Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-11-08

continued, the newly married pair reach
ing this city about 10 o'clock a. m. By
previous arrangement, Mr.. VanValken-
burgh drove his bride to the residence of
his uncle, where she alighted, and he con-
tinued on to the stable with the buggy.
In the meantime Capt. Simmons had
learned of the elopement and had been
actively engaged in endeavoring to over
take the fleeing lovers. In a letter writ
ten to Capt. VanValkenburgh, q few
hours after the discovery of the flight of
his daughter he stated that he had given
his full and hearty consent" to the mar
rage, and was at loss to account for
the steps they had taken.
He beseeched Capt. V. to let him know
if they were married, and if they were
to communicate with them if aware of
their whereabouts, and tell them to re-
tnrn home and relieve himse and wife
Of the anxiety with which their hearts
were oppressed. In reply to this letter
Capt. Y. wrote that his nephew and Miss
that was the determination of the young
man when he left Pine Bluff. He was
unable, however. to inform Capt s. of
their whereabouts. This correspondence
took place Saturday.
Capt. Simmons, having learned that the
clipping couple had taken the road to Star
City, started in pursuit, and was hard
upon their tracks when they were on their
way to this city. We are Informed that
prior to this. when in Pine Bluff Saturday
he had inquired ut the Clerks Office if q
marriage license had been issued to Mr.
| VanValkenburgh and his daughter. and
was Informed that no such license had
been applied for. Whether he learned oil
the marriage at Star City or not is a mat
ter of dispute. We understand that he
claims that he did not.
! When Capt. Simmons arrived in town
he repaired at once to the residence OF
Capt. Van Valkenburgh, arriving at the
gate just as MIR. Van Valkenburgh. the
bridegroom, was returning from the sta
BILE. Upon getting sight of his son-in
law, he walked hastily toward him, stick
hand. As he neared the young man,
he drew a pistol from his pocket, and
without warning. fired. This, of course
brought Mr.. Van Valkenburgh to pause
Seeing that his father-in-law had decid
eddy the advantage, he concluded thai
discretion was the better part of valor
and therefore beat hasty retreat. Be
fore reaching the corner one additional
shot was fired by the irate Capt. S., with
out effect. The reports of the pist3
soon brought officers and crowd of c.ti
zens upon the scene, and Capt. S. was al
once placed under arrest. He was taken
before Magistrate Thomas, where he was
placed under bond for his appearance
Wednesday. In the meantime the bride
| hoVy hoN rd oI,of u
fathers irascible temperament, hastily
run to the residence of Maj. Oliver
where she was soon joined by her hus.
hand. After firing the two shots Capt
Simmons. who was evidently under the
influence of liquor, soon subsidized, and
manifested no further thirst for gore. III
treated the affair very lightly. and seem
Ell ready for reconciliation He ex-
planned to Capt. Van Valkenburgh. who
was on his way to church and hurried
| quickly TO his residence at the first repor,
from the pistol, that he was under the
impression that no license had been OBJ
tanned by Mr. Van Valkenburgh before
the tying of the knot" and having
been correctly informed he had no furth
er resentment, and was ready to welcome
his son in-law to his heart and home. A
reconciliation therefore soon followed
and at Capt. Simmons earnest solicita
ton Mr.. Van Valkenburgh and his bride
left yesterday for the home of their pa
rents, where their honeymoon will bt
spent.
1t is to be hoped that, after the tribula
tiols and storms incident to their court
ship and marriage, in which their pluck
and atfectation were certainly put to &
severe test, the welded life of the newly
married couple may be one OF continued
harmony, happiness and prosperity.