Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 121, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1911 — ANOTHER YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED AT ST. JOE. [ARTICLE]

ANOTHER YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED AT ST. JOE.

Russell Sage and Lois McCarthy Slip Away From Home ahd Journey To Michigan Gretna Green.

Russell Sage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elizur Sage, who live west of Rensselaer, and Miss Lois Harriett McCarthy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McCarthy, were married at about 9:30 o’clock Sunday at St. Joe, Mich., which place they' reached after more or less difficulty. They were accompanied by Miss Clara Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher, and a friend of the bride.

They left Rensselaer in the morning by automobile, expecting to go all the way to St. Joe by auto. But tire troubles began before they reached Monon and they decided to give up the and telephoned here to have some one come to Monon for the car. They took north bound Monon passenger train No. 38 and passed thiough Rensselaer at 2:53 in the afternoon, and after getting to Hair.mond changed cars and went to St. Joe. z— *

They arrived home at 11:30 this Monday morning and took dinner with the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McCarthy, on Elm street, who ha'd not been taken into the confidence of the bride about her marriage before the same took place. The groom's parents are said to have known of his intentions and to have consent

They will reside on the Sage farm, west of town Russel) Is a well known young man and very popular with a large circle of friends His bride was a member of the graduating class of 1910 and is a very popular young lady. For some time she has been employed in the Rensselaer State Bank. Most of the St Joe elopements of young people seem to have turned out very successfully and this one will doubtless result the same. The young folks will receive the hearty congratulations of their friends.