Alexander v. Alexander

Opinion op the Court by

Commissioner Hobson—

Eeversing.

J. T. Alexander brought this action for divorce against his wife, Julia Alexander. He is 73 years old, and she is 65. .They were married in 1886. He sought a divorce on the ground that she had abandoned him for more than a year. By counterclaim she sought a divorce from him on the ground of cruelty. The chancellor refused a divorce to either of them. He appeals.

The facts are these: They were married- in Kentucky, but many years ago they moved to Poplar Bluff, Mo., where he was engaged in'farming and operating a small dairy, and she raised…