, 1879-03-15
A Asilslainl Bridegroom.

From Goshen Township, CO., comes
the story OF thl most bashfu young man
of modern times, The young man re-
sides near the village of Hunter, and it
appears he struck up courtship with u
very respectable lady of Chestnut Level,
but just how he managed to WOO and
win the affections of the lady with all his
baslrulness is 4 mystery which "no fel-
low can find o IT," Last Thursday at one
o'clock was the time set for the wedding,
and the parents of the lady had prepared
a sumpluous dinner, a large assembly OF
friends had gathered to witness the nup-
tials, and the bride prospective, perhaps,
locked her sweetest in her bridal trous-
seau. One O'Clock came, but no bride
groom put in an appearance; two o'clock,
still he came not three, four, and still
he tarried By this time the preacher
could stand the smell OF the edibles no
longer, and, true to his instinct ana edu-
cation, suggested the propriety of eating
dinner, lest the victuals should spoil.
The suggestion was acted upon, and a
brother of the bride was dispatched in
quest of the delinquent bridegroom. He
found him at home, sitting before the fire
with his "evry day clothes" on, one
side of his face shaved, and seenaiasl IA,
troubl. He was asked as to his non
appearance, and replied that he at
tempted to shave himself, but was 80
scared and nervous that he could hot
accomplish it. He finally told the broth.
er that if he would finish shaving him
and help to trim him up he would 90
and report for duty. The brother kindly
assisted, and the two men started for the
home of his anxious and much embar-
rassed intended. When within short
distance of the house, the young mans
heart again failed him, aud he declared
he could not face the crowd, and offered
the brother $5 with which to pay the
minister. The brother refused the offer
Of the money. and exerted his persuasive
powers upon the young man, but all to
no avail. No use talking; he could not
stand the ordeal, and retraced his steps
homeward. The brother went ho ae and
reported the result of his investi cation,
and the preacher, turning tn the lady,
said: : "rll never tie you to such II man."
On the following Saturday the father of
the young lady sought an interview with
his ought to- have.been son in-law, but
he was met with the same plea, Z" can't
stand to face such a crowd; but ii you
will get Squire, and let sgc; married
after night, l will try it again" The old
gentleman said nay to this proposition,
declaring that the ceremony must be per;
formed in the daytime. So, after being
encouraged by his would be father.in-
law, he consented to face the music, and
Saturday evening the knot was tied 10y
the minister formerly engaged, who, per-
haps, thought it no harm to break vow
rashly made, when good supper and
$5 bill awaited him.
The conduct OF this young man reminds
us of tho old story Of the fellow who,
when about to get married, burst out
crying. His father asked him what was
the matter, and the son replied that he
was ashamed, to get married. His father
told him he should not be ashamed, and
to brace him up said: "Your mother
and get married" Yes replied the
son, "but YOU married mother, and I've
got to marry a strange gal-boo. hoo ooh.