DeKalb County Divorces #2

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Where we have referenced microfilm roll number, and index, the pages are from the Civil Cases provide backup information on the case. They are in addition to the Order Book cited.

PLEASE NOTE FOR OCTOBER TERM 1906, ALL PROCEEDINGS AND JUDGES DOCKET BURNED IN THE 1913 FIRE.

Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 131	Abel, Myron C.	Abel, Claudia P.	Court finds for the Plaintiff. Claudia P. Abel to have the custody and care of Harold Abel aged two years. In the DeKalb County Marriages, there is a marriage for a Myron C. Able? Age 23 born at Coburn's Corner and son of Henry J and Eliza (Shull) Able. He married Clauda P. Davis, age 21 born in Auburn to Melvin and Ettie (Hildebrant) Davis. They were married February 16, 102 at Coburn Corners, IN.
Microfilm Roll Civ.01	Index Point 000108 (1905)	Ansbaugh, Florence B.	Ansbaugh, Bert	Pages from 108-122.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 418, 419	Ayers, Myrtle	Ayers, Charles	Divorce & Custody of Children. Defendant in default. Plaintiff granted divorce and custody of Edna L., Clarence F. Howe, and William (here the names are destroyed by fire).
Order Book 41	March Term 1906, Page 297, 298	Baker, Onesimus	Baker, Jane	Defendant in default. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 441	Barrette Mary E.	Barrette, Herbert	Divorce granted to Plaintiff and she is to receive $25 in alimony and custody of minor children. Names destroyed by 1913 fire. Except for Trabe Barrette aged 6 years.
Order Book 41,	December 1905, Page 5, 49, May Term 1906, Page 111, 171, 172	Basse, Carrie	Basse, Charles	Defendant in default. Page 49 Dismissed by the Court for lack of Prosecution. Page 111 Affidavit of non-residency filed. Notice in an Auburn Newspaper of action. Page 171, 172 Notice published in the Auburn Democrat. June 8, 1906. Defendant in default. Court finds for Plaintiff and name restored to her maiden name of Carrie Curry. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Charles J. Basse, age 23 born in Germany to John and? (Bassel) Bassil. He married Carrie Currie? Age 19 born in Allen County to David & ? (Thorp) Currie. They were married March 28, 1904 in Garrett, IN.
Order Book 41	December Term 1903, Page 380	Betz, Elmer O.	Betz, Mary	Notice of action published in the Auburn Dispatch. Defendant in default. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff who is to have custody of Otis Betz. Child is not be moved out of the jurisdiction of the Court without first obtaining an order of the court.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 11	Bleeks, Winnie	Bleeks, Jay	Defendant is a non-resident. In the DeKalb County. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a J. B. Bleeks, age 22 born in St. Joe, IN to George & Mary (Tiffany) Bleeks. He married a Minnie (the spelling of the above plaintiff could be Winnie or Minnie) Maxwell, age 19 born in St. Joe, IN to Henry & Lora J. (Jackson) Maxwell. This is not a positive match for the divorce.
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 224	Brand, Agnes	Brand, Charles	Divorce and Custody of child. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff and she is to have the custody of Aylene Brand aged 2 years. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Charles O. Brand, age 19 born in Smithfield Township to George & Lydia (Freed) Brand. He Married Agents Metzger, age 18, born in Fairfield. Twp to George & Catharine (Strom) Metzger.
Fire damaged papers microfilmed.	See Roll 415 index point 1680, May Term 1912	Brown, Ellen	Brown, Isaac
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 432, 433	Calkins, Elizabeth	Calkins, Lindal	Divorce and Alimony Defendant in default. Part of document destroyed by 1913 fire. Divorce is granted and Plaintiff to have custody of minor children. ? Donald, Maude, Rosa and? Alimony of $500 granted.
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 220, March Term 1907 Page 332	Cantine, Lula	Cantine, Lee	Notice of action published in a local newspaper. Page 332 Plaintiff did not appear in Court, Case Dismissed.
Order Book 41	March Term 1907, Page 363, 364	Carnahan, Lucy A.	Carnahan, John	Irene Carnahan shall remain in custody of Plaintiff until further orders. Divorce granted to Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	March Term 1904, Page 404, May Term 1904, Page 427	Chapman, Sevilla	Chapman, Arthur	Plaintiff motions for an allowance. Granted by the Court of $10. Page 427 Court finds that Defendant is not entitled to a divorce in the Cross complaint and Plaintiff to recover costs from Defendant. In DeKalb County Marriages, there is a marriage for an Arthur R. Chapman, age 23 born in Butler, IN to Ansker & Ida (Chramer?) Chapman. He Married Sivilla? Collins, age 20, born in VanWert, OH to A. J. and Sadie (Grace) Collins. They were married March 30, 1902 in Newville, IN.
Order Book 41	December Term, 1906 Page 242	Clark, Mary	Clark, Samuel	Defendant in default. Divorce granted to Plaintiff and name changed to Mary Hammond.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 29	Clark, Zema	Clark, George W.	Divorce granted to the Plaintiff and she is to have the custody of 6-year-old Helen Luce Clark. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a George William Clark, age 24 born in Ashley, IN to James W. & Mary (Rufner) Clark. He married Zema Freygang, age 25 born in Angola, IN. to Ed and Jennie (Ellison) Freygang. They were married September 22, 1897 in Auburn, IN.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 443	Cochran, Robert A.	Cochran, Lucinda	Defendant in default. Divorce granted to Plaintiff. In DeKalb County Marriages, there is a marriage for a Robert A. Cochran, age 49, born in Butler, IN. (2 previous marriages) to A. and May (Lanater) Cochran. He married Lucinda Tucrin age 56 born in Ashland, Oh. (4 previous marriages). They were married May 23, 1895 in Auburn, In.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 88	Cramer, Sarah	Cramer, David	Plaintiff files application for allowance for attorney fees.
Order Book 41	March Term 1906, Page 347	Crouse, Melissa M.	Crouse, Charles V.	Divorce and Custody of minor child. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff and she is to have custody of Mabelle Arbelle Crouse, 10 months old. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Charles D? Crouse, age 22 born in Antwerp, OH (living in Edgerton, OH) to Albert & Mary (Liveleger?) Crouse. He married Malissa? M. Worthington age 17 born in Milburn, IN to Masseled? & Lidia (Cury) Worthington. They were married February 6, 1906 in Butler, IN.
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 217, 228, 244, 248, 249	Daum, Mary	Daum, James W.	Divorce, Alimony and custody of child. Page 228 Plaintiff files for an allowance. Page 244 Defendant appears. Page 248, 249 Court finds for the Plaintiff and that she is entitled to custody of a boy Ray Everett Daum, aged 18 months. She is to receive $2 a month until the child reaches 16 years of age.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 156, 157	Davis, Jessie	Davis, Homer	Part of document destroyed by fire of 1913. Curt finds for the plaintiff. $100 in alimony awarded to Plaintiff and custody of minor child, aged 2 years. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Homer Davis, age 21 born in Syracuse, IN to Reuben & Louisa (Maggert) Davis. He married Jessie Forsythe, age 18 born in Vermillion, IL to Charles & Frances (Dick) Forsythe. They were Married June 26, 1904 in Altoona, IN.
Order Book 41	March Term 1906, Page 295	Deveney, Fred S.	Deveney, Wanda	Defendant in default. Divorce granted to Plaintiff. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Fred Deveny, age 21 born in Indiana to William & Kate (Long) Deveny. He married Wanda Watters, age 19 born in DeKalb County. Mother was Etta (Malter) Watters. They were married September 6, 1896 in Butler Twp.
Order Book 41	December Term 1906 Page 268, March Term 1907 Page 330, 331, 332, 339 , 348, 349	Draggoo, Grace M.	Draggoo, Harry D.	Case 7892 dismissed by Plaintiff. Case 7952 Plaintiff files complaint and affidavit for Divorce showing injunction and restraining order. Page 331, 332 Defendant is restrained and enjoined from selling or otherwise assigning or disposing of any of his moneys, notes, accounts, mortgages, certificates of deposit, ? until the final judgment. He is also restrained from selling, etc a part of lots 93 and 94 in the Original plat of the City of Auburn. Savings Loan and Trust Co, Price D. West and Charles M. Brown are restrained from paying to Harry Draggoo, or persons for him. Page 339 Plaintiff files for an allowance, Page 348, 349 Defendant is ordered to pay $50 to the Clerk of the Court before May 1, 1907 for the use of Plaintiff's Attorney. and $10 per week for support and maintenance of the Plaintiff. .
Order Book 41	December Term 1903, Page 379	Easterday, Elizabeth C.	Easterday, Samuel	Deposition of witness ordered published and defendant in default. Divorce granted to Plaintiff and granted $50 alimony.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 98, 99, 100	Edge, Sylvia W.	Edge, Rolland	Divorce and custody of child. Page 99, 100 Plaintiff granted a divorce and to have custody of Sam Jones Edge, aged 14 years.
There are some fire damaged papers in Civil Case 55	Microfilm roll #415 index 1462 dated 4-18-1863	Fast, Philip M.	Fast Nancy
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 245, 246	Feagler, Vesta	Feagler, Theodore	Defendant in default. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff and she is entitled to the custody of Blanch Belle Feagler.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 440	Fulton, Emma E.	Futon, Harvey	Defendant in default.
