Allen County OhArchives ..... Divorce Petitions and Decrees, Allen Co., 1890

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From the Lima Daily Times
Divorce Petitions and Decrees
Common Pleas Court
				January 1890
 
Barbara Barber, formerly Eliker, has filed suit to procure a divorce from her husband John.
 
Catherine D. Smith has by her attorney T. J. Remington, of Spencerville, filed suit against her 
husband, Jacob Smith, for divorce
 
				February 1890
 
Sarah Jane Remagen vs Peter Remagen  divorce; three year's absence found and divorce granted
 
Clara Nelson vs. Jas. K. Nelson, et. al.  divorce and alimony.  Decree granted on grounds of gross 
neglect and cruelty; plaintiff given custody of children; at her costs.				
Estella E. Ruble was granted divorce from Amos Ruble, he being found guilty of adultery, gross 
neglect and extreme cruelty.  She was also granted $500 alimony and given title to all property 
about the house, also quiet title to her separate personal and real property, and care of the children.
 
Susan H. Courtney has, through attorney, W. B. Ritchie, filed for divorce from her husband, F. H. 
Courtney.
 
A decree of divorce was granted Geneva Ballard from her husband, John, on the ground of three 
years willful absence, at her cost.
 
				May1890
 
Ellie B. Roberts, through her attorneys, Ridenour & Halfhill, has filed a petition for divorce from 
John C. Roberts.
 
Ella Means granted a divorce from Edward Means, by Judge Richie.
 
				June 1890
 
Estella Aultman filed suit for divorce in the Common Pleas Court from her husband, Granville M. 
Aultman.
 
Wm. S. Bogart was granted a divorce from Elizabeth Bogart on the grounds of willful absence at 
the plaintiff's cost.
 
				August 1890
 
Mrs. Estella Aultman was granted a divorce at the last term of court from her husband, Granville 
M. Aultman, on the grounds of gross neglect and willful absence.  She was also allowed alimony to 
the amount of $500.
 
Another case of marital misery, comes to light through the medium of the courts in the filing of the 
divorce suit of Joseph Morgan vs. Anna E. Morgan.  After 42 years of married life, this aged couple 
seek to be released from their marital ties, and hope to end their last few declining years apart from 
one another.
 
				October 1890
 
James M. Harter vs. Mary C. Harter, petition for divorce.  Geo. N. Leasure, for plaintiff.
 
				November 1890
 
Divorce suit.  Common Pleas Court.  Ella Sloan vs H. T. Sloan.  The plaintiff prays for a divorce 
and reasonable alimony and to be restored to her maiden name.
 
Divorce suit.  Common Pleas Court.  Mrs. J. A. Davis vs Joseph Davis.  Plaintiff prays for divorce 
and alimony.  There are no children.
 
In the common Pleas Court Judge Richie granted Nathaniel Buck a divorce from Susan Buck, at the 
plaintiff's costs.  Mrs. Buck did not appear.
 
Judge Richie granted Joseph Morgan a divorce from Anna E. Morgan, on the grounds of willful 
absence.  Both parties have reached the allotted term of three score years and ten.
 

