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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17
CITY IN BRIEF
We deliver. standard Bakery.

We deliver. Standard Bakery.
Mrs. S. ]. Luther. OF Liscomb, spent
Wednesday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. A. Polling, Of Al
bion, visited in the city Wednesday.
Mesdames n. e. Arney and A. w.
the city.
Mems dress shirts. 80 cents, Friday
and Saturday. One Cent to 80 Cent
Variety Store.
ofeice and veterinary hospital 1917
100 East State. Assistant state veter-
marian. F. J. Neiman.
Mrs. r. Haskell, Of Montour, returned
home this morning after a visit with
her son, w. II. Haskell.
Miss Eunice Doran, of Tama. submit
ted Wednesday to q nose and throat
operation while in the city.
Muslin petticoats. Is cent values, on
sale Friday and Saturday 80 cents. One
Cent to 80 Cent Variety Store.
Mrs. John Smith, Of St. Anthony. re-
turned home Wednesday after visit
ing with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. HI.
F. Mann.
Miss Stella Fichel, Of Lafayette, left
this morning for her home after being
here few days with her uncle, II. r.
Mcmahon.
Miss Beatrice Boyer; Of Chelsea, ar
rived in the city Wednesday evening
to visit with her cousin, Luther w.
Boswell and family.
Mrs. r. b. Parsons. of Clemens, was
in the city Thursday visiting with her
son, Ward Parsons, who is patient
at the Deaconness hospital.
w. H. johnson. of Artesia, N. NJ, Is
hero visiting his daughters, Mrs. M. d.
Belshe, OF near this city. and Miss Ella
Johnson, who lives in town.
G. L. Cunningham and daughter
Bernice, Of Wooden, left this morning
for his home after q visit with his
mother, Mrs. E. w. Cunningham.
The Women's Bible class Of the Cen
trail Church of Christ will hold its
regular monthly business meeting Fri
day afternoon at $3.50 in the church
parlors.
H. X. Denmead left Wednesday night
for Fort Madison. where he will join
Mrs. Denmead, who is visiting at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17
pueLIc AUCTION.

The furniture and fixtures Of res
taurant known az the Popular Lunch,
will be sold to the highest bidder Fri
day, June IS, $3.50 p. m. c. B. VIII
liams, owner. Col. Kendall. auctioneer.
Good lot and household goods at los
East Church street Saturday. June ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

H. K. Denmead left Wednesday night
for Fort Madison, where he will join
Mrs. Denmead, who is visiting at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
p. Brown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Special Friday and Saturday, ladies'
muslin petticoats, embroidery f1ounce,
lengths SO to AZ, rs cent values, sale
price 80 cents. One Cent to 80 Cent
Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17
ndEsREPUBIdCAN. MARsHALLT0wN iowa JUNE II. 1915.

DR.. Burkhart, osteopath, II W. Main.
Mrs. A. Hansen spent the day with
friends in Quarry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

e. p. Gale left Wednesday evening
on a business trip to Lincoln, Neb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mrs. Emma Scott and daughter,
Magdalene, Of Pickering, returned
home Wednesday evening after visit
ing with Mrs. SCOTS son, Frank J..
Scott.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

The Women's Bible class Of the Cen
trail Church of Christ will hold its
regular monthly business meeting Fri
day afternoon at 2:30 in the church
parlors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

fwhen an advertisement does not
give the advertisers name write iet.
ter addressed as directed in the az
and leave 1t at the newspaper Office.
where the advertiser will get 1t. INC
publishers can not give the name %
the advertiser without the advertiser >
consentJ
All advertisements for this column
must be in the office at IL o'clock on
date Of publication to insure classinca-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Our stock Of flour includes all the
leading kinds. Our prices are always
right and we deliver promptly. Some
OF our best brands in twenty-four
pound sacks on sale. Reynolds &
Sheldon,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17


