Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1902 — WANTS BIG DAMAGES. [ARTICLE]

WANTS BIG DAMAGES.

John McLaughlin Brings Suit for $20,000 Damages Against His Father-In-law. Last Saturday a suit was filed in the Jasper Circuit court that will be of considerable Interest to the residents of the south end of the county. John McLaughlin, of Remington, has brought suit against his wife’s father, Wm. S. Russell, of Carpenter township for $20,000. He charges Russell with alienating the affections of his wife. McLaughlin and Miss Della Russell were married in October of last year and he charges the defendant with persuading bis wife to forsake him and refnaing to live with him. The complaint is in two paragraphs, in each of which SIO,OOO damage is asked.