Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-03
how MIR. BERRY GOT HIS WIFE.
An AppIing County Story, Dealing
with Love and Fortune.
ZION tAe BaeleN IN B1nner.

From the Bailey ca B1Rner.
For the last few years quite a number
OF young men have come to this county
from the Cardinals to engage in the tur-
pentlne business. AS rule they do not
remain single long after they get into
business. Some marry Georgia girls while
others 90 back 20 the scenes Of their child
hood to get their companions.
We first find the hero of our story an
orphan boy in Carolina. Many of our
readers have seen MIN and for fear we tell
too much,tw will not be too explicit. Suf-
ice it to say he was fine looking, tall, pre-
possessing in his appearance and was not
afraid to face the hardshIps of life. He
was not poor enough to be needy, nor was
he wealthy enough, as he thought, to
become the sutton for the hand of the
belle OF the village in which he grew
up. Being full of vim and determination,
he purposed in his mind that if dollars
and cents would make his undertaking
more favorable he would try their virtue.
Hastily arranging his business, ne left TO
seek his fortune in Georgia. When he
reached his destination he found himself
among the rich pine forests of Appling
county. He at once went into the turpen-
tine business, throwing his whole soul
into the work. He labored almost day
and night, thinking of but little else than
months and years passed on and Mr. Berry
found that he had made several thousand
dollars. He was looked on by all who
knew him as a good business man, and in
few years 1t was quite certain, without
some cruel fate, that he would be a
wealthy man. The news OF his success in
business reached his friends at home and
the general talk in the village was on the
wonderful success of Jake Berry. This
al Dc f..fo 10 a,.I 70 tee
Nora Gray, who had a fancy for him when
he left school six years before. She only
wished him success as a friend, for she
had no reason to hope for ANYTHING more.
AT last Mr.. Berry decided to 60 home
and see his mother, and learn what his
prospects might be for winning the hand
of Miss Nora. When he arrived at home
all were glad to see him and nothing
would do his old companions, but to have
nice tea party. In due time he called
for her and they started. On the way she
told MIN that she would be compelled to
leave promptly at 3 O'Clock. This he
readily agreed to and soon they were
among the festive throng.
Before one hour had passed Mr. Berry
was called from the house by a gentleman
and made prisoner. 1t was the Sheriff,
who wanted MIN to answer as security for
an old debt. lie was dumbounded, and
did not know what to do. Re thought of
his promise to attend Miss Nora home at
8 O'Clock, and now he was a prisoner.
What must be done? II this reaches her
ears the game is up with me. l shall for
ever be disgTaced. While | am not a
coward | am disgraced and no amount of
explanation will account for it to her sat
isfactiOn. Making up his mind for the
worst he employed counsel and asked that
a hearing be given him at once. A preli-
minarv trial was held and he was bound
over in the sum Of LOCO.
This was almost like deaf h-blOw, in
fact he preferred death to going to Jail
under all the surrounding circumstances.
Upon moments reflection he fell upon
plan. Getting a friend of his, attended
by the Sheriff, they went to the office OF
the latter, where he deposited check for
81, 900 as security. Now he was free again.
Looking at his watch, the hands marked
| IL. "What must do" came TO his mind
a thousand times before he reached the
! house where he left Miss Nora. Brave,
| truthful, and fearless as he was, he says,
81 will tell her ALL" To his surprise he
found them Waiting for his return. Walk
ing in he took seat and in a calm and
truthful manner, accounted for his alb
sence. The explanation seemed sufficient
and from that very hour he became Miss
Nora's lover. She we'll knew that the
courage and fortitude which enabled him
to stand such pressure as had been
brought to bear on him that night, would
be strong enough for her to trust in
through life, if it was his pleasure to ask
1t.
When six weeks more had passed Miss
Nora Gray and Mr.. Jake Berry were man
ana wife, living at a beautiful little home
near the Altamaha river.