from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)—issue of Thursday, April 4, 1895—page 2, column 4:
[Suits Filed]
Jennie Merritt vs. Reuben Merritt. Plaintiff alleges that she is the divorced wife of defendant and that ten days before the granting of the divorce, defendant assaulted plaintiff and dragged her from room to room and tore loose the ligaments of the arm so that she is permanently injured. Damages of $3,000 asked.