Fremont Journal in Fremont, Ohio

Aunt Lizies Courtship and a Quick Wedding Tale

A fragment from a 19th century column recounts Aunt Lizzie and her suitor Jobie rushing courtship after Lizzie’s partner had died weeks earlier. The tale moves from wary hesitation to a rapid marriage, then shifts to assorted local notices and curiosities including adverts, church etiquette, and a sewing machine promotion.