from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)—issue of Thursday, February 17, 1916—page 7, column 3:
[Suits Filed]
Maud Mahan vs. Earl Mahan. Divorce. Plaintiff alleges cruel treatment in word and deed; that he called her names and struck her; that he admitted his friendship for other women. Parties were married Sept. 4, 1910 and separated April 1, 1914. Plaintiff wants the custody of their two children, $3,000 alimony and $5 per week for the children.