Order Book 41	March Term 1904, Page 412, 413	Grate, Cornelia	Grate, George	Divorce granted to the Plaintiff and name changed to Cornelia L. Batdorf, In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a George Grate, age 54 born in DeKalb County IN (one previous marriage) to Isaac & Elizabeth (McClish) Grate. He married Cornelia Klopp (age 47 born in Berks Co., Pa. (one previous marriage to a Batdorf) to Jacob and Sarah (Yost) Klopp. They were married March 7, 1901 in Hudson, IN>
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 426	Gravins, Matilda	Gravins, Jacob	Divorce granted with $2,000 Alimony and Plaintiffs name changed to Matilda Calkins. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Jacob Gravins, age 62 born in Holmes Co. OHO. He married Matilda Brown (age 63 born in Seneca, Co. Ohio (1 previous marriage to a Calkins) to Levi & Jane J. (Peske) Brown.
There are some fire damaged papers in Civil Case	Microfilm roll #415 index point 44 dated 8-22-1861	Griffing, Josephine	Griffing, Charles S.
There are some fire damaged papers in Civil Case	Microfilm Roll #415 index point 1771, dated 1-26-1900	Hallum? Alice B.	Hallum, Henry M.	In DeKalb County Marriages, there was a marriage for a Henry R? Hallam, age 26 born in DeKalb County to Thom & Maria (Hall) Hallam. He married Alice B. Kline, age 26 born in Ohio to M. & Fannie (Wingerter) Kline. They were married June 21, 1896 in Spencerville, IN.
Order Book 41	October Term 1904, Page 434	Hanson, Lillian	Hanson, Elmer	Part destroyed by fire. Looks like case was dismissed? In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Elmer H. Hanson, age 26 born in Boston, Mass. To Harold & Johanna (Seabery) Hanson. He married a Lillian Kibbe, age 24 born in Norwich, Conn. To James A. & Mary L. (Logan) Kibbe. They were married January 28, 1892. in Garrett, IN.
Order Book 41	March Term 1907, Page 308, 315	Hayes, Florence M.	Hayes, James C.	Complaint charging defendant James C. Hayes with contempt of Court in not paying amounts provided in judgment for the support of minor Child To appear March 18, 1907 and answer charge. Page 315 Motion for attachment by Plaintiff dismissed. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a James C. Hayes age 21 born in Delaware Bend, Oho to J. V. & ? (Bartee) Hayes. He married a Florence M. Karr?, age 19 born in Brickhaven, OH to Thomas & Florence (Stull) Carr? They were married November 4, 1900 in Garrett, IN
Order Book 41	March Term 1907, Page 322, 334	Hendershot, William Curtis	Hendershot, Bernice	Divorce Page 334 Ira Hendershot provides an affidavit of non-residency of Defendant.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 139	Heyward, Genevine Stoy	Heyward, Alba S.	Divorce granted to the Plaintiff. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Alba Hayward, Age 31 born in Ohio (living in Grand Rapids Michigan an actor) to G. W. & ? (Bannister) Hayward. He married Maria G. Stoy (Could it be that her middle name is Genevine?) age 21 born in Butler to C. S. & Lydia (Hubble) Stoy. They were married in July 6, 1889 in Butler.
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 229, 232	Hissong, John	Hissong, Grace	Defendant in default. Page 232 Plaintiff granted divorce. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a John G. Hissong, age 21 born in Corunna, In to Chancey & Mahala (Hostler) Hissong. He married Grace Rockwell, age 19 born in St. Mary's, OH to William and Elizabeth (Wade) Rockwell. They were married March 7, 1904, Corunna, IN>
There are some fire damaged papers in Civil Case #13041?	Microfilm Roll #415 index 2024 dated 1912	Hopkins, Artemas R.	Hopkins, Gatie?
Order Book 41	October Term 1903, Page 368, 369	Hopkins, Sarah J.	Hopkins, William H	Notice published in the Auburn Dispatch and the Defendant in default. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 126, 165, December Term 1906, Page 265	Horner, Bertha	Horner, Thadiest	Notice of non-residency filed for Defendant. Page 165 Attorney appears for defendant. Page 265 Dismissed at Plaintiff's costs. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Thad Horner, age 28 born in Peru, IN. (1 previous marriage) to John and Essie (Norris) Horner. He married Bertah Carle, age 24 born in Edgerton, OH to Frank & Emma (Bowersock) Carle. They were Married April 6, M. E. Parsonage.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 81	Houts, Orpha M.	Houts, Chauncey	Divorce & Custody of Child. Court finds for the Plaintiff. She is to have custody of Ralph Houts, aged nine months.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 189	Hull, George	Hull, Josie	Divorce granted to George Hull.
Order Book 41	October Term 1903, Page 368	Hunt, George R.	Hunt, Mary L	Divorce granted to the Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	October Term 1903, Page 369, 370	Hunt, Leigh	Hunt, Jeannette	Divorce & Custody of Child. Divorce granted to Leigh Hunt and the Defendant to have custody of Albert Ray Hunt with the Plaintiff to have visitation privileges.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 165	Kemery, Myrtilla	Kemery, James	Divorce, Custody of Children and Alimony, Attorney appears for defendant. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a James Kemery, age 33 born in Columbia City, IN (1 previous marriage, to Samuel & Debby (Hiler) Kemery. He married Myrtilla Grim (age 37, born in Noble County, IN (2 previous marriages- Kooper) to John and Elizabeth (Simon) Grim. They were married November 24, 1898 in Butler, Twp, DeKalb Co.
Order Book 41	December Term 1903, Page 383, March Term 1904, Page 397, 398	Kibbie, Annie L.	Kibbie, Henry	Defendant in default. Page 397, 398 Goes to Court for trial. Court finds for Plaintiff and Defendant to pay costs. Note; Not sure if this is the same marriage; but there is a marriage record in DeKalb County for a Harry Kible, age 23 born in Huntertown, IN to James & Mary (Layon) Kible. He married Anna L. Hafferstay (age 17 born in Virginia to Charles & Ellen (Mulchflet) Helferstay. They were married September 27, 1898 in Garrett, IN.
Order Book 41	December Term 1903, Page 377, March Term 1904, Page 394, 402, May Term 1904, Page 421	Kiester, Edward S	Kiester, Addie B.	Divorce granted to Plaintiff. Page 394 Defendant files an affidavit to open up the judgment rendered. Court orders that notice be issued for the Plaintiff to the Sheriff. Page 402 Petition of the defendant heretofore filed ..and evidence and being sufficiently advised in the premises the Court rants said petition and the decree of divorce heretofore granted is now by the court set aside vacated and said defendant now files an application for a temporary allowance. Page 421 Motion for an allowance
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 226, 227	Klotz, Elizabeth	Klotz, Lycurgus A.	Divorce granted to the Plaintiff Note; this may or may not be the same individual; but there is a marriage record for a Lycurgus H? Klotz, age 44 born in Ashland, Co. Oh. (1 previous marriage) to Elias and Nancy (McClure) Klotz. He married Lizzie? B. McEnellen age 44 born in Filton Co, IN to James D. and Mary A. (Knott) McEnellen. They were married June 23, 1899 in Waterloo, IN.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 161	Kryder, Harrison W.	Kryder, Mary	Change of Venue to the Auburn Superior Court.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 152, 153	Leeson, Ina	Leeson, Joseph	Court finds for the Plaintiff. And further that the Plaintiff should have the care and custody of Dorcas Leeson, aged 7 years. Defendant to pay $10 a month for the support of said minor In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Joseph Leeson, age 30 born in Shelby, OH. To Joseph & Eliza (Downend) Leeson. He married Ina Gard age 23 born in Cromwell, IN to Henry A. & Mary (Imks) Gard. They were married August 28, 1897 in Garrett, IN.
Order Book 41	May Tem 1904, Page 440, 442	Lehman, Ada E.	Lehman, Greenville C.	Temporary Restraining order enjoined ..any wise injure the person or property of Ade E. Lehmam.. attempting to eject them from the premises. Good share of document destroyed by 1913 fire. Page 442 Court finds for Plaintiff who shall resume her former name of Ada E. Griser.
Order Book 41	Adjourned December Term 1903, Page 367	Lint, Loretta	Lint, Henry	Divorce granted to Plaintiff and Alimony of $100.
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 233, 234, 235	Littlefield, Clara F.	Littlefield, Benjamin	Divorce, Alimony and Custody of Children. Divorce granted to Plaintiff. She is to have the custody of Herald < aged 9 years, Flossie, aged 7 years, Gladys, aged 5 years and Marian Littlefield aged 3 years. Alimony of $100, and support Clothing, Board, School books, Education and Maintenance of the sum of $5. per month. And for all children $12 until the children reach 16 years of age.
Order Book 41	March Term 1904, Page 394	Luttman, John H.	Leona Luttman	Cause dismissed by the Parties.
Order Book 41	March Term 1904, Page 393, May Term 1904, Page 428, 429	Madden, Hattie	Madden, Michael	Plaintiff files application for a temporary injunction . Defendant is restricted form disposing of any of the stock of goods, groceries, and earthenware, Notions, Merchandise and Property in a brick building on the Eastside of Wayne Street until the final hearing of this cause. Page 428, 429 Defendant in default. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Michael Madden, age 36 born in Ireland (1 previous marriage) to John and Bridget (Battle) Madden. He married Hattie Hoffman age 33 born in DeKalb Co, IN (1 previous marriage Snowberger) to John and Sarah (Pollard) Hoffman. They were married June 4, 1903 in Waterloo, IN.
