The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
ROMANCE.


HE resolved, however, to continue his
Visits and felt confident that he was
safe in the affections of Emeline.
Neighhors to the Rescue.
\ AS spring came on apace all things
were put in shape for the Journey to
utah, and early in May they drove
away, Emeline with the rest The fol
Howing day about 10 o'clock the cara
Ivan passed through Bloomfield and
lstruek the Drakesville road at Ephra-
Inn Nelson's farm, but John arrived in
Itown ahead of them and complained
Ito his uncle, James Price, merchant
lin town, that the father was taking his
hady love away to Utah against her
Twill; that they were engaged and
WANTED to get married. The uncle
laid the matter before Captain Wilson,
1.-The Mexican war hero heretofore mem
ltloned, who at once sent messenger
Ito the school house and called for the
writer. The teacher excused me for
1.-THE day and 4 reported at once to the
lcaptain. -ta
4 Without ceremony he called for vol
Iunteers to rescue the young lady. Ten
Tor fifteen of us, men and lads, sprang
Into line while the friends scurried for
lmuskets and carbines. Within thirty
minutes we were all armed and on the
lmarch Captain Wilson carried his
Isword and wore,a plume of mixed red
xuyht NH hann
1.-THE breeze, My father was clerk OF
1.-THE district court hut was absent at
list, Louis. Hosea B, Horn was at that
,ltime justice of the peace and deputy
elclerk. We pressed him into the, ser
Twice and he took precaution to take
the seal along for emergencies and
also blank marriage license. We
Iovertook the caravan just west of
IEphraim Nelson's house, where they
mad halted for dinner. ..,.s
We approached the camp cautiously
land when near the great covered wag.
ION, which was a veritable house on
wheels, constructed for the comfort
Iof the family, the captain ordered us
The captain acted as spokesman and
the following colloquy took place.
INTERCEPTED the Father.
Addressing the father he said: 1--WE
understand that you have daughter
with you who is OF legal age-1S years.
1Isa that SOP f.
The old gentleman replied that II
Twas e - Noj
I'VE further understand that she
does not wish to go to Utah with you
but desires to remain here and to mar
: ry Mr. John Paris to whom she is en-
gagged. Is this 4rue?''. A'
: "The girl can answer for herself,
Responded the father.
How is it, Emeline?" inquired Cap
ltain Wilson. .......s..-. p
Il don't want to go and want to
Istay here, and | am engaged to Mr.
Paris" a."
You can be mraried here II you sc
Edesire," remarked the captain. 1--WE
Ehave the clerk with lis and justice
of peace. Mr.. Paris is here and YOU
had better get out of the wagon and
: talk 1t over together"
This was done and in few mo
ments they both declared they wanted
to be married at once. The license
: was accordingly issued by Mr.. Horn
with seal attached. He told them to
ljoin hands and in the most approved
|, IcNr nd xryifh
The father and mother, the many
, lneighbors who had gathered on horse
, back and the, military contingent, all
| wished them great happiness. The
: father treated all hands to the hard
cider barrel of which he had in his
. wagon. He then unloaded the young
; llady's personal effects and we loaded
, the bride and groom into an old buggy
, land took up our victorious march fol
: town. . The groom was in his shirt
lsleeves" and wore coarse cowskir
, shoes without stockings, but was as
, proud and 7light-hearted as a prince
, when we reached the public square
! the whole town was out to greet us
anu " CuSeI tue ne" COuple. OCuuo
had dismissed for the occasion, flags
J, lwere flying everywhere and as we filed
! lup in front of the business place Of
: the groom's uncle and fired salute
! the crowd made the air ring with their
lshouts. "Jimmer," as the uncle was
commonly called, set up the egg-nog
, to the volunteers.
The Paris OF homer's Had carried
, away Helen of Troy and her celestial
! charms for nine long years set the
, world at arms" Our Paris, by force
of arms, carried away Emeline and
sealed the marital deed with vows
: that were both gallant and holy,
Peace, plenty and a happy family
crowned these extraordinary and bliss
full nuptials. The union proved to be
, la happy one in every way The claim
| Isoon became very beautiful farm and
the couple and their children we're
numbered among the substantial citi-
Gems of the county
!