Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 223, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 September 1916 — Action for Divorce. [ARTICLE]

Action for Divorce.

Carrie Dayton vs. Clifford Dayton, action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married on Feb. 21, 1902, and have lived together as husband and wife until August 5, 1916; that for a period of more than two years prior to said date the defendant wholly failed and neglected to make reasonable provision for support of the plaintiff and children, although fully able to do so; that the plaintiff and defendant have two children, Josephine Dayton, aged 12, and Myrtle Dayton, aged 9; that for several years past plaintiff has by labor supported herself and children, and she is still able and willing to do so; that the defendant is not a fit and proper subject to have the care and custody of said children, and his habits and mode of life are such that it would not be for the best interests of the children to have him to have control of them and their education and training. Whereas plaintiff asks that she be granted a divorce and the care and custody of the children.