Order Book 41	December Term 1903, Page 371, 378, 379	Malalipsz, Joseph	Malalipsz, Josephine	Motion for allowance for defendant. Page 378, 379 Defendant granted $15 in addition to the previous $15. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff to have custody of Victor, Cassemier, Anna and Mary Malalipsz. Plaintiff ordered to restore the custody of children to the Plaintiff. Note this name could be Malapsoa, Maloepsza)
Order Book 41	March Term 1904 Page 416, May Term 1904, Page 420	Marsh, Catherine	March, Charles	Defendant notified and in default. Page 420 same as page 416.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 430	Martin, Bessie	Martin William J.	Divorce & Custody of Child. Notice published in the Auburn Dispatch. Defendant in default. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a William J. Martin (age 31, born in Preston Co. West Virginia (1 previous marriage) to S. M. & Elizabeth (Orr) Martin. He married Bessie B. Barnhart age 21 born at Wolf Lake IN to Charles & Almira (Meyers) Barnhart. They were married January 16, 1895 in Garrett, IN.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 168, 177, 178	Maynard, Clare E.	Maynard, Charles F.	Notice published in the Auburn Courier June 14, 1906 Defendant three times called and in default. Pages 177, 178 Divorce granted to plaintiff and her name changed to Clare E. King.
There are some fire damaged papers in Civil Case	Microfilm #416 dated 1912	Means, Julia	Means, Calvin	Note in DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Calvin Means to Julia Stevens on May 22, 1909.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 60	Miller, Georgia A.	Miller, Henry	Divorce & Alimony. The Plaintiff at her costs dismisses cause.
Order Book 41 Microfilm Roll Civ. 01	December Term 1906, Page 269, 278, 279 Index Point 000635	Miller, Golda	Miller Edward E	Defendant in default. Page 278 Court finds for the Plaintiff. She is to have custody of Cora aged 4 years, Carl aged 2 years. (part of document destroyed by 1913 fire) Case 7900 in the year 1907. Index Point 000635-Index Point 000661
Order Book 41	Adjourned December Term 1903, Page 366, 367	Moore, Ella K.	Moore, Aaron D.	Divorce & Alimony Court finds for the defendant upon his cross-compliant that he is the owner of R. E. described and that the Plaintiff is without right and the defendant is entitled to have the title quieted against Plaintiff. Court decrees by the Court that the defendant Aaron D. Moore be divorced from Ella K. Moore
Order Book 41	March Term 1904, Page 394. 400, May Term 1904 Page 419 December Term 1906 Page 246, 258	Moore, Freeman	Moore, Eretta	Defendant files general denial. Page 400 Plaintiff files a verified motion for a postponement of the trial of this case. Defendant files for temporary allowance. $25 allowance granted. Page 419 Dismissed by Written stipulation filed at the last term of the Court. Page 246 Defendant appears. Page 258 Court finds for the Plaintiff and the defendant to have custody of Etta Moore.
Order Book 41	December Term 1903, Page 371	Moughler, John H.	Moughler, Jane N.	Date of December 29, 1903 to show why he should not be punished for contempt of Court.
Order Book 41 Microfilm Roll Civ. 01	December Term 1905, Page 3 Index Point 000146	Palmer, Caroline	Palmer, Jonathan	Temporary Separation. Plaintiff now dismisses case. 1 Page re: Support.
Order Book 41	December Term 1903, Page 371, 372	Palmer, Mary F.	Palmer, William E	Divorce and Custody of Child. Notice published in the Auburn Courier. Defendant in default. Court takes under advisement. Page 372 Divorce granted to the Plaintiff and she is to have custody of minor child.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 188	Parvey, Ada	Parvey, Darius	Defendant in default and notice filed in one of the local newspapers. Divorce granted to Ada and her name changed (the name is missing from the document).
Order Book 41	March Term 1907, Page 303	Pensler, William	Pensler, Oney?	Divorce granted to Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	Adjourned December Term 1903, page 365	Putt, Rosa	Putt, Edward	Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have custody of Lottie Putt.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 28	Ray, Josiah	Ray, Annis A	Case dismissed.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 414, 415	Ray, Thomas	Ray, Della J.	Defendant three times called and is in default. Court finds for the Plaintiff and he is granted a divorce. Court further finds that defendant should have custody of Lulu Ray. Plaintiff to pay for the support of said minor
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 145, 146	Reinoehl, Charles	Reinoehl, Sylvia	Divorce. Notice to the defendant published in the Auburn Democrat, May 10, 17, 24, 31, 1906. Defendant in default. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 116, 117	Robbins, Ada E.	Robbins, Clifford D.	Divorce & Alimony Summons ordered for defendant and restraining order granted until final disposition of this case. Plaintiff files written motion to dismiss this case.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 421	Rogers, Ida M.	Rogers, Harry	Document destroyed by fire. Looks like case may have been dismissed but cannot say for sure.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 113	Rohm, Vern	Rohm, Luella	Notice of cause published in the Auburn dispatch April 5, 12, 19, 1906 Defendant in default. Court finds for the Plaintiff.
There are some fire damaged papers in Civil Case	Microfilm Roll #416 index 0651 dated 5-3-1912	Sapen, Oples W.	Sapen, Charley
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 277, 312	Sebring, Fred F.	Sebring, Celia May	Defendant in default. Page 312 Court takes case under advisement.
Order Book 41	December Term 1906, Page 215,	Shaner, Gusta	Shaner, Elizabeth	Divorce granted to Plaintiff. .
Order Book 41	March Term 1904, Page 394, 405, 413, 414	Sherman, Mayrne	Sherman, Harold	Attorney appears Page 405 Case continued. Page 413, 414 Court finds for the Plaintiff and she is granted a divorce. Plaintiff to have custody Ralph E. Sherman
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 118, 125	Shilling, May D.	Shilling, Cecil G.	Divorce & Alimony Defendant in default. Case continued for further evidence. Page 125 Prosecuting Attorney attends in behalf of the Defendant. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff with $500. alimony and change of name to maiden name to Mary D. Woodward.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 36	Shook, Jonathan	Shook, Marion H.	In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Jonathan Shook (age 74 born in Stark Co. O. 1 previous marriage) to a Mariam H. Bedell (age 50 born in Ohio 1 previous marriage). They were married August 1, 1905 in Corunna, IN. Jonathan Shook was 10-19-1830 and died April, 1906. Buried in Corunna, IN.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 104, 123	Simon, Iva B.	Simon, Bert	Notice in local newspaper of case. Defendant is three times called and in default. Page 123 Defendant in default. Plaintiff granted divorce.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 49	Sly, William Z	Sly, Jessie May	The Court for lack of prosecution dismisses cause.
Order Book 41	March Term 1907, Page 359, 360	Smith, Eliza	Smith, Benjamin	Service of Summons for out of State. Defendant in default. Divorce granted to Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 116	Smith, Ida	Smith, Samuel W.	Cause is dismissed.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 51, 52	Southerland, Dora Bell	Southerland, William	Notice to the defendant filed in the DeKalb County Herald. Defendant in default. Divorce is granted and Plaintiff to have custody of Frankie Southerland (age 3 yrs.) with the Defendant to have visitation rights. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for William Southerland age 22, born in Putman Co., IN> to Montage and Angelina Southerland. He married Dora Healy, Age 19, born in Stafford Twp, DeKalb County, IN to Frank and Lovina (Slentz) Healy. They were marriage February 15, 1902 in Butler, IN.
Order Book 41 Microfilm Roll Civ. 01	May Term 1906, Page 112, 128, 142, 148 Index Point 000529	Spitler, Eva	Spitler, Milton	Divorce and Alimony Mostly burned. A mention of a restraining order. Page 128 Attorney makes appearance for defendant. Page 142 Plaintiff files for extension of restraining order and temporary allowance. Page 148 most of document destroyed by fire. Court finds for Plaintiff on? Some words about restraining order.(but cannot read the entire sentence.) In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Milton Spitler, age 23 born in Spencerville, IN to Oscar and Mary (Luce) Spitler. He married Eva Hock, age 19, born in Churubusco, IN, to Bogg and Nannie (Hauk) Hock). They were married December 7, 1904 in Auburn, IN Case 7725 in 1906. from index point 000529-index point 000542.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 427, 428	Straight, Evalena	Straight, Clarence E.	Divorce granted to the Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 126	Thompson, Edyth	Thompson, Jay N.	Divorce & Alimony Edyth Thompson granted divorce. Jay N. Thompson granted custody of Ralph W. Thompson, aged 2 years with the Plaintiff to have the right of visitation. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Jay W. Thompson, age 22 born in Pleasant Lake, IN to Walter W. & Electa (Boyer) Thompson. He married Edyth Stonebraker (age 19, born in Auburn IN to George & Rose (Galemore) Stonebraker . They were Married November 25, 1903 in Butler, IN.
Order Book 41	October Term 1904 Page 444	Thorn, John F.	Thorn, Esther J.	Plaintiff's request for divorce granted. Court finds the Defendant is entitled to have and recover Alimony. The amount cannot be read since the fire of 1913 destroyed part of the document. Defendant is to have custody of the children age 15 and 16. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a John F. Thorn, age 45 born in Ohio to Peter & Ellsabeth (France) Thorn. He was married Ester J. Shafer (age 36, born in Penna to Henry & Sarah (Elsman) Shafer. They were married June 7, 1883 in DeKalb Co.
