Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-18
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an ID. We. from Nothing 10 =
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srown,yills States and Bee.

B~fevnsTills States and Bee,
"How many couples have you maj.
RED during the year," we asked awell
known minister yesterday.
Just fourteen with the couple l
married the other day, while last year
the number was only seven, be re
piled.
DO you lhink the matrimonial In.
surance companies have had any effect
one way or another, upon the mar
ket3
wei, I Gao hardly say, the reve:
rend gentleman remarked, though |
am inclined to believe it has increased
the number somewhat. The majority
of young men want to marry, bat in
many instances their financial affairs
prevent it. | believe many OF them
have been led to marry through these
associations.
what is the usual amount OF the
fec you ministers receive Tor marrying
a oOuple2"
well that depends, Ciscumstau-
ces govern the amount.
I'VE suppose you always get some
thing, don't your
Wei, nc sir. For instance, Imar.
ried a couple only the other day and
dida't receive a cent. though | had to
hire a buggy and ride eleven miles,
AMI the thermometer away down yOn-
der at that"
Those WIN my something; how
much generally"
HUrdlnauly FIVE dollars-hardly
ever less Sometimes ten, and Occa-
sionally, when the parties are in sHu-
ent circumstances, we receive a hand
some fee. | can recall a recent IN
stance herein Brownsville. continued
the esteemed minister, where, after
marrying a handsome couple auc
opening the envelope that contained
the license, | found a check on th,
bank for twenty FIVE dollars. From
another couple, married here not lonl
since, | received fifteen dollars in gold
ani from several others ten dollars"
"What has been the highest amount
you ever received
well, several years ago, | wa
called to Memphis to marry a couple
who stood in tie very front of %societ!
and we're wealthy. | met the happl
groom upon the street the next day
when he handed me one hundred dol
lars. ~
How many -"
And while on the subject" inter
rupted the minister, "a singular in
stance comes to mind which | shal
never forget. In an adjoining State
where | preached many years, | wa
called TO Join a couple, both Of whom
stood well and were reasonably wei
off in this worlds goods. When th.
ceremony was over and | apenea IL
license. | found the following not
signed by the bridegroom:
$4,000.
Thirty days after date / promis
to pay Rev. - the sum Of thirt.
dollars in consideration OF his service
at my marriage. (Signed.)
I'VE passed each other day afte
; day upon the streets, but nothing wa
, said of the note until the day OF ma
turity, when he came and asked
renewal for thirty days more. o
course, l readily assented and the not,
was solemnly renewed. The day
passed by aud | felt curious to know
what he would do next. When tn
note again fell due he was prompt,
on hand and paid it, interest and alp
"Wouldn't a settlement at 90 and
have been"
~ eli, hold one minute and | havl
done" again interrupted the reverent
gentleman. There is a gentleman
living not many miles from Browns
willie whom | have married six times
Each time he was happily married, bu
in each instance death took away tn.
partner Of bis joys and left him a sin
cere mourner over his lost loves. A
his FIRST, second, third and fourtl
marriages l received $25 each, and 70
the fifth and sixth | received $40
making in all $40.
Good mar to have in ones congre
CATION" we suggested,