e. P. Gale left Wednesday evening
on business trip to Lincoln. Neb.
Do not miss our Friday and Saturday
specials. One Cent 70 90 Cent Variety
Store.
Mrs c. Titlow and Miss Mabel Price,
Of Albion, were visitors in the city
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Powers and Mrs.
N. w. Boyd, of Liscomb, visited friends
in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Van Dellen, Of
Fulton, ILL.,, went Wednesday to Hamp-
ton for visit with old friends.
Mrs. c. L. Hancock, Of Boone, re-
turned home Wednesday after visiting
with w. A. Roundy and family.
Mrs. j. E. Myer, OF Hammond, Ind,
arrived in the city Wednesday for a
visit with her mother-in-law Mrs. E.
B. Myer.
Pinapples for canning are just right
this week. We sell them by the dozen
or crate, just as you want. Reynolds
& Sheldon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ademite, of Os-
kaloosa, returned home this morning
after a visit with Mrs. Amenities uncle,
J, D. Reynolds and family.
A. s. Meyring, an employee Of the G.
A. Durham Company, left Wednesday
evening for a two weeks trip to Dem
yer and other western cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Butler, Of New
Providence, left Wednesday evening
for months trip to California. where
they will visit both expositions.
Mrs. Emma Scott and daughter,
Magdalene, of Pickering, returned
home Wednesday evening after visit
ing with Mrs. SCOTS son, Frank J..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Butler. Of New
Providence, left Wednesday evening
for months trip to California, where
they will visit both expositions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

A. s. Meyring, an employee Of the G.
A. Durham Company left Wednesday
evening for two weeks trip to Dem
yer and other western cities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ademite, of Os-
kaloosa, returned home this morning
after visit with Mrs Amenities uncle,
II. d. Reynolds and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John Van Dellen, Of
Fulton, ILL.,, went Wednesday to Hamp-
ton for q visit with old friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

James w. Bricker, cook, living at
S East State street, was stricken with
paralysis about o'clock this morning.
His entire left side, face, arm and leg
are involved. His condition was fairly
good at noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

G. L. Cunningham and daughter
Bernice, Of Wooden, left this morning
for his home after q visit with his
mother. Mrs, E. w. Cunningham.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

For Saie-I have several bargains IN
good homes with full lots, at prices
ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. Can give
terms See s. c. Bell, Hopkins Build
ing. Phone 335.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mrs. c. L. Hancock, Of Boone, re-
turned home Wednesday after visiting
with w. A. Roundy and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

To Rent-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. partly modern
Phone l543 red or call sos South Firse.
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Pinapples for canning are just right
this week. We sell them by the dozen
or crate, just as you want. Reynolds
& Sheldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

An enjoyable afternoon was spent by
the members Of the w. r. G. Aid So
ciety who were entertained Wednesday
afternoon by Mesdames ]. B. Troutner
and Amelia Hall at the formers home,
8 West Grant street. The hours were
spent socially at the close Of the busi-
ness session. Assisted by Medames p.
b. Clinton and Howard Guthrie and
Miss Grace Andrews, the hostesses
served refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mrs. c. Titlow and Miss Mabel Price,
Of Albion, were visitors in the city
Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Powers and Mrs.
N. w. Boyd, of Liscomb, visited friends
in the city Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

To Rent - Four-room house, all
North Tenth avenue. Charles F.
Dieterick.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

To Rent-Store building in ono OF
best locations in Marshalltown. VIII
fix 1t up to suit tenant Frank G.
Pierce
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mrs. j. E. Myer, Of Hammond. Ind,
arrived in the city Wednesday for a
visit with her mother-in-law. Mrs. E.
B. Myer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mrs. S. ]. Luther. OF Liscomb, spent
Wednesday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

To Rent-Room In private family on
West Main street. Phone green Ss6.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Do not miss our Friday and Saturday
specials. One Cent 70 90 Cent Variety
Store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17
SITUATION WANTED.

Wantsd-We have lady wanting a
place ~ housekesper. Town preferred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mems dress shirts, 80 cents, Friday
and Saturday. One Cent to 80 Cent
Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

w. H. johnson, of Artesia, N. NJ, Is
here visiting his daughters, Mrs. M. D.
Belshe, OF near this city. and Miss Ella
Johnson, who lives in town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

for light housekeeping. modern 81.
North First avenue. Phone 624.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17
Carl's Employment Agency.
BUSINESS CHANCES.