Order Book 41	March Term 1907, Page 318, 319	Treesh, Mary	Treesh, Josiah	Divorce & Alimony Defendant in default. Court finds for the Plaintiff that she should recover her clothing, 1 sewing machine, two lamps, carpets, pictures, two clocks, Comforters, quilts, two iron beds and bedding, dishes, 1 rocker, 1 chair, heating stove, 2 dressers, 1 sofa, 3 wash tubs, 1 boiler, 1 cupboard, 2 feather beds, and the defendant shall deliver the same to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff to receive alimony of $100. Maiden name to be restored to Plaintiff: Mary Swinney? In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Josiah Treesh, age 48 born in DeKalb Co, In. to Peter & Rachel (Hoveler) Treesh. 1 previous marriage. He married Mary Erskey age 44 born in DeKalb County to John & Sophia (Yough?) Erskey. 1 previous marriage Sweeney. They were married September 3, 1904 in Lutheran Parsonage.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 168, 169	Voight, Ine?	Voight, Henry	Divorce and custody of children. Part of document destroyed by 1913 fire. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff and she is to have custody of M? Voight aged 7 years and ?? ? aged 5 years.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 82, 83	Weaver, Grace B.	Weaver, Albert O.	Divorce & Alimony. Defendant has been duly notified. Court finds for the Plaintiff. Plaintiff to have custody of Wayne Weaver aged 9 years, Ethelwin Weaver Aged 7 years, Franklin Weaver aged 5 years . Plaintiff entitled to alimony of $914 to support the children. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Albert O. Weaver, age 24 born in Auburn, IN. to Enos & Regina (Ashelman) Weaver. He married Grace B. Weamer, age 18 born in Auburn, IN. to G. W. &Sallie (Gregg) Weamer. They were married October 24, 1895 in Auburn, IN
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 178	Wells Robert	Wells, Edna E	Defendant notified by publishing in an DeKalb Newspaper and defendant is in default. Robert Wells granted a divorce from Edna E.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 186, 187	Wertman, Charles	Wertman, May	Notice published in the Auburn Dispatch. Defendant in default. Divorce granted to Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 136	Westfall, Agnes E.	Westfall, Fred M.	Notice published in the Garrett Herald of May 11, 18, 22, 1906. Defendant in default. Court finds for the Plaintiff. Plaintiff's name changed to Agnes E. Frederick. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Fred M. Westfall, age 38 born in Germany to Fred &Sophia (Runga) Westfall. He married Agnes E. Frederick age 29, born in Little Rock, AR to William J & Emma (Hipkins) Frederick. They were married July 5, 1902.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 160, 161	Wickwire, Mae	Wickwire, Garry	Divorce granted to Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	May Term 1904, Page 433	Wilhelm, Estella	Wilhelm, Frank	Defendant in default. Divorce granted and custody of Child? To Plaintiff.
Order Book 41	December Term 1905, Page 25	Wolfe, Nellie	Wolfe, James	Defendant three times called and is in default. Prosecuting Attorney appears for defendant Divorce granted and Plaintiff to recover $200 in Alimony. Defendant to have privilege of visiting child of said parties.
Order Book 41	May Term 1906, Page 157, 158	Zervis, Ada	Zervis, Jacob C.	Divorce granted to Plaintiff. Name changed to Ada Bleeks.

Order Book 43 Auburn Courier	December Term 1908, Page 22 Monday January 25, 1909	Abrams, Charlotte P	Abrams, James W.		Notice filed of non-residency of defendant in the Auburn Dispatch. "Mountz and Brinkeroff of Garrett, as attorneys for the complainant have begun an action in the circuit court asking that their client Charlotte Abrams be given a divorce from her husband, James W. Abrams and alimony in the sum of $500. They were married January 16,1895, and lived together as man and wife until July 27, 1906 when they separated. For over two years, the complaint says they defendant has to contributed to her support. They have no children.' In DeKalb Marriage Records there is a marriage for a James W. Abrams, age 21, born in Noble County to Cornelius & Elisabeth (Stewart) Abrams. And married on January 16, 1895 in Garrett, IN to Charlotte P. Gillis age 19 born in Battle Creek , MI to William H. and Alice (Palmer) Gillis
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	October Term 1908, Page 397, 399 Thursday, October 1, 1908	Ames, Vesta	Ames, Charles H.		Case 8371. Divorce Alimony and Custody of Children. Defendant in default. Page 399 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have custody of minor children. Again this document is partially destroyed by 1913 fire. Mrs. Vesta Ames, whose home is in Butler, has brought suit in the circuit court at Auburn, through her attorney, E. B. Dunten, for a divorce from Charles A. Ames, asking also for alimony and the custody of their two children. "The complaint alleges that they were married on July 14, 1904 and lived together until March 14, 1908. when Plaintiff was compelled to leave him on account of his drunken habits, cruelty, neglect and failure to provide. "They formerly resided at Butler but moved to Goshen in July of 1907, and there he began his drinking habits and then became a bartender in a saloon It was after that his drinking habits, abuse, etc., toward his wife and family began. She alleges that he is a habitual drunkard. In DeKalb County Marriage Records there is a marriage for a Charles H. Ames, to a Verta? Sewell Born in Butler, In. They were married July 14, 1904 in Butler, IN.
Auburn Courier	Thursday, November 19, 1908	Beatty, Anna	Beatty, John E.		As part of the last business transacted here the judge granted Mrs. Anna Beatty a divorce from John E .Beatty of this city. The plaintiff is given the custody of the two children, given $400 and allowed a $6 month for the maintenance of the younger child, Wilbur, 8 years of age, until he reaches maturity.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	March Term 1908 Page 181, May Term 1908, Page 283 Thursday April 16, 1908	Brunkhart, Clara E. Could be Burkhart.	Brunkhart, Charles W.		Divorce Non-residency of the Defendant noted. Page 283 Defendant in default. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff. Paper states: "Clare E. Burkhart by her attorney F. D. West, has sued in the circuit court asking that she be given a divorce from Charles W. Burkhart. The parties were married on March 1, 1883 and lived together until March of 1905 when they separated because of the defendant's habitual drunkenness. She says that he has been an habitual drunkard for eighteen years and they he failed to provide for her support and that of the family. They have three children, ages 16, 19, and 21. The plaintiff has real estate valued at $500. The defendant has none, she avers." In DeKalb Marriages there is a marriage for a Charles W. Brunhart living in Butler, In. to an Etta C. Hook. They were married March 21, 883 in Hicksville, Defiance Co. Ohio Interesting that in Deed Book 77 page 63 there is a Deed where Clara Etta Brunkhart, unmarried conveys and warrant to Harry L Jenkins and Flossie V. Jenkins Lot 118 in the original plat of the City of Auburn. This is Dated Jan. 5, 1909.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	March Term 1908, Page 161, 181, 187 Thursday, March 12, 1908	Burtnett, Dora May	Burtnett, Frank		Divorce Page 181 Plaintiff files a general denial (Denial to listed). Page 187 Plaintiff granted divorce and custody of minor children: Edna May Burtnett and Earl H. Burtnett. Parts of document burned. Paper states: "D. D. Moody, as attorney for the plaintiff, Dora May Burtnett of Auburn has brought suit in the circuit court asking that she may be given a divorce from her husband, Frank Burtnett, alleging that he is a habitual drunkard and does not support his family, spending his money in the saloons. They were married in October of 1900, but have not lived together since January of this year. She asks for the custody of the two children, aged 6 and 4 years, $20 a month for their support and alimony in the sum of $100." In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for an Frank Burtnet age 20 born in Noble County, IN. to Henry & Mary (Smith) Burtnet. He married Dora M. Towne age 18 born in Butler, IN to Jack & Lucgis (Packer) Towne. They were married October 19, 1901 in the Lutheran Parsonage.
Microfilm Roll Civ. 01	Index Point 003012	Burns, Sadie E	Burns Friend? A		No case number year 1912 index point 003012 to 003015. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Friend Burns age 33 born in Ohio to William & Angels (Carpenter) Burns. He Married Sarah Slessman, age 18 born in Indiana to John & Jennie (Rlengant) Slessman
Auburn Courier	Thursday, January 21, 1909	Camp, Luella	Camp, Frank W.		"Luella Camp, who is a teacher in the schools at Angola, has begun suit in the circuit court here, through her attorneys, Powers and Yeagley, of Angola for a divorce from her husband, Frank W Camp, an employee of the Lake Shore Railroad Company at Waterloo. She also asks alimony in the sum of $1,000. "In the complaint it is alleged that the parties were married on September 26, 1905, and that immediately thereafter they went to the home of defendants mother to live. The complaint says that the actions of the mother were such that she could not reside there. Then complainant took apartments of her own elsewhere, but, except to occasionally visit her, the defendant remained at the home of his mother. "She says that he became so that he did not provide for her wants and was cruel and neglectful so much so that he was completed to resume her former occupation of a teacher, and she took apposition as such in the schools at Angola." In DeKalb County Marriages there is a Frank M? Camp, age 38 born in Middlebury, IN to Charles Barton & Margaret (Cas?) Camp. He married Laura Luella Rempis age 32 born in Waterloo, IN to Henry and Sophia (French) Rempis. They were Married September 26, 1905 in Waterloo, IN.
Order Book 42	October Term 1908, Page 399	Clark, Sarah, C.	Clark, John W.		Case 8389. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a John W. Clark age 26 born in Muncie, Ind. To A. F. and Margaret (Hart) Clark. He married Sarah C. Tomlinson Age 25 born in Butler to Charles & Ella (Saunders) Tomlinson. They were married November 22, 1902 at the Lutheran Parsonage.
Order Book 42	October Term 1908, Page 413	Cockran, Robert A.	Cockran, Martha E.		Case 8390 Defendant is in default. Divorce is granted.
