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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1917

Page

3

Strange case of Warren man revealed in divorce mix up

Warren December 28 James Wilson a prosperous farmer near Youngurilla asks Prothonotary Charles A Clark what to do after learning his divorce was never granted. The Prothonotary harshly replies you had better start divorce proceedings or die, a baffling scene at the courthouse. Wilson then leaves the courthouse, potentially appealing his options as he appeared in court yesterday afternoon.

Warren James Wilson Youngurilla Charles A. Clark Prosam Wilson Siwon

Local Man Fights For A Plural Marriage License

A man and his son sought a marriage license while examining a divorce record that showed no decree was issued. The prior inquiry revealed a 1901 attempt to divorce Maud Wilson, with Edward S. Lindney as commissioner. The case lapsed as the wife left west, marrying twice more, the second husband dying. The husband remarried in 1901, locals claim, and he told prothonotary Cart he believes Wilson was not guilty of wrongdoing and may pursue divorce. Court officials cite uncertainty and possible pursuit of divorce by Wilson.

Wilson Youngaville

Erie Employees Relief in Hands of Receiver

The Erie Employees Pension Association, a mutual assessment pension group for Erie Railroad veterans, has gone into receivership. Receiver L. Fairbanks of Buffalo heads the case. pensions are suspended and no new assessments are collected. The last report shows 570 pensioners and 27,000 members with a year’s income near 99 thousand dollars and disbursements of 128 thousand.

Salamanca N.Y Lrle Corry Erie Employees Keller Association L. Fairbanks Buffalo Phe Treasur Bikuny New York Erie Railroad Erie Employees’ Pension Association W. Iverts

Brumbaugh Pushes Pennsylvania Vote on Liquor Amendment

Governor Martin Brumbaugh urged members of the Good Fellowship Club to press Pennsylvania lawmakers to back the recently approved constitutional amendment abolishing the liquor business. He pledged to defeat any candidate for the legislature who would not commit to voting for or against the measure, stating Pennsylvania must ratify and present a united front to the world.

Philadelphia Martin Brumbaugh Col T. E. Murphy Good Fellowship Club Adelphia Hotel Pennsylvania Iarrisburg Gaason Commonwealth

Speaking of Claus Look This Over

Musical stars include Emme Mansfield Laura Cwalding Helen Dixie Sammie Barlow Bert Kellers Frang De Vellore and Mehard C Placidos in a Lig cast selected by Harrhy Mondorenu in the attraction the Rex Theater New Jersey.

Emme Mansfield Laura Cwalding Helen Dixie Sammie Barlow Bert Kellers Frang de Vellore Mehard C. Placidos I Harrhy Mondorenu Galle Malda Rex Theater

Notice of meeting of Corry Mutual Life Insurance Company

The annual meeting of the Corry Mutual Life Insurance Company will be held at the company's office, 21 North Washington Street, Corry, Pa., on the birthday of January, 1918, at 8 o clock P M. W B Maree, secretary.

Corry Mutual Bipe “Tehurddee Company Washington St Corry Delog P.M. W Marea Becrétai Tira

Administration Notice of Administrator for Ringren Davie Estate

Foreign spelling and OCR errors create a notice stating that an administrator is appointed for the estate of Ringren Davie in Weyne Township Erie County Pa. Creditors are to present claims to the administrator for payment and debtors are to pay the estate. 31 C. Roward is the administrator and Ihould & Wincaid are attorneys.

Ringren Davie Weyne Township Erie County C. Roward Ihould & Wincaid

Partnership Dissolution and Continuation of Bush & Avent

The firm Bush & Avent dissolves by mutual consent of Albert L. Bank returns. Samuel G. Gweet will continue the business and assume all debts payable to him. Albert L. Bush and Samuel G. BwWimRT sign on 4E8 25 22 29.

Afert L. Bush Samuel G. Bwest Bush &Avent Albert L. Bank Returns Samuel G. Gweet Albhrt L Bush Sam Id Bwwimrt

Venango Lumberman Injured in Wood-Saw Accident

Franklin December 28 W O Brown a Sandy Creek township lumberman was badly hurt Thursday when he slipped and fell onto a small saw used to cut firewood. His left hand was badly cut across the palm and wrist, with the entire hand narrowly saved. He was not otherwise hurt and remained about today.

Franklin W. O. Brown Sandycreek Mr. Brown Brown

Golden-Lax tablets touted as brain booster cure

An advertisement urges workers and brainy types to take Golden-Lax tablets claiming they improve stomach and liver function, reduce sluggish brain work, and gently cleanse the system. It promises a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved and markets at 26 cents.

Special Prices Offer on Mattresses and Upholstery

Direct from factory, specials on mattresses, upholstering, refinishing, packing and ratings. C J Rupp of Bell at 306 R No 20 B Wah guides services. Emerson DC Shiropractor promises no surgery or medicine, hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30, 18 East Main Street. Shoe department led by firm with factory pricing and satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. West Star address 117 1 2 N Center, Bell phone 1-Rady.

C. J. Rupp Bell Phone B. Wah. Wat F. G. Emerson D. C Omice Houra Tod East Main Street Center Weststar Bell

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