The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-08
a RACE FOR 4 WIFE.
A THRILLINa ELopEMESr ADVENTURE I,
MICHIGAN.
From the Adrian Times,l

a THRILLINa ELopEMENT ADVENTURE IN
MICHIGAN.
TFrom the A6rian Times,l
The actors in this little domestic dra-
ma we're Rensselaer, Mills, q wealthy
farmer, living about mile west of the
village of Clinton his daughter, Ida
Mills Alonzo Mills. his son, and Sam
uel Lazaleer, who has for the past three
years been Miss Ida2s afianced. It
seems that the father of the young girl
objected to Lazaleer as son-in-l law,
which seemed to make the young peo-
pie more determined than ever. The
prehminaries 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 gen.
tleman got an inkhng of what was going.
rumored 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 put stop to this
proceeding, and the daughter remained
at home. The following day,
Friday, the daughter repaired to
the residence of a neighber, George
Wilson, and sent word to her
lever where she could be found. Laza-
leer received the word about three
O'Clock in the afternoon, and was soon
on hand with a team, and few mo-
ments later, in company with his soon
to-be bride, was taking 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
q horse and buggy dashed by containing
the father and brother. Young Mills
sprang to the ground and attempted to
seize Lazaleer's team by the bits. TAX
ing in the situation at a glance, Lazaleer
turned his team suddenly around, and
before the Millses 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 be-
fore this until they had already driven
twelve or fifteen miles. The pursu ed
party were headed for the village Of
Clinton, and now began the most ex-
citing portion Of the race. The
Messrs. Mills entered the race in
earnest. Lazaleer's team was young
and spirited one, while the other was
pn&r uko
Lazaleer had made arrangements with
DIR. Alvord to be married at his house,
provided he 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-
dence in season to have the marriage
performed before their pursuers cameup.
To circumvent this was the old mans
aim. The news of the chase had reached
the. village soon after it began, and DR..
Alvord, thinking that time might be
precious, had procured the services of
the Methodist minister, Rev. Mr..
Fraree, who was awaiting the result Of
the race at the doctors residence. AT
five minutes before five Lazaleer drove
mp. The young couple sprang from the
buggy and rushed into the house. The
required time was gained, but none to
spare, for Mills was close at hand, but
before he could get out of his buggy
the nuptial knot was tied.
By this time a crowd had collected
about the house, but it was soon looked
and Messrs. Mills refused admittance.
After trying every door and using some
extravagant language, they assured
themselves that the marriage ceremony
had actually been performed by an in
terview with the minister. They then
went away. The appearance of the
young couple, as the ceremony was be.
ing performed, is said to have been ex.
tremely singular, and, under the cir.
cumstances, rather ludicrous. So shori
was the time that no preparation could
be made. They were dressed In com.
mon clothes, and literally covered with
mud, the result of their drive. The
parties are all well connected, and out
siders cannot see why Mr.. Mills should
object SO strenuously to the match.
The affair, as it terminated, caused con-
siderable excitement. What the uIti-
mate result viii be, whether disin-
heritance or a reconciliation, has not
yet transpired.