Order Book 42	May Term 1908, Page 345, October Term 1908 Page 427	Colby, Thomas	Colby, Sarah Adelpha		Divorce. Page 427 Case 8349 Notice published in the Auburn Courier. Defendant in default. Divorce is granted. Note? Not sure this is the same person" In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Thomas S. Colby age 44 born in Massachusetts to O. & Maryan (Patten) Colby, He married a Sarah Bowman (Brown) age 26 born in Butler to Thomas & Mahlda (Lanning) Brown. Sarah had been married to a Bowman. They were married December 2, 1896 in Auburn, IN.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	Thursday, January 14, 1908 Pages 4 and 5. December Term 1908 Page 513 Monday, January 18, 1909	Collett, Jonathan P.	Collett, Margaret	Habeas corpus Proceedings	Jonathan P. Collett is a practicing dentist at St. Mary's Ohio The Plaintiff and Defendant were married June 14, 1899. and lived together until December 29, 1906. when. Mrs. Margaret Collett and Edith aged 7 and George aged 5 left and moved to Auburn where they are living with her father Thomas C. Ford A divorce was granted in the courts of County of Augiaize, Ohio on January 13, 1908. and Jonathan was given custody of George. In the newspaper there is a lot of detail. Trial was set for March 8 Page 513. Most of document destroyed. In this issue of the paper there is a large news item on page one with the heading: "DIVORCED HUSBAND AND WIFE FIGHTING FOR CUSTODY OF CHILDREN" Given in three chapters. "Because of the prominence of the parties and the fact that they are so well known in Auburn, coupled with the interesting features in the lives of two of them, the husband and wife, the case of Jonathan P. Collett vs. Margaret Collett and Thomas C. Ford, which is set down for hearing in the circuit court here before Judge Bratton on the 8^th of March next, will be one that will attract wide attention and interest. "The action is one known in law as habeas corpus proceedings -or an action to recover the possession of person." Note as stated the dialogue covers most of the first page of the paper. In the DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for Jonathan Peter Collett, age 31 born in Greenville, Ohio and living At St. Mary's, Ohio (dentist) His parents were Henry and? (Deardoff) Collett. He married Margaret May Ford age 21 born in Auburn, IN to Thomas C. & Sarah (Lewis) Ford. They were married June 14, 1899 in Auburn.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	May Term 1908 Page 324 Thursday, October 1 1908	Crawford, L E. Crawford, Lessie	Crawford ? Crawford, Frank		Divorce. Defendant in default and divorce is granted to Plaintiff. Paper states: During the first part of August the fact was mentioned in the Courier that Mrs. Lessie Crawford had begun suit in the circuit court at Auburn against her husband Frank Crawford, an engineer on the B. & O with a run out of Garrett. For a divorce, alleging neglect, adultery, etc, His attorneys being Rose & Rose of Auburn. On Saturday Engineer Crawford, by his attorney Chas. S. Smith of Auburn filed a general denial to the allegations of the complaint.
Order Book 42	December Term 1908 Pages 539, 540	Davison, Maude	Davison, Charles		Case 8419 Document mostly destroyed by fire.
Order Book 42	March Term 1908 Page 172	Dawson, Ollie A.	Dawson, John E.		Divorce and Alimony Defendant in default and Prosecuting Attorney stands in for defendant. Court finds for the Plaintiff and she is to resume her maiden name of Ollie A. Pressler. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for John E. Dawson age 42 born in DeKalb Co. His parents were Zachariah & Mary (Pape, Pope?) Dawson He had 1 previous marriage. He was married to Ollie Davis Pressler, age 30 born in Elkhart Co. Her parents were Reuben& Louisa (Maggert) Davis. She was previously married to a Pressler. They were married December 3, 1906 in Auburn.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	May Term 1908, Page 341, 342 Thursday, September 3, 1908	Deal, Clara	Deal, George W.		Divorce, Alimony and Custody of Children. Page 341, 342 Divorce is granted; but sad to say the details are not available because of the 1913 fire. In the circuit court at Auburn on Monday evening Clara Deal of Garrett, was given a divorce from her husband, George Deal, who is a trainman on the B. & O. railroad with a run out of this city. The complaint was filed Monday afternoon about 4 o'clock by D. D. Moody, the attorney for the plaintiff. It charged cruelty and adultery, the name of the woman being given. The hearing came up by agreement, W. W. Sharpless entering the appearance of the defendant. The testimony was taken and Judge Bratton granted the divorce before the shades of night had gathered over the earth. The plaintiff was given the custody of the two children, who were allowed $15 a month for their support. Mrs. Deal was given $50 alimony and Attorney Moody was allowed ? Attorney fees.
Order Book 42 Garrett Clipper	March Term 1908, Page 183 April 16, 1908	Dove, Hazel M.	Dove, Frank O.		Divorce granted to the Plaintiff "Hazel Dove of Waterloo was granted a divorce from her husband Frank at 10 o'clock Monday morning and at 2 P.M. a marriage license was issued to her and Dennis Morrison. Hazel is trotting a pretty fast clip in the matrimonial race. She is only seventeen years old and has two little children." In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Frank Dove, age 20, born in DeKalb County to John & Della (Farner?) Dove. He married Hazel Soule, age 17 born in Waterloo, In to Amos & Adeline (McColester) Soule. They were married July 20, 1906 in Waterloo, In. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Dennis Morrison (age 20 born in Cedar, DeKalb County to Charles & Barbara (Morrison) Morrison. He married Hazel Dove age 18 born in Waterloo, In. to Amos & Adeline (McColester) Soule. They were married April 13, 1908.
Order Book 42	March Term 1908, Page 172	Drake, Charles A.	Drake, Marie E.		Divorce. Case is dismissed for lack of prosecuting.
Auburn Courier	Thursday, June 25, 1908				"Readers will remember that not long since a mother with three children, was stranded in Kendallville and that the little girl was left with a Kendallville family, while boys were put in a mission at Fort Wayne. Now the father, Robert Fogt, comes on the scene, arriving Friday evening from a Michigan town, where he had just finished a term in jail. He found that his wife was at Garrett and he went there and found her. He gave her some money to buy clothing and then went in search of his children. Two of them ad pleasant homes, and he left them there. On his return he found that his wife had skipped out. He then left for VanWert, O., with his little girl.
Auburn Courier	Thursday, January 21, 1909	Edyvean, Grace	Edyvean, William		"E. B. Dunten of Butler, as attorney for the plaintiff, Mrs. Grace Edyvean, has begun a somewhat sensational divorce suit in the circuit court, the complaint having been filed Monday, The defendant in the case is William Edyvean, and formerly he was a supply pastor at the Methodist church in Butler. It was at that time he became acquainted with and married the plaintiff. This marriage took place on November 25, 1905, and they lived together until February 16,1908. "The grounds upon which the divorce is asked is adultery. The plaintiff, Mrs. Elyvean, who was formerly Grace Whitman, in her complaint charges that this adultery was committed on February 2, 1908, with one Blanche Anderson, and then the complaint continues. 'The tow having been caught in the commission of the act by the plaintiff. Immediately thereafter the plaintiff left the defendant and since then she has never seen or heard of him.' "The plaintiff alleges that defendant did not contribute to her support. One child was born to them and the plaintiff asks that she be given the custody of this child. "The defendant, Wm. Edyvean, came to Butler from Fort Wayne. He went there to temporarily supply the pastorate in the Methodist church. When he left Butler he went to Michigan, it being said, with the woman whose guilty act was the cause of the divorce suit being brought." In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a William H. Edyvean age 30 born in St. Johns, Newfoundland, living in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He was Clergyman. His parents were William H. & Mary (Pemeas) Edyvean. He married Grace Whitman age 21 born in Butler to Peter &Ella (Gunsenhouser) Whitman. They were married November 27, 1905 in Butler, IN.
Order Book 42	October Term 1908, Page 429, December Term 1908 Page 503	Foltz, Frank	Foltz, Lorana		Allowance to be paid by Plaintiff to defendant. Page 503 no details. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Frank E. Foltz, age 30 born in Auburn to Ezra & Susan (Thomas) Foltz, He married Lorana Hills age 57 born in Creson, Co. Ohio. 1 previous marriage to a Quince, Her parents were Thomas & Penland (Butler) Hills. They were married April 21, 1904 in Auburn. IN.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier Order Book 43	December Term 1908, Page 507 Thursday December 24, 1908 December Term 1908 Page 12	Francis, Nathaniel	Francis, Elizabeth	See Also Book 47	Case 8443 No details. Paper States: In the case of Nathaniel Francis vs. Elizabeth Francis, suit on divorce, defendant was allowed $20 for attorney's fees during the pendcency of the suit. The defendant's attorney is Chas. J. Ryan of Fort Wayne. Case continued.
Auburn Weekly Courier	December 19, 1907	Frick, Margaret	Frick, William		"Geo. W. Crooks of Waterloo, as attorney for Mrs. Margaret Frick has brought suit in the circuit court asking that his client may be given a divorce from her husband, William Frick, who, if the facts recited in her complaint are true, is certainly a most inhuman creature. "The two were married on December 10, 1898 and lived together until November 7, 1907, when he drove her from home and told her never to return, threading that if she did so he would take and ax and smash her brains out. She took the child a girl, Effie, 7 years of age, and never returned to her husband's roof. "In her complaint Mrs. Frick alleges that her husband is an habitual drunkard and that he is cruel and inhuman to her. She says that he took $200 of her money and has never returned it to her; that he also sold live stock belonging to her a colt, hogs, two cows for $150, and has used the money for his own personal wants. "She alleges that defendant has real estate value at $1,000 and personal property valued at $00. She asks for alimony in the sum of $300 and that he pay back to her $20 0 borrowed and $140 for personal property sold also the custody of the daughter and maintenance of 150 a year.: In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a William Frick age 35 born in DeKalb County, with previous marriage and he was a railroad worker. His parents were John & Lydia (Gengery) Frick. He married Margaret L. Seavers age 41 born in Defiance Co. Ohio. She had three previous marriages. Her parents were Samuel & Mary E. (Fretz) Seavers. They were married November 10, 1898 in Butler, Ind. Please note: There is another marriage in DeKalb County for a William Frick (age 46?) living in Waterloo Ind 1 previous marriage and a farmer. His parents were John and Lida (Frick. He married Margaret Seevers, age 51 born in Defiance Co. Ohio to Samuel and Mary Seavers) They were married September 29, 1910 in Auburn.
