The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-29
HEARTS THROB
FOR LIFE MATE
Frederick Man Who Advertises for
Wife Receives Hundreds Of
Answers.
LETTERS ARE TREASURED

Frederick, Nd, July 2s-Every mail
brings additional replies, many of them
proposing marriage. IN answer to the ad-
vertisement of John Trout. the veteran OF
seventy years, living in Frederick Coun-
ty. who wants a wife TO share his home.
Mr., Trout does not propose to answer
all the replies he has received The old
man is delighted with the response his
summons has met He boards up the let
tiers and is suspicious OF persons who
wish to read them. These who gain ac-
cess to his communications are very few.
Mr. Trout said yesterday that during the
last week he has received more mall than
he ever did before.
From his vast assortment of letters Mr..
Trout has selected some which he will
allow 10 be published.
An AGectionnte Widow.
II Mr.. Trout Graves affection. the fol-
lowing should certainly prove a good
drawing card, for the writer leaves no
doubt as TO her disposition:
"Expedit, Pa, July q.
Mr.. Trout.
My Dear Sir: On reading the para
graph in a paper that you wished to be
married again, l decided TO write you. i
am a widow Of thirty-nine years. 1 have
been a nurse for almost five years., but
am tired OF moving from place 10 place.
and while Il is. 10 me. pleasant work. /
am anxious TO settle in a home OF my
own.
II have been a widow for five years. /
have only one daughter. and she is start
ing out in the world TO make her own
way as a milliner.
Il am Just visiting in this town, so no
one knows me here. only the one family.
Il hold good references as to character
and my occupation.
Il am of a Jolly, lively disposition, not
a beauty. but not homely. either. l am
one who loves TO keep house and am of
an affectionate disposition and crave af-
lection from my partner through life.
Now, hoping that you will, at least,
answer this, l am anNiOusly awaiting a
reply. and until then l am
Yours very respectfully.
"Expadt, Cambria County, Pa
But, How Young.
The letter below is from a young
.lady-just how young she does not say:
Trenton. y. J.. liz Mills Street, July
~, l9u.-Dear Sir: Seeing your adver-
tisement for a helpmate. thought
would answer.
81 am a young lady and never have
been married. have had three years
experience at nursing, and thought
would like to settle down in life.
II am five foot four in height. and
weigh 1l5 pounds I have enjoyed good
health thus far during my young life.
II was glad 10 read that you declined
to become henpecked.
Hoping TO hear from you, will close.
Willing to be your helpmate.
CECILIA"
Two Children, But
Two boys might not be to the liking
Of Mr.. Trout. so the following letter from
n widow burdened with a pair shows
Row the difficulty can easily be remedied:
''MillvIllc. y. J.. July -, 1872
Mr.. John Trout:
Dear Sir: l saw your advertisement
fer a wife in to-day's paper. so thought
would answer II.
7 am a widow thirty-flve years old.
weigh 100 pounds. l have two boys,
Charles, my oldest boy, is going on four
teen, and Edward is going on ten. Both
boys are good workers, and this would
he help, not a drawback; we all would
Ike very much to live on a farm.
Now, Mr.. Trout, l should like TO get
acquainted with you. and II you really
want a wife and mean business I can
truly say 1 shall make a good wife for
any man.
Il remain, respectfully yours.
Mrs. MARIE. Millville, y. IT,