and her husband was ordered to pay $5 per week to their support.
• 05 Oct 1927 Obie Benefiel filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Ellen Benefiel, alleging that he was married to her February 21, 1920 and that she deserted him in March of the same year.
• 06 Oct 1927 Mrs. Anita Manning mother of a baby two weeks old, yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Charles Manning, alleging that he has refused to provide for her.
• 06 Oct 1927 Mrs. Ruth A. Bryan filed suit for a divorce from Elmer D. Bryan, charging that he is a habitual drunkard and that he failed to provide for her and four children of whom she asks the custody. The couple was married in 1912.
• 06 Oct 1927 Mrs. Frieda Perri asked a divorce from Angelo Perri alleging desertion. She said she thought her husband is in Paris at the present time.
• 07 Oct 1927 The second marriage of Mrs. Josephine Hafner to Moses Hafner has gone on the rocks according to a complaint for divorce filed in superior court yesterday by the wife. She sets forth that they were divorced nine years ago. The recently remarried because of their son, Elmer, 15, and the promise of her husband t lead a different sort of a life than he did during their first marriage. Soon after the wedding be began to quarrel and bring up unpleasant subjects, she avers. She asks for the custody of the son.
• 07 Oct 1927 F.A. Cramer, New Haven filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Mary F. Cramer alleging that his wife told him that she cared more for another man than she did for him.
• 07 Oct 1927 Mrs. Mary L. Gaesser complains of her husband's insulting silence in a complaint for a limited separation from Otto C. Gaesser. She says that her husband has hardly spoken to her for a year. The couple was married in 1921.
• 07 Oct 1927 Mrs. Eulaila Gaff asked a divorce from Silas A. Gaff and the custody of their children. She charged cruelty.
• 07 Oct 1927 W. Frank Boshler filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Martha C. Boshler. He said that his wife told him she no longer cared for him. The couple was married 38 years ago.
• 07 Oct 1927 Mrs. Marie A. Marlow filed suit for divorce from John O. Marlow, alleging that he stayed away from home of nights and refused to tell her where he had been. The couple was married in 1920 and they have two children.
• 07 Oct 1927 Mrs. Alice Evard was granted a divorce from Clement Evard and her maiden name of Alice Zierath was restored. She charged that her husband associated with other women.
• 07 Oct 1927 Opal Reed asked a five-year separation from Clarence R. Reed in a cross-complaint, alleging that he associated with other women.
• 08 Oct 1927 Mrs. Ethel Clevenger yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Clare Clevenger alleging that he is a habitual drunkard and that he come home and beat her until there were black and blue marks upon her body. The couple was married a year ago.
• 08 Oct 1927 Mrs. Irene Sieling sued Barney Sieling for divorce charging cruelty. The couple was married in 1927.
• 08 Oct 1927 Mrs. Minnie Martin asked a divorce from Elmer Martin in a complaint charging that her husband frequently becomes intoxicated.
• 08 Oct 1927 Mrs. Stella Bruskwiller was granted a divorce from Waldo Bruskwiller by Judge Charles J. Ryan on charges of failure to provide.
• 08 Oct 1927 Mrs. Kathryn Watson was given a divorce from William O. Watson on a charge of cruelty.
• 09 Oct 1927 Clarence Boner filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Ida Boner, alleging that she frequently left him and that she was guilty of associating with other men. The plaintiff asks the custody of two children. The couple was married in 1922.
• 11 Oct 1927 Charles Knuth used to chase his wife away from home, according to the story told by Mrs. Margaret Knuth yesterday to Judge Charles J. Ryan, in superior court. She also told the court that her husband associated with other women. Her maiden name of Margaret Taylor was restored.
• 11 Oct 1927 Mrs. Cora Shumaker was granted a divorce from George Shumaker on the charge that he struck her and called her vile names.
• 11 Oct 1927 Mrs. Grace Snyder was granted a divorce from Robert Snyder and was granted the custody of a minor child. She charged failure to provide.
• 11 Oct 1927 Mrs. Effie Clabaugh was divorced from Wilmer Clabaugh and was given the household goods belonging to her and her husband. She said thay her husband made false accusation against her and failed to provide.
• 11 Oct 1927 Mrs. Helen Irene Riggs was divorce from Adrian Riggs on a charge of cruelty.
• 11 Oct 1927 The divorce action brought by Mrs. Lillian Lutz against Clarence Lutz was dismissed.
• 12 Oct 1927 Mrs. Georgia Stapf filed suit for a divorce and $2,000 alimony from Christian J. Stapf. She charged that her husband has been convicted of violating the prohibition law.
• 12 Oct 1927 Albert H. Kohlmeyer sued for a divorce from Eva Kohlmeyer, to whom he was married seven years ago. He alleges that his wife was mean to him and their adopted child.
• 12 Oct 1927 Andy S. Linnaberry filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Mrs. Maude M. Linnaberry, who is suing him for a limited separation. He avers that his wife nags at him and that it is impossible for him to live with her.
• 13 Oct 1927 Mrs. Mary Breading filed suit for a divorce and $1,000 alimony yesterday against Frank Edward Breading. She alleged that her husband drank to excess and compelled her to seek work and support herself. The couple was married November 24, 1926.
• 13 Oct 1927 Mrs. Mabel Nelson filed suit for a divorce from Cecil Nelson, alleging that he called her vile names and made threats against her. The couple was married June 30, 1926.
• 13 Oct 1927 Mrs. Elva Meyers was granted a divorce from Homer Meyers and was given the custody of their children. She testified that her husband refused to live with her.
• 14 Oct 1927 Lee Sampson filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Alice Sampson, alleging that she associated with other men. The couple was married in 1926.
• 14 Oct 1927 Mrs. Thelma Buchanan sued Thomas Buchanan for divorce, alleging that he failed to provide for her. The couple were married in 1922.
• 14 Oct 1927 Jess Shull sued Mrs. Cleste Shull for divorce alleging desertion. He asks the custody of their child. The couple were married in 1924.
• 14 Oct 1927 Mrs. Irene Lohmeyer sued William Lohmeyer, alleging that he was cruel, failed to provide and associated with lewd women.
• 14 Oct 1927 Mrs. Martha Stitsel filed suit for a divorce from Roy C. Stitsel. She charged that her husband left her without means of support.
• 14 Oct 1927 Mrs. Joy G. Herendeen asked a divorce from Foster L. Herendeen in a complaint charging that he failed to provide and that he associated with other women.
