Mason City, Ill., Nov. 25-One of the notable weddings of the season occurred to-day-Mr. G.W. McMasters, of Lincoln, Ill, and Miss Lettie, daughter of Mr. J.P. Stone, living one mile north of town. The guests were numerous, and the presents were very fine and appropriate, among them one of $220 in cash.

The Daily Inter Ocean, August 27, 1891

The arrest was made on a telegram from Miss Ida White's mother, who lives at Mason City, Ill. Miss White is a tall, fair haired, fine looking young girl of 17 years. Mr. Gallagher is a well dressed, manly looking young man who owns forty acres of land and rents 100 acres more in the immediate vicinity of the White homestead. Miss White was a school teacher in the district school. She had known David Gallagher all her life. He was recognized by Mrs. White as the girl's suitor, and had asked for her hand in marriage. The only objection Mrs. White had, so Mr. Gallagher says, was that Ida was too young and that he had not yet completed a house of his own that he was building.

But he wouldn't wait; so they resolved to run away. He dined at the White's house last evening and asked permission to take Miss Ida to a party. Consent was readily given. Instead of going to the party they drove about town till 12 o'clock and then started for St. Louis on the C. and A. train. The parents of the girl quickly discovered the elopement and telegraphed to this city. The young couple told such a straight story that the police decided not to hold them, but the Recorder refused to give them a marriage license until the consent of the girl's parents is obtained. This is expected by wire or letter to-night or to-morrow.