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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
TAX ON MARRIAGES.
Be Sure and Pay the Clergyman for
 Stamp

Stamp
 A number of the pastors of local churches were surprised when asked if they had compiled with the new inter- nal revenue law requiring that a tax of ten cents shall be paid upon all mar riage certificates, Attention was called to this by Circular No, 50S, sent from the treasury department by Commis- sioner of Internal Revenue Scott, rela- tive to stamp taxes under Schedule A, Act of June 13, 1898, in which para graph No, Al reads:
 "Certificates of any description re- quired by law not otherwise specified in this act, ten cents." The first require ment necessary to subject any given certificate thus generally described to tax is that it shall be one which is re- quired to be given by law, national, state or municipal. All such are taxa ble, except those coming within the eX- emption of Section 1T, that Is to say:
 Those which are given strictly in the exercise of the functions-go government al, taxing or municipal-of the state or corporation" Certificates given by an officer not for public or governmental purpose, but for private interests and use, are liable to the tax if they are given in obedience to any law which requires them to be given when called for.
 The law in this state is that the clergymen who has performed mar riage ceremony shall file With the town clerk or registrar of vital statistics certificate of the marriage, and as this is complying with the health laws, it is exempt from taxation. But the certifi- cate given by the minister to the per sons married is for their own personal and private use and therefore is liable to tax of ten cents This law went into effect July 1 and doubtless has not been observed in any instance of mar riage that has taken place In this city since.
 One pastor said he did not think it was fair that the minister should per- form a marriage ceremony gratis, as | they sometimes do, and then pay a tax of ten cents for the privilege of per- forming the ceremony. Another pastor i said as the rule for filing the certifi- NotSo was fh SNtlpC eSt, ilVr oiu ilpL liiliih they could be taxed for marriage certif- , icates in this state, while in other states where the law is different they would not have to comply with the act
 But that would make no difference in the case, The tax is upon all certifi- cates for private use, whether they are issued in compliance with acts of con- gress or of the state. Some one has as- serted that the absence of a stamp from the certificate would invaldate the marriage, but leading attorneys laugh at any such claim. The one fail- ing to comply with the law would be li- able to prosecution, but the marriage would be legal, stamp or no stamp.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
Telegrnpb Lines lin Porto Rtco.

Washington, Aug. 1.-General Greedy has received a dispatch from Colonel Allen, now at Ponce, Porto Rico, stat ing that the telegraph lines have been extended, first from Ponce, through Guayama and Arroyo to the headquar- ters of General Brooke; second, through Guayama to the headquarters of Gen. eral Wilson; third, through Adjuntas and Utuado to the headquarters of Gen. eral Stone; and fourth, along the coast to Guanica These lines all extend to the cable station, and they place the United States in communication with more than half of Porto Rico
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12

take $S from the pocket of David F. Candee on the corner near the store week ago last Saturday night. Pitcher testified to the fact yesterday morning and MT, Candee testified to the loss of the money.
 PARTNER SUES PARTNER,
 Frederick Dauth of Orange has brought suit against Frank Johninge, alias Frank Jennings, of orange, ask ing damages of $95. The plaintiff al leges that he loaned the defendant $92 while they were engaged as partners In the milk business, and it has never been paid. Jennings files a counter-claim of $S0.30. The case will be taken up at the coming term of the common pleas court. Property of Jennings has been attached for $200,
 PLUNKETT ESTATE SUES,
 Eugene A. Callahan, administrator of the estate of the late Joseph D. Plum kett. has sued Charles F. Futile to re- cover $175 alleged to be due MT. Plum kett for professional services.
 HELD IN $500 BONDS.
 James Brennan, a painter, was tried in the city court yesterday morning on the charge of abandoning his wife and children and non-support of them Mrs. Brennan told the court that her hus- band had not lived with her in live years. She said that he was prosecuted in Syracuse for non-support. Judge Dow bound Brennan over to the next term of the superior court under bonds of $500 Margaret Brainerd pleaded guilty to the charge of lasvivious car riage and settled her case by paying a fine of ST.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
Help for Troops at Manila.

Philadelphia, Aug. n-secretary French of the National Relief associa- tion to-day cabled to United States Consul General Wildman, at Hong Kong, one thousand dollars. with in structions to use the money to buy food and supplies for the troops at Manila and to have the same shipped as quick ly as possible.
 One hundred dollars was also sent to Major James Bilcher, the commission S agent at Jacksonville, Fla, who is in charge of the hospital supplies there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
HEPTAsoPHs' TROLLEY RIDE.

