The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-22
BEAUTIFUL Mss COLT.



B1NoHAMroN. Sept. 2l..-Miss Colt Who with
her mother and stepfather. Mr.. Markham. are
travelling in Europe. and were reputcd to be
related to tho Colts. tho well-known
manufacturers Of firearms in Hartford. Conn.
passed the summer OF 1880 In this city as the
guest Of q. Harry Lester It was given out that
she was the fanc6e OF Mr. Lester. and
was simply carrying out an old Eng
fish custom in being his guest
Shortly before her arrival Lester
purchased tho magnificent residence Of tho
late Judge Phelps. and furnished II from cellar
to garnet in the most elegant and luxurious
style. He paid $4,000 for tho house, which
originally cost $e3 900, and is tho finest resi-
dence In the city.
When Lester returned from New York with
his prospective bride she was received with
open arms by the exclusive set here. The
most elegant receptions were given In honor Of
MIR. Lester and his distinguished guests. and
no money or pains were spared in making
their visit to Dinghamton memorable one.
Tim went on. but still no marriage oc-
cured and finally HE gossips put their heads
together and set to wagginc their tongues
They thought It very strange that a
lady OF Miss Colts social standing would
accept such attentions from man who
was not her husband. nnd live with him with
only tho company Of her mother and tho SER
wants. When interrogated Lester would give
various excuses for postponing the wedding
ceremony. Then society people began
to get q littlo chilly toward tho Colts.
and although Mr.. Lester did ev-
rything to pacify them they continued
to grow colder and colder. until many of them
refused to return her calls. and some even
went 80 fur US to decline an introduction.
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lavish luxuries upon his guest He gave or
ders to various stores to let Miss Colt have
everything she wanted.
She was not slow to take advantage OF his
liberality. and ran enormous bills at the dry
goods stores. the largo house OF Sisson Bros. l.
Weldon especially rcBpinR rich harvest.
Lester paid the bills without whimper. and
when one MERCHANT asked him II 1t was al
have tho earth sSs Want Wants TT saul one can
At Length It was given out TINT the marriage
but Geiere Nov. arrived. Miss CSlt. R her
mot modthsr the elegant wardrobe. jewelry horses.
veniently moved. iispppeared.
Lester disappeared also. the palatIal resi-
den CIV; was closed and nothing more was heard
sTs at I'm s %sfnsF ps Ss5s
much chagrined at what they termed was a
base deception practised upon them.
Miss Colt. with her m3ther and stepfather.
dispatches Of few days ngo toll Of the great
social success and marvellous beauty OF Miss
Colt OF New York
The party have been stopping at Hamburg,
where they met the Prince OF Wales. who
hon2red the American beauty with many
All this will DO highly interesting to Bine-
hamton people, and will refresh their minds
about the events OF the memorable summer Of
1889. when this lovely Miss Colt. who they AZ
terward called an adyenturess. was the guest
vous shock from which they have hardly re-
covered
Lester comes to BinGhampton occasionally
no has large business interests here. being a
partner In the large boot and shoe manuiac-
turing concern Of Lester L. Co. He Is also
His patatial residence, with the elaborate
furniture. has since been sold to parties in
New York. and Is now occupied by one J. G.
Boston.