The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-11-20
From the Bucrrus iohiol Jonrnnl.

NOulduce IN IteaI Life.-EXtra-
ordinary A6aiF.--FaIher and
son Marry Mother and DaugIl-
tef'-the Parties Divorced; Then
Re-Marry Each Others wives.
In one of the townships of this coun.
tN q little north Of Bucyrus, dwelt
Wellrto'do widower about fifty, with an
only son Of twenty-five or three. Mr.
T 1--WE withhold names for obvious
reason) has been a widower for many
years, aud became weary ofthat mode
OF living; he accordingly determined to
marry again. The determination once
formed, the next thing was to End the
woman necessary, which in this country
is not at all dificult. Fortunately for
him widow lady resided near him, who
had o daughter poss Ssing all the re-
qulrements. She was beautiful girl
OF twenty years, accomplished and
sprightly-just the one he wanted. To-
be'sure, she was rather young, but Mr.
-Yas young looking also. Some
tlmeMhis mind would wander to the
mother, who was quite as handsome as
the daughter, and almost as young 10
appearance; but he had made up his
mind to marry the daughter, and set
about it with will. He did not men,
ticn his determination to bis SOD, fear.
ing the idea of marrying one so much
younger than himself might expose him
to ridicule.
In the meantime his son had become
deeply enamored of the widow, and had
likewise determined upon marrying her.
lie did not communicate the fact to hio
father, for the same reason that actnat.
ed the old gentleman, for fear of excit-
ing ridicule by marrying woman so
much older than himself. They both
commenced calling at the house of the
widow, and frequently met each other
there, This circumstance annoyed
them both immensely. The old gentle
man thought very naturally, that the
young gentleman as naturally supposed
tle old man was ere for the widow.
AS the matter Progressed the meet.
ings ofthe father and son at that place
became more frequent, ana the more of.
ten it occurred, the more intolerable it
became. Finally, Mr.. - determined
to speak to his son on the subject.
Charles" said he, II have determin-
ed, after much consideration, to marry,
and thought it but proper to make you
acquainted with the determination.
VERY good, replied Charles; Icon
slider it very proper that you should do
so. And, speaking Of marrying, have
concluded to marry, myself"
IL approve Of your idea," returned
the old gentleman, "you are Of suitable
age to settle down. May ask the
name of your intended"
"Mrs. -" exclaimed Charles, start
ing up and assuming defiant look.
"Whew!" whistled the old gentleman;
"6ne woman, Charles, but isn't she a
triae too advanced in years?"
II think not" said he; "but who have
you declded upon"
"Why, Charles, it is q very curious
circumstance, but had determined to
marry her daughter"
"Daughterl" exclaimed Charles;-
"Why, you are at least twice as old as
she is; | don't object"
The matter was thus happily settled,
and in the course of o few weeks it was
satisfactorily arranged with the widow
and daughter, and the parties were
married.
Very soon after the marriage was
comSummated, they all discovered that
they had made o great mistake. The
son found that the widow was altogeth-
er to motherly for the wife of young
man of twenty.three, and the old gentle.
man found that young lady of twenty
was too volatile for sober minded man
of fifty. Disagreement followed, then
neglect, and finally the thousand little
quarrels, and snubbingS, and chickering's,
sjmmering down into a grand fight,
winch was kept up, Win sllgnC Varla-
tions, for three months.
Finally, they agreed permanently to
disagree, and avaling themselves of the
ease with which divorces are obtained
in Indiana, the whole four removed to
Indiana, where in due time the divor.
ees were obtained.
The four came home as they went, 10
gether, the son taking the daughter un-
der his special charge, and the father
doing the agreeable to the widow. -
Long before they had arrived at Buoy
rus, they had arranged matters on an
entirely different basis-the father and
the widow made up match, and tie
son and daughter ditto. The marriage
was performed Immediately on their ar.
rival at Bucyrus. Up to date they all
!. appear to be well satisfied with each
other, and it is to be hoped that they
will long continue so.
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