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Divorce News Items Published 1851-1952
as copied by Martha Bushong

The following items appeared in court items published by Albion newspapers’ scattered issues dated from 1851 through 1952. They are listed here, copying the terminology printed in the newspapers. It is interesting to note how wording has changed over the years. This information is limited to what was found in the copies of old newspapers in my possession. It does not include all divorces filed during this period of time.

BILL FOR DIVORCE:  State of Indiana, Noble County, Noble Circuit Court, September Term 1851
Delilah Weller vs. John Weller. It having been made to appear by the affidavit of a disinterested person that the said defendant is not a resident of the state of Indiana; he is therefore hereby notified of the pendency of this suit; and that unless he appears at the next term of said court on or before the calling of this cause and plead answer or demur thereto, the same will be determined in his absence.
Nelson Prentiss, Clerk N.C.C.
Tousley, Sol, for comp’t June 9, 1851 n.1.w3 $l.50 pd.

BILL FOR DIVORCE:  State of Indiana, Noble County, ss. In the Noble Circuit Court, September Term A.D. 1851
Elizabeth Powers vs. Alfred Powers.
It having been made to appear by the affidavit of a disinterested person, that the said defendant is not a resident of the state of Indiana, he is hereby notified of the pendency of said bill, and that this cause will be heard and determined at the next term of said court to be held at the court house in Albion, in said county, on Monday, the 15^th day of September next.
Nelson Prentiss, N.C.C.
Tousley, solicitor for complainant.  July 24, 1851 3t


DIVORCE:  State of Indiana, Noble County ss: In the Noble Circuit Court, March Term 1852
James McConnell vs. Julia Ann McConnell
It having been made to appear by the affidavit of a disinterested person, that said defendant is not a resident of the state of Indiana, she is therefore hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said bill and that the same will be heard and determined at said term of said court to be held at the court house in the town of Albion in said county on the 29^th day of March A.D. 1852.
Nelson Prentiss, N.C. C.
Wildman Solicitor for complainant: Albion, January 10, 1852 v2n21 2 dollars

CHANCERY NOTICE:  State of Indiana, Noble County ss: In the Noble Circuit Court, March Term A.D. 1852
Margaret Schwab vs. George Schwab
Whereas it has been made satisfactorily to appear by the affidavit of a disinterested person that the said Geo. Schwab is not a resident of the State of Indiana, he is therefore hereby notified of the following and pendency of said bill; and that the same will be heard at the court house in the town of Albion, Noble County, on Monday the 29^th day of March A.D. 1852.
Wildman, Sol. N. Prentiss, Clerk N.C.C.
N23w3 $2

BILL FOR DIVORCE:  State of Indiana, Noble County ss: Noble Circuit Court, Vacation before Fall Term 1852
Lucy Dunbar vs. Benjamin Dunbar.
It appearing by affidavit on file in the office of the clerk of said court, that the above named defendant is not a resident of the state of Indiana: Notice is therefore hereby given to said defendant to be and appear at the next term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in Albion in said county at the time fixed by law, to plead, answer or demur to said bill or the same will be taken for confessed.
Nelson Prentiss, N.C.C.
S. Wildman, Sol. for petitioner, By J. Orr, Dept.
July 23, 1852 3w

BILL FOR DIVORCE: State of Indiana, Noble County ss. In the Noble Circuit Court, Sept. Term A.D. 1852
Abraham R. Smith vs. Sarah E. Smith
Whereas it has been made satisfactorily to appear by affidavit on file in my office, that said Sarah E. Smith, is not a resident of the state of Indiana. She is therefore hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Bill and that the same will be heard at the court house in the town of Albion, Noble County at the September term of said court to be begun and held on Monday the 20^th of September next A.D. 1852.
N Prentiss, Clerk, N.C.C.
Trask Sol. --- August 6, 1852. 3w By J. Orr Dept.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS  Hon. Wm. M. Clapp, Judge.  February Term, 1873
Elza Willis vs. Sarah Willis, for Divorce. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.
Clara Kleckinger vs Philip Kleckinger, for Divorce. Dismissed.
Henry A. Campbell vs Cynthia A. Campbell. Divorce granted at plaintiff’s cost, on defendant’s cross bill.
David Mather vs. Almira Mather, for Divorce. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.
Amanda Workman vs. Isaac Workman, and eighteen others. Amanda was granted a divorce, custody of children, and $1,000 alimony. Judgment also that the other defendants who hold property of Isaac, are indebted to him, shall pay to her.
Phineas H. Magnus vs. Anna LaPort Magnus, Divorce granted, and Anna’s name changed to LaPort.
Sarah Lantz vs. Jeremiah Lantz, Divorce granted to plaintiff.
Sarah Lister vs. William Lister, Divorce granted to plaintiff, and custody of only child. William was fool enough to run off and abandon one of the best and prettiest young women in the land. After he had been gone over three years, she gave him up for lost and wisely cut loose.

NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT 
June Term 1873
Luther Fisher vs. Elnora Fisher. Elnora went off and stayed away, and Luther felt lonely. The court sympathized with him in his desolation. He is now a free man - in theory as well as in fact. Divorce granted. Mains for plaintiff.
October Term 1873
One divorce was granted, in the case of Shearer vs. Shearer - causes being abandonment and failure to provide.
March Term 1875
Of the interesting cases on the docket there are ten fervent prayers for release from the galling bondage of unsympathetic marriages, and one suit for the damages done to a ‘fair one’s heart and life prospect by the failure of her affianced to keep his solemn pledges. He breached his promise and married another! No. 1 is now determined as she can’t have him, to put her lucky rival on short allowance, by getting some of the money.
Three persons who were divorced at the term of court just closed are already rejoicing in the caresses of new "affinities".  Two of them were linked to other mates before the adjournment of court.

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana Noble County Sct. In the Noble Circuit Court, March Term, l877.
Keturah E. Stewart vs. Goodsell S. Stewart
Whereas in the above entitled cause, on the 31^st day of March A.D., 1877, being the 12^th day of the March Term of the Noble Circuit Court, said plaintiff filed in said court her complaint, and the affidavit of a disinterested person, showing that said defendant, Goodsell S. Stewart, is not a resident of the State of Indiana, and thereupon, on motion of the plaintiff the following order was made and entered by said court, in said cause, to-wit: "It is ordered by the court that said defendant be notified of the pendency of this cause by publication of notice thereof in The Albion New Era, for three successive weeks, at least thirty days before the first day of the next term of this court." Therefore, said Goodsell S. Stewart is hereby notified to appear in the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the state of Indiana , on the second day of the next term thereof, to be held in the court house, in Albion, in said county on the first Monday in June, 1877, to answer the complaint of said Keturah E. Stewart.
T.L. Graves, Pl’ff’s Att’y   Attest: Samuel E. Alvord, Clerk, Noble Circuit Court
Albion, March 31^st , 1877 -14w3

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT: The State of Indiana, Noble County, Sct.
Barbara Barker vs. Isaac Barker
In the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the State of Indiana, October Term A.D. 1879
Be it known that on this 4^th day of August, in the year 1879, the above named plaintiff by her attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court her complaint against said defendant in the above entitled cause, together with an affidavit of a competent person. That said defendant, Isaac Barker, is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Said defendant is, therefore, hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the second day of the next term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion, on the second Monday in October 1879 next, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged will be heard and determined in his absence.
D.C. VanCamp, Att’y for pl’ff.   Samuel E. Alvord, Clerk
August 4, 1879, pf. $6.00 32w3

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT: The State of Indiana, Noble County, Sct.
Matilda Elton vs. William Elton
In the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the State of Indiana, for October term, A.D. 1879, Petition for Divorce.
Be it known, that on this 19^th day of August in the year 1879, the above-named plaintiff by her attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court her complaint against said defendant in the above entitled cause, together with an affidavit of a competent person, that said defendant William Elton, is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Said defendant is therefore, hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that unless he appears and answers or demurs thereto, at the calling of said cause on the second day of the next term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion, on the second Monday in October 1879, said complaint, and the matters and things therein contained and alleged will be heard and determined in his absence.
L.W. Welker, Pl’ff att’y   Samuel E. Alvord, Clerk
By Frank M. Prickett, Deputy 34w3

NON RESIDENT NOTICE: The State of Indiana, Noble County, Sct.
Arvilla Hoffman vs. Andrew Hoffman
In the Noble Circuit Court of the State of Indiana, June Term, A.D. 1886
Be it known, that on this 22^nd day of April in the year 1880, the above named plaintiff by her attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court her complaint against said defendant in the above entitled cause with endorsement fixing the time of hearing on the 17^th judicial day of the June Term, 1880, of said court, the same being the 25^th day of June, 1880, together with an affidavit of a competent person, that said defendant, Andrew Hoffman, is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Said defendant is therefore, hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 17^th day of the next term of said court be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion, on the first Monday in June 1880 next, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged will be heard and determined in his absence.
E.D. Haines, att’y for pl’ff    Samuel E. Alvord, Clerk
April 22, 1880 18w3

NON RESIDENT NOTICE, The State of Indiana, Noble County, Sct.
Rebecca Ablas vs. William Ablas
In the Noble Circuit Court of the State of Indiana, June Term, A.D. 1880
Be it known, that on this 19th day of April, in the year 1880, the above named plaintiff by her attorneys, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court her complaint against said defendant in the above entitled cause, with endorsement fixing the 8^th judicial day of the June Term, 1880, for hearing, together with an affidavit of a competent person that said defendant, William Ablas, is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Said defendant is, therefore, hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur therein, at the calling of said cause on the 8^th judicial day of the next term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion, on the 1^st Monday in June 1880 next, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged will be heard and determined in his absence.
Welker & Campbell, plff’s att’y   Samuel E. Alvord, Clerk
April 19, 1880 17w3

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT The State of Indiana, Noble County Sect.
Hartwell Fisk vs. Sarah J. Fisk
In the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the State of Indiana, October Term, A.D. 1880
Be it known, that on this 14^th day of September in the year 1880, the above named plaintiff by his attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court his complaint against said defendant in the above entitled cause, together with an affidavit of a competent person, that said defendant Sarah J. Fisk, is not a resident of the state of Indiana, and by enforcement fixing the 8^th day of November, 1880, being the 19^th judicial day of the October term, 1880, for the hearing thereof. Said defendant is, therefore, hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against her and that unless she appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the said 19^th day of the next term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion, on the third Monday in October 1880 next, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged will be heard and determined in her absence.
E.D. Haines, att’y for Pl’ff   Samuel E. Alvord, Clerk
Sept. 14, 1880. 3sw3

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE:  State of Indiana, Noble County, ss:
In the Circuit Court of Noble County, in the State of Indiana. No. 619, Complaint for divorce.
George W. Hussey vs. Alice Hussey
Be it known, that on the 5^th day of May, 1883, the above named plaintiff, by his attorneys, filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of Noble County, in the state of Indiana, his complaint against the above named defendant, and the said plaintiff having also filed in said clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, Alice Hussey, is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Now, therefore, said defendant above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against her, and that unless she appear and answer or demur therein, at the calling of said cause on the 5^th day of June 1883, the same being the 2^nd judicial day of a term of said court to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion, in said county, on the 1^st Monday in June 1883, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in her absence.
Linville & Miller, Atty’s for Plaintiff Samuel E. Alvord, Clerk
By Frank M. Prickett, Deputy

DAMAGE AND DIVORCES August 1, 1883
John A. Ott asks to be divorced from his wife, Minerva, to whom he was wedded at Lewisburg, Ohio, March 1, 1877.
Hester Whitcomb, whose yoke in wedlock to Joseph Whitcomb has become irksome, asks Judge McBride to remove the key and slip the bow, and allow Joseph to flounder about over this world of wickedness and woe alone with his yoke.
The Boss divorce of all pending divorces is that of Margaret Boss. She has for nine long years cooked the hash that Augustus Boss has managed to consume in that length of time, and now has become tired, and asks that the vows of "better or worse" that she took with Joseph at Edgerton, Ohio, September 18^th 1883, be cut asunder.
John Huff says he can no longer live with his wife, Lucy, and he, too, wants to be delivered from matrimonial bondage.