• 14 Oct 1927 John Ealing, a member of the city police force, charged that his wife, Mrs. Marie Ealing nagged at him and made false accusations against him. He asks a divorce.
• 15 Oct 1927 The divorce suit of Ruth Hinga against Ned Hinga was dismissed.
• 15 Oct 1927 Earl T. Hiatt filed suit for a divorce from Myrl Hiatt charging that she nagged and quarreled at him.
• 16 Oct 1927 Carlton M. Beard, railroad brakeman, yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Eva D. Beard, naming a co-respondent. Beard say his wife has left him and that he believes she is now living in Ontario, Canada. The couple was married in 1922. Beard asks the custody of two children.
• 16 Oct 1927 Mrs. Ruth Honley was granted a divorce from William F. Honley on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. The custody of the two children was placed with the board of children's guardians and the defendant was ordered to pay $15 a week to their support.
• 16 Oct 1927 Henry Yaggy filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Mary Yaggy, alleging that she refused to live with him. The couple was married in 1900. They have one child n longer dependent upon them.
• 16 Oct 1927 Arthur Shull filed suit for divorce from Mrs. Estella Shull. He charged that his wife associated with other men. The couple was married Jun 10, 1927 and separated October 10.
• 18 Oct 1927 Walter C. Westerman, automobile salesman filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Hattie E. Westerman, alleging that she swears at him, nags him and calls him vile names. The couple was married in 1918.
• 18 Oct 1927 Mrs. Gladys Miller filed suit for a divorce from Arthur Miller, charging failure to provide. The couple was married in 1923.
• 18 Oct 1927 Ferdinand Ulrich was granted a divorce from Fern Ulrich, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 18 Oct 1927 Mrs. Lowena Wheeler was granted a divorce from Joseph Wheeler, charging abandonment.
• 18 Oct 1927 Mrs. Ruth Honley was divorced from William F. Honley on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 18 Oct 1927 Murlen Fett was divorced from Mrs. Blanche Fett on a cross-complaint charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 18 Oct 1927 Mrs. Charlotte Smith was granted a divorce from Frank E. Smith on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 18 Oct 1927 Mrs. Louella M Irwin was divorced from Merritt C. Irwin for failure to provide.
• 18 Oct 1927 Dr. Max R. Andrews, dentist, was ordered to pay Mrs. Martha Andrews $110 a month for support of herself and child pending the trial of her suit for divorce.
• 18 Oct 1927 The following suits for divorce were dismissed by Judge Charles J. Ryan in superior court: Ruth Trego against Earl Trego; Bessie Marlott against Frank Marlott; Helen Jackson against A.R. Jackson; Naomi Brewer against Louis C. Brewer; Celia Van Alstine against Arthur Van Alstine; Harry Frieman against Ida Frieman; Elbert Noble against Georgia Noble.
• 19 Oct 1927 Mrs. Minnie Simpson filed suit for a divorce from Lee Simpson, charging that he struck her and was cruel to her. She asks the custody of a child. The couple was married in 1921.
• 19 Oct 1927 Mrs. Maude L. Winks asked a divorce from Elijah Winks in a complaint alleging cruelty.
• 19 Oct 1927 Mrs. Mable Smith sued Joseph Smith for divorce alleging that he told her he associated with other women.
• 19 Oct 1927 Mrs. Edna B. Hess asked a divorce from Elmer Hess on the charge that he deserted her and their six children.
• 19 Oct 1927 Mrs. Carrie E. Warner was granted a divorce from Charles A. Warner and her former name of Carrie E. Fisher was restored. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 19 Oct 1927 The following suits for divorce were dismissed in superior court: Iva Anspach against Clarence Anspach, Carl Lothmer against Blanche Lothmer, Minnie Robbins against Morton Robbins, Bettie Black against George Black, Celia Hermes against Bernard Hermes, John Tracey against Jessis Tracey, Albert Lotter against Samuel Lotter, Irene Grabner against Clem Grabner, Hazel Brown against Walter Brown, Carrie Weber against Henry C. Weber.
• 20 Oct 1927 When Edward Lindsay, Waynedale became angry, he would use his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay as a target according to her complaint for divorce filed yesterday. Mrs. Lindsay alleged that he would throw dishes at her and break up the furniture and hurl the pieces. The couple was married a year ago.
• 20 Oct 1927 Vernon L. Klump has filed for a divorce from Mildred Klump. The plaintiff charged that his wife associated with other men.
• 20 Oct 1927 Mrs. Mabel Stutz was granted a divorce from Thomas Stutz on the charge of associations with other women.
• 20 Oct 1927 Mrs. Elsie Rinker was granted a divorce from Emory A. Rinker on the charge of failure to provide.
• 20 Oct 1927 Mrs. Dessie Smith was divorced from Herman Smith the charge cruelty.
• 20 Oct 1927 Mrs. Louise Lockwood, colored was granted a divorce from Samuel Lockwood on the grounds of cruelty.
• 21 Oct 1927 James Parker was granted a divorce from Hazel Parker on a cross-complaint charging abandonment and cruelty. Parker was granted the custody of the children.
• 21 Oct 1927 The following divorce cases were dismissed yesterday in superior court: Ida Coffelt against Perry Coffelt; Helen Parkinson against Dewey Parkinson; Ruth Ecker against Ray Ecker; Hattie Kress against Frank Kress; Frank Bruner against Margaret Bruner; Grace E. Adams against Arthur R. Adams; Mary Leonard against Charles Leonard; Jennie Johnson against Jasper Johnson; Roy F. Gilbert against Violet Gilbert; Mary Honeick against Walter Honeick; Eva M. Kinley against Wayne C. Kinley; Sadie Burger against Edgar Burger; John Conrad against Ella Conrad; Ormond Burdick against Mildred Burdick; Elizabeth Putt against Benjamin Putt; Marie Capazine against Daniel Capazine; Mary Storey against Charles Storey; John Wills against Elsie Wills; Ruth Schuler against Lloyd Schuler; Virginia Bodey against Walter Bodey; Addie McNearney against Thomas McNearney; Georgia Deahl against John E. Deahl; Mildred McCune against Edward E. McCune; Flora G. Roe against Dean Roe.
• 22 Oct 1927 Mrs. Anna Agenbroad filed suit for a divorce from John Agenbroad, alleging that he drank to excess and that his treatment of her caused her to have a nervous breakdown. The couple married in 1923.