Garrett Clipper	January 16, 1908	Geisinger, Alice	Geisinger, Joseph		"To be a divorcee and a married woman again within an hour was the unusual matrimonial experience of Mrs. Alice Geisinger of this city. On Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock Judge Bratton handed Mrs. Geisinger a decision of divorce from her husband, Joseph Geisinger on the grounds of desertion and while Deputy Clerk Atkinson was making out the divorce decree County Clerk Jenkins filled out a marriage license. A few minutes after and Justice A. P. Green had tied the nuptial knot for Mire. Geisinger and David Pierson. Mr. and Mrs. Pierson will make their home on the groom's farm in Wilmington Township. He is sixty-four and she is fifty-two. Another article appears in the January 23^rd addition (explaining the marriage to David Pierson). In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a David E. Pierson, age 65, born in Ohio to John & S. (Corbin) Pierson. He married Alice B. Wright Geisinger, age 51 born in Ohio to Aaron & H (Dillan) Wright. They were Married January 13, 1908 in Auburn. In the Butler Record for January 17, 1908 "Mrs. Geisinger has been married twice before, one husband dying. She is fifty-one years of age. Mr. Pierson has been twice married, his former wives both dying. He is sixty-four years of age."
Order Book 42	March Term 1908 Page 115, May Term 1908, Page 216, 227	Grandstaff, Amanda	Grandstaff, Andrew N		Defendant is not a resident of the State of Indiana and notice to be published in paper. Page 216 Notice to defendant in Garrett Clipper. Defendant in default. Plaintiff to pay the Prosecuting Attorney. Page 227 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Ellemanda Beeber. In DeKalb County marriages there is a marriage for an Andrew M. Grandstaff age 63 born in Muskingum, Co., Ohio with 1 previous marriage. He was a mail carrier. Parents were Noah M. and Matilda (Barber) Grandstaff. He married Ellemanda Snyder age 54 born in Snyder Co. Pa. Wit q previous marriage (Beeber). Her parents were A. R.& Mary (Shanbaugh) Snyder. They were married November 29, 1906 in Garrett, IN.
Order Book Auburn Courier Butler Record	May Term 1908, Page 285, 348,349 July 2, 1908 July 3, 1908	Green, Grace	Green, Homer		Divorce Notice to defendant published. Page 348 Notice to Defendant in the DeKalb County Herald. Defendant in default. Page 349 is mostly burned; but it appears that divorce was granted and Plaintiff to resume her maiden name. Paper States: Alleging that he is an habitual drunkard and that there is no probability of his reformation and further alleging that he has abused and abandoned her. Grace Green asks for a divorce from Homer Green. "The complaint was filed in the circuit court Thursday by E. B. Dunten, of Butler as attorney for the plaintiff. :It is alleged in this complaint that he parties were married on November 29, 1907, and that they only lived together for about three weeks when he left her and since then has not contributed to her support. "She says that she became engaged to him four years before the marriage she did not know that he was an habitual drunkard, although in those years they were in constant correspondence with each other. "Two days after their marriage, she says in her complaint, he became intoxicated and continued to be in that condition almost constantly afterwards. December 25, 1907 she remonstrated with him because of his habits and he took exceptions to it and cursed and abused her. Thereupon he left her and she has not since heard directly from him. "The plaintiff says in concluding her complaints that there is no probability of his reformation. Hence she asks for a divorce and restoration of her maiden name Grace Poper. There are no children as a result of this marriage. Nearly five years ago, Miss Grace Poper of Butler, became engaged to Homer Green. For four years they corresponded but did not see each other until the wedding day. November 29, 1907. The first day was a delightful honeymoon, happiness reigned supreme, the groom had the appearance of being a "darling dear" but the second day he took on a load of booze that changed the honeymoon into one of disappointment happiness was changed into sorrow and he became a demon. For three weeks they lived as man and wife, she hoping that she could reform him, but to no avail and on Christmas following he left her cursing for her chastisement. Such are the statements in the complaint filed for a divorce by Mrs. Green late yesterday afternoon. She wants to be divorced from the one who misrepresented himself to her and kept his distance until the wedding day, all of which time she says she learned later that he was an habitual drunkard. She says he has left the state and his whereabouts is unknown.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	December Term 1908, Page 463, Page 539, 542 Thursday, December 24, 1908	Grimes, Nancy L.	Grimes, William L.		No case # or details. Most of document destroyed by 1913 fire. It looks like a restraining order was filed and ordered by the Court. Page 539 for Support Case 8449 no details. Page 542 no details. Paper States: Nancy L. Grimes has brought suit in the circuit court against her husband, William L. Grimes, asking the curt to restrain the defendant from entering into their home in Garrett or in any way interfering with the plaintiff in the possession of said property, and for other proper relief. "She alleges that Grimes is in the habit of getting intoxicated and comes to the home and destroys the household goods and does damage to the property. She says that because of his drunkenness and cruelty to her it has become impossible for her to live with him, and they are now living separate "Since their separation she has demanded of him that he shall not visit her, but that he continues to do so, and with his visits does damage to the property and threatens bodily injury to her. "She fears him and fears further damage to the property. Hence, the suit for restraining orders. "Mounts & Brinkerhoff are the attorneys for the plaintiff. Sharpless and Atkinson have been employed by the defendant to look after his interests. "Judge Bratton has issued the temporary restraining order."
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	March Term 1908 Page 184 Thursday April 9, 1908	Groff, Osa Lulu	Groff, Otto T.		Divorce Plaintiff granted divorce. Paper states: E.B. Dunten of Butler, as attorney for the plaintiff has begun suit in the circuit court, asking that his client, Osa Lulu Groff, be given a divorce from Otto T. Groff. The parties reside at Butler. in her complaint she state that they were married in 1903 and they lived together until April 1, 1908, when she left him. She says he is an habitual drunkard and has been cruel and inhuman to her and has neglected to provide for the household. On April first he abused her and told her he had ceased to love her. He told her he wanted her to leave him, saying; 'the quicker she got away the better.' Fearing bodily harm, she then left him. The parties have no children."
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	May Term 1908, Page 275 Thursday, June 18, 1908	Hamilton, Mary J.	Hamilton, William M		Notice to defendant filed in the DeKalb County Herald. Defendant is in default. Divorce is granted and Plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Mary J. Funk. Paper states: In the circuit court on Tuesday, Mary J. Hamilton was given a divorce from Wm. M. Hamilton. The plaintiff formerly resided at Garrett, but for some time past has been employed in Auburn. On the witness stand she testified that she was married in January of 1900 to the defendant, who during the time they lived in Garrett, was employed as a brakeman on the B. & O. railroad. He was addicted to liquor and also gambling, and she testified that he spent most of his money in this way, failing to provide a living and leaving the rent for their house unpaid. On this account they were compelled to move from one house to another. She stated that he left Garrett with many debts unpaid and that he was now some place in Oklahoma. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a William H. Hamilton age 28 born in Ligonier, Ind. To Robert and Nancy (Gibson) Hamilton. He was living in Milford, IN He married Mary Funk living in Moores IN age 26. Her parents were John and Hannah (Astry) Funk. Mary Funk was born in Allen County. They were married January 17, 1900 in the M. E. Parsonage.
Microfilm Roll Civ. 01	Index Point 002700	Hathaway, Ruah	Hathaway, Charles		In year 1913 Case 9196 index point 002700 to 002777 In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Charles H. Hathaway, age 24 born in Kendallville, Noble Co to Luther Hathaway and Susannah?. He married Ruah Markham age 27, born in Ohio who had been previously married to a Boyle. Her parents were William& Naomi (Burgess) Markham. They were married August 31, 1899 in Garrett.
Order Book 42	March Term 1908, Page 167	Havens, Alfred D.	Havens. Lillie A		Case 8181 Defendant notified three times by notice in the Auburn Dispatch. Defendant is in default. Divorce granted to the Plaintiff.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier Garrett Clipper	March Term 1908, Page 123 Thursday, April 23, 1908 April 23, 1908	Hayes, Florence M.	Hayes, James C.		Alias Writ of Attachment ordered for the Defendant. Paper states: "Something like a year ago in the circuit court here Attorney D. D. Moody secured fro Mrs. J. C. Hayes of Garrett a divorce from her husband. In the decree of divorce Mrs. Hayes was given alimony for $200. and an allowance of $10. a month for the support of their child, the custody of which was given to the wife. "Hayes was an employee of the B. & O. railroad at Garrett. He promised to pay the allowance of the child promptly each month, but neglected to do so and as a consequence he was brought before Judge Bratton by the deputy sheriff to answer for his neglect in this regard. He made the showing that he had been ill for quite a while, and on his renewed promise to pay the $10 a month allowance, he was released. :This promise he failed to keep. He never paid a dollar of the alimony or a dollar for the allowance of the child, all the provisions for the support of the latter and herself being paid by divorced wife. Thus things went on for a while. Then the attorney and Mrs. Hayes had an order issued for the arrest of Hayes and his brining into court. When the deputy sheriff went to get Hayes he could not be found. He left Garrett and the officer could not learn his exact whereabouts "On Wednesday Deputy Sheriff Jay D. Raub was in Garrett serving court papers and learning that Hayes was there he took him into custody and brought him to Auburn and placed him in jail to await a hearing before Judge Bratton in the circuit Court." In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a James C. Hayes, age 21 born in Delaware Bend, Oho to J. V. & ? (Bartee) Hayes. He married Florence M. Karr age 19 born in Brickhaven, Ohio to Thomas and Florence (Stull) Carr. They were married November 4, 1900 in Garrett, IN. J.C. Hayes, a Garrett man was put in the county jail at Auburn last week because he neglected to pay his alimony bill. When Mrs. Hayes was given a divorce a year or so ago she was allowed $200 besides $10 a month for the support of a child. It is alleged that Hayes has not paid a cent of his alimony or the monthly allowance even after his repeated promises ad threats of his wife. Then Mrs. Hayes had an order issued for the arrest of her ex husband and he is in he county jail pending a hearing>"
Order Book 42	March Term 1908, Page 185	Hollis, Ida	Hollis, Andrew		Cause is dismissed.
