Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 106, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1912 — Lovers Waited Long. [ARTICLE]

Lovers Waited Long.

A miracle of patience was the coart* ship of a worthy slipper-maker of the town of Elblng, Western Prussia, and his bride of a few days. Their betrothal had lasted for 30 years. When the man was 28 years of age a marriage between the pair was actually arranged, but at the last moment an affluent aunt on whose fortune they had been counting interposed with the threat of disinheritance in case this particular union should take place. Accordingly the wedding was postponed till the obstacle should have been removed. It was not long before the aunt died, but when her will was opened It was found -that she had bequeathed her possessions to her nephew only on condition that he did not marry the girl of his choice tor at least another 30 years. With a combination of fidelity and prudence which is deserving of wonder, If not of admiration, the couple calmly set themselves to wait out this term. It has at last expired, and they have,become man and wife, though it should be added that the marriage ceremony had to take place in the house - of the bridegroom, who is now confined to his room by a heart complaint.