Emory Methodist Evidence Trial Over Ellicott City Marriage Case
The Ellicott City testimony centers on Rev. J M Anderson charged with soliciting marriage ceremonies for couples at the courthouse. Ministers Daniel Gillam and Wells testify about church ethics and the impact on the ministry as resolution calls for Anderson to discontinue the practice.
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Eldee
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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
South
J M. Anderson
House Episcopal Church
Ellicott City
Rollelt
Church of Christ
Elteort
Emory Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Howard Wells
J. M. Gillam
West Baltin
Methodist Episcopal
Mr. Anderson
Ehurch
Court House
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Methexii
G. Evnistor
Calvary Met
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Marriage by Minister Faces Court Allegations In 1926
Court records reveal Beard accused of directing marriage ceremonies for couples in a Bowse arrangement. Witnesses describe ministers officiating and collecting fees, with 39 marriages cited between April and October 1926. Clerks note practices varied by deputies and ministers.
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Bie Ems
Hart Noll
Monard
Andes
Apéeraun
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