Order Book 42	March Term 1908, Page 193	Houser, Emma	Houser, Adam		Cause is dismissed. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for an Adam H. Houser, age 60 born in Schuylkill Co., Pa to Abram and Kate (Hiser) Houser . He had one previous marriage. He married Emma Wolf, age 47, born in Ohio to Adam and Lucinda (Dowel) Wolf. She was previously married to a Beard. They wee married February 22, 1905 in Swan Township.
Order book 42	May Term 1908, Page 320, 341	Houts, Pearl V.	Houts, Chancey C.		Defendant in default. Case taken under advisement. Page 341 Divorce granted.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	May Term 1908, Page 311, October Term 1908, Page 393 July 24, 1908	Husted, Myrtle	Husted, James		Defendant is a non-resident. Page 393 Divorce and custody. Case 8331. Defendant in default. Divorce granted and custody of Willard Husted, minor child granted to Plaintiff. Paper states' Attorney Wm. H. Leas of Waterloo has filed a case in the circuit court asking that his client, Myrtle Husted, be given a divorce from her husband, James Husted alleging neglect, drunkenness, cruelty and failure to provide. The parties were married in 1898 and lived together until September of 1905 when the plaintiff left and went to the home of her father, Peter Diehm in Richland Township, where wither two children she has since resided, She asks for divorce, alimony and custody of the children.
Order Book 42	May Term 1908, Page 251	Jackson, Sarah M.	Jackson, Ora C.		Defendant three times called and in default. Divorce granted and Plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Sarah M. Emerick In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for an Ora Jackson, age 22 born in Kokomo,, IN to John & Maggie (Redman) Jackson. He married Sarah M. Emerick age 20 born in Noble County to Jassen & May A. (Crossy) Emerick. They were married December 20, 1906 in Auburn, IN.
Order Book 42	May Term 1908, Page 253, 266	Kincade, Earl S.	Kincade, Marvel		Divorce and custody of child. Page 266 Defendant files for an allowance. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for an Earl S. Kincade age 20 born in Oakland, Ill to J. W. & Ida (Pence) Kincade. He Married Mawdel? Gee age 19 born in DeKalb County to Sell & Carrie (Coburn) Gee. They were married July 16, 1905 in St. Joe IN.
Auburn Courier	Monday, January 25, 1909	Kraft, Sarah E.	Kraft, Frank		"Another divorce case begun was that of Sarah E. Kraft vs. Frank Kraft. The attorney for the plaintiff is J.E. Pomeroy of Auburn. The parties were married in Auburn on July 5, 1908. and separated January 22, 1909. Failure to support, cruelty etc. are the causes assigned. Alimony in the sum of $300 is asked by the wife.?
Order Book 42 Waterloo Press Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	March Term 1908 Page 119, 12 February 27, 1908 May Term 1908, Page 336 May 21, 1908	Luttman, Amos Luttman, Amos	Luttman, Marie Luttman, Maria		Attorney appears for defendant. Page 126 Case is dismissed. Paper states Amos Luttman has filed a suit for divorce against his wife, Marie Furnish Luttman and makes sensational charges. The bride is from Auburn and the two were married on Christmas day. After this marriage everything seemed lovely for a while and then it was that the complaint charges Mrs. Luttmans with having abused his two children by his first wife, whom she promised to be a mother to, as though they were her own, etc The complaint alleges that she abused them and threatened to kill them and cut their hearts out and show them how they looked, etc. Then the wife left the home and has not since returned. Page 336 Divorce granted. Paper states: "Amos Luttman again seeks to have Nuptial Knot Untied. "Amos Luttman is again asking for a divorce from his wife Maria Luttman. He asked for a divorce from her once before. That was about two years ago. Then a divorce complaint was filed in court, but afterwards the parties patched up affairs and the divorce proceedings were dismissed. No Mr. Luttman has resumed his efforts to secure a divorce. In the circuit court here, through his attorney, J. E. Pomperoy, he has filed his complaint. "In the complaint it is recited that the parties were married on Christmas day of 1907. They lived together as man and wife until Lincoln's birthday of the following year, February 12, 1908, when he says she abandoned him and left his household. He says she was cruel and inhuman in her treatment of his children by a former marriage. Three of them, the youngest five years of age. She had promised, so he says, to be kind to them, but he says, she was not. Hence their troubles and hence the divorce proceedings. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for an Amos Luttman age 38 born in DeKalb County to David & Barbara (Graff) Luttman. He had been married 2 previous times.. He Married C. M. Furnish age 27 born in Allen Co, IN to a Thomas and Malinda (Cuppy) Furnish. They were married December 25, 1907 in Waterloo IN.
Order Book 42	October Term 1908, Page 426	McClellan ?	McClellan, Lola		Divorce is granted. One of the witnesses was : D. M. McClellan. Note: There is a marriage for a Clem P. McClellan age 23 born in DeKalb County to Daniel & Malinda (Rosenberry) McClelland. To a Lola Garber age 18 born in DeKalb County, In to Monroe & Florence (Cosper) Garber. They were married March 25, 1905 in Butler.
Order Book 42	May Term 1908, Page 301	McLaughlin, Laura	McLaughlin, John G.		Case 8315 Complaint for Support. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for an John G. McLaughlin, age 62 born in Scotland, Ohio with 1 previous marriage. His parents were William & Catherine (Gray) McLaughlin. He married Laura Ida Dawson, age 53 born in West Virginia with 1 previous marriage to a Cross. Her Parents were Rolla & Carrie L (Hess) Dawson. They were married September 14, 1906 in Auburn, IN.
Order Book 42	October Term 1908, Page 371	Mayfield, Samuel E.	Mayfield Mary D.		Pages destroyed by fire; but divorce was granted to the Plaintiff.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	May Term 1908, Page 216 Monday, January 18, 1909	Miser, Bessie	Miser, Chris E.		Divorce and Custody of Child. Notice to Defendant in the Garrett Clipper. Defendant in default. "The divorce case of Bessie Miser vs. Charles E. Miser was dismissed for want of prosecution.
Order Book 42	May Term 1908, Page 250, 317	Patterson, Neva V.	Patterson, Thomas		Page 217 most of document destroyed. Divorce was granted to Neva. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Thomas Patterson, age 33 born in Auburn, Indian with 1 previous marriage. His parents were G. M> & Ruth (Ford) Patterson. He married Neva Hagenbaugh age 20 who was born in Altens?, MI to Robert E. & Retta (Hagenbaugh) Hagenbaugh.
Microfilm Roll Civ. 02	Index Point 000092	Peters, Herman E.	Peters, Ida E.		Case 9444 index point 000092-000100 year 1912 In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Herman Peters, age 22, born in DeKalb Co., Indiana to Fred & Rickey (Steffens) Peters. He married Ida Friend, age 19 who was born in DeKalb County, Indiana to Amos & Jessie (Stansberger) Friend. They wee married November 12, 1902 in DeKalb Co.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier Auburn Courier	Vacation After December Term 1907 Page 111, March Term 1908 Page 114 Thursday, February 20, 1908 Thursday September 3, 1908	Platter, Estella A.	Platter, Alexander		Case 8155 on February 18, 1908 Case was before the DeKalb County Judge sitting in chambers at Angola, IN., Papers ad restraining order were filed with the Clerk at DeKalb County on February 17, 1908. Alexander Platter is hereby restrained from selling mortgages or otherwise disposing of his horse, cattle, horse wagon, farming utensil, grain or other farm products or household goods. And also restrained from selling mortgaging conveying or in any manner encumbering any of his Real Estate during this action. Case 8186 is now dismissed . Paper report "D.D. Moody, as attorney for his client. Estella A. Platter, has begun suit in the circuit court, asking that she be given a divorce from her husband, Alexander Platter, alleging cruelty and other causes. The parties were married in 1890 and lived together as husband and wife until the present month. They have a daughter Myrtle aged 16, and Mrs. Platter asks that she be given her custody. She says that Platter has real and personal property to the amount of $6000 and she asks alimony in the sum of $1500 and that the daughter be allowed $100 a year for her support." Paper States Sheriff J. W. Reed was called Sunday forenoon to the home of Alexander Platter, six miles east of Auburn, to take into custody Mr. Platter, who had become violent and was threatening to take his own life and also threatening others, he result of an insane streak coming from property and other difficulties. The sheriff brought him to the city and placed him in the county jail where Dr. u. G. Souder attended him "Mr. Platter is the owner of the farm on which he resides, and it seems is in debt $1500. Some time ago his wife began divorce proceedings against him, but later they patched up their troubles and lived together. His troubles of mind however grew on him and his wife was in constant fear that he would do her bodily harm and also harm himself. At the time the sheriff took him into custody he was in bed at his home and he then had two axes in bed with him': Besides threatening others he also threatened his horses and chased them around the yard and field with axes. His actions became so violent that the sheriff was telephoned for. In jail he quieted down considerably and Monday forenoon he was lying on a cot in his cell exhausted. He had recovered his mind and talked quite rationally. He said he had eaten nothing, Since Saturday morning. He will be kept in jail until he recovers from his unbalanced mental condition or the court determines what is best to do with him.