DIVORCE  October 3, 1883
Clara Ott says she was yoked with George Ott in Whitley County, and that, though faithful and good, George Ott to have treated her well, but did not, and she Ott-n’t to live with him longer. She now asks the law to intercede in her behalf.
Bell Hays complains of Pat and says that they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony as long ago as December 1880, and ever since that time Pat has been "a gitten drunk, you know," abusing her by words as well as by blows. She now desires that pat and his shillalah be sent adrift on the wide sea.
Margaret M. Julien, says that Stephen Julien is bad and won’t provide her with anything to eat or wear. Although they were united here in Noble County, she cannot endure the treatment at his hands and wants to ‘paddle her own canoe," and as there is no other way to obtain the liberty, asks the court to grant it.
Nancy Ray gives George away by stating that he is a bad man, though she has been seven years finding it out. She says that while she and George were at Dayton, Ohio, he deliberately walked off, leaving her alone in this world where pity and charity seldom go visiting, and she has ever since took in washing and ironing for a livelihood.
Mary E. Owens has the same complaint that many others are troubled with, and that is a failure of the husband to provide, and she, too, asks the court to favor her with a release.
Rebecca Jane Clark and George Clark were married August 1874. She says that George has cruelly and inhumanly treated her, and she now asks for a divorce.
In the following domestic scene a man appears as the objecting character. Leotus Sawyer says that Mary L. Sawyer abandoned him in 1882, that she was fault-finding and would not listen to his peculiar ideas, consequently she left him. He now asks for a divorce.

COURT PROCEEDINGS 
October 31, 1883
No. 610, Joseph Timms vs. Avilla Timms, divorce granted defendant.
No, 662, Ray vs. Ray divorce granted.
No. 677, Ott vs. Ott divorce granted her with alimony, $450.
November 14, 1883
No. 661, Mary E., Owen vs. Owen. Divorce granted plaintiff and custody of children.
No. 710, A.L. Wead vs. C.B. Wead, divorce set for next term.
January 30, 1884
No. 779, Ella Woodruff, vs. Charles Woodruff, divorce decree granted.

COURT CROPPINGS June 25, 1884
John A. Ott vs. Minerva Ott, divorce, dismissed.
Sophia Kabrich vs. Joshua Kabrich, divorce dismissed.
James Leeper vs. Adaline Leeper, divorce continued.
Henrietta Bixler vs. John B. Bixler, divorce, continued by agreement.
Elizabeth J. Fuller vs. Peter Fuller, divorce, granted to Plaintiff.

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE. State of Indiana, Noble County ss:
Laura Beck vs. John G. Beck In the Noble Circuit Court.
Be it known, that on the 29^th day of July, 1884, the above named plaintiff by her attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named defendant; and the said plaintiff, having also filed in said clerk’s office, the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, John G. Beck, is not a resident of the state of Indiana; and also the affidavit of said plaintiff, showing that the residence of said defendant is unknown to her. Now, therefore, said defendant above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him, and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 14^th day of October, 1884, the same being the 2^nd judicial day of a term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion, in said county and state, on the second Monday in October 1884, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence.
Thos. L. Graves, Attorney for Plaintiff   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk
July 29, 1884 By Frank M. Prickett, Deputy

COURT ITEMS December 30, 1885
Divorces were granted Louisa E. Walker from her unfaithful William.
Con Cunningham from Mary Cunningham.
Clara L. Landenslayer - such a name! No wonder she asked for a divorce from Huron B. Landenslayer, and was granted at once.
Nelson V. Gaby from Lucy Gaby.
Ellen Schlichtenmyer from Ephraim, with $40 alimony, and custody of child granted her.
Catherine Wilson from Charles Wilson.
Delley Hawk from Peter, with custody of child granted her.
Maggie Edwards from John Edwards.
Mary VanWagner from William P. VanWagner and custody of child granted her.
Harry Reynolds from Anna Reynolds.
Elsie Hooper from George Hooper, with custody of child.

CIRCUIT COURT GLEANINGS March 10, 1886
Loretta Stoy thought she wanted a divorce from her unfaithful liege lord, Edward, but since, changed her mind, hence the case was dismissed.
Lydia E. Wheeler complained that Albert N. would not Wheel-er about as she thought he ought, nor allow her to warm her cold feet in the small of his back, so demanded that she be allowed to Wheel-erself or get some one to, who was not so long and tender in the back, and able to stand more grief as well as cold feet. Whereupon his Honor, granted her a divorce, and she had hardly left the court room when our Augustus Adolph, a man short for this world, but mighty wide out came in and asked Attorney Mains to come before the clerk of the court and swear that his late client was of legal age to get married, whereas Mr. Mains being unmindful of his future state, or overpowered with astonishment, asked the young man in thunder tones, "and who the h— are you, when the young man had to explain all. Mr. M. then assisted the audacious youth, gave him some wholesome advice and sent him on his way. The returns being in, show that they were married the next day.

The expectant loungers about the court room, were disappointed and no doubt missed a treat, by the settlement of the damage suit brought by Bertha H.A. Sefluth against Ira M. Gallup, for breach of promise to marry, but as Ira came down, the matter was adjusted before reaching trial, and the case was dismissed.

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE:  State of Indiana, Noble County, ss:
Frank Rudy vs. Hassie Rudy
Be it known that on the 12^th day of October, 1886, the above named plaintiff by his attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the state of Indiana, his complaint against the above named defendant, and the said plaintiff, having also in open court filed the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, Hassie Rudy, is not a resident of the state of Indiana; and that the object of said action is to obtain a divorce; and said plaintiff having also in open court, filed his own affidavit showing that the residence and post office address of said defendant is at Grand Rapids in the state of Michigan. Now therefore, by order of said court, said defendant above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against her, and that unless she appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 8^th day of March l887, the same being the 2^nd judicial day of a term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion in Noble County, Indiana, on the first Monday in March 1887, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in her absence.
S.E. Alvord Attorney for Plaintiff   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk of the Noble Circuit Court
December 17, 1886

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble County, ss:
In the Noble Circuit Court, in the State of Indiana, No. 1662, Complaint for Divorce.
Elizabeth C. Boren vs. William H. Boren
Be it known that on the 3^rd day of May 1887, the above named plaintiff by her attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named defendant; and the said plaintiff, having also filed in said Clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, William H. Boren, is a resident of the state of Indiana, but has departed therefrom with intent to avoid the service of summons in this action, and that said plaintiff has a valid cause of action against said defendant, and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to appear in said court and answer or demur thereto, on the 29^th of August 1887. Now therefore, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him, and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 29^th day of August 1887, the same being the 73^rd judicial day of a term of said court to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion in Noble County, Indiana, on the first Monday in June 1887, said complaint, and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence.
Thos. L. Graves, Attorney for Pl’ff    Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk of the Noble Circuit Court
June 27, 1887 n263w

NON RESIDENT NOTICE:  State of Indiana, Noble County, ss:
In the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the State of Indiana. No. 1724 Complaint for Divorce
Mary Lyon vs. Frank Lyon
Be it known, that on the 23^rd day of August, 1887, the above named plaintiff by her attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named defendant; and the said plaintiff having also filed in said clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person showing that said defendant, Frank Lyon, is not a resident of the state of Indiana; and the affidavit of said plaintiff that the residence of said defendant is unknown to her. Now therefore, by order of said court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him, and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 6th day of December, 1887, the same being the 2^nd judicial day of a term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion in Noble County, Indiana, on the first Monday in December 1887, said complaint, and the matters and things therein, contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence.
L.E. Goodwin, Attorney for Pl’ff   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk of the Noble Circuit Court
August 23, 1887 Pf $7.50  34-3w

NON RESIDENCE NOTICE: State of Indiana, Noble County, ss:
In the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the State of Indiana.
No. 1731 Complaint for Divorce
Albert B. Waterhouse vs. Maria E. Waterhouse
Be it known that on the 14^th day of September 1887, the above named plaintiff by his attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Noble Circuit Court of Noble County, in the state of Indiana, his complaint against the above named defendant; and the said plaintiff having also filed in said clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person showing that said defendant, Maria E. Waterhouse, is not a resident of the state of Indiana, and that the object of this action is to obtain a divorce, and said plaintiff having also filed his own affidavit showing that said defendant resides in Kalamazoo in the state of Michigan. Now, therefore, said defendant above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against her, and that unless she appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 6^th day of December 1887, the same being the second judicial day of a term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the town of Albion in Noble County, Indiana, on the first Monday in December 1887, said complaint, and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in her absence.
V.C. Mains, Att’y for Pl’ff.   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk of the Noble Circuit Court
September 14, 1887 Pf $7.50 paid No 37-3w

From this point on, Non Resident notices will be shown with pertinent information only.

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court Complaint for Divorce
Ida A. Connet vs. John V. Connet 15^th day of October 1887
Affidavits stating that John V. Connet is not a resident of Indiana and plaintiff says residence of defendant is unknown to her.
Case to be heard on the 13^th day of December, 1887
T.M. Ells, Att’y for Pl’ff   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk Noble Circuit Court

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court, Complaint for Divorce
John Dingman vs. Adaline Dingman 4^th day of November, 1887
Affidavits stating that Adaline Dingman is not a resident of Indiana Also plaintiff says that Adeline Dingman’s present post office address is Bear Lake, Manistee County, Michigan.  Case to be heard on the 31^st day of December 1887
L.W. Welker, Attorney for Pl’ff   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk Noble Circuit Court

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court, Complaint for Divorce
Emma E. Withers vs. Phillip Withers 26^th day of January 1888
Affidavits stating that Phillip Withers is not a resident of Indiana. Also, plaintiff says that Phillip Withers is thought to be in the state of Michigan. She is informed tht he is living at Woodville, Newago County, Michigan.  Case to be heard the 24^th day of March, 1888.
Green & Bothwell, Atty’s for Pl’ff.   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk, Noble Circuit Court

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court, Complaint for Divorce
Effie Funk vs. William Funk 31^st day of January 1888
Affidavits stating that William Funk is not a resident of Indiana. Also plaintiff stays that William Funk’s residence is Chillicothe, Ross County, state of Ohio.  Case to be heard 24^th of March, 1888
H.G. Zimmerman, Att’y for Pl’ff.   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk, Noble Circuit Court

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court, Complaint for Divorce
William Johnson vs. Ellen Johnson 30^th day of January 1888
Affidavits stating that Ellen Johnson is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Also plaintiff says that the residence of Ellen Johnson is Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England.  Case to be heard 24^th day of March, 1888.
H.G. Zimmerman, Att’y for Pl’ff   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk, Noble Circuit Court

NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT 
Monday, March 5, 1888, Civil Docket
Clark Stevens vs. Delilah Stevens, for divorce. Delilah filed an answer that convinced Clark of the propriety of dismissing his case. And he did.
Minerva Bly vs. George Moree. Action for damages on breach of marriage contract. The defendant answers that he didn’t.
William Johnson vs. Ellen Johnson, divorce, dismissed.
Christena Bowman vs. John M. Bowman, divorce, dismissed.
Sophia Kabrich vs. Joshua Kabrich for divorce, dismissed.
Lavina Graham vs. Menzo W. Graham, divorce granted to Lavina.
John Dingman was granted a divorce from Adeline Dingman.
Frederick O. Huff was granted a divorce from Clara A. Huff.
The case of Minerva Bly against George Moree, for breach of promise of marriage was continued at defendant’s cost.
June 1888, Civil Docket
Mary E. Arnold was divorced from George Arnold
Effie Funk had found it impossible, without unendurable wretchedness, to bear longer the obligations of wife of William Funk, and the odium of his name. She convinced the court of this, and the bonds were severed and she was re-christened, in the font of justice, by her maiden name of Barbour.
Frank D. Allen had so conducted himself in his relations as husband of Marietta, that when she had laid the full case before Judge McBride and humbly prayed that he would release her from captivity, his honor responded, "Certainly", and she was divorced.
It was much the same, more or less, in the case of Priscilla M. Weddell vs. William Weddell; and a divorce was granted in favor of Priscilla.
John W. Mendham, an account of whose domestic infelicity, with sensational incidents, was published several weeks ago in the county papers, with an applicant for divorce. Mary, his wife, having thrown herself into the arms of another man, who continue to hold(h)er, the court relieved Mr. Mendham from his theoretic position as her husband. Divorce granted, on the ground of Mary’s erratic conduct.
And for reasons connected with the same escapade, the injured wife of the man for whom Mrs. Mendham betrayed John – Katie Holder, was divorced from Chester Holder.
Divorces were granted also, to Cyrellia Zigler from George W. Zigler and Florence I. Axel from Phillip J. Axel.

