Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-09-03
nOEN, SUED FOR
DIVORCE, KNOWN
As DOC WILSON
Figured in Thirty Years Case
Ended by Worcester Wire
Magnate's Death.

Following the announcement that a
suit for divorce has been filed in Tren-
ton against Levi W. Moen, of Belle
vile avenue, by Mrs. Lillias May
Moen, alleging desertion, it was learned
today that Levi w. Moen is none other
than the well-known doc" Moen, or
doc" Wilson, who figured so sensa-
tionally in the Moen- Wilson case,
which covered period of thirty years,
and which was brought to a close by
the death of Philip L. Moen, the mill
lionaire wire manufacturer of worces-
ter. Mass, about nine years ago.
The present suit for divorce recalls
the interest attached to the case at
the time Moen sued for the fortune left
by "the great barbed-wire king"
Mrs. Lillias May Moen is the second
wife of Doc Moen, whom he mar
ried in Texas She has not been liv-
ing with her husband since January,
1908, alleging that at that time Moen
left her and has not contributed to her
support since.
Denies DESERVING Wife.
Moen denies that he deserted his
wife, and may contest the suit. When
seen today by an EVENING STAR
representative DOC" Moen had this to
say: II did not desert my wife. She,
with his son Milton, who is now IS.
and my daughter Lillias May, who is
II, lived with me in an apartment in
Lincoln Park up to four years ago.
Everything was going smoothly until
my wife decided that she would go to
New York to live. l did not object,
and we stored the furniture in this
West 107th street, and lived happily
there. My business being in Newark,
1 naturally spent great deal of my
time here. In January, 1908, l became
Ill and went to st. James's Hospital,
where l remained several weeks. My
wife called on me while there and
promised to come two days before the
time set for my leaving the institution.
This she did not do. When 1 left the
hospital 1 went to New York, and
found my wife had moved. 1 located
her at 216 West 141st street. 1t was
there she said that she would no longer
live with me-"
VIII Name Correspondent.
Mr. Moen further alleges that in the
event of his filing a counter-suit he will
name a correspondent who, according to
him, caused all the trouble" Mr..
Moen has not consulted any lawyer as
yet
The life story of "Dr." Moen reads
like thrilling book of adventure. He
was born to the name of Wilson in
Uxbridge, Mass. in 1852, and was
hostler for some years. He suddenly
disappeared, and when he returned he
had a check for s3,O00 indorsed by
Philip L. Moen, which he presented to
the bank cashier, who refused to cash
it, but, after calling up the millionaire,
he was told to do so. After that the
bank cashed any check Wilson pre-
sented that was signed by Moen.
From the tine Wilson received the
first check he was always well supplied
with money. 1t is said that he received
more than a half million dollars from
the wire-~manufacturer.
There were stories of blackmail and
prosecutions, but Wilson was general
" the winner. It was in the West that
he assumed the name of Moen. He got
the doctor title by selling patent
medicines.
Manufactured Safes.
When he came to Newark he en-
gagged in the manufacture of safes and
steel products.
All the money Wilson or Moen ever
had, it is said, has been spent fighting
to keep out of Jail on various charges.
At present he sleep in the back of his
store at Belleville avenue, the home
of "Moen's New Discovery" a patent
medicine.
Baby Parade and Mnsquc Fete
at Asburys Park has been postponed to
Monday, September 5. New Jersey
Central special train will leave Asbury
Park for Newark. Elizabeth and New
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