Wanted-Men, women. SIS month
List government jobs open-free
Franklin Institute. dept LOG. East
Rochester, N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-17

Mesdames N. e. Arney and A. w.
Lloyd, Of Albion. spent Wednesday in
ho cifv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
VERMIN CAUSE HOG DISEASES
Mo Animal Can Grow and Prosper If
Pestered With Insects-Disin-
feet Houses and Trouuhs.

1t has been proved beyond question
of doubt that lice on hogs cause chol-
era and other diseases, the parasites
being carriers of disease germs. No
animals can grow and do well pes
tered with insects.
1t is practical economy to disinfect
hogs, their houses, troughs and feed
ing grounds frequently 1t is a means
of keeping the animals thrifty and OF
avoiding disease. Lime and coal tar
disinfectants should be used literally
and frequently wherever hogs stay or
eat. There would be more and health
Ter hogs if farmers generally would
purchase and use more lime and COM
mon cheap disinfectants for their
hogs. A barrel of lime is cheaper and
better than a dead hog.
The best way we have found Of
treating hogs for lice is to spray or
scrub them with kerosene or crude oil
every three or four weeks during the
year, says a writer in Farm Progress.
We use a wooden candy pail, placing
in it a couple of gallons Of warm
water, about a gallon of kerosene and
about a half cake of strong laundry
soap. Soft soap is as good or better.
The mixture is stirred and sprinkled
over the hogs with an old broom,
while they are eating a good slop from
troughs, when they will stand quietly
for the treatment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
AS EGG LAYERS
Guinea Fowls Are Also Superior
as Insect Destroyers.
They Range Long Distances From
House During Day in Search of
Food, But Come Near House TO
Lay-Flesh is "Gamey."

CBy a. J. LEGG, West Virgfnia-)
Some people object to the noise
which guineas make and their wild
nature, but as summer egg-layers
guinea hens are hard to beat.
We have three guinea hens and a
cock that have the range of the fields,
and they are the best insect destroy
ers that we have on the farm. They
have a better reputation with US as
insect destroyers than the thieving
crow which some writer's commend
so highly for the bugs and worms
they eat, and they also pay hand
some profit in eggs for any grain they
may eat
The guinea hens 1 speak of lay an
egg each day, and they have been lay
ing for nearly three months. They
are likely to keep this up for two
months yet.
We have a brood of young guineas
that are growing nicely-they are a
cross between the pearl and the white
guinea, and are growing better than
we ever got either full-blood to do.
I never liked the idea of crossing
breeds, but cross seems to increase
the vitality of the guinea.
Some have trouble finding the
guinea nests, but our guineas have
never gone far from the house to
make their nests. Sometimes they
lay in the hen nests in the poultry
house.
They range long distances from the
house during the day in search of
food, but come near the house to lay.
Guineas are marketed at from six
to eight months old. Broilers weigh
ing about one pound are in great de-
mand, as their flesh is then tender and
somewhat ''gamey." Old birds are
dry, tough and tasteless. They should
be marketed with the feathers on, the
same as game. The age of a guinea
fowl can be told in the same way as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
MAKING CREAM-COOLING BOX
Where Ice Is Not Available a Service
able Tank Can Be Arranged Be-
tween Pump and Trough.

By ]. L. LANIMIS, Wisconsin Expert
ment StatiOn)
It. lis desirable to remove the animal
heat from the milk as soon as possible
after it is drawn, and ice is usually
recommended. On the farm, however,
it is often not practicable to store ice,
but the same purpose can be served at
Yerys little expense, by putting the
milk as soon as drawn into cooling
tank. Such box placed between the
pump and the watering troughs so
that all the water passes through it,
will keep the cream or milk at low
temperature until ready for delivery.
A concrete box can be made on the
farm th,-t will serve excellently for
this purpose. 1t should be provided
with a cover, and shaded to keep the
water cool when the pump is not run
ming. There are also several forms of
wooden and galvanized metal tanks
for this purpose on the market. Some
of these are now insulated and COW
cred so that they retain the low tenn
perature for some time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
YOUNG PULLET WORKS QUICK
Rhode Island Red Chick Hatched In
February Brings Off Brood of
Chicks in July.

