The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-06-16
Romance in Real Life.
Young Mechanic Loses wife By Foolish Act
Subsequent Happy Reunion,
From the Albany Evening Journal, 27th.

From the Albany Evening Journal, eth.
About three years ago, good looking.
stalwart young mechanic went from this
city to accept an advantageous offer in the
town of Salem, Washington county. Be-
ing unmarried and rather fond of society.
it was not long before James West, as we
shall call him, acquired circle o. aceuain-
lance which embraced at least ali the
prettiest girls in the town. After be-
slowing attentions indiscriminately,
thereby causing many hearts to beat with
jealous rage and envy, he suddenly be-
came more reserved in his demeanor, and
from thenceiorth devoted himself to but
one, a young lady whose personal attrao-
tlons were only surpassed by her ainiablo
character and varied accomplish ents,
named Kate -, daughter of we'll
TODD farmer OF Washington county.
| West had evidently heard the admoni-
ton, " faint heart never won fair LADY,
for he pressed his suit with ardor which
soon received its reward, and their en-
gagement was announced.
Six months aftorward, on q bright.
sunny day in May, the iuptials were cele-
DRAFTED After marriage they settled down
to housekeeping in neat cottage, sur
rounded with all which happy young
couple could desire, and everything seem
ed to augur well for long and tranquil
| life of domestic bliss.
| But in an evil hour their bright hopes
were Swallowed. A former acquaintance
happening in the village was met by the
young husband, and, while recalling old
times, social drink was proposed A
! faint show of resistance on the part of
| West, and the drink was taken, followed
soon by another. AS the liquor mounted
to his brain, all thought of tho sweet
young wife at home faded from his mind
and the rest of the night was spent ia hi
larious debauchery.
! Poor Kate, having passed a lonely eve.
ming, retired to rest, framing thousand
excuses fer her husbands absence. In
the morning she awoke in an agony Of
terror at finding herself still alone, and
hastily flinging on some clothes, opened
the door to go IN searcA Of him. Imagine
her horror at beholding the one she loved
30 well lying across the step besmeared
with filth, in the worst stage of intoxica-
ton. The sight was SO horrible that for
q time she was unrbe to move or act
Then, as if having formed sudden reso-
luton, she hastily dragged HIM in, dres-
sed herself, and left the house.
The husband awoke from his drunken
stupor shortly after, and, calling for Kate
was astonlshed at receiving no answer.
The thought occurred to him that his
conduct the night before had driven her
away. week passed by and although
the conscience-stricken husband made
every search and inquiry, no trace of the
lost one could be found. A year elapsed,
and, having given up all hope of ever
|regaining his lost happiness, the hus
band threw up his situation, sold his fnr-
nIture and came to this city, wheIe he
secured employment as machinist.
A few days ago happening to be in
Troy on bulness, while passing up SeconI
st. he came face to face with his wife.
The recognition was mutual, aid with
the old love yelling up in their breasts,
they were once more united.
Half crazed at the sight which met her
eyes on that fatal morning, she had fled
from the house and taken the cars to
Troy, fortunately securing situation in
a dressmaking establishment, where she
preferred remaining rather than be the
companion of one who would so inebriate
himself
And now after being separated for
more than year, they have resumed
house keeping in this city the husband.
on his part, with firm determination
never to do aught that would cause his
wife moments unhappiness and she.
with desire to brighten their new home
with love that will make it lasting. and
full of confidence that he will be true To
his word.
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