The members of Quinnipiac conclave, No SIS, Improved Order of Heptasophs, will indulge in a trolley ride oyer the entire system of the New Haven Street Railway company. The cars will leave the central Green at 7:50, pass Grand avenue and Ferry street at 8:10. They will then go to Cosey Beach, Mans fields grove, Lighthouse Point, then out to Hamden and back to Westville, returning about midnight. About 250 are expected to go. In case of rain the ride will be postponed until next Tues day night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
WAR REVENUE RULING.
Legacies Made by Testators Dyini
 Before July 1 Not Taxed.

Before July 1 Not Taxed
 Commissioner Scott of the treasury department has held that a legacy in trust of personal property, contained in the will of a person who died before July is not made subject to a legacy tax by the fact that probate of the will was delayed until after July 1. The succession dates, under a familiar rule, in testamentary laws, from the death of the deceased and not from the pro- bate of the will.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
PRISONERS ESCAPE.

Laconia, N. H., Aug. 11.-James Keel CT and Montfred s. Geer broke from the Belknap county jail this forenoon and escaped by boat across Lake Win nisquam. The men evidently had the assistance of confederates, who dug a hole through sixteen inches of brick wall which was supposed to be pro- tected by railroad iron. Keeler was awaiting trial in the supreme court for pocket picking, while Geer was await ing trial for larceny, Eight other pris- oners remained in the jail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
Ex-M1N1sTER PHELPS RECOVER

Bennington, Vt, Aug. 11.-Considera- ble improvement was noted to-day in the condition of Hon. Edward J. Phelps, who is i'll at the home of General Me- Cullough at North Bennington. The patient was said to be free from pain and resting quietly. The physicians now look for rapid recovery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
FISHERS ISLAND.

There is now no barrier to the pur- chase of part of Fishers Island for government Notifications and defenses. and 2l6 acres of the interesting isle will soon become the property of Uncle Sam.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
A FAMOUS SCOTCH PROFESSOR

To Deliver the Lyman Beecher Course. Prof. George Adam Smith of Glasgow is to deliver the Lyman Beecher course" of lectures at Yale next year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12

Abnormal Energy-"Kirby tells me that he walks in his sleep" 'How re- markable! He doesn't do anything but sit around while he is awake. ."-Chica go Record
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
JUST RECEIVED.

pound boxes of fresh made Creamery Butter, very nice, for S1.00 per box. Prints, the best quality made, for 25c, or , pound6 for S115. Our MIlk and Cream the best in the city. Give us your order for daily de is 20 per cent. cream, and once used for the little ones you will always use it.
 E, H. CLARK,
 Litchfield Milk and Cream, No W1itnel
 aveDCe. Telephone NO. 1S39-t
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-23

Fresh peaches, plums AMI prunes at
Bakers.
All sizes of those dollar shoes for boys
Chas. II. Kelly Co, Arlington block. a
new lot just in.
So long as the hot days cOntinue you
must have summer dresses and when the
winter snow flies, y0u viii need new
evening dress. now is the time t, pur-
chase an organdie or lawn for the warm
days or evening wear. When it ran he
bought for such trlfe at Miss Taylors.
One dress pattern, ten yards Of any de-
sign shown i'll my window.
7. n. Stone, Commissioner OF Decd
for California, and Notary Public for
"rmsby county. Office: Capitol Build
ing.
Rusteller's Gilt E1ge steam beer at the
Ozark. Call for it when you want the
best. If
If You want pure ice frozen from run
ming water, call on Doe Benton. Ice de-
vered to any part of the city. If
Scalping lrr 1pDa'p ~ bt gge
chew OH earth. for sale at Chas II Kelly
Co.'S, try some.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-23
Moonlight Lawn Party

The ladies Of Custer Relief CnrnS will
give moonlight lawn party for :sn IN
emergency fund for sick a"d ..undcd
soldiers. The HotSteiu ranch has been
turned over to the ladies' and free teams
will he run on the evening Of August 3lst
which is Wednesday Of next week. Ad-
mission % cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-23
War Photographs.

