The Mail-Order Bride Who Chose Another Man

Miss Katherine Glad and Mr. Gus Maki were married in this city Tuesday, Jan. 19, following a brief courtship that bears the semblance of a romance—all too serious and real, however, for one interested party.

Not over a month ago Miss Glad was a resident of the eastern states, perhaps never dreaming that in a short time she would cross the continent to become the bride of a man of her choice, but of whom she had never seen or heard. No doubt, like most unmarried maids, she was living in the hopes of some day becoming a bride. The opportunity arrived when she received a proposal of marriage, seasoned with unmistakable yearning of love and graphic descriptions of the glorious golden west from John Erickson, a farmer and woodsman residing near Northport. The offer was promptly accepted on conditions that Miss Glad hasten westward to meet her would-be spouse. The meeting was most businesslike on the part of the female side of the proposition, who likewise displayed all too plainly a lack of affection for the man she came west to wed. Nevertheless a marriage license was procured and after a brief survey of Mr. Erickson's Deep Creek possessions, the couple hastened to town for the final ceremony—the groom-to-be beaming in smiles and admiration for the prize by his side, but while en route they met Gus Maki, and from that moment Miss Glad knew she would never marry Mr. Erickson. The brief courtship and hasty engagement were severed forever, and before another week had passed around Miss Glad became the affianced bride of Mr. Maki.

No time was lost in procuring another license with the bride's name attached and the ceremony speedily followed the arrival of the document.

Mr. and Mrs. Maki will make their home in the Deep Creek valley, where the groom is the owner of a valuable ranch. They will celebrate the occasion of their marriage tonight with a dance and supper at which their many friends are invited to participate.—Northport Republican.