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court Complaint for Divorce
Nancy A. Webber vs. William Webber 29^th day of June,1888
Affidavit stating that William Webber is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Also plaintiff states that William Webber is a resident of VanWert County, Ohio. Case to be heard 27^th day of August 1888
Thos. M. Eels, Attt’y for Plaintiff   Merritt C. Skinner, Clerk, Noble Circuit Court

NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT
September 1888
The Bartley divorce case which has occupied the attention of the court several days last week has been carried over to the December Term. October 1889
Mary Collins was granted a divorce from Cornelius W. Collins, and the custody of two infant children.
March Term 1890
Agnes M. White vs James M. White for divorce. Agnes relented and dismissed her complaint.
Mary E. Linville was granted a divorce from John A. Linville.
Wallace B. Archer vs Sina A. Archer – and by cross-complaint, Sina vs Wallace B – for divorce. This was a strongly contested case, many witnesses, pro and con, being examined. The husband alleged abandonment and the wife alleged cruel treatment and failure to provide a suitable home. Nothing of a grossly violent character, or very sensational, was developed. The abandonment consisted in going to her parents, a short distance, without effort to detain her on the part of the husband. On the other hand the cruel treatment consisted in alleged too familiar attention to another woman, and refusal to live away from his mother’s home, where the bride claimed was abused. But a clear case of irreconcilable alienation was developed; and there being no children to complicate matters, the court granted the wife a divorce on her cross-complaint, with $150 alimony, payable in $50 installments - two, six, and fourteen months from date.
January Term 1891
George E. Kimmell dismissed his action for divorce against Elizabeth Kimmell, at his own costs.
Fannie Beck obtained a divorce from Leonard Beck.
Hester Herbert, on Wednesday, was granted a divorce from William H. Herbert, and given permission to resume her maiden name.

ITEM FOUND IN ALBION NEWSPAPER DATED JUNE 3, 1891
The judge of the Circuit Court has made the following standing order of date May 26, 1891: It is ordered that hereinafter in all divorce causes commenced in this court, no decree of divorce will be granted unless it be shown to the court that all costs have been paid.

NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT
October Term 1891
Minerva St. Clair had a complaint alleging that her husband, Peter G., had misconducted himself so grossly as to entitle her to a divorce. Peter had been informed by legal notice of her complaint; but now, when he was called, made his culpability conspicuous by his absence; and after the formal and essential evidence for Matilda’s side had been present, the judge with a swish of the sword of justice severed the mystic chain - once silken, now corroding iron - that bound her; and Matilda stood erect in the sunshine of freedom -‘redeemed, regenerated and disenthralled’ - a thoroughly divorced woman.
November Term 1891
Ellen Swart vs. John B. Swart; Divorce granted plaintiff. Children were divided - two to the custody of each parent. T.M. Eells for Plaintiff.
Minerva St. Clair vs. Peter G. St.Clair; Divorce granted plaintiff. T.L. Graves for Plaintiff.
John McDonald obtained a divorce from Hannah E. McDonald. T.M.Eells, Attorney for John.
Charles M. Taylor vs. Lovina M. Taylor, divorce. Charles was successful in getting loose, from his chains; V.C. Mains, plaintiff’s attorney.
Arminda Tyler’s suit brought by V.C. Mains, her attorney, vs. William E. Tyler, for divorce, was successful. She was granted a divorce.
Catherine Beck vs Jacob Beck, for divorce, resulted in releasing Catherine from an odious thralldom (in her view) and giving her the custody of her infant sons. Mains for Catherine.
Frances Hawk vs. Henry Hawk. L.H. Wrigley, attorney for plaintiff. Divorce decreed in favor of plaintiff.
Jennie Pollock, by Green & Bothwell, her arttorneys, vs. Morton C. Pollock - divorce. The court heard the case and decided for Jennie. Divorce to plaintiff and custody of her infant daughter.
Catherine Wible vs. Thomas Wible, for divorce. Welker & Graves for Catherine. She obtained a divorce.
January Term 1892
Caroline Lewis was granted a divorce from George Lewis, and the custody of three children. L.E. Goodwin for Caroline.
Wilson Pulver vs. Emma J. Pulver, for divorce. Thos. L. Graves for plaintiff. Divorce adjudged and decreed in favor of plaintiff.
Ella M. Ronan vs. Patrick Ronan Divorce. Zimmerman, atty for pl’ff, withdrew from the case, and T.M. Eells appeared in his stead for Ella. On the fourth day of the term the case was tried by the judge who granted a divorce to the plaintiff, and the custody of her infant son, Orrie.
Cora A. Mullen vs. Vet Mullen, Divorce. T.M. Eells for pl’ff. Trial by court and divorce granted to Cora, and her name changed to Cora A. Moore.
James L. Fordyce vs. Emma Fordyce, a complaint for divorce. R.P. Barr for plaintiff. T.M. Eells appeared for the defendant, Emma, and filed a general denial of the allegations in the complaint Trial by the court, finding for the plaintiff and judgment and decree granting the plaintiff a divorce from the defendant. Order that the mother retain the custody of the infant daughter until further order of court.
George Brand vs. Elizabeth L. Brand, divorce. Defendant defaulted. Trial by court. Decree of divorce to plaintiff and custody of children.

NON RESIDENT NOTICE:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court. Complaint for Divorce.
Jackson Iddings vs. Elizabeth Iddings, 22 day of March 1892
Affidavit stating that Elizabeth Iddings is not a resident of the state of Indiana.  Plaintiff’s affidavit states that Elizabeth’s residence is unknown to him.  Case to be heard 18^th day of May 1892
V.C. Mains, Att’y for Pl’ff.   Merritt C. Skinner, Noble Circuit Court.

THE NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT 
April Term 1892
The divorce case of Matilda Phillips vs. George H. Phillips, was dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.
Susan Haines vs. Simon Haines. Plaintiff obtained divorce and was granted the custody of her infant child.
Sarah Haines vs. William H. Haines. Sarah was granted a divorce.
May Term 1892
Jane McCartney vs. James McCartney, divorce.
Sarah J. Rogers vs. Welford J. Rogers, divorce. T.M. Eels for plaintiff.
Jackson Iddings vs. Elizabeth Iddings, divorce. V.C.Mains for plaintiff.
Olivia G. Warren vs. Frank A. Warren, divorce. Barr for plaintiff.
Jonas Hutchins vs. Opal Hutchins, divorce. Barr for plaintiff.
Elizabeth Norris vs. Harrison H. Norris, divorce. Eells for plaintiff.
Emma L. Ward vs. Marion S. Ward, divorce. H.G. Zimmerman for plaintiff.
Jonas Hutchins vs. Opal Hutchins, divorce case. Tried by the court. Finding for Jonas, decree of divorce in his favor, and order that he have the care and custody of the infant children until further order.
Charles N. Summerlin vs. Eliza J. Summerlin. No defense. The plaintiff’s evidence was then heard and he was granted a divorce. T.M. Eeels for plaintiff.
Emma L. Ward vs. Marion S. Ward. Divorce. Zimmerman for the plaintiff. This application, also, was unresisted. The court heard the evidence and gave Emma a decree for divorce. Her petition for change of name was also granted, and she was permitted to resume her maiden dame - Emma L. Dillon.
June Term 1892
Olivia A. Warren, through Robert P. Barr, her attorney, obtained from the court her freedom from her wedded bondage to France A. Warren, and the right to the custody of her infant child.
Elizabeth Norris got away from Harrison Norris by virtue of a decree of divorce; and she was granted the custody and control of infant children. Eells for plaintiff.
Henry A. Rupert got a divorce from his wife Martha A. and consented to leave their infant child with the divorced mother, until further orders - promising too, to assist in providing for the child.
Anna M. Hontz vs. Harry T. Hontz for divorce. Green & Bothwell for Anna. Wrigley appeared and filed a formal answer for Harry. The trial, by court, resulted in a decree of divorce for Anna, and order that she have the care, custody and control of her infant son, LeRoy M., until further order.
July Term 1892 Civil Docket
Minnie Sawyer vs. William Sawyer, Complaint for divorce. Married January 5, 1882. Lived together until May 24, 1892, when she was compelled to leave him. He had for more than two years failed to provide for her and her two children; and during the last year had circulated reports against her character - gave her the vilest names and falsely accused her of dishonorable and unwifely conduct. She asks to be divorced and have the custody of their two children, aged 7 and 6 years respectively. V.C. Mains for plaintiff.
October Term 1892
Hester A. Coe obtained a divorce from Harvy Coe, and an order restoring her name - Harlan.
Anna Hawkins was divorced from Henry Hawkins and her name changed to Schehan.
Lillian Cording was granted a divorce from Henry Cording, and the custody of their child, Beulah.
Effie M. Hoagland’s suit for divorce from Charles R. Hoagland was decided against her.
May Term 1893
Alice J. McDowell vs. Joseph McDowell, divorce granted. Mrs. McDowell granted custody of infant son and defendant granted custody of other children.
Flora Schartzer vs. Frank Schartzer, divorce granted.

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court
Thomas Baughman vs. Grace M. Baughman. 29^th day of August 1893
Affidavit states that Grace M. Baughman is not a resident of Indiana. Also plaintiff states that he does not know the residence of the defendant.  Case to be heard the 2^nd day of October 1893.
Robert P. Barr, Att’y for pl’ff.   Frank P. Bothwell, Clerk Noble Circuit Court

NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT 
October Term 1893
John Dingman vs. Vada Dingman, divorce granted to plaintiff. The defendant lives in Allen County.
Alice St. Mary vs. Peter St. Mary, divorce cause dismissed by plaintiff.
Annie Baird vs Milton Baird, divorce dismissed.
Willard A. Isbell vs Lida L. Isbell, divorce granted to plaintiff who gets custody of a little daughter, Myrtle.
Lillie Higgs vs. James Higgs, divorce granted to plaintiff.
(The divorce cases already tried in the Noble court are destitute of sensation and are generally based on "failure to provide." One injured husband said that his grounds for divorce lie in the fact that he caught his wife in bed with another man.)
Thomas Baughman has secured a divorce from Grace Baughman.
December Term 1893
Jacob Addis vs. Mary L. Addis divorce; plaintiff dismissed case and judgment against plaintiff for costs.
John Sawyer vs. Catharine Sawyer, divorce; court decided that plaintiff be divorced from defendant, and that defendant have the care and custody and control of infant daughter.
Susan Fisher vs. Leonard Fisher, divorce; dismissed and costs paid.
January Term 1894
Ida M. Whitman vs. Samuel Whitman, divorce granted to plaintiff and care of children.
George W. Ross vs. Esther Ross, court refused divorce.
Perry Singry and Vietta Singry have been divorced.
Luella Emmitt was granted a divorce from Anan Emmitt.
March Term 1894
Mary A. Roop has been divorced from her husband, John B. Roop, and given the custody of her little daughter.
Minnie A. Shamblin has been divorced from her husband, Oscar N. Shamblin.
May Term 1894
Margaret Buker has been divorced from Charles C. Buker. The couple was married in 1888, and separated in 1893, and during all that time the defendant paid only $4.50 for clothing for the plaintiff, who alleged that she was forced to leave home on account of cruel treatment.
Mary A. Coe was divorced from Pulaski Coe. The complaint of the plaintiff charges abandonment.
Addie Harker was given a divorce from her husband Frederick Harker. Plaintiff complains of cruelty and says her husband charges her with vile things. The defendant was given the custody of his infant daughter, Maude.
Viola Hawk was given a divorce from her husband, Henry Hawk. The plaintiff charges cruel treatment.
March Term 1895 Complaint for Divorce
G.L. Moon vs. Sadie Moon
Lydia Randolph vs. Joseph Randolph
Millicent Mullen vs. Burtton Mullen
W.R. Tyler vs. Margarette Tyler
S.C. Todd vs. Melissa Todd
Ella Ackerman vs. John Ackerman
John Dingman vs. Vada Dingman
Nancy Inks vs. John Inks
Sarah Bacon vs. C.O. Bacon
T.J. Cox vs. Ellen Cox
June Term 1895 Divorces Granted
Anna C. Knox vs. Joseph Knox
Nancy Carrier vs. Henry Carrier
Lydia Randolph vs. Joseph Randolph
Lizzie Deischle vs. Gottlieb Deischle
Jennie Porter vs. Frank Porter
Hattie Austin vs. Delos Austin

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court, Complaint for divorce
Mary E. Brown vs. Enos E. Brown 24^th day of September 1895.  Affidavit states Enos E. Brown is not a resident of Indiana.  Case to be heard 7^th day of January 1896
J.H. Aiken, Att’y for Pl’ff   Frank P.Bothwell Clerk Noble Circuit Court

NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT 
January Term 1897
Julia Taylor was granted a divorce from William Taylor in the circuit court last week.
March Term 1897
Minnie Kessler asked to be given liberty from Charles Kessler - decree granted.
Minnie C. Badger asked for a decree of divorce from George H. Badger - granted.
Lucinda Boggs was given her liberty from John W. Boggs.
October Term 1897
Mary E. Wandless has tired of Charles Wandless and asked the court to grant a legal separation which was done and she was given permission to assume the name of Caldwell.
Viola Harnes asked to be divorced from Henry K. Harns, which was granted and permission given to assume the name Tryon.
Zulu Z. Chiddister obtained a divorce from Clark B. Chiddister and the care, custody and control of infant daughter, Ordie. Plaintiff pays all costs.
James M. Diffendarfer sought to be free in marriageable relation from Lillie J. Diffendarfer.  Care, etc., of infant son, Fred, given to plaintiff and infant son, Foust E., to defendant. Plaintiff pays all costs.
Isbell Hoffer vs. John Hoffer for divorce. Same granted plaintiff and alimony to the amount of $675.
Martha J. Kreager vs. John D. Kreager, dismissed.
Nettie A. Surfus vs. Peter Surfus, dismissed.
Mary A. Billings is divorced from James M. Billings and alimony to the amount of $40 given. Costs to be paid by defendant.
Sarah A. Tyler asked the court to free her from the marital bondage of her liege lord, William Tyler, and her request was granted and she went on her way rejoicing.
Francis Yeager told his tale of woe about his wife, Effie, and beseeched the court to give him his freedom, which prayer was granted and the aforesaid Francis became a happy mortal once more.
January Term 1898
Eldridge Shelt vs. Carrie B. Shelt, divorce. Plaintiff’s request was granted and he was given the care ,custody and control of their daughter, Ethel M., and son William.
George Cavin vs. Eva Cavin, divorce. Plaintiff was freed from the marital bondage with defendant, who was given her maiden name of Wood.
Anna Loomis asked the court to give her freedom from Harry M. Loomis, which request was granted, and she was given the care, custody and control of their infant son, Verne G. The defendant was given the right at all proper times to visit same son, but not to take him out of the custody of plaintiff without her consent, and that each party pay their own costs.
Veneal Dupuys vs. Matilda Dupuys, divorce. Judgment granted plaintiff for same.
March Term 1898
Sarah C. Carter has made application for divorce from Arthur M. Carter, editor of the Cromwell News. F. P. Bothwell is attorney for plaintiff. (Granted her decree and given custody and care of children.)
Fern Adams vs. Lewis Adams, Divorce granted to plaintiff with custody of children.
Ida Gindelsparger vs. Henry Gindelsparger. Divorce granted to plaintiff.
Martha Steinbarger of Cosperville, made application for divorce from Joseph Steinbarger and defendant is refrained from selling or encumbering property during the pending of the case, which is set for trial March 19. At March trial the case of Martha Steinbarger vs. Joseph Steinbarger for divorce was continued by agreement. In May the divorce case of Martha Steinbarger vs. Joseph Steinbarger was commenced Wednesday morning and continued until about noon Thursday when parties made settlement out of court. She withdrew the charge of adultery and was granted a divorce and $1,000, the defendant to pay all costs. The plaintiff’s interests in the case were looked after by Welker and Peterson, and Zimmerman and Barr appeared for defendant.
Lenona L. Heltzel was granted a divorce from Seymoure Heltzel and given the care, custody and control of their infant daughter, Vivian N.
George Fairman was granted his freedom from Bertha Fairman.

NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT:  State of Indiana, Noble Circuit Court, Complaint for divorce
Orilla Hawk vs. James Hawk 14^th day of March 1898.  Affidavit stating that James Hawk is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Affidavit by plaintiff states that the residence of James Hawk is 311 W. 127^th street, New York City in the state of New York.  Case to be heard 10^th of May 1898
Ed G. Cook, Attorney for Pl’ff   Thomas Prickett, Clerk of Circuit Court

Kittie Wylie was released from marital bondage with Charles Wylie and was given the care and custody of the children.
Nancy Weathers asked to be released from marital bondage with Harvey Weathers and her request was granted. She was allowed to go on her way rejoicing.

NOBL CIRCUIT COURT
May Term 1898
Orilla Hawk asked the court to free her from marital bondage with James Hawk of New York City which prayer was granted and she was given the care, custody and control of the infant son, Leo, till the further orders of the court.
Dora Cox, of near Avilla, desired to be released from Emmet Cox who is confined in the penitentiary at Michigan City for his misdeeds. She was given her freedom and the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Halferty.
In the case of Sarah E. Quinn vs. George W. Quinn, for divorce, the plaintiff evidently changed her mind and the case was dismissed.
Lamora Stone was granted a divorce from Solomon Stone and given the care, custody and control of infant daughter, Ada.
Ella Clark vs. J. Virgil Clark, for divorce, which was granted plaintiff and she was given her maiden name of Caldwell.
Bertha Bauman vs. William Bauman divorce. Plaintiff evidently changed her mind as the case was dismissed and costs paid.
October Term 1898
Melissa Denny asked the court to free her from the marital bondage with John A. Denny which request was granted and she went on her way rejoicing.
Lillian A. Baker prays to be released from marital bondage from William H. Baker, and her prayer was granted.
Ida M. Jones asked the court to give her freedom from the marital bondage of Ichabod O. Jones, which was granted and a judgment rendered accordingly, and the plaintiff went her way rejoicing.
Frances M. Hall asked to be released from Abram L. Hall and the court granted her prayer.
Katherine Rimmel filed a complaint against George B. Rimmel for divorce. She alleged cruel and abusive treatment and that defendant was an habitual drunkard. The defendant filed a cross complaint for divorce, alleging that she had not performed her duties as a wife should in the care of her home. The case was commenced Wednesday and was tried before his honor, Judge Adair. It was hotly contested and continued until Thursday evening. The main point of the case was the care, custody and control of the infant daughter of the couple, aged two years. The defendant is a son of Jonathan Rimmel of Orange Township and was married to defendant in 1895. It was shown in the testimony offered that about five days after their marriage the couple had domestic difficulty. Their voyage through life was a tempestuous one and they had a number of quarrels in which the plaintiff avers she was struck in a rude and angry manner by the defendant and she was borne out by the testimony to this effect. She also brought forth the charge of unfaithfulness of the marriage vows, but there was no evidence produced to show that this was the case. There was no evidence to prove that the defendant was an habitual drunkard, although defendant acknowledged that he drank beer and occasionally took a glass of whiskey. The testimony showed that both of the parties in the suit were to blame. They were continually aggravating each other by their charges against one another. The plaintiff was an orphan and had been adopted by a Mr. and Mrs. Ervin of Goshen and it was shown in the evidence that she had had difficulty with her foster mother shortly before her marriage, and had been chastised by the former, and that she had left the parental roof on the account of a misunderstanding before her marriage. L.H. Wrigley of this city and Mayor B.F. Deahl of Goshen looked after the interests of the plaintiff and R. P. Barr, of Kendallville and H. G. Zimmerman of this city appeared for the defendant. The plaintiff made an excellent witness and the efforts of the defendant’s attorneys to confuse her on cross-examination were futile. Her memory of dates and events was remarkable. The two-year old little girl since the separation in August has been at the home of the defendant’s sister, Mrs. W. E. Harsh, in Avilla, at the suggestion of the defendant, who would not permit plaintiff to take the child with her. The plaintiff furnished evidence that she had become reconciled to her foster parents and that she would have a home for her child under their roof. J.H. Wrigley made an earnest plea in behalf of the plaintiff and asked that she be granted a divorce and custody of her child, which brought the tears to many eyes within the court room. Attorney Barr made a plea in behalf of defendant which was able. Mayor Deahl of Goshen made an eloquent and able plea for the plaintiff after which the court found for the defendant on plaintiff’s complaint and found for plaintiff on defendant’s cross complaint and their petition for a divorce was not granted. No divorce being granted, the court had no jurisdiction over the disposition of the child.

COURT CULLINGS FROM THE NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT 
January Term 1899
The divorce case of George C. Marker vs. Eva M. Marker – defendant defaulted and no divorce granted.
Elizabeth A. Slauson vs. John Slauson, defendant defaulted and no divorce granted.
Minnie M. Bradley prays to be released from her liege lord, William Bradley, and her prayer is granted. She is given the care, custody and control of their infant son, Wellington, and infant daughter, Dorothy May, and departed on her way rejoicing.
The case of Cora Earle against the festive Graham Earle for divorce, was disposed of Monday afternoon. The defendant did not make his appearance and the plaintiff told the story of her troubles, with the said Graham Earle, to the court who considered them of sufficient importance to entitle her to her freedom, and a divorce was granted accordingly. Attorney R. P. Barr of Kendallville, looked after the interests of the plaintiff in the case.
Martha J. Kreager asked the court to give her freedom from the marital bondage with John D. Kreager. The court decided that she had furnished sufficient complaint for divorce, which was granted and she was given the custody and control of infant daughter, Zona, until further order of the court.
Margaret Keller petitioned the court to grant her a divorce from Frank Keller of Green Township, and her prayer was granted and she was given the care, custody and control of the infant daughters, Adelia, Allie E., and Edith B., until further order of the court.
Mary Winebrenner has filed her complaint with the clerk of the court through her attorneys Jones & Gates, asking for a divorce from her husband, Henry Winebrenner, charging him with habitual drunkenness. (Columbia City Commercial)
Maud Holsinger of Kendallville asks the court to give her freedom from the marital bondage with William F. Holsinger, and the court is satisfied that sufficient cause is shown for divorce, and a decree is granted accordingly.
March Term 1899
In the case of George C. Marker against Eva M. Marker for divorce, the court granted a decree and gave plaintiff the care, custody and control of the infant son and two infant daughters until the further order of the court. The defendant did not make appearance and the plaintiff’s interest was looked after by attorney Bothwell.
Bertha E. Martin petitions the court to grant a decree of divorce from her spouse, Wesley Martin, which prayer the court grants and she is allowed to resume her maiden name o Bertha E. Babcock. Ed G. Cook was the plaintiff’s attorney.
1899
Lydia E. Adolph asked the court to relieve her from the marital bondage of her liege lord, August Adolph, which prayer the court granted and gave her the care, custody and control of their infant son, Herbert, and infant daughter, Berniece, and gave defendant right to visit them at the proper places and times and he to pay all costs.
Silas M. Foreman asked to be divorced from Maggie Foreman and his request was granted. Defendant allowed to resume her maiden name of Maggie Iddings.
The cases of Frank Bowman vs. Margaret Bowman, divorce.
Sophia Smith vs. Allen H. Smith, divorce
Amanda E. Grunden vs. John Grunden, divorce.

THE CIRCUIT COURT 
September Term 1899
Mrs. Katherine Rimmel has filed petition in the Elkhart County Circuit Court, asking to be divorced from George B. Rimmel of Orange Township, this county. They were married August 20, 1898. The plaintiff alleges in her complaint that her husband drove her from home, beat her, refused to accompany her to church, and would remain away from his home a week at a time, and would retire at 12 o’clock at night, which she avers is too late for the head of the household, unless there are some extenuating circumstances, and she says George has none. She asks $1,000 alimony, custody of their daughter and $100 for maintenance while the case is pending. Our readers will remember that this is the second suit of a similar character between this couple, the former one being tried in the Noble Circuit court in October 1898, and it was highly contested. The husband filed a cross complaint and Judge Adair refused to grant either side a divorce.

GOSHEN NEWS February 1900
The divorce case of Katharine Rimmel vs. George B. Rimmel will not be tried, as a satisfactory settlement being reached and Mrs. Rimmel’s parents, who are very good people and live in Kendallville, will have charge of the child. The case was tried over a year ago before Judge Adair at Albion.

THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT October Term 1899
Mrs. Minnie Nusbaum, wife of Editor J. W Nusbaum of the Shipshewana Tribune, has brought suit for a divorce in the Elkhart County Court, alleging abandonment and failure to provide. They were married in April 1896 and separated in September 1897. The property interests have been settled out of court.

