from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)—issue of Thursday, January 11, 1917—page 1, column 4:
UNUSUAL ALLEGATIONS IN THIS DIVORCE SUIT
Alleging that her married life had been a veritable hell on earth, Amanda C. Giles renders a bill of particulars in her divorce suit against John C. Giles. They were married Dec. 19, 1899 and lived together with some interruptions until the first of this year when because of alleged continued cruel and inhuman treatment she left him. She charges that he neglected his duties as a kind, considerate and affectionate husband; that for many years he has been cold and indifferent; has refused to carry on conversation with her; has neglected to take any interest in her comfort or welfare; has made her home life uncomfortable and intolerable; that when in the present of others, and for the purpose of keeping up an appearance, he would talk to her and manifest a seemingly friendly feeling but when they were left alone, he would become silent, cold, indifferent; that in 1911 she left him and instituted divorce proceedings in Putnam county; that defendant then came to her, admitted his misconduct and begged her to return home, promising to treat her as a husband should treat a wife; that she did return and his conduct for a few days was better but in a short time, he returned to his old ways; that in May 1912 he left her without means and went to Kentucky; that she moved to Hendricks county; that in a month he returned and upon his pleadings she undertook to live with him; that although she has kept up a brave front to her friends and the public, he failed in his promises and her health has broken down and her suffering has become unbearable. Plaintiff also wants $1,000 alimony.