• 22 Oct 1927 Mrs. Mary Ervin sued John Ervin for divorce, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married in 1904.
• 22 Oct 1927 Mrs. Catherine Baus asked a divorce from George Baus to whom she was married last February. She charged that her husband ridiculed her.
• 22 Oct 1927 Mary J. Yingling was granted a divorce from George Yingling on the charge of failure to provide. The plaintiff's maiden name of Mary J. Young was restored.
• 22 Oct 1927 The following divorce cases were dismissed: Marie Rader against Albert Rader; Goldie Williams against Truman L. Williams; Lydia McCue against Everett McCue; Matilda Danehy against Jerry J. Danehy; Fay E. Johnson against James B. Johnson.
• 22 Oct 1927 Barbara Schramm was granted a divorce from Joseph T. Schramm, charging failure to provide.
• 23 Oct 1927 The divorce case of Margaret Mantor against Donald Mantor was dismissed.
• 25 Oct 1927 A divorce for a tooth is the way Mrs. Ethel King paraphrases and ancient law. She filed suit for a divorce from Cary D. King yesterday alleging that he had hit her and knocked one of her teeth out.
• 25 Oct 1927 Mrs. Chloe Gromore was granted a divorce from Frank Gromore in superior court. She testified that her husband had failed to provide for her.
• 25 Oct 1927 Mrs. Della Heine was granted a divorce from Carl Heine. She testified that her husband associated with other women.
• 25 Oct 1927 Fred A. Pontius filed suit for divorce from Mrs. Ruby Pontius, alleging that she refused to cook his meals.
• 25 Oct 1927 Mrs. Dorthy Kell sued John Kell for divorce charging that he struck her and called her vile names. She asked $1,000 alimony.
• 25 Oct 1927 Mrs. Pearl Lena Beauchamp charged that Reginald Beauchamp abandoned her in 1925. She asked a divorce.
• 25 Oct 1927 Failure to provide was charged in a complaint for divorce filed by Mrs. Waneta Stemen against Bernard Stemen.
• 25 Oct 1927 The divorce suit of Lloyd R. Shuler against Mrs. Ruth Schuler was dismissed.
• 26 Oct 1927 Mrs. Bessie Trenary filed suit for a divorce from Frank Trenary yesterday alleging that he failed to provide for her. The complaint said the couple was married February 15, 1923, and separated November 20, 1923.
• 25 Oct 1927 Mrs. Ethel Carpino filed suit for a divorce from Dominic Carpino alleging nonsupport. She said her husband was not at home at the time her baby was born September 30.
• 25 Oct 1927 Arlyn Truman was granted a divorce from Donald Truman and her former name of Arlynn Call was restored. She told the court that her husband drank, cursed and abused her.
• 25 Oct 1927 Viola Belle Kloepper was granted a divorce from Louis H. Kloepper.
• 25 Oct 1927 The custody of the minor children was granted to the mother in the case of Fern Ulrick against Ferdinand Ulrick. The divorce was granted several days ago and the finding as to custody had been under advisement.
• 27 Oct 1927 Charging that her husband, Tony Ridley, hit her with his fist, Mrs. Roberta Ridley yesterday filed suit for divorce. The couple was married in 1912.
• 27 Oct 1927 Mabel Nohe filed suit for a divorce from William Nohe yesterday afternoon, she charged that he was guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married in 1913.
• 27 Oct 1927 Mrs. Maude Burlage sued Henry Burlage for divorce and asked $5 a week for support during the time the suit is pending. She says that she has had three operations during the past year and must have another soon. She alleges that her husband has been away from home for weeks at a time.
• 27 Oct 1927 Hazel Cowin sued Hugh Cowin for divorce alleging infidelity. The couple was married in 1924.
• 27 Oct 1927 Regina Warren was granted a divorce from Robert H. Warren. She charged that her husband stayed out late of night and that he failed to provide for her.
• 27 Oct 1927 Helen Peel was divorced from William Peel on a cross-complaint and was granted the custody of the children. Peel was charged with their support.
• 27 Oct 1927 The divorce suit of Cort Eppley against David Eppley was dismissed.
• 27 Oct 1927 The divorce suit of Lewis Bratton against Hazel Bratton was dismissed.
• 28 Oct 1927 Jay F. Miller yesterday filed suit for a divorce from Edith Wright Miller, naming William Funestl as co-respondent. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were married in 1918 and separated in November 1921. They have not lived together since.
• 28 Oct 1927 Mrs. Alice Clevenger, Waynedale filed suit for a divorce from Ray Clevenger, charging nonsupport and failure to provide. The couple was married in 1925.
• 28 Oct 1927 Mrs. Bernice Behler was granted a divorce from Clark G. Behler and her former name of Bernice Thornburg was restored. She testified that her husband struck her and called her vile names.
• 28 Oct 1927 Louis L. Syphers was granted a divorce from Elizabeth K. Syphers. He charged that she interfered with his business and that she quarreled at him constantly. The plaintiff cannot remarry for a period of two years.
• 28 Oct 1927 Mrs. Laura Crain was granted a divorce from Alford Crain. She charged him with failure to provide and said that he beat her when she was unable to work. The plaintiff was given the custody of a child which will be kept at the home of Mrs. Emma Waltz. The father was charged with the support of the child.
• 28 Oct 1927 Mrs. Leota Wells sued John Wells for divorce, charging that he drank, gambled and called her vile names.
• 28 Oct 1927 Mrs. Maggie Reichard filed suit for a divorce from James Reichard alleging cruelty.
• 29 Oct 1927 Walter H. Christoph yesterday filed suit to dissolve his marriage to Mrs. Johanna Christoph which took place on April 7, 1919. She abandoned him on the same day, the complaint says.
• 29 Oct 1927 Mrs. Helen Butts filed suit for a divorce from Carl E. Butts charging cruelty. The couple was married in 1915.
• 29 Oct 1927 John M. Davidson and Mrs. Harriett Davidson sued each other for divorce. Davidson charged that his wife refused to cook his meals and left him without cause. Mrs. Davidson in her complaint alleged that her husband had struck her and given her a black eye. She asks $500 alimony. The couple was married November 14, 1925.
• 29 Oct 1927 Robert Homes filed suit for a divorce from Neola Homes, alleging that she associated with other men.
• 29 Oct 1927 Mrs. Edith Egolf was granted a divorce from John F. Egolf. She testified that he drank heavily, stayed out late at nights and failed to support her.
