The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-03-02
AN ABSENT GROOM.
lie Mysteriously Disappears on the
Day in Which lie Was TO be +.
United In Marriage. *

Our neighboring village of Sugar
Grove has been In state of social
excitement for several days on ac-
count of the mysterious and excen-,
trio actions of one of her esteemed
former residents. About three weeks
ago Mr.. George Sharp, son of DIR.
James Sharp, of Sugar Grove, who
has been absent from Sugar Grove
in various parts Of the country for
a number of years, appeared in the
that he had Just arrived from south
ern Texas and surprised them all by
saying that he was about to get mar
ried, and his visit north at this time
was for that purpose. This inforlna-
tion served to arouse the social in
terest of that quiet little village, and
bachelor Georges approaching we'd
ding was the topic for many gath
erlng at the stores, in the church
social and quilting bee. The rowing
bachelor is about 30 years of age and
has been in almost every state In the
Union, except the state of Ofmatrimony,
and has visited foreign lands, and
had thus far escaped the ubiquitous
darts of cupid. just how the en-
gagement came about does not seem
to be known, but invitations were is-
sued to his near relatives to attend
in Harrisburg, Franklin county, on
last Wednesday,, the nuptial event.
Consequently a goodly number of
the relatives of the contracting par
ties were present and brought beau
tiful and useful presents to bestow
upon the prospective happy bride.
A short time before the eventful
hour Mr.. Sharp said he would sum-
mons a hack and go to the train to
meet one of his nephews who was
expected to be present. Although
others offered to go in his place he,
departed to the depot to meet his
relative. AS his nephew stepped
from the train, he was warmly greet
ed by Mr.. Sharp, who handed him
note with directions to deliver it
to the prospective bride. At this he
mysteriously disappeared and the
train pulled out of the depot. The
nephew, astounded at the actions of
his uncle at such a time, and being
unable to find him, went to the res
idence of the bride, where the guests
had already assembled and supper
was ready. The delivery of the note
and the fact that the prospective
groom failed to show up at the high
ly important time completely paral-
wed the company. The bride, by
great effort, endeavered to be COM
posed and make the best of the sud-
den unfortunate turn in this impor-
tant affair. The supper was partaken
of by the guests, but the absence of a
| 1,riIn onA. CrrOny,, ho6 .oock r~v11r,,
over the home and the assembly that
affectation could not dispel. 1T is
said that the note to the young lady
contained the information that he
had discovered lack of love in his
heart, and he considered it best for
them not to enter the marriage rela-
tion. 'rfl 81 si r
Mr.. Sharp has since been heard
from in indianapolis, it is reported.
The prospective bride belongs to one
of the best families in Franklin
county and has in her own right, a
fortune of at least 100000.
Mr.. Sharp is a druggist by pro-
| fession, cultured, intellectual gen.
| tleman, but of very eXcentric dis
position. In 1875 he one day told
his friends that he was going to the
Centennial then in progress in Phil
adelphia, remarking at the time
that he had but So in money. On
arriving in the .'City of Brotherly
Love" he secured lucrative posi-
tion, and when next heard from by
his friends, he was in London, Eng
land, and has since reported from
various remote quarters of the eglobe
His action in the above is not much
of a surprise to those who have
known him long.-Lancaster Eagle