The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-09
LOVING HEARTS UNITED.
Romantic Marriage In the Noun
tains OF Lampnsas County.

From the 6niN cstOn News.
CorERAs Cow, July G.-Quite ro-
mantle marriage occurred n few miles
west Of here yesterday in the mountains
ofLampasas county, the high contract
ing parties being Mr.. John Logan, aged
~, and Miss Samantha Short, aged 65
From thE bridegroom the News reporter
ELECTED the following facts.
In ls35-just 30 years ago-when John
was n lad of p, he fell in love with the
charming Samantha, then n girl of IL
summers. Unfortunately, John was not
the only one smtten by Samantha's
charms, and she, thoughtless girl, and
desiring to have two strings TO her bow,
encouraged the attentions ola gay young
man named Brown, who resided in the
same community. This did not suit the
ambitious ideas OF Mr.. Logan, who u.s.
PRED to the whole hog or none, and not
being willing for another to bask in the
smiles of his future wife, he was not
slow to express his sentiments in very
emphatic manner, which was resented
by Brown and Samantha. In nm alter
cation over the matter, Logan shot
Brown and fled the country.
Texas at that day was general rem
devious for parties who were in trouble,
and though there were neither railroads
nor telegraphs, Logan had no difficulty
in reaching the Lone star State. Ar
irving here, he Joined the Texas army
and was twice wounded-the last one
disabling him for further service.
1t was several years before he had the
courage to write letter to his old
home, and then he ordered the reply to
be mailed ut distant Office, and to be
addressed to II fictitious party In the
meantime, however, he had married and
settled on Il league of land in Washing
ton county, and was engaged in agricul-
tural pursuits.
In due time Mr.. Logon received an
answer to his letter, and was astonished
to learn that Brown had only been
slightly wounded, and that Miss Short
WAS still single, and expressed deter
mination to never marry unless she
could get her first and only love. Mr..
Logan never replied to this letter. lie
formed new associations, children grew
up around him, and his old home and
friends were almost forgotten.
About 10 years ago he sold out his
rich BraZos farm and invested his
money In cattle, establishing Il ranch
about three miles west of here in Lam
pasas county. About two years ago
Mrs. Logan died, leaving behind host
of children and grandchildren and a dis
consulate husband to mourn her loss.
About a year ago Mr.. Logan con-
ceived the idea of visiting his old home
In Alabama, from which he had not
heard In 10 years. When he reached the
old county he could not find Il man or
woman who knew him or who remeni-
bered to have heard Of the circumstance
Of which we write. Many of his rela-
lions were dead, the others had moved
to Texas and the far West. Making in
| quirles he learned that Miss samantha
had emigrated to Texas and still single,
though no one could tell him where she
was located, Feeling himselfa stranger
In strange land, he soon tired ofhis ma
tive home, and with a sad heart he
turned his face homeward.
., A few weeks ago Mr.. Logan attended
picnic ut this place and by some
chance was introduced to an old man by
the name of Short. The name attracted
his attention and upon inquiry he was
astonished and delighted to learn that
Mr.. Short was a brother OF his old sweet
heart and that Miss Samantha herself
was on the grounds, and had been living
within eight miles OF him for six years.
Mr.. Logan was not long in finding his
old lame, and parties who witnessed the
meeting say that II was one of the most
affecting.
10 make long story short, the old
man did not allow the grass to grow
under his feet, and for the second time
wood and won his hearts first love.
Long life to the happy couple is the sin
cere wish Of all.