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The Potter Enterprise One of Pennsylvania's Good Weekly Newspapers Circulation Week 4183 NET PAID
Mrs. Claude Fessenden Wins Verdict In Suit Against Local Man.
Mrs. Claude Fessenden, 63-year-old East Second St. woman, was awarded $8,000.00 in a suit asking for $30,000.00 Saturday afternoon. The case went to trial Friday morning.
Defendant in the suit was Edwin P. Wetzel, service station worker who lives off East Second Street. A car driven by Mr. Wetzel struck Mrs. Fessenden early on the morning of Sept. 24, 1952 as the woman was crossing East Second St. from her home. An employe of the Coudersport Laundry at the time, Mrs. Fessenden was on the way to work.
Mr. Wetzel and Roger Butz, of Ulysses, passenger in the Wetzel car, both testified that the driver made a futile effort to avoid hitting the woman, who suffered an ankle injury. Mrs. Fessenden was threatened (Continued on Page 6)
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... with the loss of her leg for a time a result of the accident, Dr. Herman C. Mosch, her doctor and witness for the plaintiff, testified. The physician-surgeon said Mrs. Fessenden suffered 75% disability as a result.
Mrs. Pessenden brought suit for $30,000,00. The balance or $50,000.00 was entered in behalf of her husband for the woman's loss of earnings.
Mrs. Fessenden operates a laundry business from her home. She has been unable to work at the Coudersport Laundry since the mishap.
John E. Rydesky and William Higie, of Emporium, represented the plaintiff. Berger and Young, Coudersport law firm, was counsel for the defendant.
The Emporium lawyers also represented John J. Pesock in his suit against Easton-Fee Chevrolet Co., Inc.
A disputed tract of land totalling 100 acres was awarded to Buell Leache, of Rome, N. Y. by a jury Monday. The land had been acquired at a tax sale by Raymond Lamphier, of Westfield, in November, 1951 for $37.85.
At the expiration of two years, failure of the owner to pay the back taxes, plus interest and costs, would have given title to the land by Mr. Lamphier. As a result of what was as a clerical omission in the county treasurer's office, Mr. Lamphier was led to believe that the became his property on Nov. 1953.
However, it was brought out that taxes had been paid on the property by Mrs. Stanley C. Welfling, wife of the county treasurer. [It's a procedure not without precedent and perfectly proper. Ed.] But apparently, no record of the transaction was made.
Mr. Lamphier sued to take title to the tract as direct result.
A civil suit against a Potter County potato grower, Edward P. Gagnon, brought by the General Bag Corporation, was withdrawn. The bag company and spud grower came to legal blows over a shipment of textile bags purchased by the defendant.
A Suit against Robert Froebel, of Coudersport, brought by James Berry, of Rochester, NY, was put over to May term of court by agreement of both sides. A car driven by Froebel struck and seriously injured injured the Rochester man on Route 6 east of here about three miles. The latter was standing near his stalled car when the eastbound Froebel auto plowed into him, knocking Mr. Berry into a roadside field.
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The Potter Enterprise One of Pennsylvania's Good Weekly Newspapers Circulation Week 4183 NET PAID
Mrs. Claude Fessenden Wins Verdict In Suit Against Local Man.
Mrs. Claude Fessenden, 63-year-old East Second St. woman, was awarded $8,000.00 in a suit asking for $30,000.00 Saturday afternoon. The case went to trial Friday morning.
Defendant in the suit was Edwin P. Wetzel, service station worker who lives off East Second Street. A car driven by Mr. Wetzel struck Mrs. Fessenden early on the morning of Sept. 24, 1952 as the woman was crossing East Second St. from her home. An employe of the Coudersport Laundry at the time, Mrs. Fessenden was on the way to work.
Mr. Wetzel and Roger Butz, of Ulysses, passenger in the Wetzel car, both testified that the driver made a futile effort to avoid hitting the woman, who suffered an ankle injury. Mrs. Fessenden was threatened (Continued on Page 6)
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... with the loss of her leg for a time a result of the accident, Dr. Herman C. Mosch, her doctor and witness for the plaintiff, testified. The physician-surgeon said Mrs. Fessenden suffered 75% disability as a result.