• 29 Oct 1927 Mrs. Frieda Parker was granted a divorce from Walter E. Parker. Her maiden name Frieda Brandyberry was restored. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 30 Oct 1927 Mrs. Imogene Conley was granted a divorce from Ernest O. Conley yesterday in superior court. She charged that he gambled and that he was cruel to her. Her maiden name of Imogene Wilbur was restored.
• 30 Oct 1927 Mrs. Hazel Lavender won a divorce from William E. Lavender who is now serving a term in prison on a charge of grand larceny. Her maiden name of Hazel Swinehart was restored.
• 30 Oct 1927 The divorce suit brought by Maggie Reichard against James Reichard was dismissed on the motion of the plaintiff.

• 01 Nov 1927 Mrs. Gladys Skandalakis, who was married about four years ago when she was 15 years of age, was granted a divorce yesterday from Antonio Skandalakis in superior court. She charged that her husband failed to provide for her.
• 01 Nov 1927 Mrs. Myrtle Bixler was granted a divorce from Walter Bixler on a charge of failure to provide.
• 01 Nov 1927 Mrs. Maude L. Winks was granted a divorce from Elijah Winks on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. Her former name of Maude L. Gessinger was restored.
• 01 Nov 1927 Mrs. Vivian Smith won a divorce from Ralph C. Smith on a cross-complaint. Her maiden name of Vivian J. Ebersole was restored. She told the judge that Smith had failed to provide for her and had made false accusations against her.
• 01 Nov 1927 The case of Mrs. Florence Mills against Charles A. Mills was heard, but the decree was held up until residence witnesses could testify. Mrs. Mills charges failure to provide and threats to kill.
• 01 Nov 1927 Mrs. Ethel Heiser sued Marshall Heiser for divorce. She alleged that he called her vile names. The couple was married in 1920.
• 01 Nov 1927 Mrs. Dora Kiser, Aboite township asked a divorce from William Kiser in a complaint charging cruelty.
• 02 Nov 1927 Mrs. Lenora Hoack was granted a divorce from Carl S. Hoack, railroad brakeman, yesterday afternoon in superior court. The plaintiff was given custody of a child and the defendant was ordered to pay $10 each week to its support. The court found that the couple jointly owned 10 acres of land near the Paul Baer aviation field. Mrs. Hoack testified that on one occasion her husband hit her and gave her a black eye and on another occasion when she was in a delicate condition, he kicked her.
• 03 Nov 1927 Harry W. Christen was named defendant in a suit for divorce filed yesterday afternoon by his wife, Mrs. Nettie Christen. She charges that her husband quarreled and nagged at her and made threats against her life.
• 03 Nov 1927 Mrs. Wilda Braitinger asked a divorce and $2,000 alimony in a suit filed against George Braitinger. She alleged that her husband called her vile names.
• 03 Nov 1927 Mrs. Marie Krauss sued Elmer Krauss for divorce charging failure to provide. She asks that her former name of Marie Greber be restored.
• 03 Nov 1927 Mrs. Frieda O'Brien sued for divorce from Edward O'Brien, who is now in an Ohio jail. She charges failure to provide.
• 03 Nov 1927 Charles H. Kleinschmidt seeks a divorce from Mrs. Hattie D. Kleinschmidt. He charged that his wife threw stove lids and the dishpan at him. The couple was married last June.
• 03 Nov 1927 Leo H. McGraw wants a divorce from Mrs. Helen McGraw. He alleges that she refused to prepare his meals.
• 03 Nov 1927 Mrs. Hazel Schlosser was granted a divorce from Frank Schlosser, alleging that he was cruel to her and that he associated with other woman.
• 03 Nov 1927 David William Baxter was granted a divorce from Alice Baster on a charge of abandonment.
• 04 Nov 1927 Levi Carpenter asked a decree from Mrs. Elnora Carpenter, Decatur, in a complaint alleging that she falsely accused him of associating with other women.
• 04 Nov 1927 John L. Otten sued Mrs. Geraldine Otten for divorce, charging cruelty and incompatibility. The couple was married in 1917.
• 04 Nov 1927 Louis C. Schwink charged that his wife failed to perform her household duties and that she was extravagant with the expenditure of his money.
• 04 Nov 1927 Mrs. Katherine Henderson sued William Henderson for divorce. She avers that he often become intoxicated and abused her. The couple was married in 1912.
• 05 Nov 1927 Harvey M. Current filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Louise Current, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married July 27, 1926 and separated October 31, 1927.
• 05 Nov 1927 Mrs. Edna Althouse sued Thomas Althouse for separation from bed and board, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 05 Nov 1927 Georgia Hobson sued William Hobson for divorce.
• 06 Nov 1927 The divorce suit of Roseaette Kirck against Eddie D. Kirck was dismissed.
• 08 Nov 1927 Mrs. Myrtle Towne asked a divorce from Kenneth Towne, in a complaint charging that he stayed out late of nights and that he swore before the children. The couple was married in 1922 and separated in 1927.
• 08 Nov 1927 Mrs. Dora Barker sued Louis B. Barker for support, alleging that he accused her of infidelity and told her that he hated her. The couple was married Paragould, Arkansas, Dec 24, 1916.
• 08 Nov 1927 Mrs. Cora Reed was granted a divorce from Jesse H. Reed and was awarded the custody of two children. Reed was ordered to pay $12 per week to their support. Mrs. Reed alleged that her husband was cruel, called her vile names and drank.
• 08 Nov 1927 Coe J. Baker won a divorce from Gladys Baker on a charge of abandonment.
• 08 Nov 1927 The divorce suit of John Davidson against Harriet Davidson was dismissed.
• 09 Nov 1927 Mrs. Teresa Dennis was granted a divorce from Ernest Dennis yesterday in superior court. Her maiden name of Schmidt was restored. She testified that her husband was cruel to her.
• 09 Nov 1927 Mrs. Florence M. Hartung filed suit for a divorce from David W. Hartung, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married in 1915.
• 09 Nov 1927 Chester Smith filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Josie Smith, alleging that she struck him with a butcher knife.
• 10 Nov 1927 Myrtle Mills was granted a divorce against Grant Mills, alleging failure to provide.
• 10 Nov 1927 Lucille Ingalls was granted a divorce against Harry Ingalls, alleging failure to provide.
