The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-04-01
THEY EIlOPED on ARAFT.
A LumBERmAN STEALS HIS BRIDE
From aER FATHERS BOAT.

Irate Father Outwittcd-His Opposition
Was onIy spiteful-
A lulnbernan dressed in woods1nan
stvle came hurrsedly into the union de-
ret Leaning on his arm was pretty
eirl about eighteen years old. Her pant
ing breath and fiery cheeks gave evi-
asDce of her excitement, which was
s.sr,inrfv made more intense by their
ranid walking. Following them was an
I ,ther IunberInan. more nervous than
the first. He seemed to be on guard,
and kept ms ewes turned toward the
rear ranks. he said nothing until ms
,rofsges were on board the day express
for the cast A few minutes atterward
an older man, with an air OF business,
elbowed bis way through the crowd and
confronted the woodsmsn-
They started an animated conversation
alout the couple who had just boarded
,ae train. and for few moments It
seemed that a fight would take place
Kindly advice from a bystander saved
them from the officers, however, and
the two walked off together Later IN
the day the older man appeared at the
depot and bought ticket to Brads
Bend. on the Allegheny Valley railroad.
He was approached by reporter and
readily consented to tell the story.
His name was Andrew Myers. The
Girl who had been carried off by the IN
conf, woodsuan was n daughter Of
Myers. They had eloped from her
fathers lumber raft The daring act
took place near Brady's Bend, and was
the crowning act of romance made ex-
! citing by determined lover, an irate
J father and a faithful girl, whose respect
r for her fathers wishes had hitherto pre-
e vented a clandestine marriage.
FATHER AND LOVER FIGHT.
{ The tho live on the Clarion river near
:. Cla-1nrton. They are well known IN
Z the lumber country. The younger mans
?. name is Frank Snyder. He is prosper
I. ous in the woods, and is considered a
' GOOD business man, but he IS rough in
l. his way. and for that reason was not con-
D. sidered bv Myers fit 10 be his daughters
he lover. Miss Myers thought differently,
-e however. and for year insisted on re-
y ceiving the attentions OF Snyder Never
If fheless she refused TO elope with her
D. lover. and would only answer ''wait.
y The rafting season on the Clarion uVer
Is commenced. Both Myers and Snyder
had timber to run to market, and were
le constantly thrown in each others way
IL at the river bank. When the RATS were
- nearly ready TO be started they accl-
he IDENTIFY commenced talking about Miss
N Myers. Kindly expressions LED to lnsln-
Sc nations. and then a war of words, which
~ was quickly followed by blow from
nd Myers. A moment more and both were
asst rolling in the mud. They were soon
Iso separated. but not until Snyder hac
Sic made vow to get the girl Myer
Id heard the words and became equally de
ms fermined that his enemy should nevei
fi- be his son-in-law.
lot A few hours more and both were 4
Las start down the river. Myers was afrai'
u 10 leave his daughter behind. and givin:
as an excuse the statement that he want
ed her to cook for the men. he brough
her on the raft and gave her quarters il
en- the rough shanty which Is frequentl.
a built on large flats. Snyder saw the Oh
ad lect of Myers move, and when the lat
le, ter pulled out with his raft Snyder quick
'or " followed with his own.
iss PAPA CONES TOO LATE.
are Both rafts arrived at Brady's Benz
ilk shortly after 6 o'clock Saturday night
ted Myers pulled IN to tie up for the night
ak and when about to land Snyder's raj
sn came up. lie was acting as pilot him
lit self. and. seeing Miss Meyers STANDING
TO on the river edge OF her fathers raft, b
ordered his men to pull in such wa
that his own raft ran close TO that o
Mevers. When ut the nearest point h
has Jumped from his oar. grabbed the youni
bat girl. and. as he leapsd back. yelled a
are ms men TO pull into the current. 1t Wa
cry daring act. but Snyder had been vic
the torious. and found no trouble in pei
no suading Miss Myers TO give her consen
-et. to their marriage when the opportunis
hat came He knew Myers would follow
'ce. however, and TO make sure their eScap
7 TO be determined to run at night.
are They arrived at Sharpsburg mes
'rIn morning. Meantime Myers had come
srs Pitisburg, aud was waiting at Herr
Island for Snyder and his game Bu
they didn't come. They guessed VIVA
M, he would do, and left him down tn
am I rlver WlIle they went TO Oinon uepoJ .
,g+ a cable car Myers heard of this tric
-a5 about f.30 and went to intercept it, bu
~. ne was too late. The wo0dsman he me
=. at Union depot explained the occurrenc
he leading to the flight, and told Mr. MyeI
ac. that they were going to Camden, n. j
tbe 10 get married.
ber Mr. Myers was still angry when see
~ at the Home hotel. he confessed tina
ore Snyder was a suitable man for any sci
rio sible girl, and his chief grievance SCENE
bat to be that his daughter should go on
ge bridal tour with a man whose weddip
on outfit would startle civilization. NeYeI
ade theless he admitted that Snyder had bel
i've Ter clothes nj home, and his last remaT
ere WIS that If Snyder had made muc
the money lately he would forgive him.
Pitsburg Cor. Oil City Derrick.