Mrs. Pessenden brought suit for $30,000,00. The balance or $50,000.00 was entered in behalf of her husband for the woman's loss of earnings.
Mrs. Fessenden operates a laundry business from her home. She has been unable to work at the Coudersport Laundry since the mishap.
John E. Rydesky and William Higie, of Emporium, represented the plaintiff. Berger and Young, Coudersport law firm, was counsel for the defendant.
The Emporium lawyers also represented John J. Pesock in his suit against Easton-Fee Chevrolet Co., Inc.
A disputed tract of land totalling 100 acres was awarded to Buell Leache, of Rome, N. Y. by a jury Monday. The land had been acquired at a tax sale by Raymond Lamphier, of Westfield, in November, 1951 for $37.85.
At the expiration of two years, failure of the owner to pay the back taxes, plus interest and costs, would have given title to the land by Mr. Lamphier. As a result of what was as a clerical omission in the county treasurer's office, Mr. Lamphier was led to believe that the became his property on Nov. 1953.
However, it was brought out that taxes had been paid on the property by Mrs. Stanley C. Welfling, wife of the county treasurer. [It's a procedure not without precedent and perfectly proper. Ed.] But apparently, no record of the transaction was made.
Mr. Lamphier sued to take title to the tract as direct result.
A civil suit against a Potter County potato grower, Edward P. Gagnon, brought by the General Bag Corporation, was withdrawn. The bag company and spud grower came to legal blows over a shipment of textile bags purchased by the defendant.
A Suit against Robert Froebel, of Coudersport, brought by James Berry, of Rochester, NY, was put over to May term of court by agreement of both sides. A car driven by Froebel struck and seriously injured injured the Rochester man on Route 6 east of here about three miles. The latter was standing near his stalled car when the eastbound Froebel auto plowed into him, knocking Mr. Berry into a roadside field.
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Dr. Arthur Junker Named President of Staff Dr. Arthur Junker, Wellsville dental dental surgeon recently was named president of the Jones Memorial Hospital Medical Staff. Other officers include: Dr. Kurt Zinner. vice president. Dr. Robger Blaisdell secretary-treasurer. secretary-treasurer. secretary-treasurer. Dr. Paul Rockwell, delegate to the Medical Conference of the Rochester Rochester Regional Hospital Conference. Conference. Dr. Leon Roper, Belmont, alternate. alternate. Dr. Leon Roper, Belmont, alternate. alternate. Mr. Junker is the son of Mrs. Julius Junker of Coudersport. Tuesday Hridjre Club At Huston Home Mrs. Harry Huston entertained members of the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home this week. Mrs. Robert G. Grabe and Mrs. Harold H. Bradley Bradley were substitutes. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. George H. Grabe, Mrs. Robert G. Grabe and Mrs. L. R. Brocklebank. Other members present were Mrs. F. W. Gunzburger, Mrs. Adna M. Cole, Mrs. Victor L. Mason and Mrs. Edward D. Fisher. Family Dinner Held At Moshier Home, Roulette Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moshier and family of Roulette entertained for dinner Saturday evening the following following members of their family, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Moshier of Coudersport, Coudersport, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Moshier cf Roulette, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kimball of Kenmore, N. Y.. and Mrs. Elizabeth Benson of Coudersport. THE POTTER Gross Family at Seven Bridges Loses Everything as Fire Destroys Home Scores of persons and several or ganized groups including the Red Cross have rallied to the aid of a Seven Bridges family of seven bereft bereft of everything they owned ex cept the clothes they were wearing when their home was destroyed by fire in mid-afternoon mid-afternoon mid-afternoon Thursday. Victims of the fire were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gross and their five children. Only Mrs. Gross and the children were at home when the fire broke out the head of the family was confined to the hospital here. Local firemen were notified of the blaze shortly before 3:00 p. m. Because of the alleged refusal of Allegany Township supervisors to come to an agreement with the local volunteer department to meet the cost of sending equipment from Coudersport to fires occurring In that township, the alarm was not answered, on orders of the fire chief, John V. Mayers. The warp ing siren was not sounded. Chief Explains Action In Not Responding Allegany Township