The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-06-20
CHAPTER XXI.
A NOTEWORTHY EVENT.

A NOTEWORTHY EVENT.
When the trial that consumed three
days was concluded, and Dan Ross, one
Of the most prominent if not the chief
figure in the courtroom, where his tes-
timony was listened to brcathlcssly, re-
turned to Hank Dawson 5 to "be on hand
for the wedding this time" as Tom Big
gers and the school directors laughinely
said, Pine County had but one subject
to talk about.
The events of the past week were
published throughout the length and
breadth of the land.
The newspapers were filled with the
savings and doings of the Monks. Their
nefarious practices, long suspected but
never fully understood by the people of
the counties where they operated, were
fully Xposed-their method of max
ing and circulating the counterfeit money
laid bare to the public gaze.
Very naturally, the Government de-
tectivc, Dan Bash, figured in all the ac-
counts. His shrewdness and decision,
his tact and courage, were the theme of
the hour.
The peculiar characteristics of Hank
Dawson were described at length, until
Hank asked Eli Potts in confidence IF
ne WASH enough Ol d IuDIlC character
now to run for PRESIDENT"
Eli Potts said he thought they some
times got worse material on Presidential
tickets
But the public gaze turned with ten
fold more curiosity upon the young
man whose extraordinary experiences
and adventures made him the romantic
figure in the trial. Dan Ross-his ath-
Ia nNh of hn nj I,hfr m ff.h
his endurance when living a one on the
mountain side, his courage when in the
hands of the rui1ianS who had de,rced
his dcath-thcSe were the things that
the public talked of increasingly.
And beside this figure of brave, ac-
compliSheG. highly educated young man
demonstrating his strength and energy,
the public placed another-Chub, the
rich biac kSmith'S daughter.
The men could not find words strong
enough to voice their admiration of Belle
Dawson; the women Were enthusiastic
when they spoke OF the bearing of DaH
Ross. The Missing Bridegroom, who
lived to turn the tables upon his cow
ardly captors and to en- Joy the surprise
he gave his most intimate friends when
they Discovered in Dan Bash, the miss
ing bridegroom and schColmaster, who
became the object of the wrath OF a
gang of counterfeitcrs, their old .chOol-
low, Dan Ross, who was tr.,' most
accomplished athlete among five hundred
students.
The citizens If Pine County deemed it
incumbent upon them to demonstrate
their gratitude to Club Dawson and to
the SchOolmaStcr. who had been largely
instrumental in bringing Il gang OF ruff
fans to justice.
Most people only get married once, :"
said Hank Dawson. 81 IN able to afford
it, and just because Dan Ross was saught
under tree, and then fell into that
gangs hands, and the marriage couldn' t
take place, that's just the reason I'm
going to make it more enjoyable, and
try to give everybody chance to have n
bigger time"
The enormous quantity Of things that
came to the Corners in boxes, barrels
and sacks seemed to the wondering eyes
of the people who frcqucnted the Cor
ncrs sufficient to stock a large grocery.
The notes OF pre- aration for the mar
riagc echoed over three counties.
But now, when the truth was known
to Dan Ross relatives and friends, the
occasion was to b. graccd by the pres
encc Of his mother and sisters and two
younger brothers, who, with several of
Dams college mates, repa red to Pine
County n due as n.
When the afternoon arrived that was
to see Belle Dawson married to Dan
Ross. the Corners wore an appearance
similar to that presented by n lively viii
lage on gala day. The crowd that
gathered there, and at the house, and ON
the grounds around Hank Dawson
farm house, was one Of the iollieSt
gatherings that could he conceived
State, county and township officials
and their better halves were present.
The wealth. intelligence and Drawn Of
Pine County was thcra-and the beauty.
There were none there, however, that
did not accord the palm to Belle, other
wise known to all her friends as Club
Dawson The light-footcd quick
handed. roguish mountain beauty in her
wedding dress was royal in her ease and
beauty.
Dan" said his sisters to the bride
groom, "you're fortunate. Belle will
make decided sensation at Newport
We never would have dreamed such a
b auty could be found here"
what did you think of my Judgment
then?n Dan whispered. Did you think
had lost my appreciation Of tho finest
things in the world? Wait. girls, when
She drops her mountain 'chaff and talks
Of the things She has rcad-and the
things she likes then you'll discover
why | was attracted by Club Dawson
Her rare good Sensc-her accomplish
mentS-charmed me fully as much as
her splendid beauty"
The music we had up to Club Daw-
son : wedding was n lCCtiC-jUSt II iCctiC-
mite ahead Of anything lever heard, and
I've been to operas and theayterS. too. "
said Tom Walker. the sheriff Of Pine
county, TO a crowd OF listeners, when he
returned 10 the county town.
There were sixteen musicians half
played At one time. When they tired the
Others began. Everybody was there
. Ipwards Of four hundred. by actual
count. We began dancing at / O'clock.
kept il up till ): then the preacher got
up, married them in short order-didn [
take more than ten miauteS-tEen we
SAT- down to a 'cftjt the rest dinner ever
spread out OF doors; the preacher cut
the grace short, and when We got up,
there was a beautiful concert-instru-
mental music with il. lots of cigars.
oceans to drink. and a ont half past
the dancing began in earnest
Lord, The county treasurer danced
every set and round dance-everything
till plum / o'clock the next morning. |
danced few myself. Feel like as ii |
can't catch up again for a week. And
there never was jollier. happier man,
in my opinion. than just Hank Dawson.
Hanged II he didn't appear TO be as
. happy as
CHUB. or TIE MISSING BRIDEGROOM.
lTHE BSD.