The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

From Goshen Township comes the
story Of the most bashful man Of modern
times. The young man resides near
the village Of Hunter and 1t appears he
struck up . courtship with very re-
spectacle lady Of Chestnut Level. but
just how he managed 60 WOO and win
the affections Of the lady with ali his
bashfulness II . mystery which "no
fellow can find out" Last Thursday :,
one o'clock was tho time set for tn
wedding, and the parents Of the LADY
hsd prepared sumptuous dinner,
large assembly Of friends had gathered
10 witness the nuptials and the bride
prospective, perhaps, looked her sweet
est in her bridal trousseau.. One O'Clock
came but no bridegroom put in an APP
pearance; two O'Clock, still ne came
not; three, four O'Clock and still he tar
RED. BY this time the preacher could
stand the smell Of the edibles no longer.
and true TO his instinct and education
suggested the propriety of eating din
ner lest the victuals should spoil. The
suggestion was acted upon and = brother
ofthe bride was dispatched In quest Of
the delinquent bridegroom. He found
him at his home sitting before the FIRE
with his everyday clothes on, one
side Of his face shaved. and seemingly
in trouble. He was asked n TO his non
appearance and replied that he attempt
ed To shave himself but was so scared
and nervous that he could not accom-
plish il. He finally told the brother
that if be would finish shaving him and
help TO trim him up he would 20 and
report for duty. The brother kindly
assisted, and the two then
started for the home OF III.
anxious and much embarrassed
intended When within short distance
OF the house the young mans heart
again failed him, and he declared he
could not face the crowd and offered the
brother IS with which 10 pay the minis
ter. The brother refused the offer II
the money and exerted his persuasive
powers u on 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 home
and reported the result Of his investiga-
ton, and the preacher turning TO the
lady said: - IN never tie you 10 such 4
man" On the following Saturday the
father Of the young lady sought an in
terview with his acknowledgements
in-law, but ne wa met with the same
plea, IL cant stand to face such 3
crowd; but if you will get Squire and
let Us get married after might will try
il again" The old gentleman said nay
70 this proposition, declaring that the
ceremony must be performedin the day
time SO after being encouraged ~
his would-be father-in-lzw be consented
TO fac, the music, and Saturday evening
the knot was tied by the minister for
merly engaged, who perhaps thought Il
no harm 70 break vow ra,hlv made,
when a good supper and a - bill await
ed him.
The conduct Of this young man re-
minds Us Of the old story u 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 10 get married. his
father told him ne should not be asham-
ed and TO brace him up said "Your
mother and got married" = Yes"
replied the son, shut you married moth
er and I've got 70 marry strange girl
boo boo ooh ~ BarHesrillc (D.) En-
terpriss.