Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 291, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1911 — CHEAPER TO REMAIN SINGLE [ARTICLE]

CHEAPER TO REMAIN SINGLE

Bridegroom to Have Been Balks on Wedding When He Learns That ---■ License Will Cost Him MAO. - Spokane, Wash.—There Is a second band marriage license at the county auditor's office that some couple might get at a bargain. The license was issued to William Kelly, aged 37, and Alpbona Mallett, aged 40. both of Spokane, who appeared together. Kelly, after being told that tbe*prlce was 34. W, searched la his pockets and then paused. “Does that Include the price of tbs marriage, tooF* asked Kelly. “No. that will be $3 50 more,” said Deputy Auditor Skaden. “Well, I guess I won’t take it," replied Kelly, “i believe It Is cheaper to be single than married and will continue as 1 am." The couple then walked out.