supervisors supervisors and auditors do not recognize the Coudersport Fire Department, Fire Chief John V. Mayers said Tuesday night. That's why the local fir"emen did not respond to a call for help at a dwelling fire Thursday in Allegany Township Township the Howard Gross home at Seven Bridges. According to a tentative agreement, Allegany Township officials were to split a one-mill one-mill one-mill assessment for fire protection protection three ways with Ulysses, Coudersport and Genesee each to get an estimated estimated $46.00, Mr. Mayers explained. As it worked out, however, Ulysses and Genesee Potter County Red Cross Chapter Seeks $3,371.00 This Month 1!)55 Campaign Plea is Made By Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Robert W. McNary $1,900.00 Of Goal Is Earmarked For Local Use. f- f- s hmiim "When you join the Red Cross you .join a fellowship dedicated to the re-liei' re-liei' re-liei' of human suffering," said Robert Robert McNary, co-chairman co-chairman co-chairman of the annual annual fund campaign which got underway underway Tuesday. "Your effort and contribution becomes of greater importance importance because it is strengthened and supported by many others who also join and serve." Mr. McNary asked for "all out" support of the Red Cross drive. j Campaign workers of the Potter , County Chapter set out Tuesday morning to call on every household- household- er in the chapter area. Business places and industries will be asked to contribute to the Red Cross. The chapter quota In the month-long month-long month-long fund effort Is $3,371.00, Miss Kathryn English, co-chairman, co-chairman, co-chairman, an nounced, Tuesday. xji me loiai, $1,906.00 will be retained by the Potter Potter County Chapter for local use, with the balance going to national headquarters. Miss English is directing directing the drive in rural areas and communities outside of Coudersport. Mrs. William I. Leete is chairman of the drive locally. Sub-chairmen Sub-chairmen Sub-chairmen are Mrs. Edward Fisher, First Ward residential; Mrs. Harold H. Bradley, First Ward business; Mrs. Howard Kisner, Second Ward residential; Mrs. Kenneth Rexford, Second Ward business, and Mr. McNary, clubs and industries. Heading the campaign in other communities are: Austin By The Austin a prayer president. the group Mrs. accompanist. Secretary were read award outstanding The 4th for having parents Mrs. announced given to pre-school pre-school pre-school W. G. representative for the pack who which Mrs. the guest president She spoke in relation school. Mrs. chairman of assisted There next Lad of Honored Mrs. vited a her. home her son eighth was which ice cream Douglas Baldwin Austin; stine,
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The Potter Enterprise One of Pennsylvania's Good Weekly Newspapers Circulation Week 4183 NET PAID
Mrs. Claude Fessenden Wins Verdict In Suit Against Local Man.
Mrs. Claude Fessenden, 63-year-old East Second St. woman, was awarded $8,000.00 in a suit asking for $30,000.00 Saturday afternoon. The case went to trial Friday morning.
Defendant in the suit was Edwin P. Wetzel, service station worker who lives off East Second Street. A car driven by Mr. Wetzel struck Mrs. Fessenden early on the morning of Sept. 24, 1952 as the woman was crossing East Second St. from her home. An employe of the Coudersport Laundry at the time, Mrs. Fessenden was on the way to work.
Mr. Wetzel and Roger Butz, of Ulysses, passenger in the Wetzel car, both testified that the driver made a futile effort to avoid hitting the woman, who suffered an ankle injury. Mrs. Fessenden was threatened (Continued on Page 6)
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... with the loss of her leg for a time a result of the accident, Dr. Herman C. Mosch, her doctor and witness for the plaintiff, testified. The physician-surgeon said Mrs. Fessenden suffered 75% disability as a result.
Mrs. Pessenden brought suit for $30,000,00. The balance or $50,000.00 was entered in behalf of her husband for the woman's loss of earnings.
Mrs. Fessenden operates a laundry business from her home. She has been unable to work at the Coudersport Laundry since the mishap.
John E. Rydesky and William Higie, of Emporium, represented the plaintiff. Berger and Young, Coudersport law firm, was counsel for the defendant.
The Emporium lawyers also represented John J. Pesock in his suit against Easton-Fee Chevrolet Co., Inc.
A disputed tract of land totalling 100 acres was awarded to Buell Leache, of Rome, N. Y. by a jury Monday. The land had been acquired at a tax sale by Raymond Lamphier, of Westfield, in November, 1951 for $37.85.