Choice photographs of Dewey, Hobson
Lie and ~cntev-also of President Nc
klniey just received At C.,gwin & Note
wares.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-23

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The steam whistle on the Tullev-
Logan mill at Gem, blew for the first
time last Saturday. The mill will start
crushing ore this week.
Los TT the party who found la1je
purse III the Arlington hotel, will return
same and the enclosed ticket to the hotel
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-23
Lumber For Sale

Second hand lumber for sale. Inch
and half and dimension lumber of
various sizes, all sound. Apply at this
office. tt
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-23

The steam whistle on the Iulley-
Logan mill at Com blew for the first
time last Saturday. The mill will start
crushing ore this week.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
BIG FOUR.
CORRESPONDENCE.
BRIGHTON.

Those who attended the social at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. JOrdan's report
fine time.
Miss Bertha Allyn, with her school,
from the center Of Pittsfeld, came out to
Chas. Allyn's last Wednesday night for
a sleigh-ride and a good time.
CA. Hardy and family visited at L.
Rood's, in Camden, Thursday.
Mrs. O. Hall has been quite sick for
some time.
Some parties in town are conducting
themselves in such way that they are
thought by some to be proper candidates
for tar and feathers, and there is talk Of
comforting that distinction upon them
unless they conduct themselves differ,
emily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dague, Of Penfeld
spent a day last week at L. W. Hart's.
There will be Christmas tree and
entertainment in the NJ. E. church Sat
urday night, December "a. A fine pro
gram is being prepared.
G. NJ. Peasly went to Wakeman
Friday.
The Ladies' Society will meet witt
Mrs. G. A. Hardy, Wednesday, December
IA.
The young son Of John StOddler hat
the misfortune to break an arm las
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Moody, who hav
been living with D. B. Hartman, will
move onto a farm near Medina, thi
week.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
PLEASANT STREET.


We are having very good sleighing and
the young people are enjoying 1t very
much.
Mr.. c. D. Stocking was taken quite Ill
while returning from Rochester, one day
last week, but he is some better at this
writing.
Mrs. Nina Backus visited at Charles
Gills, in Pitts6eld, the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Delamater ant
little daughter, Of Wakemsn, yisitad al
Dave Days, Sunday evening.
There was dance and oyster supper a
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Hall
last Thursday night; over sixty being
present. Music furnished by Day AMI
Reynolds orchestra was good, the oyster
were fine and the guests departed at
seasOnable hour, expressing themselye
as having had very good time.
Miss Florence Prosser, Of Wellington
attended the dance at James Halls, las
Thursday evening.
Ernest Edwards and family spen
Sunday with his brother Frank, Of Eas
Wellington.
Mr.. Burt French and family, Of Wake
man, and Mr.. Steve Day and family, Q
Clsrks6eld, visited Dave Day, Sunday.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
ELYRlA.

Mr.. Frank M. Haines, who has beer
visiting his mother in this city, has re
turned to Washington for a short time.
Mrs. W. L. Beal and daughter, CoressiS
Louise, have returned home after spend
ing some time at Chappaqua, MY.
Miss Charlotte Lersch gave a tea last
Wednesday afternoon in honor Of Miss
Lillian Cooper Of Staten Island.
Andrew F. Burrol has gone to Chicago,
to attend the wedding Of a friend.
L. Stemple Of Wellington, landlord Of
the Stemple house, was in town last
week.,
Prosecuting Attorney Thomas spent
the later part Of last week at his farm in
Rochester. Mr.. Thomas is making ex-
tensive Improvements on his farm. He
will feed large number Of fine cattle
this winter.
The body Of Patrick Gaffney, the sailor
who was drowned at LOrain, last week,
was turned over to the W. R. u, medical
school, at Cleveland, as no friends claim
ed the remains.
The quarterly report Of Justice Chap
man submitted to the council Tuesday
evening, showed total Of fines collected
$f33.35, which less $50 fees leaves a
total Of $685. revenue to the city from
this source.
While the jury in a recent civil case
we're endeavOring to agree upon a YER
dict, an interested attorney was dis
covered with his ear against the keyhole
Of the door which leads from the sheriff.
Office to the jury room. 1t is said that
what he heard convinced him Of the
truth Of the saying that listeners hear
no good of themselves.
The concert given in the M. E. church
by the Till Family Rock Band Wednes-
day evening was well attended, and
those present were we'll pleased with the
concert.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14

James sayers, three miles east OF town
during the past week, the drillers struck
a large vein Of salt. Samples Of 1t have
been taken out and 1t will be analysed.
1t may be that in the near future we
will be using salt from the Ridgevllle
Salt Works.
The indications for large amount Of
building next spring are exceedingly
good. The county orphanage will be
one Of the largest Of its kind in the
state. Plans are being made for the
erection Of the new Science Hall, for the
college and will probably be completed
and the building under headway before
the close Of the spring.
Mrs. Katherine Wade. whose home is
on GrOyeland street, is quite i'll at the
residence Of her son, B. O. Wade on
North Professor street.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
oRERLlN.