THE NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT 
October Term 1899
James Berry asked to be released from marital bondage with Jane Berry and his prayer was answered and he went on his way rejoicing.
Jessie A. VanScoyke was given her freedom from William A. VanScoyke.
In the request of Hannah Freeman, that she be freed from the bondage of Frank Freeman, the court granted her petition and gave her the care, custody, and control of the infant daughter, Bessie.
Alice Gibson asked to be released from her liege lord, James Gibson, which was granted and she was given the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Alice Rumbaugh.
Cora Keasey was granted a decree of divorce from William E. Keasey and was given damages of $500 and control of infant daughter, Helen.
Nettie V. Parker was divorced from Melvin A. Parker, alimony of $500 and control of infant daughters, Eva L. and Edna M.
Jennie Crofoot asked to be released from marital bondage with James E. Crofoot and her prayer was answered.
Josie Leader, who had filed application for divorce from William Leader, asked for change of venue to another judge, which request was granted.
Joseph W. Hosler makes application for divorce from Lura Hosler, but Lura files cross-complaint and asks for $25 of Joseph’s cold cash to pay her costs in the suit which request is granted and he was required to liquidate.
Joseph F. Smith became weary of his spouse, Edy C. Smith, and asked to be freed from the matrimonial alliance with her which was granted.
The divorce case of Josie Leader against William Leader of Kendallville was commenced before Special Judge O.L.Ballou of LaGrange in the Noble County temple of justice Wednesday and as we go to press the case has not been completed.
Vada Dingman was granted a decree of divorce from John Dingman.
In the divorce case of Josie Leader vs. William Leader, the case was assigned to Hon. O. L. Ballou of LaGrange as judge.
Carrie Williams was granted a divorce from John W. Williams and given care custody and control of infant daughter, Bessie W.
Frances May Hall was granted a divorce from Abraham Hall and was given control of infant son, Anthony F.
Edwin C. Reed was granted a divorce from Ulelah M. Reed. The plaintiff is a druggist of Ligonier and was formerly clerk of that city.
Dora Shock was granted her freedom from Lewis Shock and went on her way rejoicing.
Joseph W. Hosler, who had filed application for divorce from Lura Hosler, changed his mind, and the case was dismissed.
Amanda E. Grunden was given a legal separation from John Grunden.
Katie Hoagland was likewise freed from the matrimonial alliance with Charles R. Hoagland.
In the divorce case of Frank Bowman against his wife, Margaret M. Bowman, the defendant did not appear but the court, after hearing the evidence submitted by the plaintiff, refused to give Frank a decree and he departed, greatly disappointed.
On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, Special Judge O. L. Ballou of LaGrange heard the divorce proceedings of Josie Leader against William Leader of Kendallville. The decree was granted but no alimony was allowed.
January Term 1900
The petition of Merrit J. Sweet for a divorce from Emma J. Sweet was granted.
In the divorce cases of Amelia Mann vs. Lyman E. Mann and George A. Stroup vs. Susie Stroup were dismissed for want of prosecution and judgment against the plaintiffs for costs.
Harrison Conley was granted a divorce from Sarah Conley.
March Term 1900
Mrs. Jessie E. Hardy has been granted a divorce from Elmer E. Hardy. Both parties are residents of Milford and the plaintiff charged cruel treatment and associating with other women. Mr. Hardy did not contest the case. He is well known here, having been operator at this station several years ago.
Belle Waldron is granted a divorce from Harry Waldron and is given the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Kiser.
Sophia J. Smith is granted a divorce from Allen B. Smith and is given care, custody and control of infant daughter, Eva A.
Ina Brand is given a divorce from George T. Brand and the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Warren.
Twenty four years ago, John B. Thompson of Benton Harbor, left home suddenly, leaving a wife and four children. No tidings was received from him, until six years had passed, when a letter was received from him in Cuba. Nothing more was heard from him. His children, in the course of time, married and his wife supposing him dead, married Edward McGarvey. Thompson returned a few weeks ago, but his former companion would have nothing to do with him and secured a divorce and married McGarvey again.
Orlie Stage asked to be released from marital bondage with Sidney Stage and her petition was granted and she was given the care, custody and control of infant daughter, Coral, and infant son, Fern.
Lucy Franklin became tired of Charles Franklin and petitioned to be divorced, which was granted and privilege given to resume her maiden name of Lucy Tyler.
In the case of Sadie Waldron against Wilson Waldron, for divorce, after hearing the evidence the court refused to grant it.
Susannah Gerkin asked the court to grant her a divorce from Isaac Gerkin, which was granted and she went on her way rejoicing.
Amanda F. Lower vs. Jacob N. Lower, divorce, was dismissed.
In the case of Charles Brumbaugh against Sarah Brumbaugh, the plaintiff was ordered to pay the clerk $30 on or before April 10, to enable the defendant to prosecute her defense. The case was set for trial on the first Wednesday of the May term.
May Term 1900
Charles Brumbaugh is granted a divorce from Sarah Brumbaugh and defendant is given $200 alimony.
Elizabeth Huff is granted a divorce from Amos Huff and is given the care, custody and control of the infant children, Orra, Viola, Guy, Clarence, Orlo, Harold and Franklin.
The divorce case of Charles H. Doran vs. Alice Doran was dismissed.
Sidney A. Benton is granted a divorce from David Benton.
The case of Matilda Jacobs against Valentine Blough for breach of promise is set for trial June 11.
June Term 1900
Mrs. Josie Dunlop of Toledo, Ohio, has brought suit to compel her husband, J. A. Dunlop, to pay alimony for her support. Mrs. Dunlop formerly lived in Kendallville and obtained a divorce in the Noble Circuit Court from her husband, William Leader, and on New Year’s Day was married to Dunlop in this city. She says Dunlop is cruel to her and obtained $800 of her money to put in a saloon. She does not know what her husband’s first name is.
Charles Boszor was granted a divorce from Christena Boszor.
October Term 1900
Estelle Jerraid asked the court to release her from marital bondage with Henry Jerraid, and the court granted her prayer, gave her $200 alimony and costs for her wounded feelings, and the care, custody and control of the infant sons, Charley and Otho, until the further orders of the court.
Elizabeth Myers wanted her freedom from Noah W. Myers, which request was granted and she is happy once more.
Henry A. Rupert was made happy by being granted a divorce from his spouse, Izora A. Rupert.
Minnie Fike tired of the affections of Jefferson Fike and asked the court to release her, which request was granted.
In the divorce proceedings of Lottie Stout vs. James Stout, the court found for plaintiff and gave her the care, custody and control of infant children.
In the divorce case of Sadie Waldron vs. Wilson Waldron, the court, being disqualified by reason of former trial, appointed Thomas M. Eells to hear cause.
In the divorce case of Mary E. Wills vs. Roy N. Wills, she was granted a divorce and the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Mary E. Foster.
The divorce case of Millie L. Frazure vs. William H. Frazure was dismissed and costs paid.
Martha J. Grafmiller asks the court to release her from bondage with John H. Grafmiller and her prayer is granted and she is given the care, custody and control of infant son, Verne, until further order of the court. Defendant is to pay plaintiff $30 cash, $10 per month until April 1902, for support of son, and $50 for attorney’s fees.
Alpheus J. Iden is granted a divorce from Sarah Iden.
Special Judge Eells granted Sadie Waldron a divorce from Wilson Waldron and granted her the control, care and custody of infant sons, William W. and Fremont, and infant daughter, Mabel.
January Term 1901
Jeanette Millen vs. Harry Millen, divorce dismissed.
Elizabeth A. Slauson vs. John Slauson, divorce dismissed.
John P. Lauer vs. Jessie B. Lauer, divorce dismissed.
Sadie M. Johnson was granted a divorce from John Johnson and privilege to resume maiden name of Sadie M. Engvall.
Mary Sweeney was relieved from marital bondage with her liege lord, Abraham Sweeney and went on her way rejoicing.
Nevada McConnell asks to be released from marital bondage with Lucius McConnell and the court bears her petition and grants her request.
George Rimmel is granted a divorce from Catherine Rimmel and is given the care, custody and control of the infant daughter, Agnes, until the further order of the court. The defendant filed a complaint for divorce in the Noble Circuit court a few years ago and plaintiff filed a cross complaint, and after hearing the evidence the court refused to grant either party a divorce. The principal contention was the custody of the infant daughter. Mrs. Rimmel afterwards filed action for divorce in the Elkhart Circuit Court but later withdrew the complaint.
Charles Scheffler was granted a divorce from Alice Scheffler.
June Term 1901
Rosa M. Young was granted a divorce from William H. Young and she went on her way rejoicing.
Mary Hadley petitions to be released from Franklin F. Hadley and her prayer is granted and she is given privilege to resume her maiden name of Mary Regula.
October Term 1901
Mabel F. Tucker, daughter of Judge H.S. Biggs of Warsaw, has made application for a divorce from Fred W. Tucker, alleging habitual drunkenness. The defendant is now confined in the insane hospital at Logansport.
Esther Pember was granted a divorce from Matalon J. Pember and went on her way rejoicing.
Charles J. Graham petitioned for a divorce from Laura Graham and his request was granted.
The divorce case of Margaret Frost against James B. Frost was dismissed and costs paid.
Viva Landon is given her freedom from Charles Landon and she is happy again.
Olive Franks is granted a divorce from Herbie Franks and she is given the care, custody and control of the infant children, Eliza, Clint, Lan and Pierre until further order of the court.
Anna M. Harbaugh petitioned for a divorce from Irvin C. Harbaugh and her prayer was granted and she was given the care, custody and control of the infant daughter, Sylvia M. The plaintiff was so rejoiced that she consented to wed another man and a license was soon secured for the other happy event.
Gertrude E. Rice is granted a divorce from Daniel Rice and the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Wenner.
The case of Julia Epert against James Epert for divorce was dismissed and costs paid.
Mary Earnhart was granted a divorce from James Earnhart and privilege of resuming her former name of Poyser.
December Term 1901
Minnie Griner asked to be released from marital bondage with Christian Griner, and the court, after hearing the testimony, granted her petition and the care, custody and control of the infant children, Charles A., Nellie and Freddie until the further order of the court.
Mary M. Mercer came to the decision that existence with Arthur E. Mercer as husband and wife could no longer be tolerated, and she asked to be liberate from the bonds with which they were joined. The court granted her petitions and gave her the care, custody and control of infant children, Berniece and George, until the further order of the court.
January Term 1902
John Dolan was granted a divorce from Vinnie Dolan and was given the care, custody and control of infant son, Walton. Defendant was given the right to visit the child at proper times and places.
Dottie Squires was given her freedom from Oliver P. M. Squires
Estella Spansburg was granted a divorce from John Spansburg , and given the care, custody and control of infant daughter, Johana, and infant son, Charles. The defendant was given the privilege of visiting children at proper time and places.
March Term 1902
Amanda J. Gragg was granted a divorce from Colbert Gragg.
In the divorce case of Serenous Roberts from Georgiana Roberts, the plaintiff was ordered to pay the clerk of court $25 for attorney’s fees and $2 each week for each child on or before second Monday.
The costs were paid in the case of Nellie Streiff vs. Edward Streiff and the case was dismissed.
In the case of Serenous A. Roberts against Georgiana Roberts for divorce, a motion was made by defendant for change of venue from county, and filed affidavit in support of same.
Susan Fisher changed her mind about getting a divorce from her liege lord, Leonard Fisher, and the case was dismissed and costs paid.
Augustus E. Hollibaugh had filed suit for divorce against Tamer E. Hollibaugh , but concluded to travel in double harness a while longer, and the case was dismissed.
Adda Regula was granted her freedom from Henry Regula and she went on her way rejoicing.
Nettie R. Maring got tired of marital bondage with Francis H. Maring, and she was granted a divorce, and the care, custody and control of the infant son, John, until further order of the court.
May Term 1902
Ella Ward asked the court to free her from marital bondage with Charles Ward, her petition was granted and she was happy once more.
Harley C. Brayton petitioned for a divorce from Nettie Brayton, and it was granted and he was given the care, custody and control of infant son, Arleigh C., until the further order of the court.
Sadie Simpson is granted a divorce from Luscomb Simpson, is given the care, custody and control of infant son, Russell, and defendant ordered to pay $25 per month alimony as per contract.
Marietta Shobe asked for a divorce from Taylor Shobe and her prayer was granted.
In the case of Clarissa Wybrants against George Wybrants for divorce, the plaintiff was granted a divorce, and the privilege of changing her name to Laymiller.
June Term 1902
In the case of Lydia Nobles against Virgil Nobles for support, maintenance and injunction, the latter was granted a divorce from the former and name of the former changed to Lydia Pinchon.
Lillie Rosenogle was granted a divorce from James Rosenogle and defendant was given the care, custody and control of infant son, William G., until the further order of the court.
October Term 1902
There are twenty-one cases for divorce, as follows:
Carolyn Johnstonbaugh vs. Albert Johnstonbaugh, dismissed.
Caleb Kline vs. Lavina Kline.
Martin Krenning vs. Edna Krenning.
Minnie A. Havell vs. George Havell, granted.
Frances Mangan vs. Mike Mangan.
Alvada Collins vs. William Collins.
William A. Kunce vs. Mary A. Kunce, defendant given custody of infant daughter, Ruby.
William F. Seidel vs. Pearl L. Seidel.
Anna Ryan vs. James Ryan, custody given of infant son, Ernest.
Meda Heist vs. Harry Heist, divorce granted.
Nellie S. Friend vs. Frank A. Friend name changed to Nellie S. Nulf.
Clara Polston vs. William C. Polston, custody of infant sons, Grover E. and Floyd B.
Roma J. Coates vs. Lintsford Coates, custody of infant sons, Glenn and Boyd.
Rebecca Clark vs. Austin B. Clark, name changed to Rebecca Retta.
Minnie M. Schlotterback vs. John Schlotterback, custody of infant son, Ralph.
George E. Claxton vs. Rose Claxton, granted.
Ezra W. DePew vs. Harriet DePew.
John S. Chambers vs. Catherine T. Chambers, name changed to Catherine T. Newton.
Eva A. Minier vs. Jesse E. Minier, custody of infant son, Loyal Green.
Sarah E. Masters vs. William J. Masters, name changed to Sarah Ballard. She was so rejoiced that a license was procured to wed Thomas W. Grubb.
Anna C. Stanley vs. Cyrus H. Stanley, granted.
Minnie Bassett was granted a divorce from Charles Bassett, and the privilege to resume her maiden name of Todd.
January Term 1903
John G. Butz was granted a divorce from Sophia Butz and to pay defendant $600 and costs.
Rosa Woodward was granted a divorce from Wesley Woodward and defendant was granted the care, custody and control of infant sons, Ora G. and Orla R.
Nellie Streiff was granted a divorce from Edward Streiff .
Caleb Kline vs. Lavina Kline, divorce dismissed and costs paid.
May Term 1903
The case of Anna Poyser against Chauncey Poyser for divorce was dismissed.
Ida M. Emmert was granted a divorce from John Emmert and was given the care, custody and control of infant daughters, Vera and Vivian, until the further order of the court.
October Term 1903
The case of Ezra DePew vs. Harriett DePew for divorce was dismissed.
The case of Lena Bollinger vs. Lendel E. Bollinger, was dismissed.
Mary Gale was granted a divorce from Charles L. Gale, and privilege of resuming her maiden name of Tylor.
Grace Smith was granted a divorce from Charles M. Smith and the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Pancake.
In the case of Mary C. Browand vs. William H. Browand, the plaintiff, was granted a divorce and defendant was given the care, custody and control of infant children, Ruby M., Geoffrey L. and George W.
Clara Saager was granted a divorce from William Saager and was given the care, custody and control of infant son, Howard.
November Term 1903
Rose Nesbitt vs. Fred Nesbitt, divorce granted to plaintiff.
Carrie Groves vs. David E. Groves, divorce granted to plaintiff and permission to change her name to Carrie Moore.
Sylvia VanAuken vs. Calvin E. VanAuken, change of venue from DeKalb county. Cause dismissed.
Hattie Weaver vs. Levi Weaver, et al divorce, etc. Divorce granted to plaintiff and custody of minor children given to Lou Weaver.
January Term 1904
Mary J. Heltzel was granted a divorce from Andrew Heltzel and given the care, custody and control of infant daughter, Effie, and the defendant of infant son, Sylvanus, each having the children on all proper occasions.
In the case of Mary Gardner vs. William G. Gardner, Judge Adair being disqualified, Judge J.H. Rose, of Auburn, was appointed to act as special judge.
May Haines was granted a divorce from Albert W. Haines.
Emma J. Kline was given a divorce from Charles H. Kline and name changed to Emma J. Osborn.
Chauncy H. Poyser was granted a divorce from Anna Poyser.