The following incidents were related
recently by Roy E. Jones, extension
instructor of the Connecticut college
of agriculture:
"a Rhode Island Red pullet Matched
February 5 stole her nest, laid 10 eggs
and came off with her chicks on July
5, just five months from the time she
herself was Matched. Allowing Il days
for incubation and 13 days or more
for laying, this pullet must have taken
up her life work at considerably less
than four months Of age. But this is
not entirely an exception; rs pullets
Matched February 5, Z, II, began lay
ing June 10 and are nearing so per
cent production at the present time.
These pul1ets were fed sour milk from
the very first and did not have water
to drink until warm weather, when
they were put out on the range. No
beef scrap was used in their rations.
Feed formulas recommended by the
Connecticut agricultural college were,
used"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
CHAPTER XIV.

The three grew Immediately silent,
watching the door. Mr.. Doremus was
walking in with Jonas Hassingbury,
talking. Both were in high good
humor, the attorney because of his
pleasant social success, the Branford
farmer because of the growing prob
ability of his good fortune. They stood
for a moment, looking about the studio,
and then Mr.. Doremus pointed to the
clock.
MY word, Hassingbury, look at
that! It's after twelve o'clock already"
He extended his hand tremendously.
Permit me to congratulate you, sir,
upon your accession to the Bonistelle
fortune! 1t is my practice, as you
know, never to take sides. Er-that
is, 1 seldom permit myself such parti-
sanship. So long, however, as fate has
decided IN your favor, l take pleasure
in knowing that you are now the pos
SCISSOR Of four million dollars!"
What's he talking about?" Rosa
mund whispered wildly.
"Why, 1t can't be" Carolyn began,
but she was interrupted by the close
of the lawyers speech.
1T is, of course, to be regretted that
one of you must inevitably lose, &C
cording to Bonistelle's will, and I am
profoundly sorry for Mr.. Hall Boni-
STEELE, our host, who naturally will be
disappointed"
Jonas Hassingbury, meanwhile, had
taken out his watch, and was compar-
ing it with the clock. ''Er-of course
what's that you're saying?" he asked,
a little confused ooh, Hall! Yes,
yes, of course it is hard on Hall if 1
get the money-but then" and he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14

behind ny back and broken your prom
ised word ?"
Rosamund took it up. You know
you said you'd refuse him!"
Well" said Mrs. Royalton, '1 can't
help it, but I an engaged to Hall Boni-
STEELE. You two girls must have made
some big mistake, in some way; don't
understand it at all. But you can see
for yourself-thore' the ring!"
Carolyn looked at her coIdIy. "Rena
Royalton, you have lied to me! Well.
what can you expect from woman.
anyway"
Yes" Rosanund added, "the min
ute your back is turned. and they'll
stab you in the back, every time!"
why, I had no idea of breaking my
word, Carolyn, you know I would
never do such a thing as that 1t would
be utterly unlike me. I've always
prided myself on my loyalty. But, you
see, when it's a case of a mans happi-
ness at stake, his whole life-why, |
simply had to sacrifice myself. I'm too
generous, 1 suppose, but I simply had
to do it"
Carolyn gave a harsh laugh. We'll,
then We are all three of US engaged to
him, it seems. Well have to draw lots
for him. Or else stand in a row and
let him choose"
We'll, I know one thing" said Rosa
mund, 81 don't intend to release him"
Neither do l." agreed Mrs. Royal
ton.
We'll, don't mind fight myself"
Carolyn acknowledged, when it's a
question of four millions of dollars!"
"Hush!" cried Mrs Royalton sud
denly, here comes somebody"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14

