The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-02-21
A PENINSULA ROMANCE.
Long Separated Couple Reunited "A FoI
mer Elktonian the Hero

A Long Separated Couple Reunited "A For.
mer Elktonian the Hero.
a correspondent of a Wilmington news.
paper writing from Chlistfeld tells the
following story of the experience of a
pretty glrl of that town apd her husband
who at one time was resident of Elk
ton:
The lady is the daughter of Captain
Jacob Cullen, a respected citizen of this
place. Miss Annie is about 20 years of
age. She has lovely face, and round
ed graceful figure. She has had a num-
| Der Of admirers ever since she left school.
The most devoted gentleman who waited
upon her was Mr.. Charles w. Souder of
Delaware. Mr. Souder is a jewelsr, and
is well known in many Of the towns on
the Eastern Shore, where he has sold
goods. In May 1891, he took Miss Annie
out riding, and they were married. When
they returned he alighted from the car
riage at her fathers residence, and he
put up at Nenable's Hotel. 1t was thought
they would take the steamer next day for
Baltimore, but instead of meeting her
husband Miss Annie sent him note saw.
ing she did not love him. To the surprise
of everybody Mr.. Souder went away
alone. Then it was reported that Cap
tain Cullen was opposed to the marriage,
and that Miss Annie had said she had
been forced 20 marry MIR. Souder against
her wish by threats and intimidations.
1t was even said that Mr.. Souder had
threatened to kill her and himself too if
she refused. When Mr.. Souder heard
these reports he denied them, and de-
clared she had married him of her own
free will. The minister who performed
the ceremony said he never saw a hap
pier couple than they appeared to be
when standing in front of him. The news
of the strange separation of the young
couple soon spread over the county, and
was published in number of papers. AS
the years passed by and the young cou-
pie still remained apart from each other
the people began to forget about it, when
the circumstances were recalled by efforts
Cd the part of Miss Annie to obtain a d.
vorce. Mr.. Thomas S. Hodson was coun-
sci for Miss Annie, and Col. Henry Page
for Mr.. Souder. Matters stood thus I'M
til about two weeks ago, when Mr.. Sou
der came to Crisfield and went to Miss
Annie's home and told her that he still
loved her, but that if she was disposed
to insist on the continuance of the sep
aratiou he would no longer interpose any
obstacle to her wishes. His patience
and devotion touched her heart, and she
concluded that she did love him after all |
A reconciliation was the result. They
spent last night at tie residence of
friend, and this morning took the early
train, as happy as birds in spring time.
Captain Cullen is up the Potomac some
where dredging for oysters"
Mr.. Souder was a widower before he |
married Miss Cullen. His first was |
daughter of Mr.. VIM. Merry of Elk Neck,
i'll this county. He resided at one time
on North street and afterwards on Main
street above Church street in this town,
and while living at the latter place his
wife died. He waa engaged in the Jew
elry business, and travelled throughout |
the Peninsula selling it wherever he could
find customer.