COURT NEWS The Albion New Era, May 17, 1905
Elizabeth Diggins vs. Wesley Diggins, finding for plaintiff that she be divorced from defendant and take her maiden name, Elizabeth Case.
Lillian B. Holmes vs. John W. Holmes, finding for plaintiff and that she be divorced from defendant and that she take and assume the name of Lillian M. Belts.
Diana Waddel vs. William Waddel, finding for plaintiff and that she be divorced from defendant.

COURT NEWS The Kimmell Enterprise
March 15, 1907
The case of Meredith C. Morrison vs. Daniel R. Morrison was dismissed.
In the case of Loretta Morrison vs. David B. Morrison, the plaintiff was granted a divorce and the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Loretta Conrad.
March 29, 1907
Elsie Jannette Sayles was granted a divorce from Dwight Sayles and privilege of resuming her maiden name of Ostrander.
Ada E. Brundige was granted a divorce from Earl L. Brundige and care, custody and control of infant sons, Clyde and Darold L.
Irvin M. Tyler was granted a divorce from Chessie B. Tyler.

CIRCUIT COURT April Term 1907
Maude Kelley was granted a divorce from George W. Kelley, and given the care, custody and control of infant son, Harry M., and infant daughter Irene M., until further order of the court.

COURT CULLINGS, The Albion Democrat
May 14, 1908
Ethel Myers was granted a divorce from Archie Myers and was given the privilege of resuming her maiden name of Ethel M. Spencer
Lena V. Carrick was granted a decree of divorce from Martin Carrick, and the care, custody and control of infant children, Edna, Gertrude, Harold and Kenneth, until the further order of the court.
January 27, 1909
Maude Fitzpatrick is granted a divorce from Charles Fitzpatrick and the care, custody and control of infant children, Harry Dale, Merritt Victor and Mildred Endora
Emma Bradley was granted a divorce from Edward Bradley.
Ada Chestnut is granted a divorce from Thomas Earl Chestnut, and care, custody and control of infant daughter, Mary Dorothy.
Mike Mortimore is given legal separation from marital bondage with Elmira Mortimore.
Lillie O. Young is granted a divorce from Orville J. Young, and privilege of resuming her maiden name of Lillie O. Sams.
Mary E. Brunner was granted a divorce from Isaiah S. Brunner.
Ottillie Bartley was granted a divorce from Ephriam Bartley, and privilege of resuming her former name of Ottillie A.I. Lavering.
Edith Grunden is granted a divorce from Thomas H. Grunden and privilege of resuming her maiden name of Edith E. Forker.
March 11, 1909
The case of Pearl B. Bour vs. Charles W. Bour, divorce, was dismissed.
The case of Anna Flotow vs. William F. Flotow, divorce, was dismissed.
The divorce case of Mary J. Wells vs. Andrew A. Wells, was dismissed.
In the Noble Circuit Court , March term, Mary Diggins of Kendallville, was granted a divorce from James Diggins, and was given the custody of the two children.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS May 1909
Mrs. Zadel Latimer was granted a divorce from Ward Latimer, the complaint being cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff was given the privilege of resuming her maiden name, Zadel Fitch.
The case of Newman Whittaker vs. Catherine Whittaker, for divorce, was dismissed by plaintiff.
In the case of William L. Grimes vs. Nancy L. Grimes, for divorce, the case was dismissed by agreement.

ABOUT THE COURTHOUSE, June 1909
Maggie E. Zigler was divorced from William Perry Zigler.
Nancy L. Mizer was granted a divorce from Columbus G. Mizer. She was given the care, custody and control of infant child.
Julius Ebert was divorced from Libbie Ebert.

CIRCUIT COURT CULLINGS November 1909
William H. Loyd was granted a divorce from Laura O. Loyd.
Adaline Woods was granted freedom from marital bondage with Edwin F. Woods, and privilege of resuming her maiden name of Adaline Baldwin.
Daisy N. Reid is granted a divorce from James B. Reid and custody of the children.
Clarence Moon tired of Ollie Moon and asked legal separation which was granted.
Elizabeth A. Wright petitioned the court to release her from bondage with Julius C. Wright, and her prayer was answered and she was given the custody of the children.
Rose A. Flinn was granted a divorce from John C. Flinn Sr., and the custody of children. Defendant was given the privilege of visiting the children at proper times.
The case of Ida Mae Eamick vs. Scott S. Eamick for divorce, was dismissed
Cora B. Albaugh was granted a divorce from Samuel E. Albaugh and the custody of the children.

IN THE ALBION NEW ERA, December 8, 1909, taken from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.
Dr. George E. Johnson, the dentist, begins proceedings for a decree of divorce from his wife, Isabella Johnson, who is described in the complaint as a woman of violent temper and addicted to the use of profane language. She is accused of destroying his dental library and also of hiding his professional instruments so that he could not use them. He says she struck him with a good stout iron rod and did him bodily harm. The attorneys for the husband are Breen & Morris.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS, The Albion New Era, April 13, 1910
An absolute divorce was granted to Gertrude Schutt from Leo S. Schutt and she was given the custody of the children.
Harley B. Mills was granted an absolute divorce from Jennie Mills.
The case of Lillian May Bear vs. Charles M. Bear, for divorce, was dismissed and costs paid.
Edward K. Reed was granted an absolute divorce from Viola Reed.
Helen R. Latta was granted san absolute divorce from Maurice L. Latta and is given the custody of the children. The defendant is given permission and privilege of visiting the children at proper times.
Frank Stump was granted a divorce from Augusta Stump.

COURT CULLINGS 
May 11, 1911
Marietta Sexton was granted an absolute divorce from Walter E. Sexton.
January 23, 1913
Anna Flotow was granted a divorce from William Flotow and the care, custody and control of the children.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS November 4, 1914
Daniel C. Smith was granted an absolute divorce from Bertha Smith and awarded the custody of the daughter, Thelma.
Isaac McCoy was granted a divorce from Nancy J. McCoy and given control of the daughter, Thelma, until further order of the court.
Harley Browand was granted a divorce from Augusta Browand.
Lottie Poot was granted a divorce from Abraham Poot and given privilege of resuming her former name Lottie Eley.
Sarah G. Barr was granted a divorce from Ralph K. Barr, and given custody, care and control of child named in the complaint, and defendant is required to pay $20 per month for support of child.
Emma Deibele was granted an absolute divorce from Augustus Deibele and the care, custody and control of children named in the complaint.
Mary J. Lock was granted a divorce from John H. Lock, and the care, custody and control of children named in the complaint, and defendant is required to pay $10 a month for the support of the children.

THE ALBION DEMOCRAT, December 14, 1914 taken from Elkhart Review.
Charging abandonment and non support, Nancy M. Kiser has filed for divorce from Alonzo Kiser, whom she married December 16, 1892, and who, she alleges, left her, May 19, 1912. She also asks for the custody of the children and alimony of $5,000, alleging that Kiser owns real estate in St. Joseph and Noble Counties worth $6,000 and that his income is $2,000. She supports herself and children by working at the corset factory, she alleges. Proctor & Cawley are her attorneys. The defendant conducts a bottling works in Mishawaka. The plaintiff moved here from Noble County.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS February 3, 1915
Friday the divorce case of Nancy Kiser vs. Alonzo Kiser was brought to a settlement and the decree granted. The plaintiff asked for $2,000 alimony but finally compromised for $250. Attorneys Redmond & Emerick, of Kendallville, appeared for the defendant, and Grant & Foote of Albion, and R.E. Proctor of Elkhart, represented the plaintiff.
In the case of Hariett Pardee vs. A.W. Pardee, for divorce, the residence of the defendant was found to be unknown and the divorce was granted by default.
George Phillips vs. Lillie Phillips, divorce, dismissed.
Lizzie Goshorn vs. James Goshorn, divorce, dismissed.
Leo O. Summers was granted an absolute divorce from Mabel M. Summers.
In the divorce suit of Vernon E. Foster vs. Blanche Foster, the plaintiff was given an absolute divorce, the custody of the children, the costs and half of the household goods. The defendant was given judgment for $207 alimony, half the household goods and chickens. Grant & Foote represented the plaintiff and Gates and Whiteleather and Spangler & Nobles, the defendant.
A divorce was granted Elmer Pfaff, of Rome City, in a suit against Pearl Pfaff, residence unknown, on the grounds of cruelty.
In the case of Nancy Kiser vs. Alonzo Kiser, for divorce, a decree was granted plaintiff, and she was given $200 alimony and $50 for attorneys’ fees.
Harriet Pardee was granted an absolute divorce from Archie W. Pardee, and privilege of resuming her former name, Harriet Jackson.
Elizabeth Drake was granted an absolute divorce from D. Kelly Drake, $300 alimony and costs and granted the privilege of resuming her former name of Elizabeth Moon.