The state of Ohio has abolished
1,493 saloons since its new liquor IL
cense law became operative year
ago. This is exclusive of those forced
to close because of the proportion to
population restriction of one bar to
each 500 residents.
The Berlin Red Cross society has
established many eating rooms in
which dinners may be obtained for
very little money. At the outbreak
OF the war 10000 persons ate in these
halls daily, but that number has now
been reduced to about 1900.
A tower higher than the Eifel is
in course of construction at Brussels.
and is designed for use as a wireless
telegraph station and for meteoroIog-
zeal purposes. It will be l ,093 feet in
height, while the height of the Effel
tower is 984 feet.
VeiI-making has been added to the
things desired of those who sew
shirts for soldiers" They are for
troops fighting in South Africa. Dis
ease-carrying insects are the worst
foe of the forces in that seat of war.
Most Of Japan's pearl divers are
women, who begin to learn the trade
at the age Of thirteen or fourteen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
TWO Definitions,

Indeterminate sentence is that in
which a prisoner convicted of a crime
is sentenced to imprisonment not for
a particular term Of years, but for
whatever time may be determined by
his conduct, etc The ruling of the re-
call is that by which an official may
be displaced from Office if at a spe-
cial election held at the demand of a
prescribed number of the community
voters he does not receive the greater
number of votes cast. The judicial re-
call includes judges among officials
who may be thus displaced
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
BRIEF INFORMATION

The first steamship crossed the At
lantic in 1888.
Prussia was the first modern coun-
try to adopt universal military serv-
ice.
More fatal tramway accidents oc-
cur in London on Sundays than on
any other day.
The tusks of the African elephant
sometimes weigh as much as 100
mounds each. and reach a length Of
eight or nine feet
The ancients credited the raven
with unusual longevity, but modern
investigation shows that it is not war
ranted. The bird rarely lives more
than seventy years.
German army surgeons have to have
gold for many jobs Of jaw patching
among the articles being melted down
for the material are old wedding rings,
English coins and even filings from
other teeth.
For the use of naturalists there has
been invented q cane containing a
compass, double lens. thermometer.
sand glass and bottle to hold flowers
or insects.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
OF BLANCHING CELERY
Different Methods of Treating plant
Described-AIl Have Been Found
Most Satisfactory.

by E. F. MKUNE, Colorado Expert
ment Station)
There are many different ways to
blanch celery. The following have been
found to be the most practical:
Trench Method.-When the Young
plants are set out, they are placed in
trench six or eight inches deep. AS
they grow, the dirt is gradually worked
in around them, care being taken not
to cover the leaves.
Banking Method.-Earth or clean
straw can be used for this. When
the plants get fairly large. the dirt
between the rows can be pulled I'D
around the stalks, or straw can be
made to serve the same purpose. Do
not use manure, as it is apt to fer
ment and injure the stalk.
6oards.-Six to eight-inch boards
are often used. They are placed one
on each side of the row, and as near
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
MAKING SPOILED HAY USEFUL
When Not Too BADLY Injured 1t Can
Be Sailed and Fed to Stock-By
No Means Burn 1t.

There will be much spoiled hay this
season because of the excessive rains
that have interfered with hay har-
vest. With some farmers it may be a
problem what to do with this spoiled
hay. By all means do not burn it.
Where it is not SO badly spoiled as
to be injurious to stock it can be dried
well, sailed and fed. There is much
feeding value in it if stock can be in
duced to eat it, and what is not eaten
can be used as bedding and thus be
made into manure.
Rather than burn this hay scatter
it over the fields that are to be plowed
for corn next spring. In this way the
fertilizing value would not be lost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-14
Parish RediSfers

The origin Of parish registers dates
back to 1888, when Cromwell, Henry
Wits general, issued an injunction
on the clergy to keep a record Of
births, marriages and deaths And
the explanation of the gaps in ancient
parish registers lies in the fact that
during William HIS war with France
they were used to assist in the collec-
ton of tax on births and marriages.
which was frustrated by the parish
clerks, for, as one of them naively
notes in his register: No entries
were made for some years 10 avoid
the tax"