Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29
EkNNN'S NIECE WEEDS.


Miss Laura y Millsou OF Salem, III,
has arrived at Gt2ensburg, Ind, on her
wedding tour having eioped with John
Louis Martin OF Sandoval
Mrs. Martin is a niece of William Jen-
nings Bryan, democratic candidate for
President, is nov the guest of her aunt,
Mrs, Martins mother, who lives in
Salem, Mr. BryaA's old home. The
young woman's mother is Mr.. Brvan's
eldest sister.
Mrs. Martin WAS married three weeks
ago, eloW'ug TO IeM Ars0nNillC, Indiana 5
@rttua Green" The couple were mar
ried by Magistrate Nause, who claims
to have married more runaway couples
than amy other man living. The affair
was KEEP, pretty we'll secret, and the
fact is Yet unknowA to many Ot the
young couples friends,
The marriage is one OF he most 70
mantle ON record, and that, together
With the fact that he bride is So nearly
related to the celebrated candidate, is
causing great int2rcs' among the ncu-
pei wherever she goes.
Moreover, the fact that the bride Is
but Il and the groom scarcely ~ causes
one to arrive nj the conclusion that il
was ease Of unrontrt liable first love.
The couple were schoolmatos and
played together in early childhood and
always have been very much devoted.
They were reared IN the Same commun-
ity, and seemed almost inscparahlC.
Their early childhood friendship nip
ened into love, and for many years
there had been m understanding be
tween them tina hey were To become
man and wife.
Last spring they arrived at the con
clusion that they would hc happier to
gether than apart, and the young lady
informed her =; ~. hat they had dc
cided shortly to as sumo martial ties.
The course of true love is, however,
never destined TO run smoothly The
old lady strcnuously objected to the
lovers plans, declaring that they We're
too young even to think OF such a thing
MS matrimonY, and further announced
very firmly that she would ever consent
to the marriage of hcS only daughter
If she married she declared she would
disowl her
Such StcrnCss on the part of parents
generally causes true love to grow
stronger and more determined, Hence
the youthful pair decided that they
al OF h. ri
portunity The girl did not like TO run
away and marry against her mothers
wishes, but she dearly loved Martin,
who was determined on their union
As u Stratagcm 10 aid their cunnubial
designs they pretended to have Qunr-
relied and did mot speak ~ they passed
by" but took occasion, however. 10 cX-
change notes and to hold cIadcslinc
meetings occasionally.
The old lady, having once been young
and in love herself, feared some
scheme, and planned to take her dauRh-
Ter on visit to relatives in Louisville
and in this city. On the day they
were to depart the mother took Ill, and
sent her daughter to visit alone.
The young lady Immediately notified
her lover to say good-by to her at the
train. Parting IS sucE sweet sorrow, :
and too much SO to bear often. Young
Martin remembered that there are
more fish in the aea than have ever
been caught" and thinking that his
wnsome bcthrothcd might realize it 80
Oh nor visit, Concluded that a bird in
the hand was worth Two in the bush, :
and gained her consent to down the
road with her a little distance and get
married.
After the train mad started the lovers
remembered that they were no eligible
TO marry in Illinois or In Indiana on
account Of their age, aDc Kentucky was
then their goal. But on the train they
found "A gentleman whom they knew
would be pleased to help them cut OF
tneir difficulty
a license was at once procured, and
the marriage soon performed.
Mr. Martins business was pressing
and re could not leave home on we'd
ding trip, hence he took the next train
back home, leaving his wife fifteen
minutes after they had been married
The bride remained to make her visit
till her young husband was prepared
for her 10 come home, and until her
mother had thrown open Ter arms.
Mrs. Martin came from Louisville
here, and has just been the glad
recipient Of letter from mamma say
ing that all has besn forgiven. She
will go home al once.
The bride has won large number Of
admiring friends b. her beauty ard
charming graces She Is ono Of Sal
ems most lovely young ladies and Is
a leader in society there.
Mr.. Martin, although quite young, Ii
president Of the sandoya! Lumber COM
pany. large concern Both bride and
groom are members Of highly respect
able and wealthy families.
Miss Olive Cole was married 10 FL
bert Smith Of New York City at the