Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-08
A QUEER MATRIMONIAL EXPERT
ENCE

The Millbank neighborhood is prey
to excitement One ofthe prettiest and
most popular bellies of the country finds
herself married without having intend
ed to marry anybody.
This startling event occurred und er
the following circumstances-the queer
est of all incidents in the chapter of ac-
cidents.
A picnic party at "Annandale," the
residence of Judge Amman, our popular
county official, beautiful autumn day
inspired every heart, and a picturesque
grove n. ar the mansion had been select
ed as the scene of the festivities. Moth
ing could be more attractive than the
spectacle presented. The youths and
maidens were seated in groups under the
brilliant foliage; hampers o. edibles
were already uncovered under the shad-
ow of great oak, and the autumn sun
shine lit up gray scarfs and curls and
aces.
Miss Bel Annan--for she was n belle
in name rs well rs in reality--was en-
gagged in her customary amusement of
flirting. She was lovely blonde, and
devoted to the occupation. Not one had
ever succeeded in flirting with her. At
twenty-five, if you could believe her
statement she was heart whole and inn
pervious.
Her foeman on this occasion was q
fine young fellow called by his intimates
Ned Hay. He was very much in love
with Miss Bel Amman, and everybody
was aware of it Hence general enjoy
ment of the sal'ies of the young couple
who were equally gay.
"You people really ought to be mar
red !" said satirical voice behind
them.
And, turning round, Mr.. Hay saw a
friend of his, Mr.. Leftwick, smiling
with grim expression. Mr.. Leftwick
haze been n candidate for magistrate,
and the fates seemed unpropitious.
The election had taken place on the
day before, and the returns indicated
that his opponent had been elected by
clear majority:
'If l had only had good luck l might
have married you to celebrate this fes-
tive occasion"
Mr.. Hay looked at his fair companion
and smiled.
"Isn't it a pity !" he said
"Yes--it really is too bad !" said Miss
Bel, with dangerous glance.
at would be such a novelty--a we'd
ding at picnic" said Mr.. Hay
'If agreeable" said Mr.. Leftwick,
Il will perform the ceremony for the
general enjoyment"
AT country picnic the extravagant
is the order of the day. The PROPOSE
ten of Mr.. Leitwick had been over
heard 10y some of his ''strayed revel-
ers." They gathered around the
group, besieged Miss Amman and MIR.
Hay-convinced the latter promptly;
then the former after awhile; and it
was announced to the company in gen
eral that Mr.. Edward Hay and Miss
Isabe, Amman were now about to be
married.
In ten minutes the whole gay com
pany had gathered beneath the oak
some wild HOwels were impruvised into
q wreath for the bride, and she pre-
scented herself leaning on Mr.. Hays
arm, and modeotly Kidding down her
iltdt -iltlllllS tOlllu ne httltC.
Mr.. Leitwick, with deep solemnity,
performed his functions to the best OF
his memory.
IF anybody can allege aught why
this marriage should not take place,
said Mr. Leitwick, "let him speak OF
forever after hold his peace"
No one spoke.
do you, Edward Hay, take this
handsome young person for your we'd
ded wife,"
with pleasure-I certainly do
said Mr.. Hay.
And do you, Isabel Amman, take thi,
your welded husband?' said Mr.. Left
wick.
"Yes," said Miss Bel Amman, lookins
down with the appropriate air of tim
idity.
Then said Mr.. Leitwick. solemnly
"by virtue Of the authority vested i,
me-or which should have been veste,
in meas magistrate of this county
| pronounce you, + iward Hay, an,
you, Isabel AMMAN, to be man and wife
Salute your bride ~
Mr.. Hay seemed willing, hut Mis-
Be- promptly declined. She wa
bmshing a httle-'he whole sffti
seemed so very real. A few minute
afterward her bushes had suddenl
disappeared. An old farmer riding b
had called out:
"Mr. Leftwick, | congratulate you
Congratulate mt9"
"You are elected a magistrate. Tn
Russell precinct was not heard fror
last night, but the returns are now ii