from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)—issue of Thursday, October 28, 1915—page 1, column 6:
MANY CHARGES
Long Complaint By Mrs. Pritchett in Divorce Suit
In a suit for divorce, Ettie O. Pritchett alleges that she and John R. Pritchett were married Sept. 11, 1901 and separated Sept. 20, 1915; that he was guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment in that he struck and beat plaintiff, cursed her and abused her every day by calling her vile names, that he has treated their children cruelly, that he refused to call a doctor at the birth of their last child, Jan. 1, 1915, that he had not spoken to her for six months except when he would abuse her, that eight children have been born to them, six of them living, that a short time prior to the birth of twins, April 17, 1910, defendant deserted plaintiff, that the children were born at the home of her mother, that he never spoke a kind word to her about their domestic affairs, that his conduct has been such that it is impossible for her to live with him.
Plaintiff further alleges that violence in striking and choking her has been continued throughout their married life, that once she was compelled to leave their home, that he repeatedly promised not to repeat the cruelty if she would live with him and that relying on said promises, she tried to live with him.
Plaintiff alleges that he failed to provide clothing, that he has been cruel to their children, threatening to beat them to death if they tell of his treatment of them, that their oldest child, Irene, is afraid of him and his treatment of her causes her to become nervous and interferes with her peace of mind, her health and her school work, that defendant has neglected to keep children in school and that he is not a fit person to have the custody of the children.
Plaintiff alleges defendant has personal property and money to the value of $3,500. She wants a divorce, $2,500 alimony and $10 per week for the children.
By an order of Court, defendant is restrained from entering the house or trespassing upon the premises occupied by plaintiff as her home or to interfere with her right to the custody, care and control of their daughters, Irene and Catherine. Defendant is restrained from disposing of his property.