• 10 Nov 1927 Mrs. Jessie E. Tagmeyer was granted a divorce from William Tagmeyer in superior court No. 2. The plaintiff was given the custody of the children. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 10 Nov 1927 Mrs. Sara Rexroat, beauty shop worker, temporarily residing in Butler, Ind., filed suit for a divorce from Oral E. Rexroat and asked the custody of a child. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married in 1910.
• 10 Nov 1927 Mrs. Alice Wilson sued Carl Wilson for divorce. The couple was married before and divorced. The plaintiff charged that her husband called her vile names.
• 10 Nov 1927 Mrs. Katherine Crabill charged that Joseph Crabill threatened to do her harm. She asked a divorce.
• 10 Nov 1927 The divorce case of Lucille Smith against Wilbur Smith was dismissed.
• 10 Nov 1927 Mrs. Lenna M. Arnold, St. Joseph Center road, filed suit yesterday for a five-year separation from bed and board of Preston B. Arnold, president of the P.B. Arnold company, plumbing contractors. She also asked the custody of their 11-year-old daughter. Mrs. Arnold alleges that her husband refused to accompany her to public and social events, and that on some occasions because of his failure to provide proper help she had to look after the hogs and horses on the farm and to milk the seven cows. She alleges that her husband often remained away from home. The couple was married in 1913.
• 11 Nov 1927 Harold Peck sued Mabel Peck for divorce. He charges that she ordered him to leave their home.
• 13 Nov 1927 Rudolph Zehner filed suit for a divorce from Catherine Zehner, alleging that she nagged and quarreled at him and threatened to do him bodily harm. The couple was married in 1923.
• 13 Nov 1927 Henry J. L. Wallace filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Bertha Wallace. He charged that she threw articles at him and refused to attend to her household duties.
• 13 Nov 1927 Mrs. Sophia Dollarhite of Woodburn sued Benjamin Dollarhite for divorce, alleging that he drinks, associates with other women and had engaged in bootlegging in Fort Wayne for a number of years.
• 13 Nov 1927 William J. Slagle was granted a divorce from Mrs. Hazel Slagle. He charged that his wife associated with other men. The couple was married in 1922.
• 15 Nov 1927 Mrs. Cordelia Baird filed suit for a divorce from Charles Baird, nonresident of Indiana. The couple was married 1903 and have a son 20 years of age. Mrs. Baird alleged that her husband was guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment before he left her Jun 10, 1926.
• 15 Nov 1927 Mrs. Hilda Roche sued Robert Roche for divorce, alleging failure to provide. The couple was married in 1923 and separated in 1927.
• 15 Nov 1927 Mrs. Ruth Ormsby was granted a divorce from Ora Ormsby. She testified that her husband drank to excess and failed to provide for her. She was granted the custody of the children.
• 15 Nov 1927 Mrs. Catherin Igoe was granted a divorce from James Igoe on a charge of abandonment.
• 15 Nov 1927 Marie F. Heflin was given a divorce from Ostes D. Heflin on a charge of failure to provide. She was given the custody of their child.
• 15 Nov 1927 Mrs. Vesta Osterman sued Clarence Osterman for divorce, alleging that he struck her and threatened to kill her.
• 16 Nov 1927 Cora Yarrington sued John Yarrington for divorce alleging that he failed to provide.
• 16 Nov 1927 Decemia Bauman asked a divorce from Andrew Bauman charging that he refused to take her places and that he squandered his money gambling.
• 17 Nov 1927 Mrs. Sadie Luley was granted a divorce from Joseph A. Luley charging failure to provide.
• 17 Nov 1927 Mrs. Donna Peigh sued Floyd B. Peigh for divorce charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff asks $2,000 alimony.
• 17 Nov 1927 Mrs. Estelle Campbell sued Benjamin Campbell, proprietor of a barber shop at 220 West Main street, for divorce and $5,000 alimony.
• 17 Nov 1927 Mrs. Bertha Wallace filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Henry L. Wallace charging nonsupport.
• 17 Nov 1927 Carl E. Butts filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Mrs. Helen Butts, charging that she associated with other men. He asks the custody of a child.
• 17 Nov 1927 C. Frank Bodell filed an amended complaint for divorce from Mrs. Mayme Bodell. He charged that she failed to look after her household duties.
• 18 Nov 1927 Mrs. Alice Sowers was granted a divorce from David Sowers. She charged that her husband drank to excess and failed to provide.
• 18 Nov 1927 Mrs. Elva Monroe sued Bert E. Monroe for divorce. She said that her husband had not spent more than $50 on her clothing since they were married 26 years ago.
• 19 Nov 1927 Mrs. Ethel Byers was granted a divorce from John Byers, city patrolman, yesterday in superior court. Mrs. Byers testified that her husband spent his money entertaining other women. She said that on one occasion that he did not come home for a whole week. The custody of the minor children were awarded to Mrs. Jane Byers, subject to modification.
• 19 Nov 1927 Dorris Perrine was granted a divorce from Mrs. Ida M. Perrine and was given the custody of the child. The plaintiff charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 19 Nov 1927 Bernard Hermes was granted a divorce from Mrs. Celia Hermes on a charge of cruelty.
• 19 Nov 1927 Clarence J. Robinett sued Mrs. Anna V. Robinett for divorce. He charged that she associated with other men.
• 19 Nov 1927 Gerhard G.H. Bosselman sue Gertrude Bosselman for divorce alleging that she threatened to kill herself and her child.
• 20 Nov 1927 Wallace E. Gray, who is now serving a term of 1 to 14 years in the state prison at Michigan City on a charge of receiving stolen goods, was named defendant in a suit for divorce filed yesterday by Mrs. Ora Mae Gray. Mrs. Gray charged that her husband was cruel to her and failed to support her while they were living together. The couple was married in 1922.
• 20 Nov 1927 Lester W. Racine was granted a divorce from Mrs. Emma Racine on a cross-complaint and was given the custody of a child. He testified that his wife is now serving a term in the Indiana Woman's prison, where she was sent for a statutory offense.
• 20 Nov 1927 Mrs. Hattie A. Barrow was granted a divorce from Alfred L. Barow. She charged that the plaintiff struck and kicked her.
• 20 Nov 1927 The Journal-Gazette stated Saturday morning that Bernard Hermes was granted a divorce from Mrs. Celia Hermes. The story should have said that Mrs. Hermes was granted the decree on her cross-complaint. She charged cruelty.
