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From the Lima Daily News
Divorce Petitions and Decrees
Common Pleas Court
 
				February 23, 1907
 
ALTA MAY BEST VS FERDINAND BEST.  Cross Petition, Filed by Ferdinand Best.  The 
answer to the petition for divorce filed by Alta May Best against her husband, Ferdinand Best, was 
filed yesterday by the latter's attorneys, Ogan & Grindle.  The defendant alleges desertion, without 
cause, and asks that the divorce be not granted.
 
				March 8, 1907
 
NOAH H. ASHBA VS AMY A ASHBA.  Noah H. Ashba, through his attorney, M. J. Sanford, 
filed a petition for divorce from Amy A. Ashba.  He states that he was married to the defendant in 
Hardin county, O., December 31, 1884.  One child, Zena, now twenty years of age, was born to the 
union.  The plaintiff charges gross neglect of duty in that the defendant on September 18, 1906, left 
his home and has since wholly disregarded her marital duties.  He asks for a divorce and that the 
defendant be barred of all claim to two pieces of real estate in Birmingham, Alabama owned by the 
plaintiff.
 
ELIZABETH BIRACREE VS. BERNARD BIRACREE.  Petition for the severance of the marriage 
bond was filed by Elizabeth, who says that she was married to Bernard Biracree at Celina, Ohio, in 
1880.  They have no children.  She alleges that he is n habitual drunkard and that he has been guilty 
of extreme cruelty, striking her with his fists, using vile and profane language and accusing her of 
unchastity.   
 
				March 19, 1907
 
WILLIAM CLEMONS VS. SADIE CLEMONS.  Divorce Granted.  Judge Quail this morning 
granted the plea of William Clemons and gave him a decree of divorce from his wife Sadie.  The 
plaintiff proved that the defendant had been willfully absent for more than three years past.
 
				March 27, 1907
 
FRANCES GARLAND VS CHARLES GARLAND.  LEGAL NOTICE.  Frances Garland, 
Plaintiff, vs Charles Garland, defendant, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allen County, Ohio.  
Charles Garland whose place of residence is unknown, and who is made party defendant in the 
above entitled action will take notice that on the 28th day of February, 1907, Francis Garland filed 
in the Court of Common Pleas of Allen County, Ohio, against him the said Charles Garland, her 
petition for divorce from said defendant on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, and for the 
custody of her minor children.  Said petition will be for hearing on and after the expiration of six 
weeks from March 1, 1907; and said defendant is required to answer in said case within that time or 
be in default.  FRANCES GARLAND.  L. H. Rogers, Atty. For Plaintiff.
 
				April 5, 1907
 
FINNELL VS FINNELL.  Mrs. Finnell is Given a Divorce.  In the divorce case of Finnell vs 
Finnell, the plaintiff was this afternoon awarded a decree and restored to her maiden name of 
Charlotte Lenore Detwiler.  The matter of alimony was left to the attorneys of the litigants for 
agreement.
 
				May 2, 1907
 
Elopement of Prominent Rural Couple Several Months Ago Brought to Mind by a DIVORCE 
GRANTED Last Night.   Martin Fisher is Given a Legal Separation from his Wife, Who is Alleged 
to have Skipped with William Cochensparger.  Several months ago it was alleged that William E. 
Cochensparger had eloped with Mrs. Alice Fisher, both families being well known and estimable 
people of that community and Cochensparger leaving a wife, child and real property.  Last evening 
a divorce decree virtually based on the allegations named above was grant ___________, while 
Mrs. Cochensparger now has a divorce action pending against her missing husband, as well as 
having had a receiver named for his farm lands and other property.  Judge Armstrong granted the 
decree to the husband on the grounds of desertion.
 
				May 8, 1907
 
LULU KEEFER VS WILLIAM O. KEEFER.  An action in divorce was filed yesterday by Lulu 
Keefer against William O. Keefer in which the petition alleges gross neglect of duty, extreme 
cruelty and habitual drunkenness.
 
				May 24, 1907
 
THOMAS F. McELWEE, PLAINTIFF VS MAUD McELWEE, DEFENDANT.  Legal Notice.  
The defendant will take notice that the plaintiff filed his certain petition in the Court of Common 
Pleas of Allen County, Ohio, on the 12th day of March, 1907, Number 12957, against said 
defendant praying for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty.  The defendant is required to 
answer on or before the 7th day of June, 1907, or judgment will be taken against her.  THOMAS F. 
MCELWEE.  Russell L. Armstrong, Attorney.
 