THE ALBION NEW ERA, March 17, 1915
The case of Norris vs. Norris for desertion and nonsupport was begun Thursday afternoon and numerous witnesses were examined. The history of the case follows:
William W. Norris was sued for deserting his wife and four little daughters and for failing to support them. The wife and children were taken to the home of her father C. K. Zumbrun, in Noble Township, and when it became evident that the father did not intend to return and care for his family, Mr. Zumbrun built them a house on his farm, where they have since resided. Friday morning Norris entered a plea of guilty and the wife was granted an absolute divorce. Norris is to pay $20 per month for the support of the family for eight years, or until the oldest child is sixteen years old; $15 for ten years, or until the second is sixteen years old, and $10 per month until further order of the court. There is also a statutory provision of a penitentiary sentence of from 1 to 7 years which was suspended, but may become operative at the discretion of the court. The family consists of four girls aged eight, six, four and two years respectively. The youngest child is in ill health.

THE ALBION DEMOCRAT COURT CULLINGS  
March 22, April 18, June 10, 1915
Mrs. Ada Sunday has filed suit for divorce against Ira Sunday, the complaint alleging desertion and non support. The defendant was the plaintiff in the case of Ira Sunday vs. Peter A. Sunday for alienation of his wife’s affections.
Elmer J. Tarlton is granted an absolute divorce from Zora Ellen Tarlton.
Samuel A. Cahrier is granted a divorce from Clara E. Cahrier.
Valma Howlett was granted a divorce from Goldia Howlett.
Edna L. Lahners was given her freedom from George Lahners, and is given the custody of the child named in the complaint, the defendant having the privilege of visiting the child at all proper time and places and to pay $8 per month for the support of said child.
Elizabeth Bowman was granted an absolute divorce from Charles M. Bowman, and custody, care and control of the four children named in the complaint. Defendant to pay plaintiff $800 alimony.
October 7, 1915
Jewell Draggoo vs. Russell Draggoo, divorce.
John W. Barnett vs. Grace Barnett, divorce.
Izora Bloomfield vs. George W. Bloomfield, divorce.
Julia Gonzer vs, John Gonzer, divorce.

THE ALBION DEMOCRAT
March 27, 1924
Mrs. Mildred Wert, of Kendallville, was granted a divorce from Minor Wert, and given the custody of the child. She was allowed $3 a week alimony by the court for the support of the child.
Mabel Moran was granted a divorce from James Moran and given the custody of the two children. The Morans lived in Wolcottville.
Inez Law was granted a divorce from Leo Law and permitted to assume her maiden name of Inez Reade. Both are Wolcottville residents.
October 16, 1924
Mable Buchanan vs. George M. Buchanan, divorce.
 May 24, 1928
Mrs. Marguerite Shook of Fort Wayne, formerly of Kendallville, was granted a divorce from Nevin Shook, who resides east of Kendallville.

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE: State of Indiana, County of Noble, ss:
Floyd M. Taggart, vs. Hazel C. Taggart, in the Noble Circuit Court, March Term 1929
The plaintiff in the above entitled cause, having filed his complaint against the defendant therein, together with his affidavit that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of Indiana, and having also filed an affidavit of a disinterested person that the defendant is not a resident of the state of Indiana, now therefore, said defendant, Hazel C. Targgart is hereby notified that unless she be and appear on the 13^th day of May, 1929, the same being the 1^st judicial day of the May Term, 1929, of the Noble Circuit Court, of Noble County, Indiana, at the court house in the town of Albion, in said County and State, to answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in her absence.
Isaac Deter, Attorney for plaintiff.   Frances M. Beane, Clerk Noble Circuit Court

COURT CALENDAR FOR MARCH TERM 1929
Friday, March 1
Milo B. Lindsey vs. Maxwell M. Lindsey, suit for divorce.
Friday March 22
Ollie McClure vs. Mary McClure, suit for divorce.
Nina Sayles vs. Carl Sayles, suit for divorce.
Friday March 29
Charles Younis vs. Mary Younis, suit for divorce.
Gertrude Kline vs. George B. Kline, suit for divorce.

THE ALBION DEMOCRAT
July 1931
Elmer Lehner filed suit in the Noble Circuit Court last week for a divorce from Hazel Lehner. The couple was married in September 1928, and separated in April 1931. Lehner charges cruel and inhuman treatment and that she refused to live with him.
Hazel M. Myers has filed suit in the Noble Circuit Court against Frank J. Myers, of Kendallville, asking for divorce. They were married in September 1914; and separated on July 10^th this year. Mrs. Myers asks that she be granted a divorce, be given the custody of their 15-year old daughter, Virginia, and that she be given a reasonable sum of money each week for the support of the child.
Kathryn Edgrell filed suit last week against Earl Edgrell, of Kendallville, asking for a divorce. The couple was married in April 1924, and separated in July 1931. Mrs. Edgrell charge Edgrell with cruel and inhuman treatment, and that he would not work, and failed to support his family. She asks for the custody of the children, and that she be given a judgment of $1000 for alimony, and that Edgrell pay $500 a year for the support and education of the children.
Mrs. Pauline S. Robbins has filed suit for divorce against George L. Robbins, of Kendallville, in the Noble Circuit court. In her petition she asks that her maiden name of Pauline Shulte be restored. The case will probably be tried at the October term of court.
August 6, 1931
Ethel Young, of Kendallville, filed suit in Noble Circuit Court last week, asking for a divorce from John Paul Young. The Youngs were married in March 1931, and separated in July of this year. The plaintiff charges Young with cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks that her maiden name of Ethel Mae Eshelman be restored.
October 17, 1931
Charles E. Winegardner filed suit for divorce against Mary E. Winegardner.
Laura D. Castator filed suit against Orrin L. Castator for divorce in Circuit Court here last week.
Mabel L. Faux filed suit for divorce from Charles D. Faux, in Noble Circuit Court last week.
Civil cases filed in Circuit Court, July 1932
Zelma J. Kelly vs. Edward F. Kelly, divorce.
Dollie Mock vs. Roy E. Mock, divorce.
Orilla Burkhart vs. Cleo Burkhart, absolute divorce.
Mary C. Ferguson vs. Auriel M. Ferguson, absolute divorce.
Civil cases filed in Circuit Court, November 1932
Susan Richards vs. Miles Richards, divorce.
Willadean Richards vs. John Richards, divorce.

THE ALBION NEW ERA
Civil cases filed in Circuit Court, May 1935
Ruth M. Shook vs. Nevin Shook, divorce.
Carl Hostettler vs. Ruby Hostettler, divorce.
January 1938
Doris Parker asks for divorce from Kenneth Parker.
Mrs. Margaret (Barnum) Foster-Zielinski, of Fort Wayne, a former Albion girl, through her attorney, Samuel C. Cleland, of that city filed suit last week for divorce from her second husband, Alexander Zielinski, in the courts of that city. Foster’s widow married Zielinski, who was formerly employed at the American Legion Home in Fort Wayne, on May of last year. Their separation, according to the complaint, was recent. The complaint alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. She is the widow of the late Arlie Foster, restaurant proprietor and American Legionnaire, who was murdered by John Smith, now in custody and awaiting trial. Mrs. Zielinski asks that her name be restored to Margaret Foster, in a complaint that alleges that Zielinski becomes intoxicated and has threatened her on numerous occasions. She further states that she is engaged in the business of operating Foster’s Restaurant, scene of her first husband’s murder at 1436 Wells Street, of which she is the owner. An order restraining Zielinski from coming to her house or restaurant, and from molesting or interfering with her, in any way, was granted by Circuit Judge Harry H. Hilgemann.

THE ALBION DEMOCRAT
Court House News - January 1938 -Divorce Suits
Mrs. Violet Scoby from Clarence Scoby,.
Maxine J. Booth from John M. Booth, Jr.
Maynard R. Misner from Margaret Misner.
Ruby Miller from Ralph Miller.
Vance Perry from Martha Perry.
Nora Ostrander from Hubert Ostrander.
February 1938 - Granted a Divorce
Edward Luce was granted a divorce from Marie Elizabeth Luce in the Noble Circuit Court .
Divorce Actions
Helen E. Shanafelt vs. Elwood Shanafelt.
Abraham Tyler vs. Velma Juanita Tyler.
Albert B. Pincheon vs. Jennie Pincheon.
Freda M. Baughman vs. Ervin F. Baughman.
Thelma C. Stewart vs. Walter E. Stewart.
April 1938 - Divorce
Amanda Pant vs. Harry Pant, will be in the May Term of court docket.
Civil Cases - November 1938
Myrtle B. Shipe vs. Cecil V. Shipe, divorce.
Lenna C. Wilson vs. Sylvia Wilson, divorce.
Marjorie Lucile Maxwell vs. Harold Allen Maxwell, divorce.

CIVIL CASES FILED IN THE NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT
April 1940
Hazel Baker vs. Albert Baker, divorce.
January 1941
Forrest R. Waldron vs. May Waldron, divorce.
Floyd L. Emahiser vs. Frieda Emahiser, divorce Divorce granted to Frieda in 1942.
Arnold Smith vs. Virginia Smith, divorce.
Mildred Evelyn Peck vs. Herbert James Peck, divorce.
February 1941
Harold E. Leighty against Lillian Leighty, divorce, case venued from Noble to Whitley Circuit Court. Judge Fred L. Bodenhafer granted the divorce April 1941.
Kathlyn D. McInturf against Otis E. McInturf, divorce.
March 1941
Blanche Hutchison from H. Arthur Hutchison, divorce.
Pauline J. Renner against Bernard C. Renner, divorce.
January 1942
Maxine V. Carlisle vs. James D. Carlisle, divorce.
Sarah Ann Miller vs. Ervin J. Miller, divorce.
Evelyn May Troyer vs. Theodore Dale Troyer, divorce.
Mary Evers vs. Howard J. Evers, divorce venued from DeKalb County.
April 1942
Anna Belle Weaver was granted a divorce from Thurlow Weaver and property settlement was arranged.
Nina Fisel vs. Harold Fisel, divorce.
Flora M. Luse vs. Roland H. Luse, divorce.
Alva Scarberry against Hermel Scarberry, divorce.
June 1942
Margie J. Brady against Charles R. Brady, divorce

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: State of Indiana, County of Noble, ss: In the Noble Circuit Court, September Term 1944 Cause No. 14795
Wayne Richards vs. Alvina Richards divorce.  The plaintiff in the above entitled cause, having filed his complaint for divorce therein, together with his affidavit that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of Indiana:  Now therefore, Alvina Richards, defendant in the above entitled cause is hereby notified that unless she be and appear on the 1^st day of January 1945 term, of the Noble Circuit Court, at the court house of Indiana, to answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in her absence.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of this court this 23^rd day of October, 1944.   Porter Black
Bloom & Bloom Attorneys Clerk of the Noble Circuit Court