• 22 Nov 1927 Mrs. Pearl May Shirley filed suit for a divorce from Charles Jesse Shirley charging that he became intoxicated and beat her. The couple was married October 5 and separated November 18 of this year.
• 22 Nov 1927 Mrs. Opal Dungan filed suit for a divorce from Andrew Dungan, charging failure to provide. The plaintiff wants her former name of Denney restored. The couple was married August 1, 1926 and separated July 4, 1927.
• 22 Nov 1927 Mrs. Claudia L. Osborn sued George E. Osborn for divorce alleging that he associated with other women.
• 22 Nov 1927 In the Perrine divorce case heard Saturday, Mrs. Ida Perrine was granted a divorce from her husband, Dorris Perrine on her cross-complaint. She was given the custody of a child and his father was ordered to pay $7 a week for its support.
• 22 Nov 1927 The divorce suit of Walter C. Hockemeyer against Matilda Hockemeyer was dismissed.
• 23 Nov 1927 Mrs. Irene Plummer filed suit for a divorce from Irvin Plummer yesterday, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks that her maiden name of Irene Caesar be restored. The couple was married September 10, 1927 and separated November 22.
• 23 Nov 1927 Mrs. Willie Thelma Price was granted a divorce from Arthur V. Price and was given the custody of the children. The defendant was ordered to pay $10 a week for their support.
• 23 Nov 1927 Mrs. Velma Russell was granted a divorce from Edward M. Russell and was given the custody of two children. She charged that her husband failed to provide and that he frequently became intoxicated. Russell was ordered to pay $24 every two weeks for the support of the children.
• 24 Nov 1927 Mrs. Ida Lash filed suit for a divorce from Frank Lash charging him with cruel and inhuman treatment, and making false accusations against her.
• 24 Nov 1927 Mrs. June Kersh was granted a divorce from Ray Kersh and had her former name of June Porter restored. She charged that her husband failed to support her and called her vile names.
• 26 Nov 1927 Mrs. Clara DeBolt was granted a divorce yesterday from Leslie DeBolt to whom she was married 23 years ago. She told Judge George H. Leonard that after she had undergone an operation because of poor health her husband told her to get out or he would put her out. The plaintiff said her husband took the children and moved to Lima, O., leaving her here.
• 26 Nov 1927 Mrs. Frances Baldwin sued Frank O. Baldwin for divorce, alleging that he failed to support her and cursed her. She asks that her maiden name of Frances E. Kitz be restored. The couple was married in April 1926.
• 26 Nov 1927 Christian J. Stoff filed a cross-complaint for a divorce from Jorge Stoff, alleging that she struck and kicked him.
• 27 Nov 1927 Mrs. Grace Thomas filed suit for a divorce yesterday from Harvey L. Thomas, alleging that he was cruel to her and refused to live with her. The couple was married February 25, 1925 and separated March 15, 1926.
• 27 Nov 1927 Raymond Bley filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Opal Bley, Petroleum, Ind., the mother of his child born two weeks ago. He says she refused to life with him.
• 27 Nov 1927 The divorce case of Mrs. Mary Prescott against Roy Prescott was dismissed.
• 29 Nov 1927 Mrs. Minnie Crawford filed suit for a divorce from Roy Crawford, charging that he drank and gambled his money away and that he often stayed out all night. The couple was married in 1914.
• 29 Nov 1927 John Collis filed suit against Mrs. Bertha Collis for a limited divorce. He charged that his wife was cruel to him. The couple was married in 1903 and have four children.
• 29 Nov 1927 William Lock sued Lydie Lock for divorce charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married 30 years ago.
• 29 Nov 1927 Mrs. Mabel Brand asked for a divorce from Scott Brand. She declared that he spends much of his time shouting or in a rage.
• 29 Nov 1927 Mrs. Ethel Spencer was granted a divorce from William Spencer and given a judgment for $400 alimony. She charged failure to provide.
• 29 Nov 1927 Mrs. Tess Sutter was divorced from Carl Sutter in superior court. She testified that her husband was cruel and falsely accused her of associating with other men.
• 30 Nov 1927 Mrs. Irene Teddy filed suit for a divorce from Maurice G. Teddy yesterday, alleging that he struck her with his fists. The couple was married in 1922 and separated a short time ago.
• 30 Nov 1927 Mrs. Lynne I. Stover was granted a divorce from Walter C. Stover and was given a judgment for $1,700 alimony. The plaintiff was given the custody of the children and the defendant was ordered to pay $10 east week for their support. Mrs. Stover charged failure to provide and cruel treatment.
• 30 Nov 1927 Mrs. Lanora I. Middleton was granted a divorce from George M. Middleton and has her maiden name of Lanora I. Sheer restored. The plaintiff told the court that her husband was quarrelsome and told her to get out.

• 01 Dec 1927 The divorce suit of Noah Egley against Olive B. Egley in which about $6,000 worth of property is involved went on trial yesterday before Special Judge Phil M. McNagny in superior court. Mrs. Egley testified that his wife was insanely jealous of him and was always falsely accusing him of associating with other women. Mrs. Egley has filed a cross-complaint asking the divorce. She will probably testify today. Mr. Egley is asking a judgement against his wife for $6,000 and the setting aside of a deed. He claims that he owns $15,000 worth of farm land in Michigan and that his wife owns $15,000 worth of real estate. He said he deeded one-half interest in his farm land to his wife with the understanding that she would deed him a one-half interest in her city property. He carried out his part of the agreement, but she failed to keep her part, Egley testified. Attorney James H. Rose who made the deed conveying one-half the Michigan land to Mrs. Egley was called as a witness. He said that Egley did not tell him that Mrs. Egley was to deed half her property to him. The hearing will continue this morning. The couple was married in 1916.
• 01 Dec 1927 Mrs. Norma Miller filed suit for a divorce from Martin Miller yesterday and asked the custody of the children. She charged that he associated with other women and failed to provide. The couple was married 1916.
• 01 Dec 1927 Carlton M. Beard was granted a divorce from Eva D. Beard on a cross-complaint. Beard was given custody of the minor children. The cross-complaint testified that his wife associated with other men.
• 03 Dec 1927 Charging that her husband, Earl Pollock struck her and knocked a small child out of her arms, Mrs. Glendora Pollock yesterday filed suit for a divorce. The plaintiff also testified that her husband kept a loaded gun for several years and told her that the shells in it were for her. The couple was married in 1908.
