Rensselaer Standard, Volume 1, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 August 1879 — Another Lucky Coachman. [ARTICLE]

Another Lucky Coachman.

In society circles in the Seventh ward, Newark, New Jersey, there is considerable com motion over the marriage of a wealthy widow of 31 with her father’s coachman, a youth of 19. Her father, who is called “Colonel,” has titled relatives in England. He has resided in Newark about forty years, and is considered one *of the wealthiest and most successfill of business min. He is well known in political circles. Jennie is his only child, and some years ago was considered one of the most beautiful and accomplished young women in Newark. About eightyears ago she married an only son, who inherited a large fortune on the death of his parents. He died a year ago in Philadelphia, leaving an only child. By his will he bequeathed his property to his wife, confident that she would properly provide for their boy. Shortly after tne death of her husband the young widow returned to her father’s house in Newark. In the Colonel’s employ was James, who for three or four years had attended to the orses, run errands and acted as coachman. The widow frequently had the young man take her out in the family carriage. The two fell in love, ana one day visited New York, where they were quietly married. The marriage was kept secret until the widow and her mother visited Boston a few weeks ago. The coachman followed them, and was officially introduced to the old lady as her son-in-law. The coachman and his wife took up their residence in New York. When tbe Colonel was informed by his wife of what had taken place, he was the madaest man in Newark. Recently his anger has cooled off, and himself and wife pay an occasional visit to their son-in-