				May 25, 1907
 
WILLIAM RICHMOND VS NELLIE RICHMOND.  In the divorce action of William Richmond 
against Nellie Richmond, Judge Quail granted a decree to the defendant on her answer and cross 
petition on the grounds of extreme cruelty.
 
				July 20, 1907
 
MARTHA RAILING VS EDWARD RAILING.  Martha Railing was granted a divorce from her 
husband, Edward
 
BERTHA EMMERICK VS WALKER EMMERICK.  Bertha Emmerick was granted a divorce 
from her husband, Walker, on the grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty
 
SANFORD SIDES VS ELLIE SIDES.  Sanford  Sides was granted a divorce from his wife, Ellie, 
on the grounds of adultery.
 
MATTIE LLEWELYN VS A. A. LLEWELYN. On July 19, 1907,  Mattie Llewelyn was granted a 
decree for divorce from her husband, A. A. Llewelyn, and all property rights.  The defendant is to 
receive $1300 dollars.
 
				July 23, 1907
 
MARTHA BLAIR VS B. W. BLAIR.  Martha Blair has filed an action in divorce and alimony and 
property rights, also filing an injunction against the incumbrance or disposal of any real personal 
property.
 
				August 6, 1907
 
ANNA M. HOLTEN VS WALTER HOLTEN.  Judge Mathers came up from Sidney this morning 
and this afternoon passed upon the divorce case of Anna M. Holten vs. Walter Holten, finding for 
the plaintiff, and granting her the custody of the three children and $20 a month alimony.  The 
father to provide clothing and furnish school books for the boy.  This case was heard six months 
ago and was bitterly contested.  R. L. Armstrong was the attorney for the plaintiff and Copeland & 
Rogers attorneys for the defendant.
 
				August 26, 1907
 
CORA E. MILLS VS CHARLES F. MILLS.  Legal Notice:  Charles F. Mills, whose place of 
residence is unknown, will take notice that on the 17th day of August, 1907, the undersigned 
plaintiff filed her petition in the court of common pleas Allen county, Ohio, being cause number 
13,112, praying for a divorce from the said Charles F. Mills on the ground of gross neglect of duty 
and praying for divorce from said defendant and restoration to her former name.  Said cause will be 
for hearing on and after six weeks from the date of the first publication of this notice.  CORA E. 
MILLS, Plaintiff
M. J. Sanford, Att'y for Plaintiff.
 
 				September 4, 1907
 
BESSIE BLAIR VS ALBERT BLAIR.  Mrs. Bessie Blair this morning filed a petition for divorce 
from her husband, Albert Blair, claim, negligence and gross neglect.
 
				September 20, 1907
 
MALINDA WARD VS G. H. WARD.  Judge Quail heard evidence in the case of Malinda Ward, 
against G. H. Ward, for divorce but granted no decree, the case being left open for further evidence 
which the plaintiff's attorney wishes to introduce.
 
				September 30, 1907
 
LIZZIE BATTLE VS LOUIS BATTLE.  Judge Quail granted a decree to the plaintiff, yesterday in 
the divorce action of Lizzie Battle against Louis Battle, also alimony in the sum of $500 and 
defendant is required to pay in addition $10 a month for the support of their minor child until it has 
reached the age of sixteen years.
 
JENNIE RICHARDSON VS GEORGE W. RICHARDSON.  NOTICE.  Case No. 13150.  The 
defendant, George Richardson, whose residence is unknown, will take notice that on the 16th day of 
September, A. D. 1907, the plaintiff filed her certain petition in the Court of Common Pleas of 
Allen County, State of Ohio, praying for a divorce from the defendant, George W. Richardson on 
the grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, for the custody of the minor child and 
alimony.  The defendant is required to answer on or before the 28th day of October, 1907, or 
judgment will be taken against him.  JENNIE RICHARDSON.  By J. H. Hamilton, Her Atty.
 
ANNA V. NEIBERGER VS WILLIAM NEIBERGER.  NOTICE:  In the Court of Common Pleas 
of Allen County, State of Ohio.  Anna V. Neiberger, Plaintiff, vs. William Neiberger, Defendant.  
The defendant will take notice that on the 14th day of September, A.D., 1907, the plaintiff filed her 
certain petition against the defendant in the Court of Common Pleas of Allen County, State of 
Ohio, praying for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty.  The defendant is required to 
answer on or before the 26th day of October, A.D., 1907, or judgment will be taken against him.  
ANNA V. NEIBERGER.
Russell L. Armstrong, Attorney for Plaintiff.
 