Auburn Courier	Thursday, Sept. 3, 1908 Monday, January 18, 1909	Reed, Mary A.	Reed, Curtis D.		Notice to non resident that Mary A. Reed has filed for divorce and custody of children Paper states; In the circuit court on Wednesday Mary Reed, of Garrett, was granted a divorce from Curtis D. Reed and given the custody of the children."
Microfilm Roll Civ. 01	Index Point 001974	Sawyer, Mary R.	Sawyer, Conant R. W.		Year 1909 Case 8457 index point 001974-001987 In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Conant R. Sawyer age 20 born in Indiana to Isaac & Anna (Goer) Sawyer. He married Mary Rebecca Cahill age 21 born in Ohio to William & Mary (Nelson) Cahill. They were married November 1, 1882 in Newville Twp. Note: On November 7, 1909 a Conant R. Sawyer, age 43 born in Butler, IN. 1 previous marriage. Parents Isaac & Anna (Goer) Sawyer. He married Mary R. Cahill (Age 48) born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio. 1 previous marriage to a Sawyer. Parents of Mary were William & Mary (Nelson) Cahill.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	October Term 1908, Page 408 Thursday, November 5, 1908	Stafford, ? Frances?	Stafford, Emanuel,		Divorce & Custody of Children. Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have the custody of Fred and Jay Stafford. Paper states: In the circuit court on Friday forenoon Judge Bratton granted Frances Stafford a divorce from Emanuel Stafford. The charge was habitual drunkenness for a number of years. The parties have been married nearly a quarter of a century and have grown up children. Mrs. Stafford was allowed $600 alimony, which the defendant paid, the custody of the children. The defendant is a well-known farmer of the county.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier	October Term 1908, Page 412 Thursday, October 22, 1908 Monday, January 25, 1909	Sweeny, Catherine	Sweeny, Michael		Application for support. Papers States In the circuit court at Auburn, through her attorneys Mountz and Brinkerhoff, Mrs. Catherine Sweeney, of this city has brought suit against her husband Michael Sweeny for divorce, alleging cruelty and failure to make proper provision for her support and that of her daughter. Mr. Sweeney is the yardmaster of the B. & O. at Garrett and is one of the best-known railroad men here. The complaint states that he is earning $135 a month and has real estate valued at $3000. The wife says she paid $400 of her own money on this real estate. She asks for alimony in the sum of $300 and the custody of the child. Papers states: "The Sweeney divorce case, the parties being from Garrett, and both very well known was called up in the circuit court on Thursday afternoon and, on motion of the attorneys of the defendant, M. H. Sweeney, was postponed until one day next week. The reason was that Mr. Sweeney was called to Tiffin, O., by the illness of his mother. The court granted the plaintiff an allowance of $40"
Butler Record	January 3, 1908	Topper, William A.	Topper, Mary		A step mother over at Butler has been the means of raising a rough house and led to the filing of complaint for divorce according to the allegations the husband filed Tuesday. William. Topper says his wife, Mary by name, of only abut a year is cruel to his children by a former wife. He says she beats, compels them to sit for hours on a chair without privilege to get up and play, curses them and on December 26 stuffed biscuit dough into the youngest child's mouth choking it and when the father intervened the mother flew at him beat him and drove him from the house. He says no reconciliation is possible so long as he keeps the children and that he cannot give them up.
Microfilm Roll Civ. 01	Index Point 003004	Vandola, Irene	Vandola, Hubbert		In year 1911 Case 9255 index point 003004-003011.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier,	May Term 1908, Page 321 Thursday, July 9, 1908	Vaughn, Mattie G	Vaughn, Clarence V.		Divorce and custody of children. Case 8319 Defendant has been notified via Sheriffs summons. Defendant in default. Divorce granted and custody of Glenola Aged 11 yrs, Lovina Age 9 years, Elwin aged 10 months given to the Plaintiff. Paper states: Mattie G. Vaugn, by her attorney, Geo. W. Crooks of Waterloo, has brought an action in the circuit court in Auburn for a divorce from her husband, Clarence Vaugn alleging cruelty, neglect etc. They were Married February 1, 1884, and lived together until Jun 21, 1908. when they separated, the wife alleging that he drove her from home. "Among acts of cruelty alleged are that he struck and kicked her and called her vile names. He ordered her out of the house and told her that he never wanted to see her again. She had in her possession $10 in money. This he wanted her to give him and threatened to choke her if she did not tell him where it was. Under fear, she told him where the money was and he secured it. She alleges that he failed to provide for the support of the family. They have five children, ranging in age from one to fourteen years. She asks for their custody. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Clarence Vaughn age 25 born in Williams County, Ohio to George w. & Elmira (Parson) Vaughn. He married Martha G. Hughs (age 20) born in Waterloo. Her parents were J.W. & ? (Booth) Hughs. They were married February 11, 1894 in Waterloo, IN.
Order Book 42	October Term 1908, Page 419	Wasson, Jerry	Wasson, Frances		Case 8424. No details.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier Butler Record	May Term 1908 Page 288, October Term 1908 Page 433 December Term 1908 Page 493 Thursday, November 19, 1908 July 3, 1908	Wightman, Francis	Wightman, Lewis J.	Other Defendant: Hamilton National BAnk	Complaint for Support. Parts of document destroyed. What can be made out is that Lewis J. Wightman files motion to strike certain parts and the defendant was to file a bill of exceptions. The Hamilton National Bank was also a defendant. A decision had been made by the Allen Superior Court and Lewis J. Wightman is to pay for support and maintenance for the months of June and July. Page 433 Details not available. Page 493 Case 8303 no details. Paper States: A case of considerable interest disposed of was that of Frances M. Wightman vs. Lewis Wightman. It came here by change of venue form Fort Wayne, where the parties are well known. The defendant is the manager of a large business establishment in that city. The wife sued for support. Judge Bratton allowed her $60 for present necessities and decreed that defendant pay her $25. a month An answer to a complaint for divorce brought by Mrs. M. Wightman of Ft. Wayne in which she also asks for a temporary allowance from her husband, Lewis M. Wightman, was filed in the DeKalb circuit court last Friday. This suit was begun in Allen County and brought to DeKalb county on change of venue. In her petition for an allowance for her own support of $50 per month and $200 to prosecute the case in court, she says her husband refused to properly provide for her, that it was necessary for her to go to his place of business and in the presence of his clerks, beg of money and that he has left her without manes, etc. His answer is rater a sensational one which charges his wife with being a habitual drunkard and has been since they were married in 1901. He says she has spent his money ravishly often getting dead drunk, one time being locked up in the Marion County jail over night and in the morning fined one dollar and costs. Other similar answers follow which hold up the wife in a bad colored light. Copied form the Auburn Dispatch.
Order Book 42 Auburn Courier,	May Term 1908, Page 215, 277, October Term 1908 Page 379 Thursday April 16, 1908	Wilhelm, Bertha	Wilhelm, Charles		Divorce Alimony and Custody of Child. Defendant files a demur of general denial (no details.) Page 277 Most of document destroyed by 1913 fire. Page 379 no details. Papers states "Mountz & Brinkerhoff s attorneys for Bertha Wilhelm, of Garrett, have filed in the circuit curt a complaint asking that their cline be given a divorce from her husband, Charles Wilhelm, the custody of their one child, Claremont, a year old, and $500 alimony. The parties to the suit, Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm only lived tighter as man wife for one day. They were married on November 6, 1906 and the next day November 7, 1906, the husband deserted her and has not since provided for her, nor does she know his whereabouts, as he has not communicated with her since. The defendant, Wilhelm, was a trainman on the B. & O. road and at the time of the marriage, lived in Garrett. These facts are set forth in the complaint and as grounds for the divorce she alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and abandonment. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Charles T. Wilhelm (age 25) born in Plymouth, IN to Hiram & Martha (McClentic) Wilhelm. He married Bertha Lee Cramer age 20 born in Albion, IN to Simon & Mary (Mulholland) Cramer.
Order Book 42	May Term 1908, Page 281	Williams, Martha E.	Williams Corda C.		Divorce and Alimony Defendant in default. Divorce granted and Plaintiff to resume the name of Martha E. Forsyth. Please Note; This may be the same couple. In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a C. C. Williams age 28 born in Jackson Twp, DeKalb County to Charles & Samantha (Siberts) Williams. He married Martha J. Osborn age 32 born in DeKalb County to John Susannah (Friend) Osborn. She had one previous marriage to a Forsyth. They were married August 6, 1901 in the Lutheran Parsonage.
Microfilm Roll Civ. 01	Index Point 002694	Weaver, Amy	Weaver, William H.		Case 9118 in year 1911 index point 002694-002699 In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a William H. Weaver, age 25 born in Williams Co., Ohio to John & Rachel (Morse) Weaver. He married Amy Grace Ditmars who was born at the Auburn Junction, DeKalb County to Peter & ? (West) Ditmars. She had one previous marriage.