• 03 Dec 1927 Ward M. Munger filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Edna Munger, alleging that the defendant abandoned him without cause in 1925.
• 03 Dec 1927 Charles H. Halle sued Mrs. Lillian Halle for divorce alleging that she threw objects at him and hit him with her fists. The couple was married in 1907 and separated in 1924.
• 04 Dec 1927 Arguments were heard yesterday in the divorce case of Noah Egley against Olive B. Egley and the finding was taken under advisement until Wednesday by Special Judge Phil M. McNagny in superior court. Egley asks a judgment for $6,000 alleging that he is entitled to recover some real estate which he deeded to his wife. She is asking a divorce on a cross-complaint.
• 04 Dec 1927 A part of the evidence was heard yesterday in the divorce case of Mrs. Mabel McLien against Claude W. McLien. Mrs. McLien is naming Mrs. Mary Yaggy as co-respondent. The plaintiff said the on one occasion she dragged Mrs. Yaggy out of McLien's automobile and scratched her face.
• 06 Dec 1927 Mrs. Marguerite Reiter asked a divorce and $1,000 alimony in a suit filed yesterday against Benjamin Reiter. The couple was married in 1911 and have five children. The plaintiff charged that her husband struck and beat her.
• 06 Dec 1927 Mrs. Lodema R. David sued Clark David for divorce. She charged that he often came home drunk and abusive and threatened to take her life. The couple was married in 1912.
• 06 Dec 1927 Mrs. Irene G. Brown asked a divorce from Gordon Brown in a complaint, alleging that he refused to take her to places of amusement and that he failed to provide. She asks that her maiden name of Irene G. Paul be restored.
• 06 Dec 1927 Albert Faust was granted a divorce from Mrs. Louisa Faust yesterday. The plaintiff testified that his wife quarreled and nagged at him.
• 07 Dec 1927 C. Frank Bodell filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Mayme Bodell alleging that she abandoned him and went to Chicago. The plaintiff alleges that another man broke up their home. The couple was married February 6, 1927, and separated in July.
• 07 Dec 1927 Judge Charles J. Ryan refused to grant Mrs.Mable McLellen a divorce from Claude W. McLellen, railroad engineer, and refused to grant McLellen a divorce on his cross-complaint. The court held that there was not sufficient evidence. The couple has three children.
• 08 Dec 1927 Mrs. Clara Billman filed suit for a divorce from Lester Billman alleging that he often come home intoxicated and struck her. The couple was married in 1919 and separated a short time ago.
• 08 Dec 1927 Mrs. Blanch Hiser filed suit for divorce from John H. Hiser. The plaintiff charged that on one occasion her husband knocked her down and rendered her unconscious. The couple was married 1904 and separated in 1927.
• 08 Dec 1927 Mrs. Dorothy Lambert was granted a divorce from Clarence Lambert. She told Judge Charles J. Ryan that her husband failed to provide for her and that he associated with other women. The plaintiff cannot remarry for two years.
• 11 Dec 1927 Mrs. Edna Carpenter charged that her husband, Alva Carpenter has spent $12,000 of her money for his own pleasure since their marriage in 1921. She filed suit yesterday for a five-year separation from Carpenter. She charged that he associated with other women and spent money on them.
• 11 Dec 1927 Mrs. Grace Mulligan filed suit for a divorce from Harry Mulligan of Cleveland, charging that he cursed her and called her vile names. The couple was married last July and separated in September.
• 13 Dec 1927 Mrs. Hannah Heidbrink was granted a five-year separation from Louis Heidbrink yesterday. She was given the custody of the minor children and $15 per week for support until further order of the court.
• 13 Dec 1927 Mrs. Emma Austin was granted a divorce from Al Austin and was given a judgment for $500 alimony. She was also given the custody of the minor children and her husband was ordered to pay $7 per week to their support. She charged failure to provide.
• 13 Dec 1927 Mrs. Gladys Schumacker was granted a divorce from Carl Schumacker on her testimony that her husband cursed and beat her. The mother was granted the custody of their two children and the father was ordered to pay $7 per week for their support.
• 13 Dec 1927 Mrs. Frieda Fisher filed suit for a divorce from Denver C. Fisher, charging that he used indecent language and spent his money on liquor.
• 14 Dec 1927 Charging that the only clothing her husband purchased for her in the last six years was a pair of shoes, Mrs. Mary Crawford filed suit for a divorce from Peter Crawford. Mrs. Crawford says that she had to work and support herself while her mate spent his money on intoxicating liquor. The couple was married 26 years ago.
• 14 Dec 1927 Mrs. Velma Leora Keel named a new weapon with which to fight the battles of married life when she testified in her suit for divorce against Rhue D. Keel. She said that her husband hit her with a tub. She also charged that he cursed her and called her vile names. The evidence was heard November 4. Judge Ryan granted Mrs. Keel a divorce yesterday. She was given the custody of the children and her husband was ordered to pay $12 a week to their support.
• 14 Dec 1927 Mrs. Frieda Perri was granted a divorce from Angelo Perri. The plaintiff charged desertion and failure to provide.
• 15 Dec 1927 Mrs. Lillian Hetrick filed suit for a divorce from George Hetrick, alleging that her husband beat her black and blue. She asks the custody of five children.
• 15 Dec 1927 The divorce case of Jess Shull against Celeste Shull was heard in part and continued. The defendant was charged with staying out late of nights.
• 15 Dec 1927 The decree was modified in the divorce case of Elva Meyers against Homer Meyers so that the custody of the children was given to the defendant.
• 16 Dec 1927 Mrs. Lucy Curtis was granted a divorce from Owen J. Curtis yesterday afternoon in superior court. The plaintiff testified that her husband was cruel to her and that he cursed her and called her vile names.
• 17 Dec 1927 Mrs. Olive May Hyser, New Haven filed suit for a divorce from Lucius Hyser charging that he struck and beat her. The couple was married November 7, 1903 and separated December 14, 1922.
• 17 Dec 1927 Mrs. Hallie Knapp filed suit for a divorce from Frank H. Knapp alleging that he squandered his money and drank to excess. The plaintiff wants her maiden name of Hallie B. Reichard restored.
• 17 Dec 1927 Mrs. Florence Johnson filed suit for a divorce from Jacob F. Johnson charging nonsupport.
• 17 Dec 1927 Mrs. Margaret Stewart sued Robert Stewart for divorce charging cruelty.
