Campbell, Elias - Minerva
Source: Greencastle Herald 3 February 1912 p 1
Elias Campbell of Frankfort well known in this city has instituted proceedings in the Clinton Circuit court to obtain a divorce from his wife Minerva E. Campbell. In his complaint the plaintiff recites that he and the defendant were married on Sept 21, 1911. He avers that within a month after their marriage the defendant began a course of cruel and inhuman treatment towards him, which greatly annoyed him, rendered him unhappy and caused him mental distraction in his becoming ill. By reason of the cruel treatmen, he avers he was compelled to separate from the defendant on Jan 2. Mr. Campbell, plaintiff in the case is the well known deputy revenue collector for the 7th Indiana District. At present he is a patient at the Palmer Hospital at Franklin, recovering from an attack of apoplexy which he suffered some time ago. ---transcribed by kbz
Source: Greencastle Herald 5 Feb 1912 p 1
Elias Campbell by his attorney, Joseph P. Gray filed suit in the circuit court yesterday to obtain a divorce from his wife, Minerva Campbell. Mr. Campbell in his complaint avers that they were married Sept 21, 1911 and separated January 2 this year. He further cites that because of the cruel and inhuman treatment from his wife he is unable to live with her longer and prays that the court sever the bonds of matrimony. Quick action was taken on the complaint. Strawn & Robinson appeared for Mr. Campbell. The court gave Mrs. Campbell $2,000 alimony – Frankfort Times. ---transcribed by kbz