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From the Lima Times Democrat
Divorce Petitions and Decrees
1905
				July 10, 1905
 
Mrs. Achah Stettler vs. Jeffrey Stettler.  Divorce granted on the grounds of gross neglect of duty.  
The defendant husband made no defense.
 
				July 18, 1905
 
Sarah E. Blelefeld vs. Charles Bielefeld.  Divorce granted.  They were married at Wapakoneta in 
the fall of 1903, and the wife alleged gross neglect of duty, in the way of non-support.  The 
husband made no defense but was in the court room, and was subpoenaed by the wife and placed 
on the stand.  He virtually he stated he had done nothing in the way of providing a home, but had 
lived with her parents.  The wife was restored to her maiden name of Sarah E. Fay.
 
				August 8, 1905
 
Barbara A. Blaine vs. Jesse R. Blaine.  Mrs. Blaine, through her attorneys Prophet and Eastman, 
brought an action for divorce today against her husband.  Plaintiff recites she was married to 
defendant on February 17, 1877, in Old Virginia.  That from the said union, fourteen children were 
born, ten of whom are still living, and four of whom are minors who need her care and custody.  
She alleges defendant has been an habitual drunkard for more than three years and has been guilty 
of extreme cruelty, under which cause she alleges that on the night of the 22nd day of July last, he 
appeared in a drunken condition at their farm home, struck plaintiff, and threw her out of the house, 
compelling her to go to neighbors a half mile distant in her night-clothes, bare-footed, in order to 
seek shelter.  She asks for custody of the children ranging from four to ten years of age, for alimony 
and divorce.  Judge Mathers at the hearing for alimony and temporary injunction restraining 
defendant from disposing or encumbering certain chattels, allowed plaintiff $50 pending the suit 
and granted the injunction.  The plaintiff, Mrs. Blaine, is now but 43 years of age. 
 
				August 29, 1905
 
Mary L. Dixon vs Thomas L. Dixon.  The parties were married twenty years ago this month, near 
Mendon, Mercer county, and raised a family of four children.  Over three years ago the husband 
walked away and the wife brings her action for divorce on grounds of willful absence, never having 
since heard from him, and service being forced by publication.  She also asks custody of the 
children.
 
				October 5, 1905
 
Mrs. Miller vs. William A. Miller.   Judge Cunningham made quick work of the sensational divorce 
case involving William A. Miller, the well known oil producer and his wife which was called in 
court today.  But three witnesses were introduced, and neither principal had been required to go on 
the stand, when the court called a halt, and stated he had heard sufficient to grant a decree in favor 
of the wife on the grounds of extreme cruelty.  On the matter of alimony a continuance until the 
17th was granted to allow time for investigation into the defendant's holdings in the eastern oil 
fields and other places.
 
Porter Ramsey vs. Nellie Ramsey.  In his petition for divorce he alleges abandonment, and names 
as a co-respondent, Samuel Thompson, designating him as the former proprietor of the Home 
restaurant.  The husband charges gross neglect of duty and infidelity.
 
				November 11, 1905
 
John Bright vs. May Bright.  A contested action.  The allegations of the plaintiff were infidelity and 
cruelty and he proved his charge of infidelity while on the other hand, defendant proved that 
plaintiff condoned the offenses in this connection.  The decree was granted to the husband, who 
also acquired custody of the three oldest children, while the wife was awarded the custody of the 
youngest child and alimony in the sum of $250, of which amount $200 was to be paid at once.
 
Pearl V. Brown vs. Wm. C. Brown.  They were married in Sidney, September 8, 1901, and plaintiff 
alleges she was deserted on October 30, 1902.  She asks a decree on the grounds of three years 
willful absence.
 
				November 28, 1905
 
Ilona Fetter vs. William H. Fetter.  Divorce granted on the ground of gross neglect.  Plaintiff also 
awarded custody of her four minor children.
 
				December 11, 1905
 
Katie Clevenger vs. George M. Clevenger.  Legal Notice.  George M. Clevenger, whose place of 
residence is unknown, late of Allen County, Ohio, will take notice that on the 6th day of December, 
1905, in the court of common pleas of Allen County, Ohio, where the action is now pending, being 
cause No. 12538, the undersigned Katie Clevenger, filed her petition against said George M. 
Clevenger praying for a divorce from him, and the custody of their minor child, Maria Clevenger, 
whose age is seven years.  The said George M. Clevenger is required to answer the said petition in 
said action not later than six weeks after the 8th day of December, 1905, the date of the first 
publication of this notice, or such divorce and custody of said child may be granted.  
PROPHET & EASTMAN, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
 
Mrs. Kikendall vs. Charles Kikendall.  Mrs. Kikendall has brought suit for divorce against her 
husband, Charles, whom she married August 19, 1901. The wife after alleging extreme cruelty and 
gross neglect, states that she separated from her husband in 1901, but on his promise to do better, 
she returned to him and they lived in Wapakoneta three months.  She makes the startling allegation 
that because she refused to keep engagements made by him for her with other men, that he again 
beat her and chastised her, and she seeks custody of two minor children, divorce and restoration to 
her maiden name.
 
John W. Randall vs. Isa Virginia Randall.  Petition from the offices of Adkins and Armstrong was 
placed on file in the common pleas court this morning.  It is a suit for divorce filed by John W. 
Randall, who has before made complaints in the court against his wife.  This time the petition 
recites that his dusky bride has been cruel to his daughters and finally deserted his home in Sept. of 
1905, and is now residing in a home of her own, in which plaintiff alleges she has been guilty of 
infidelity and names "Snow" Dixon as co-respondent.  The couple married March 5, 1903.
 
				December 19, 1905
 
William L. Douglass vs. Carrie Douglass.   Legal Notice.  Carrie Douglass, whose place of 
residence is unknown, will take notice that on the 18th day of December, 1905, William Douglas 
filed his petition in the court of common pleas of Allen county, Ohio, being case No. 12542, 
praying a divorce from said Carrie Douglas on the ground of gross neglect of duty, and that said 
cause will be for hearing on and after February 5th, 1906.
That said Carrie Douglass is required to answer the said petition in said action not later than six 
weeks after the 25th day of December, 1905, the date of the first publication of this notice, or such 
divorce may be granted.  PROPHET & EASTMAN, Atty for Plaintiff.
 
				December 29, 1905
 
Cora Franklin vs. Roy Franklin.  Divorce granted today but will not be recorded for the stipulated 
thirty days for uncontested cases.  Her husband about two years ago deserted her and their two 
children leaving not a morsel of food in the house.  She easily proved gross neglect.