• 17 Dec 1927 Mrs. Lulu Stetzel charged abandonment in a suit for divorce file against Everette Stetzel. The plaintiff asks the custody of three children.
• 17 Dec 1927 Mrs. Linda Sheridan asked a divorce from Jack Sheridan alleging habitual intoxication.
• 17 Dec 1927 Obie Benefiel was granted a divorce from Ellen Benefiel charging desertion. The plaintiff said that his wife left him seven years ago.
• 19 Dec 1927 The divorce case filed by Frieda Fisher against Denver C. Fisher was dismissed.
• 21 Dec 1927 Mrs. Edna Thompson asked a divorce from Harry M. Thompson charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple was married in 1909 and separated in 1927.
• 21 Dec 1927 Mrs. Bessie Reese was granted a divorce from William T. Reese and the restoration of her maiden name, Bessie Madden. She testified that her husband failed to provide for her.
• 21 Dec 1927 Mrs. Saidee Alger asked a divorce and $1,000 alimony in a complaint filed against Peter Alger. The plaintiff charged cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 21 Dec 1927 Mrs. Eunice V. Patterson filed suit for a divorce from Clarence Patterson citing the fact that her husband was sentenced to serve a term on the penal farm for wife neglect.
• 21 Dec 1927 Mrs. Melissa Belle Burroughs filed suit for a divorce from Edward O. Burroughs charging failure to provide. The couple married in 1902.
• 21 Dec 1927 Mrs. Bessie Greene asked a divorce from Earl Greene charging cruelty.
• 22 Dec 1927 Mrs. Minnie Simpson was granted a divorce from Lee Simpson in superior court No. 2 on charge of cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 23 Dec 1927 Mrs. Lenna Worrell filed suit for a divorce from Clarence Worrell and named bad liquor as correspondent. The plaintiff said her husband would get drunk and she would have to call a cab at all hours of the night to being him home. The next day he would not remember jow he got home, she alleged. The couple was married last June.
• 23 Dec 1927 Mrs. Ruth E. Smethers filed suit for a divorce from Paul H. Smethers alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
• 23 Dec 1927 Mrs. Opal Owens sued Joseph Owens for divorce, charging nonsupport.
• 23 Dec 1927 Vernon L. Klump was granted a divorce from Mildred Klump, charging cruelty. Mrs. Klump had her maiden name of Mildred L. Andrews restored.
• 24 Dec 1927 Mrs. Florence Mills was granted a divorce from Charles A. Mills yesterday in superior court. The plaintiff was given the custody of Ralph, 14, and the defendant of Earl, 12. Mrs. Mills testified that her husband threatened to kill her.
• 24 Dec 1927 Mrs. Thelma Buchanan was divorced from Thomas Buchana. She told the court that her husband had failed to provide for her. She was given the custody of their child and the husband was ordered to pay $5 per week to its support.
• 24 Dec 1927 Mrs. Reba Korte sued Moritz H. Korte for divorce, charging nonsupport. The couple was married in 1923.
• 24 Dec 1927 Clarence Patterson filed a plea in abatement in the suit brought against him by his wife, Mrs. Eunice Patterson in superior court No. 2. He sets forth that his wife has a suit pending in the other superior court.
• 25 Dec 1927 Fred R.C. Hoffmann former manager of the Fort Wayne American Security, against whom a charge of embezzlement was filed last week, was named defendant in a suit for divorce yesterday by his wife, Mrs. Marie A. Hoffmann. Mrs. Hoffmann asked $5,000 alimony. She alleged that her husband had often told her that he had ceased to love her and that he was in the habit of staying away from home. Mrs. Hoffmann said that on one occasion her husband ordered her to get out of his automobile and then drove away with another woman. She asks that her maiden name of Marie A. Kallas be restored. The couple was married in 1921.
• 25 Dec 1927 Mrs. Belle O. Amerman filed suit for divorce from Guy L. Amerman, charging non-support.
• 25 Dec 1927 Joseph Owens filed a plea of abate the action for divorce brought against him by his wife, Mrs. Opal Owens. He says she has not resided in Indiana for a period of two year.
• 28 Dec 1927 Harry E. Rondot charged that his wife, Mrs. Nettie Rondot left him in 1924 and refused to return.
• 28 Dec 1927 Philip J. Mahoney charged that his wife, Mrs. Ethel Mahoney deserted him in 1925.
• 28 Dec 1927 Mrs. Pearl Morris asked a divorce from Elmer F. Morris alleging that he would purchase no clothes for her.
• 28 Dec 1927 Mrs. Clara M. Hyser averred that her husband, Arthur A. Hyser associated with other women and admitted it to her.
• 29 Dec 1927 Charging that her husband, George R. Hyde drinks to excess and that he has been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment, Mrs. Nellie May Hyde yesterday filed suit for a divorce. The plaintiff asks that her maiden name of Nellie May Ellsworth be restored. The couple was married in 1924 and separated recently.
• 29 Dec 1927 Mark A. Young filed suit for a divorce from Nina Mae Young. He charged that his wife struck him. The couple has three children.
• 29 Dec 1927 Frank Simonton of Waynedale filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Anna Simonton, alleging that she nagged and quarreled and falsely accused him with associating with other women. The couple was married in 1911.
• 29 Dec 1927 Mrs. Roberta Ridley, colored, was granted a divorce from Tony Ridley, colored, by Lloyd S. Hartzler, judge pro tem in circuit court. Ridley was ordered to pay $7.50 weekly for the support of the children. The custody was awarded to his wife.
• 29 Dec 1927 The divorce suit of Mrs. Myrtle A. Mason against Joseph S. Mason was dismissed.
• 30 Dec 1927 Mrs. Romona Neil was granted a divorce from Lloyd Neil yesterday charging failure to provide.
• 30 Dec 1927 Fred A. Pontius was granted a divorce from Ruby Pontius and was given the custody of their 10-year-old child. He charged abandonment. Mrs. Pontius had her former name of Ruby Young restored.
• 30 Dec 1927 The divorce suit of Eva Chapman against Raymond Chapman was dismissed.
• 31 Dec 1927 Dallas Brown filed suit for a divorce from Mrs. Gussie Brown, alleging cruelty. The couple was married in 1921.
• 31 Dec 1927 Mrs. Gladys York was divorce from Fred York. She charged desertion.
• 31 Dec 1927 Mrs. Anna Simonton filed a cross-complaint for divorce from Frank Simonton.

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