At the expiration of two years, failure of the owner to pay the back taxes, plus interest and costs, would have given title to the land by Mr. Lamphier. As a result of what was as a clerical omission in the county treasurer's office, Mr. Lamphier was led to believe that the became his property on Nov. 1953.
However, it was brought out that taxes had been paid on the property by Mrs. Stanley C. Welfling, wife of the county treasurer. [It's a procedure not without precedent and perfectly proper. Ed.] But apparently, no record of the transaction was made.
Mr. Lamphier sued to take title to the tract as direct result.
A civil suit against a Potter County potato grower, Edward P. Gagnon, brought by the General Bag Corporation, was withdrawn. The bag company and spud grower came to legal blows over a shipment of textile bags purchased by the defendant.
A Suit against Robert Froebel, of Coudersport, brought by James Berry, of Rochester, NY, was put over to May term of court by agreement of both sides. A car driven by Froebel struck and seriously injured injured the Rochester man on Route 6 east of here about three miles. The latter was standing near his stalled car when the eastbound Froebel auto plowed into him, knocking Mr. Berry into a roadside field.
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The Potter Enterprise One of Pennsylvania's Good Weekly Newspapers Circulation Week 4183 NET PAID
Mrs. Claude Fessenden Wins Verdict In Suit Against Local Man.
Mrs. Claude Fessenden, 63-year-old East Second St. woman, was awarded $8,000.00 in a suit asking for $30,000.00 Saturday afternoon. The case went to trial Friday morning.
Defendant in the suit was Edwin P. Wetzel, service station worker who lives off East Second Street. A car driven by Mr. Wetzel struck Mrs. Fessenden early on the morning of Sept. 24, 1952 as the woman was crossing East Second St. from her home. An employe of the Coudersport Laundry at the time, Mrs. Fessenden was on the way to work.
Mr. Wetzel and Roger Butz, of Ulysses, passenger in the Wetzel car, both testified that the driver made a futile effort to avoid hitting the woman, who suffered an ankle injury. Mrs. Fessenden was threatened (Continued on Page 6)
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... with the loss of her leg for a time a result of the accident, Dr. Herman C. Mosch, her doctor and witness for the plaintiff, testified. The physician-surgeon said Mrs. Fessenden suffered 75% disability as a result.
Mrs. Pessenden brought suit for $30,000,00. The balance or $50,000.00 was entered in behalf of her husband for the woman's loss of earnings.
Mrs. Fessenden operates a laundry business from her home. She has been unable to work at the Coudersport Laundry since the mishap.
John E. Rydesky and William Higie, of Emporium, represented the plaintiff. Berger and Young, Coudersport law firm, was counsel for the defendant.
The Emporium lawyers also represented John J. Pesock in his suit against Easton-Fee Chevrolet Co., Inc.
A disputed tract of land totalling 100 acres was awarded to Buell Leache, of Rome, N. Y. by a jury Monday. The land had been acquired at a tax sale by Raymond Lamphier, of Westfield, in November, 1951 for $37.85.
At the expiration of two years, failure of the owner to pay the back taxes, plus interest and costs, would have given title to the land by Mr. Lamphier. As a result of what was as a clerical omission in the county treasurer's office, Mr. Lamphier was led to believe that the became his property on Nov. 1953.
However, it was brought out that taxes had been paid on the property by Mrs. Stanley C. Welfling, wife of the county treasurer. [It's a procedure not without precedent and perfectly proper. Ed.] But apparently, no record of the transaction was made.
Mr. Lamphier sued to take title to the tract as direct result.
A civil suit against a Potter County potato grower, Edward P. Gagnon, brought by the General Bag Corporation, was withdrawn. The bag company and spud grower came to legal blows over a shipment of textile bags purchased by the defendant.
A Suit against Robert Froebel, of Coudersport, brought by James Berry, of Rochester, NY, was put over to May term of court by agreement of both sides. A car driven by Froebel struck and seriously injured injured the Rochester man on Route 6 east of here about three miles. The latter was standing near his stalled car when the eastbound Froebel auto plowed into him, knocking Mr. Berry into a roadside field.
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