DIVORCE SUITS FILED
February 1945
Theola M. Ebert vs. Edward Ebert.
Frances Morrison vs. Howard Morrison.
Lenora Bryie vs. Otho Bryie.
Gertrude DeLanoy vs. Raymond. DeLanoy.
March 1945
Cora Alice Lower vs. Robert R. Lower.
Willodean Boggs vs. George M. Boggs.
June 1945
Jake Knipper vs. Donna Knipper.
June 1946
Beatrice Smith vs. Kenneth B. Smith.
Emil R. Hathaway vs. Matilda M. Hathaway.
John S. Peed vs. Maude M. Peed.
James Ditmars vs. Malissa Ross Ditmars.
July 1946
Agnes M. Stansberry vs. Grover Stansberry.
John C. Hossinger vs. Doris Hossinger.
August 1946
Frank H. Welch vs. Nelda M. Welch.
Norma Jean Firestone vs. Roger E. Firestone.
Florence L. Leitch vs. Martin L. Leitch.
James D. Plank vs. Pauline M. Plank.
Joan Kidd vs. Ralph Kidd.
September 1946
Clara Ladiz vs. Norbert Ladiz.
Sadie A. Wagner vs. Earl Wagner.
Leara Parkins vs. Clarence Parkins.
Mildred Ellion vs. Charles Ellion.
Doris L. Wolfe vs. Everett L. Wolfe.
Betty Jean Hoffman vs. George Hoffman.
Sally Renkenberger vs. Jack D. Renkenberger.
Adrian Sprague vs. Carol Sprague.
Roy Potter Jr. vs. Glenora M. Potter.
Bertha M. Hulwick vs. Waldo W. Hulwick.
Daisy L. Harmes vs. Thomas H. Harmes.
Walter L. Butler vs. Clara Jane Butler.
Janet Sundheimer vs. Paul Sundheimer.
November 1946
Joette Mathewson vs. Horatio R. Mathewson, divorce and custody, transcript from DeKalb County.
Lenora Hennessey vs. Willis Hennessey.
Sandal McKeever vs. Carl McKeever.
Eva G. Stump vs. John F. Stump.
Iva V. Neal vs. Morris Neal.
Darel L. Crooks vs. Barbara Crooks.
January 1947
Mildred Stump vs. Francis Stump.
Helen Knott vs. Raymond Knott.
Eugene Scheidler vs. Norma Scheidler.
Molly Morgan vs. Kelly Morgan.
Donald Kief vs. Betty Jean Kief.
Bertha M. Whitford vs. Alva M. Whitford.
February 1947
Eugenia Marie Hornett vs. James Andrew Hornett.
Alice M. Wappes vs. Floyd W. Wappes.
Charlotte Strong vs. Harrison Strong.
Rosellyn Overholt vs. Ronald Overholt.
Catherine Speek vs. William Speek.
Alice B. Show vs. Lymon P. Show.
Sally Atz vs. Robert Atz.
June 1947
George D. Cole vs. Ivy H. Cole

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:  State of Indiana, County of Noble ss: Cause No. 15444 In the Noble Circuit Court
James G. Nesbitt Jr., plaintiff, vs. Milamae G. Nesbitt, defendant.  The plaintiff in the above entitled cause having filed his complaint therein for absolute divorce from the defendant, together with his affidavit and the affidavit of a disinterested person showing said defendant is not a resident of the state of Indiana.  Now therefore the said defendant is hereby notified that unless she be and appear in the Noble Circuit Court on the 29^th day of September 1947, at the court house in the town of Albion, in said Noble County, state of Indiana, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in her absence.
Witness the clerk and seal of said Court this 21^st day of July 1947.
Porter Black, Clerk of Noble Circuit Court

DIVORCE SUITS FILED
July 1947
Ellouise L. Leaders vs. Robert L. Leaders.
Irene M. Larimie vs. Paul E. Larimie.
August 1947
Alice Ananias vs. George Ananias.
Mada B. Cooper vs. Leonard T. Cooper.
Helen Keller Wright vs. John Wright.
September 1947
Frances R. Spacy vs. Orian Spacy.
Charles Allen vs. Anna Allen.
Eva A. Kline vs. Everett P. Kline.
Stephen J. Bloom vs. Margaret Bloom.
Ala Scarberry vs. Hernel Scarberry.
Wyveta Val Brady vs. Paul H. Brady.
Helen D. Sifru vs. Emil J. Sifru.
Mary Magnuson vs. Glen Magnuson.
Dorothy L. Coffelt vs. Delphos R. Coffelt.
James L. Collins vs Ruth E. Collins.
Daniel William Gundrum by Carl Gundrum, next friend vs. Elinor Gundrum
Dorothy I. Weicht vs. Lester E. Weicht.
Richard E. Rehling vs. Edith M. Rehling.
October 1947
Mary Jane Couts vs. Earl Couts.
Esther G. Long vs. Robert E. Long.
Emil Hathaway vs. Matilda Hathaway.
Osie K. Hornett vs. Edward J. Hornett.
Dorothy C. Haines vs. Raymond P. Haines.
Charles E. Correll vs. Divena Correll.
Dee Preston vs. Ralph L. Preston.
Mack A. Munk vs. Mary Alice Munk.
Sarah Mae Franklin vs. William A. Franklin.
Ocie Hill vs. Corlis Hill.
May 1949
Charles E. Harker vs. Edna Mae Harker.
Eugenia M. Manuel vs. Albert G. Manuel.
Marjorie Amerosa vs. Anthony Amerosa.
June 1949
M. Nodine Brown vs. Herman T. Brown.
January 1952
Marilene Arcele Franze granted an absolute divorce from William Joseph Franze in hearing held before the Court, and given custody of 2 minor children. Property settlement agreement entered by the parties approved by the Court.
Petition to modify the decree filed in divorce suit by Walter L. Vance vs. Ellen C. Vance. Notice ordered to the defendant returnable February 1, 1952 at 9 a.m.
Betty Jean Lee granted an absolute divorce from Owen J. Lee, and given permission to resume her maiden name of Betty Jean Hoffman. Costs taxed to the defendant.
Complaint for divorce filed by Constance L. Baugher vs. Robert Charles Baugher. Petition for restraining order filed and granted.
Rosena F. Shoudel vs. Cary J. Shoudel, filed July 13, 1950.
Janice L. Peirson vs. James W. Pierson filed January 31, 1951.
Virginia Cothrell vs. George E. Cothrell filed June 25, 1951.
Marcella Blackburn vs. David Blackburn, filed October 29, 1951.
Thomas M. Crain vs. Wanda Marcetia Crain filed October 31, 1950.
Emil R. Hathaway vs. Matilda M. Hathaway, filed October 31, 1950.
Robert M. Dove Jr. vs. Nina Ruth Dove, filed October 3, 1950.
Week of December 24, 1951
Elaine Cleland of Attica, Ohio, granted an absolute divorce from William Cleveland, of Fremont, Indiana, following two hearings before the court, and awarded alimony in the amount of $4,400.00 payable within 60 days and declared the owner of a Hammond electric organ. Costs taxed to the defendant. Venued from Steuben Court.
Complaint for support filed by Lana Lawson against Jerry Lawson, and hearing held before the court with the court finding that the defendant should pay $60.00 per month for the support of minor children. Judgment ordered transferred to court having jurisdiction over Sacramento, California, the residence of the defendant.
Hearing held before the Court in the divorce suit of Bessie M. Rohm, of Auburn, vs. Ford L. Rohm, with the court finding that the support payments for plaintiff and minor daughter should be increased from $25.00 to $40.00 per week and defendant is ordered to pay $50.00 attorney fees for plaintiff’s attorney within 10 days. Cause continued until January 15, 1952, for final judgment. Venued from DeKalb County.
Judgment entered by Judge Kenneth A. King in the divorce suit of Bessie M. Rohm of Auburn vs. Ford L. Rohm of Auburn, venued from DeKalb Circuit Court to Noble Circuit Court, with the court finding the plaintiff be granted an absolute divorce from the defendant and given custody of minor child, and awarded alimony judgment of $6,100.00 plus household goods. Defendant declared sole owner of the home of the couple and automobile, and ordered to pay $12.00 per week for support of minor child and medical and dental bills for said child. Costs taxed to the defendant.
Petition for relief from civil contempt by plaintiff in the divorce suit of Donnabell R. Strouse vs. Marlo Clifton Strouse. Notice ordered o the defendant returnable January 31, at 10:00 a.m.
Complaint for divorce filed by Mary L. Lash, of Kendallville, against Kenneth F. Lash. Notice ordered to defendant returnable February 7, 1952 at 9:00 a.m.
Constance Louise Baugher vs. Robert Charles Baugher, Divorce.
Baxter Bowling vs. Louise V. Bowling, Divorce.
Mary F. Lash vs. Kenneth Lash, Divorce.
Raymond Silvieus vs. Eleanor Silvieus, Divorce.
Lucille Gravatt vs. Earl Gravatt, Divorce.
February 1952
In the divorce suit of Jerry B. Harding vs. Katherine M. Harding, cross complaint for divorce filed by the defendant.
Motion to dismiss showing costs paid filed in the divorce suit of Goldia M. Rowlinson vs. Paul E. Rowlinson, signed by both plaintiff and defendant. Cause dismissed and all restraining orders dissolved.
In the divorce suit of Constance Louise Baugher vs. Robert Charles Baugher, answer and cross complaint for divorce filed by defendant.
Hearing held before the Court on petition to modify decree of custody of minor child filed by plaintiff in the divorce suit of Walter L. Vance vs. Ellen C. Vance, with the Court finding that the decree made on September 2, 1951, whereby custody of minor daughter was changed from plaintiff to the defendant by agreement of the parties should be set aside and the original decree awarding custody of child to the plaintiff to be in full force and effect with the modification that defendant is to have the right of visitation with children.
The divorce suit of Florence Irene Gravatt vs. William R. Gravatt dismissed for want of prosecution after having been set for trial on the court docket and plaintiff having failed to appear. Costs taxed to the plaintiff.
Hearing held before the court on affidavit for citation in the divorce suit of Ruth Witham vs. Ernest Witham with the court finding that the order made on January 7, 1942 should be modified in that support payments for minor child should be increased from $3.00 to $5.00 per week. Defendant ordered to pay $10.00 attorney fees for plaintiff’s attorney.
Hearing held before the Court in the divorce suit of Flora F. Witt of Kendallville vs. Wilbur L. Witt with the court finding the plaintiff entitled to an absolute divorce from the defendant, and defendant awarded custody of minor child. Plaintiff given right of visitation with minor child at all reasonable times. Costs taxed to the defendant.
By agreement of the parties Kenneth F. Lash, defendant in divorce suit filed by Mary F. Lash, is ordered to pay the sum of $15.00 per week for the support of the plaintiff, pending divorce and $75.00 attorneys fees.
Complaint for divorce filed by Hanford West of Ligonier against Doris Eileen West. Summons ordered issued to the defendant returnable February 20, 1952.
Carleen Phipps vs. Eugene Phipps, divorce.
Alva Scarbeary vs. Rosemary Scarbeary, divorce.
Retha M. Burtch vs. Roy C. Burtch, divorce.
Hearing held on petition to modify decree in the divorce suit of Wava Jones vs. Lester Jones and defendant ordered to pay $6.00 per week instead of $9.00 for the support of minor children of the parties.
Citation for contempt filed in the divorce suit of Georgia L. Ritter vs. Russell N. Ritter and notice ordered to the defendant returnable February 20, 1952. Petition to modify support order filed and notice ordered to defendant.
In hearing held before the court order awarding the custody of 2 minor children to plaintiff James D. Plank in divorce suit against Pauline M. Plank,on November 22, 1946, modified and custody of the 2 minor children awarded to the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lena Bowling, and plaintiff ordered to pay $10.00 per week for the care and support of the minor children.
Hearing held before the court on petition to modify support order pending divorce in the suit of Georgia L. Ritter against Russell N. Ritter, and defendant ordered to pay $20.00 per week instead of $15.00 per week support and to pay all medical and hospital bills for plaintiff pending divorce.
Plea in abatement filed by defendant in the divorce suit of Wilbert F. Pippenger vs. Ruby Pippenger.
Petition for relief from civil contempt filed by plaintiff Mary L. Poyser in divorce suit against Albert J. Poyser. Notice ordered to the defendant to appear on March 5, 1952
Petition for temporary support and attorney fees pending trial filed by plaintiff against Arlene Carroll Twaits in divorce suit against Melvin Earl Twaits.
Petition to modify divorce decree filed by John S. Grimes, defendant in divorce suit filed by Gladys Grimes Notice ordered to the plaintiff returnable March 3, 1952.
Florence Irene Gravatt of Kendallville granted absolute divorce from William R. Gravatt in hearing held before the court, and given permission to resume her former name of Florence Irene Leitch.
Hearing held before the court in the divorce suit of Elizabeth Jane Bole, by Lois Lee Treadwell, her next friend, vs. Vern Elmer Bole, with the court finding that the plaintiff be granted an absolute divorce from the defendant and given custody of the one minor child.
Hearing held before the Court on petition for temporary support in the divorce suit of Arlene Carroll Twaits vs. Melvin Earl Twaits, and by agreement of the parties defendant ordered to pay $10.00 per week for support of plaintiff and the minor child, and $100 attorney fees.
Hearing held before the Court in divorce suit of Sara Ann Hall vs. John Hall with the court finding that the plaintiff is entitled to an absolute divorce from the defendant and property agreement entered into between the parties approved by the Court. Costs taxed to the defendant.
March 1952
Marjorie A. Higginbotham of Kendallville granted an absolute divorce from Gerald D. Higginbotham in hearing held before the court and awarded custody of the one minor child. Defendant ordered to pay $45.00 per month for the support of minor child.