Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-01-30
Married IN Sport.

Certain circles in this city. says the
Bradford (Pa.) Ners, are agitateu over
n perform ance enacted by we'll known
Young lady resident and young gen.
tleman. which places the pair in an
unpleasant predicament, as will be seen
when the facts are related. In conse-
quence of the prominent relations OF
the parties in society. and the efforts
being made to consummate an amicable
settlement, we have concluded to tell
the story without publishing names.
The hero halls from Buffalo, n. Y, in
which city he enjoys considerable
prominence as a member of the Episco-
pal church and as society man."
For two years back he has been paying
attention to an estimable young lady of
thst city, and recently the two entered
into an agreement to take each other
for life. It was agreed between them
that the wedding should take place
next fall, the services to be those of
the Episcopal faith. A knowledge of
the engagement Of the couple soon
gained circulation, and the topic of
conversation in the ranks in which they
move is the coming wedding, which
will probably have to be postponed on
account of the young mans ignorance
of the laws of the state of Pennsylvania
governing and regulating marriages.
In this state there is no such thing
recognized as mock marriages, or, to
speak more plainly, marrying for
fun" All that is required by the law
to bind man and woman together as
man and wife is a mutual declaration
in the presence Of witnesses. Aud
there is no power that can release them
from their bargain within u period of
two years. Then their only hope is
\ divorce, and this may be obtained by
filing complaint Of either adultery or
non'support, the only recognized abus-
es by which divorces can be obtained
in this state. Six months must elapse
previous to the time either charge can
be made, and eighteen months are then
supposed to intervene before the divorce
can DO granted. With this slight
understanding of the law, our readers
will be enabled to fully appreciate the
odd position in which the parties con.
cerned have placed themselves, and we
will continue our narrative. In accord
ance with an invitation extended him to
come to Bradford to pass the Sabbath
with some lady friends in this city, the
young gentleman came down from
Buffalo last Saturday evening, and
received cordial and hearty welcome.
He attended church services on Sunday
in company with his entertainers, and
the sultry evening was passed in social
conversation in tho parlor of the resi-.
dence of one of Bradford s wealthiest and
boil oil
assembled was pleasant and agreeable
one, and, over copious Quantities of
strawberries aud ices, the general topics
of the day were discussed. The subject
of marriage was not forgotten, and the
young man, who always took pride in
letting the fact be known that he was
soon to lead the choice of his heart, to
the bymeneal altar, was not backward,
on this particular occasion, in express.
ing the same. He gave the day OF the
month settled upon for the marriage,
yad one Of the young ladies present
Remarked that she was to be married
on the same day and month, also,
adding
"How nice it would be to have
double wedding"
She stated that she was to be married
in the Episcopal church, and jokingly
said,-
LET US go through the services now,
so that we will be used to it when the
proper time comes"
He expressed himself as perfectly
willing, and the two joined hands and
stood up. The marriage service of the
Episcopal church was read by friend,
the usual questions were asked and
answered, and the parties to the con-
tract were declared man and wife.
The transaction afforded considerable
amusement for the party, who retired
that night in joyful and jovial mood,
only to awake in the morning to come
to the knowledge that terrible mistake
had been made, and that the marriage
in the eyes of the law was legal and
binding. When this declaration was
made known, CONSERVATION on all sides
prevailed, and it is said the young lady
came near crying her eyes ont. The
parties interested are dumbfoundel as
to what is the best thing to do, and are
trying to devise some means to bridge
over the really unfortunate transaction.
Let us draw the vail.