The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-01
GROOM GETS A JOB.
Chicago Lovers Dare Poverty and
Ragin ~ Mother.

Chicago, Sept. Friends of George
R. Mcdonald. who eloped with Miss
Alberta Richardson said yesterday
there was a more romantic phase in
the affair than simply the secret we'd
ding of a rich Woman's daughter to
driver for grocery. Young Melon
aid, who is a member of the Illinois
Cycling club and the son of wealthy
parents, is asserted to have taken
humble station in order that he should
not be separated from his fiancee-
Opposition to the match from both
families was the cause of all the trou-
Bile. Between the elder Mcdonald and
the elder Richardson there is said to
have been a long standing estrange-
ment, which manifested itself when
George and Miss Richardson first made
known their betrothaI. The young man
was told he must break the engagement
or leave his fathers house. His afh-
anced did not receive such cruel notice,
but she was informed the marriage
must not take place for some time, If
at all.
These conditions, with others, led up
to the eIopement on bicycles, the quiet
wedding in Rev. William Craven's
house and to the loss of young McDOn-
AIDS position. But the clouds that were
hanging over the bride and groom have
been dispelled- Influential friends of
the young man have obtained a place
for him in a camera mandatory at
Western Springs, and there the young
pair will spend brighter honeymoon
According to acquaintance of the
couple young Mcdonald met Miss Rich
ardson at a dancing party in June, 1897,
when she was the hancee of John Con
NELL who resides in the family mansion
and who is an employee of Mr.. Richard
son. 1t was love at first sight, and
when young Mcdonald commenced to
call regularly at the Richardson doml-
Gle the engagement between Council
and Miss Richardson was soon broken
and her engagement to Mcdonald was
announced to the immediate family
circle and friends. The wedding was
set for November. The elder Mcdonald
refused to sanction the engagement,
and his son left the family residence
and went to board. His subsequent
fight with Council was caused by re-
port that untrue stories had been told
about him by Cornell among mutual
acquaintance at the Illinois Cycling
club.
The fight caused McDona1d's stock to
fall with Mrs. Richardson, who refused
to allow him to call. 1t was then he
decided to procure a position as driver
for the family grocer. And when MRS.
Richardson, aroused by Alberta's I'M
usual interest in the family proVender,
discovered who the purVeyor was ana
objected seriously, the young pair de-
cided to elope When, the day after
their wedding the grocery manager dis
charged George, he deducted so cents
from the young mans weekly stipend
of ST. so for time lost from work in get
ting married.
Mrs. Mcdonald, who had taken moth
ing from her home except the jewelry
she wore, which included diamond ear
rings and several diamond rings, one
cluster setting valued at $500, has not
vet applied for her wardrobe. Her
dresses are many and stylish and are
valued at s., OOO She is happy, and
when seen yesterday was working IN
Martins store. She refused to discuss
her adventures. saying merely she was
satisfied When asked if she intended
calling on her mother she replied:
There's no hurry. have plenty OF
time for that"