The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-14
FAIRY TALES DECEIVED THEN.
Two Sisters Elope With Singtng-Mas-
ter FrOnsa q Luxurious Home

HoULToN, Neb., October "a whirlpool
OF excitement enyeloped this town to-day
when it was discovered that two of the
most charming young ladies that it's society
boasted of had eloped. To add to the Pc
culiar features OF the affair, the girls had
both eloped with the same man. Every
body for miles around is talking about the
elopement, and the plinutest particulars
come IN for comment and suggestions.
just q month ago, a tall, darkroom
plexioned man, about 35 years OF age.
arrived in Houlton from St. Louis. His
appearance created sensat ation among the
susceptible maidens, and the rustic gallants
vert compelled to take a back seat. The
new arrival gave his name as Charles
Lindow, and announced his intention of
starting singing school in town, where the
undeveloped local talent could learn to
warble Sweet Violets" in company with
out running the risk of being shot. Mr..
Lindow astonished the natives by polishing
his shoes twice day and wearing the only
silk hat in town, Notwithstanding the jeers
OF the country boys, who preferred going
hareheadad.
Mr.. LlndOw's collars were very high, his
cuffs were never turned, and all the young
ladies declared that he was "iust too aw-
fully sweet for nything."
The singing school prospered, ,and the roller
skating rink was abandoned and it's place
taken by the new attraction. Half of the
cats in town went out OF business. and
people who desired to sleep at night were
compelled to drink bucketfuls OF Mrs.
Winslow's s soothing syrup.
Mr.. Lindow secured board in the home
OF Alexander F. Eevers, a prominent hard
ware merchant OF the town, whose wealth
is estimated to be in the vicinity of $780,
600. Mr.. Nevers does not keep boarders.
but he allowed the singing-master to re-
main in the house so that his two daughters
could better profit by his instructions.
The Misses Josie and Abbie Nevars have
been the acknowledged bellies OF Houlton
for two years. Josie is 20 years OF age, a
plump, pleasing brunette, and the possessor
Of good soprano voice. Abbie is just Is,
and is a beautiful blonde, who numbers
halfa dozen rustic hearts among her vic
Tins. Both were romantic. and soon be-
came infatuated with their handsome
teacher. Mr.. Lindo" pictured to the young
ladies the glorious career that awaited
them upon the stage, and declared that the
manager OF a prominent theater in St.
.-..,::*, wHs just aching to launch couple Of
good singers into fame and fortune.
Every evening the three sat upon Mr.
Nevers's piazza and warbled ''Some Day"
until peighboring real estate began to de-
cline and the drug store's sales of cotton
wool for the earache promised to bring the
pharmacist fortune. Mr.. Nevers was
called out OF town last evening, and the
girls embraced the opportunity to fly with
Mr.. Lindow.
They packed up all their dresses and jew
elry and did not forget to carry away
81, 100 in cash which Mr.. Nevers kept in a
small safe in the house. Jumping into a
wagon the trio drove to Carterville, a sta
hna Ial
the Eastern train. Mr.. Nevers arrived
home this morning and was astounded at
finding his daughters missing and a note
upon his bureau reading: E il
"Darling Papa: We have gone with Chars
lie. He will make us famous and we love
him so. Good bye.
JOSIE AND ABBIE."
Mr.. Nevers has started for St. Louis i'll
search of the runaways. He took his pis-,
tolls with him and will probably make
sieve of handsome Mr.. Lindow if he finds
him.