The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-19
LOVE TRIr uPHs OYER A FATHER.
A successn'i Eiopem~nt In Indiana arried.
and Refusing to Leave her Husband.

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Some miles west Of the city lives n worthy
old farmer named Hoffman. whose daughter.
Sarah. plighted her troth with a gallant young
gentleman Of Indianapolis. David Clemens.
acres OF her father and Mr. Hoffman objected
10 marriage contract with any one. more par
ticularly David. because Of her youth tscycn-
tcenl and vet the lady Is in weight nearly 300.
III height nearly six feet and II possessed of
unusually mature judgment The old man
guarded his treasure closely but there was "A
secret communication between the lover and
the beloved. by when the elopement was ar
ranged.
ems and his friend. Mr. +. c. Shofer. engaged a
swift team and drove to the meeting place. and
there awaited her coming She had the requisite
nerve, and at the hour named jumped from her
chamber window and struck out IN the dark
ness for thc carriage. The wind slammed the
awukc the inmates. and the father gave rapid
pursuit. The girl outwinded him IN the race
sprang into tho carriage and with loose rein
ana Vigorous whip the lover and beloved and
Mr.. Shofcr galloped toward Tho city. The girl
has several ,uncles, hard landed, strong listed
opposition 10 DAVID. and these men Joined in
the pursuit, together with their retniners and
nelghbors, al Of them members Of cavalry
company organized for protection against horse
thieves. In SOUNDS Of twos and threes the pur-
sucrs rode 70 every railway station within IA
radius Of twenty miles. leaving Mr.. Hoffman
and one other To- follow to this city. warn the
police. and telegraph for the arrest Of the fugi
lives
1t is seldom that double rig plunges moro
madly over dark muddy road than did the
one BEARING David and Saie. and within u
tricc after reaching his fathers residence. on
Northwest street. they We're ndissoluhy bound
together for life by the Rev DR.. Ketcham Of the
California street Church. Quick rs was the
ride ana the inurrlhg" ceremony, there was no
time 10 waste Tor. within few moments after
they We're made husband aud wife, and while
the company were sitting down 10 a substantial
supper. in bounced six feet five Of the ratr ia
thor normal weight 225l. revolver in hand de-
mandng an Immediate return of his daughter
10 her home. ShOier. who had herocally stood
by David. drew his revolver and eyinccd per-
feet readiness t. respond. the bride replied; " |
guess not, ami seeing things had taken turn.
the old man stopped To parley, and then went
of for reGnlOrccments. Requirements came
in the SHAPE Of her hrawny uncles but she had
made up her mind to remain with David. and
there she stuck with true feminine devotion.
Then he threatened Ia disinherit her, but
Clemens pere gave Hoffman perc to understand
that his money was back ing hi- boy and Hof-
man pero could di-inherit and he - stay TO
breakfast At last accounts David and Sallie
hive settled down 10 the quictudc Of domestic
liir ia" unolc- have drawn in ;he cavalry
scouts. whilr Holman pore was altering his
villa material thing when 1t IL considered he
In probably worth cool SsUOOO.