The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-19
WERE ALMOST MARRIED.
Mn. HERBERT REFS ELOPED WIN
MISS MAMIE PATTERSON.
The Weli-Known Young Music Teacher
wae Thwnrted In HE Effort to Wed
the Fourteen Yenr-Old Girl.

The even tenor of the West-End was
RULED into no little excitement Tuesday
light when 1t was learned that Mr. Her.
bert L. Rees, prominent music teacher.
who lives at no. 2i5 south Laurel street,
had eloped with Miss Mamie Patterson.
the fourteen-year-old daughter OF Mr..
1.anChland Patterson, of No. 316 south
Baurel street.
The facts of the case. as far as they
could be ascertaned yesterday, were as
follows:
on Tuesday night Mr.. Rees called, by
appC ntment, on Aiiss Patterson, in order
10 take her TO the Mozart Academy. In
stead Of seeking that place OF amusement
they went 10 the Byrd-Street station,
where Mr.. kees purchased two tickets
to Weldon, y. e.
IL seems that while buying the tickets
Mr.. Rees was seen by a gentleman who
knew OF the circumstances of the case.
rms gentleman, suspecting what the c0u-
PIE were about, ascertained the dest.na-
ton OF their tickets, and then acquainted
MIR. Patterson with what he knew, where
upon the latter Immediately telegraphed
to Weldon 10 have the marriage pre-
vented
MET an OFFICER.
When the couple reached Weldon they
were informed by Officer Il. j. Day that
they could not be married, and that Miss
Patterson must return to this city, ac-
cOmpan.ed by that official on the next
train. Mr.. Rees also accompanied them
back. The party reached this city Tues
day night about 3 O'Clock.
Miss Patterson was met at the station
by her father, who took her home. Mr..
Rees got of at Manchester. to AVOID any
difficulty which might have resulted from
his meeting with Miss Pattersons father
1t seems that Mr.. Rees has been visit
ing Miss Patterson for over a year.
During that time he has showed her
marked attention and given her \ number
OF presents.
TIE OLD STORY.
The young couple have been desiring to
join their hearts and fortunes for some
time. but were afraid 10 propose such a
move, knowing Miss Pattersons parents
would object On account OF her extreme
youth. Finally they conceived the idea
of clipping, and but for interference would
have been made man and wife.
Mr.. Herbert Rees Is twehty-four years
DID, and has the reputation OF being in
every way an exemplary young man.
He assisted materially in the music of
the Moody meetings by playing the ac-
compartments for the choir on the organ
and piano.
The would-be bride is quite a pretty
girl, but In the minds Of her friends is
entirely two young 10 think OF matri-
mony.
The homes OF Mr. Rees and Mr.. Patter-
son are very near each other on Laurel
street, and the families are intimate.
FROM WELDON.
The following special from Weldon will
explain itself
Weldon, y. c.. April is. 1894.
Quite a sensation was created here last
night when Chief of Police Day arrested
pretty Miss Jessie Patterson, Of Rich
mond. as she alighted from the fast
mail.
She was accompanied by Mr.. r. l..
Rees, also OF Richmond The couple ran
away for the purpose of getting married,
and telegraphed ahead to have a license
and minister ready on the arrival OF the
train. But the girls father blocked the
little game by telegraphng the Chief of
Police here to arrest his daughter on ar
rival as she was mere child, only
about thirteen years old.
The officer was promptly on hand, and
the couple were greatly surprised To- meet
policeman instead II a minister. Mr.
Day took the young girl back early Tues
day morning.
Mr. Rees said the girl was about four
teen. She looked much younger. however
and was I'm short dresses. Mr.. T.. Il.
Phillips accompanied the iunaways 10 this
place. They all returned home this morn
ing.