The grocery store on South Main street
which was bought by D. B. GoOdsell, Of
Wellington, and was under the charge OF
G. ]. Peak, was bought last week by VIM.
1. Hobill, Of Elyria. Mr.. HObill Is a
grocery man Of experience, having con-
Quoted q grocery store In Elyria, for a
number Of years.
The contract for the stone work on the
County Orphans Home, to be built on
East College street next spring, which
was let to James Deyault, Of Columbus,
was sublet to John and James Morris, Of
this place, who intend to erect sheds thii
winter, and get all the stone dressed ant
ready for use as soon as the weather
opens up in the spring.
| C. K. Streator had q sled stolen from
the rear Of his blacksmith, one day las
week.
j While drilling for gas at the homo o
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
BAKERS CROSSING.

The Ladies' Aid Society will give
a chicken pie supper at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Sage, Wed
nesday evening, December 21, music and
good time is anticipated. ALI are cor
daily invited.
Miss Jennie Hurlabaus, after spending
week with her sister, Mrs. Mary Lab
Orie, returned to her home in Litch6eId,
Friday.
The cold weather renews ones ambi-
tiOn and to take a sleighride is delight
full.
Messrs. E. L. Wilcox, H. Laborie and
Carmi Kelsey furnished music for the
hop at Huntington Friday evening.
Mrs. Lura Rogers spent Thursday
night with her son and family AlOnzC
Rogers.
Card parties are at "high-tide." this
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stevick, of Well
ingtOn were guests at A. LabOrie's Sun
day.
MIR. and Mrs. H. 0. Beckley visited Mr.
Eugene Bliss and wife in huntington
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Cole will celebrate
their thirtieth wedding anniversary Sat
urday, December17.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
SULLIVAN.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Congre-
gational Church will have a bazaar and
chicken-pie supper this week Saturday,
at town hall. Supper will be served
from too O'Clock, after that time an
album quilt will be sold. The supper
fee will be 10 cents, so no one need get
supper at home. This will be a grand
opportunity for those who are too busy
to make Christmas presents to purchase
them at the bazaar. In addition to the
bazaar and supper, the young ladies will
have a ''KlondiBe." Claims will be
staked out and aOld, then the digging
will furnish amusement for all. A beau
tiful prize will be awarded the one who
digs the most nuggets.
Invitations are out for the wedding Of
Miss Bessie johnson, eldest daughter Of
Garrett Johnson, Tuesday evening, Dec,
13.
Mr.. French from Wakeman was the
guest Of Rev. Hill over Sunday.
The Maccabee hall was dedicated last
Wednesday with due ceremony. Mr.
Young from Norwalk made the address
An oyster supper was served after th'
dedication.
The Sunday-schOol Of the christian
1
church will have a Christmas tree.
Rev Findley is holding prOtracteI
meetings in Polk.
Rev. Charles COnklin who, is interest
ed in more general observance Of tn
Lords day, spoke to a house full her
last Sunday evening.
i A telephone message came to Sullivan
Saturday morning notifying the friend
Of the death Of Mr.. Leamon Whitcomt
eldest son ofW. W. Whitcomb, OF Litcf
field, from severe attack OF typhoi
fever. He was the constant attendan
Of bis father during severe attack I
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
An Enterprisinr Druggist.

There are few men more enterprising
and wide awake than W. +. Near $50,
who spare no pains to secure the best Of
everything in their line for their many
customers. They now have the valuable
agency for DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds. This is
the wonderful remedy that is producing
such furor all over the country by Its
many startling cures. 1t absolutely
cures asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness, and
all affections Of the throat, chest, and
lungs. Call at above drug store and gel
trial bottle free, or a regular size fol
SOC or $1.OO. Guaranteed to cure or price
refunded.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
HUNTINGDON.

