Bygone Muncie: Unsung hero Jessie Nixon broke barriers

In 1905, Mary sued Elihu for divorce, citing "cruel and inhumane treatment" and requested custody of Jessie. The couple briefly reconciled, but in 1906, Mary sued again for divorce after Elihu beat her severely with an iron bar. In breathtaking callousness, a Muncie judge denied the divorce, finding Mary ...

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