The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-29
A Race for n wife.

The Adrian, Michigan Times tells the
following The actors in. this little domes-
tic drama were Rensselaer, Mills a wealthy
farmer, living about a mile west of the viii
lage of Clifton, his daughter, Ida Mills,
Alonzo Mills, his son, and Samuel Lazaleer,
who has for the past three years been Miss
Ida's affianced. 1t seems that the father
of the girl objected to Lazaleer as son-in-
law, which seemed to make the younger peo-
pie more determined than ever The pre-
liminaries which led to the episode occurred
during the first of the week.
They had expected to be married about
the 18th of last month, but the OLD gentle
man had got an inkling of what was going
on and thwarted their designs. 1t is ru-
mored that on Thursday Lazaleer went to
the house of Mr.. Mills for the purpose of
accompanying the daughter to Toledo, they
proposing to have the marriage ceremony
performed on the route. But Mills stopped
this proceeding, and the daughter remained
at home. The following day, Friday, the
daughter repaired to the residence of a
neighbor, George Wilson, and sent word to
her lover where she could be found
Lazaleer received tho word about o.
clock in the afternoon, and was soon on
hand with team, and few moments
later, in company with his soon-to-be bride,
was taking a circuitous route to the village,
to avoid passing the house of the parental
Mills, which was situated on the direct
road to the village. While driving leisurely
along, judge of their surprise when suddenly
a horse aud buggy dashed by containing
the father and brother Young Mills
sprang to the ground and attempted to
seize Lazeleer's team by the bits. Taking
in the situation at a glance, Lazaleer turned
his team suddenly round, and before the
Mills could get under way the object of
their anxiety was out of sight.
This was near Franklin Centre, the young
couple having perambulated the town of
Franklin here and there before this, until
they had already driven twelve or fifteen
miles. The pursued party were headed
for the village of Clinton, and now began
the most exciting portion of the race. The
Messrs. Mills entered the race in earnest.
Lazaleer's team was n young and spirited
one, while the other was scarcely less so.
Before starting out Lazaleer had made
arrangements with DR.. Alvord to be mar
ried at his house, provided lie was fortunate
enough to get possession of the Young lady.
The intention of the fleeing couple was
to gain time and reach DIR, Alvord's resi-
dense in season to have tho marriage per-
formed before their pursuers came up. To
circumvent this was the old mans aim
The news of the chase had reached the
village soon after it began, and DIR. Alvord,
thinking that time might be precious, had
procured. the services of the Methodist
minister, Rev. Mr.. Fraree, who was await
ing the result of the race at the DOCTORS
residence. At five minutes before Laza-
leer drove up. The young couple sprang
from the buggy and rushed into the house.
The required time was gained, but none to
spare, for they was close at hand, but be-
fore they could get out of the buggy the
nuptial knot was tied.
BY this time a crowd had collected about
the house, but il was soon locked and
Mesrs. Mills refused admittance. After
trying every door, aud using some extrava-
giant language, they assured themselves
that the marriage ceremony had actually
been performed by an interview with the
minister. They then went away. The
appearance of the young couple as the cere-
mony was being performed is said to have
been extremely singular and, under the cir
cumstances, rather ludcrous.
SO short was the time that no prepara-
tions could be made. They were dressed
in common clothes and literally covered
with mud, the result of their drive, The
parties are all well connected, and outsiders
cannot see why Mr.. Mills should object SO
strenuously TO the match. The affair, as
it terminated, caused considerable excite
ment. What the ultimate result will be,
whether disinheritanee or areconciiation,
has not yet transpired.
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