Miss Nora Long spent last Sunday al
home.
The Maccabee hive was in Sullivan
last Wednesday evening, to a supper
given by the Maccabee ladies Of that
place. The band also attended.
Mrs. Charles Bailey was on the sick
list the past week.
Mrs. Helen Witbeck Is visiting 7. d.
PhelOn's family.
Morris Miller Of Spencer visited his
friend, Mr.. Albert Jones, last Sunday.
Miss Mitzner Of Lykins visited at Ed
ger Nimocks recently.
Mr.. Albert Jones has purchased a
a building and will set up a wagon shop
soon.
Miss Carrie Gardner Of Penfeld visited
Zola Skeese recently.
Mrs. Shank Of Brighton visited her
sister, Mrs. Elwood Russell and family
one day last week.
Mr.. George Jones is home for a short
time.
Mrs. Geo. Hart visited T. D. Phelon's
family Sunday.
The Huntington Cornet Band waf
organized November 1, and consist of the
following members:
]. B. Robinson, leader and music
teacher.
H. J. Peabody, assistant leader.
D. Griggs, principal B fiat.
j. Hawk, 1st B fiat.
G. Chapman, End B fiat.
A. H. Jones, clariOnet.
F. E. Hull, solo alto.
H. T. West, 1st alto.
A. Handley, End alto.
G. W. Boone, 1st tenor.
E. Griggs, End tenor.
R. 0. Baker, baritone.
K. Robinson, tuba.
0. Elwood, snare drum.
W. D. Finkel, bass drum.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
ROCHESTER,.


DR.. Dignan spent Sunday in New Lon
don.
Miss Effie johnson, Of Ashland, was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Mason
last week.
Miss Nellie Curry and Mrs. G. A.
Beardsley spent two days in Cleveland
last week selecting Christmas goods for
the store.
Mrs. M. Chamberlain, Of Ashtabula, Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Potter.
The Ladies' Aid Society at Mrs. G. NJ.
Garrison's last Thursday was well at
tended. The day was pleasantly spent
in social conversation, and an excellent
supper was served.
Mr.. G. D. Stocking is on the sick list.
Christmas exercises will be held at the
Methodist church, Friday evening, Dec
23, and at the Baptist church, Saturday
evening, Dec. "a.
Mr.. ]. L. Beardsley returned home
last week, from McBarre, Mich, where
he has been engaged in the manufacture
Of cheese.
Mrs. W. NJ. Phelps and daughter Josie
went to BrOwnhelm, Sunday, to attent
the funeral Of a friend.
Miss Jessie Chapman spent Saturda!
and Sunday in Cleveland.
The Ladies' HarmOnial Society vii
give an oyster supper in the basemen
Of the Methodist church, Wednesda!
evening, Dec. IA. ALI are invited.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-12-14
SPENCER.

Jessie Wideman spent the Sabbath
with friends in Litchfeld.
The sleighlng has been improved by
both young and old. Merry parties have
been made up every evening. An Oy-
ster supper at Hiram Curtice's last We'd
nesday for the benefit Of the Reformed
church, was literally patronized and a
financial success.
Sleighloads Of young people went to
Lodi and Wellington for the pleasure Of
the trips.
Beda Rice was in Seville last week,
the guest Of Mrs. Bell.
Mrs. N. M. Len Is in Cleveland.
Edith Mcintyre, Of Wellington, is
spending the week with friends in town
Lulena White who has been in Cleye.
land for some time, is home for a time,
Joe Smith has quit railrOading and
gone to work with John Sharp.
A box social for the benefit Of the Bap.
tist church will be held at the Town
Hall, Wednesday evening.
Jlhn Murray Of Cleveland, an old res
ident Of Spencer, is visiting his sister
Mrs. Marsh, at the River Corners.
The school board furnished free tick
cts for the entire school to visit the Cal
ifOrnia fair cars on exhibition at Spen
Ger, December 8. In testing the X-Ra!
in connection with the exhibition, onl
Of our blacksmith's, Wade Johnson wal
enabled to locate a bullet which hat
been in his hand for several years.
Hart Stuart and his hOSpitable wifi
entertained q large party Of invites
guests at their home last Tuesday eve
ming. A most enjoyable evening wa
spent. Choice musical and literar
selections were given by some Of th
young people and elegant refreshment
were served all who were there.
Several parties have secured their sur
ply Of Ice and more will be put up thi
week.