				October 10, 1907
 
MARTHA RALSTON VS JASPER RALSTON.  Mrs. Martha Ralston this morning filed a petition 
for a divorce from her husband Jasper Ralston.  In her petition she alleges that Jasper is a habitual 
drunkard, that he is absent from home a great deal and when he is at home, that he is very cruel to 
her.  She also claims that some time ago he sold all their belongings for $5 and left her penniless.  
She prays the court that she be granted a divorce, that her maiden name be given her and also that 
alimony be allowed.
 
				October 19, 1907
 
LOUVINIA DEVINNEY VS ELMER DEVINNEY.   Mrs. Louvinia DeVinney has filed an action 
for divorce from her husband, Elmer, who she claims, is a habitual drunkard, and that he is 
willfully absent for the greater part of their married life, and although married for nearly 9 years 
they have been together but about one year.
 
EVA D. FREEMAN VS WILLIAM C. FREEMAN.  The defendant, William C. Freeman, whose 
residence is unknown, will take notice that on the 11th day of September, A.D., 1907, the plaintiff 
filed her certain petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Allen County, State of Ohio, praying for 
divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, for the custody of the children and alimony.  The 
defendant is required to answer on or before the 21st day of October, 1907, or judgment will be 
taken against him.  
EVA D. FREEMAN.  Russell L. Armstrong, Her Attorney.
 
				October 30, 1907
 
BLANCHE CARR VS HARRY CARR.  Judge Quail yesterday granted a divorce to Blanche Carr 
against her husband Harry Carr.  The decree was granted to the plaintiff on the grounds of extreme 
cruelty and she was restored to her maiden name of Blanche Wells.
 
				November 13, 1907
 
SARAH S. CONKLIN VS PHILANDER CONKLIN.  Judge Quail yesterday granted a decree in 
the divorce case of Sarah S. Conklin vs. her husband, Philander on the grounds of gross neglect of 
duty.
 
				November 20, 1907
 
NEVA B. SKINNER VS GEORGE E. SKINNER.  A divorce decree was granted on the grounds of 
willful absence and the plaintiff was returned to her maiden name of Eva Hou_tiger.  R. L. 
Armstrong Attorney for the plaintiff.
 
				November 21, 1907
 
Judge Quail granted three divorce decrees today:
 
Mattie E. Shaffer vs. Albert R. Shaffer.  Decree granted.  Gross neglect of duty and extreme 
cruelty.
 
Emma Miller was released from the ties that bound her to Elmer Miller.
 
Mary Lechleitner was given a decree on the grounds of three years willful absence.
 
				November 23, 1907
 
Two more divorces granted by Judge Quail this morning:
 
Bessie Ham, who recently sued Thomas Ham for divorce on the grounds of adultery and extreme 
cruelty, was this morning granted a decree by Judge Quail.  According to the evidence introduced 
the act of adultery was committed at Continental with a fifteen year old girl one night when Ham, 
his wife and the girl occupied the same bed.  The judge refused the divorce on the grounds of 
adultery but granted a decree to the plaintiff on the charge of extreme cruelty.  The evidence further 
proved that since their marriage some four years ago they had moved eleven times.
 
In the case of J. B. Young vs. Ethel Young, Judge Quail today granted a decree for plaintiff on the 
grounds of gross neglect of duty.  R. L. Armstrong, Attorney.
 
In the divorce contention of Hazel Byrd, Judge Quail allowed the wife two dollars per week 
alimony for the support of herself and child pending the hearing of the case.  Attorney R. L. 
Armstrong represents the plaintiff.
 
				December 6, 1907
 
Divorce Granted.  Judge Armstrong was in the city yesterday and heard further testimony in the 
divorce action of Mary Ness against her husband, Joseph, after which he granted a decree to the 
plaintiff on the grounds of gross neglect of duty.
 
				December 14, 1907
 
Upon request of Judge Quail, Judge Mathers will be in the city today to hear the divorce action of 
Martha A. Huffman, against her husband, Ballard W., former postmaster of West Cairo.  The 
pleadings in the case are of a sensational nature and will no doubt attract the usual crowd of 
spectators.
 
In the divorce action of Granville Stephens against his wife Emma, an answer was filed yesterday 
in which the allegations of cause for divorce are generally denied.

