THE COST OF MARRIAGE
U.B. “ GRETNA GREEN.” ELYTON (U.S.), January 24. Elyton. in Maryland, is the Gretna of the United States. ■ It has become-a thriving town since the popular use of high-speed motor cars. . Two ministers attend to the local flock and the'visiting turtle doves who motor out with honorable intentions. They show spirited competition m catering for the visitors. The Rev. Moon has placed bill boards along the roads leading to the town, and on them he advertises the lowest marrying rates; ; _ He accuses his rival. Rev. Weaver, of paying ;taxi drivers 10 per cent, on the fees collected, from the couples ! hstm&hi the [Weaver parsonage.
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Evening Star, Issue 19175, 16 February 1926, Page 2
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107THE COST OF MARRIAGE Evening Star, Issue 19175, 16 February 1926, Page 2
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