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The above memoranda tells in brief, of the movements of Luther Crowder, aged 20, Mountain, {Ont., and it is indeed a sad chapter for himgand his fifteen-year-old bride. : before Judge Lavell in chambers on Tuesday affernoon, convinced the {court that Crowder committed per- | jury when, on July 24th, he secured a marriage license to wed pretty the cotton mill. "I find you guilty," remarked Judge Lavell; after all had been said {and done at the trial, "and sentence you to two months in jail at hard | i labor, |I am convinced that it is the lightest And I do so regretfully, but sentence I can give you." The girl-bride of three weeks, who was present when sentence was pass- {ed, having been called as a witness, {burst into tears as the young husband | was led out of the room to commence A few minutes later! {the mother of the girl, who laid the charge, was also moved to tears. And what of the future for these two young lives? Time alone will tell.. While the young husband goes back to the jail to serve his time, the girl-wife returns to her employment. And what to the oncé happy young couple had every appearance of be- ing a happy journey through life, was spoiled at the very outser, T. J. Rigney appeared for the ac- cused, and J. L. Whiting conducted the prosecution. Some of the evi- dence was taken in the case on Mon- day afternoon, when an adfournment was made till Tuesday aftarnoon. A local man, who issued the marriage license, stated that Crowder had" de- clared the girl he was abou: to weil, wag eighteen years old. itness told Crowder that he and the girl would have to be eighteen years old, or he could not issue the license. Crow- der informed him that he was twenty years of age, and that the gir! was eighteen. All the importan. parts regarding the license had -been read to Crowder, and he had sworn to all the information he had girea. -- nin ncn, The Bridegroom's Story. Luther Crowder went into the box and gave evidence on his own behalf. He said that he first went to hoard with Mrs. Davis, mother of the girl he had married, in July, 1919. Later on he left when he signed up as a soldier. He did not go overseas, but was engaged at Mowat hospital. On Feb. 24th, last, he returned to the home of Mrs. Davis, as a boarder. He had been keeping company with Mabel Davis, and in March last be- came engaged to her. He did not know if the parents of the girl knew of their engagement. About the first week in July, they decided to get married, and July 27th was.the'date get for the ceremony. Witness recall- ed that one evening Mr. Davis, father of the girl, had told him that a per- son must be eighteen years of age to get married. Mabel had told him that she was eighteen years of age, but he did not understand that he had to take an oath regarding the age. As to the document hanging on the wail, ith the ages of members of the avis family, about which Mrs. Davis had given evidence, the witness said that he had never examined it, nor had the document ever been pointed out to him. Under the cross-examination of Mr. Whiting, witness said that he had never made an affidavit, but ques- tioned further, he admitted that after joining up as a soldier, he had made one. Mr. Whiting wanted to know why Crowder did not ask 'the girl's mother about her age, but witness said he did not know why he had not asked about this matter, Mr. Whit- ing remarked that this was remark- able, in that he had been living in the house all the time, and did not ascer- tain this important part. Pressed further by Mr. Whiting, Crowder stated that he knew that the girl's birhday was on May 10th. He recalled thé date of her last birthday, 'but could not say if anythi.g particu- lar happened to mark it. «2 you remember some person sprinkling her with water?" asked Mr. Whiting. "No. I do not remember anything about that. They were always throw- ing water around the house in fun." 'Witness admitted that he had aever heard anyone outside of Mabel say that she wag eighteen years of age. Witness had no doubt about the girl's age. He had taken her to Sentenced on August 7th to two | one, | Evidence produced at the hearing | Mabel Elizabeth Davis, employed at | | For Giving Wrong Age of Bride | Proven That Luther Crowder Committed Perjury When He | Said Mabel Davis Was Eighteen---Judge Lavell Gave Light Sentence. : be eighteen, on his own judgment. | Bride Testifies For Husband. | Mabel Elizabeth Davis, #the girl- | bride, attired in a neat blue dress, gave evidence in behalf of the defence {and to Mr. Rigney stated that she had been keeping company with Crowder since June 28th, 1919. She told of {becoming engaged to Crowder, and | receiving a ring from him. She went | with -Crowder and picked out the ring. July 27th had been set for the wedding. There had been talk about securing the license, and she had told Crowder that she was eight- een years old. She had also told the iclergyntan who performed the cere- mony, that she was eighteen years old. | Witness said she did not tell her father and mother that she was going to get married . Her father had been told that she was going to run away and get married, but witness had said | that she did not intend to run away. Witness told her siser she was going toghe married. o Mr. Whiing, witness said that Crowder took her word for it, when she told him she was eighteen years {old. She knew she was fifteen years old, and he knew it too. Questioned further by Mr. Whit- ing, as to why she did not tell her parents, 'the witness sald that she her mother had told her that if she did get married to Crowder she would take steps to separate them. Her mother said she was too young to get married. At this point the mother of the girl was asked by Mr. Whiting as to what happened on her daughter's last birthday, whereupon the mother told of her father having some fun with his daughter, throwing water and making the remark that he had a good mind to throw fifteen cups of water on her, Tha. younger members of the family engaged in throwing water and also chased Mabel around the house. "Was anything said to indicate the girl was fifteen years old?" queried Mr, Whiting.. "The statement was made that she was fifteen years old. Crowder was in the house when this statement, was made." s \ The mother also recalféd that she gave her daughter a cup and saucer as a birthday gift, that her brother gave her a ring, and that some of the younger members of the family presented her with some cards. The evidence of the witness con- cluded the hearing. "I would feel glad if the evidence was such as to justify me in coming to the conclusion that the offence is not proven," said Judge Lavell, "but I am afraid I must so pronounce my- self. At the same time, I am rather of the opinion that the accused, in making the affidavit as he did, did so withont any vicious intentions and certainly without any realization of the fact that he was committing a crime." His honor remarked that one could not be entirely without sympathy for the young couple, bat.at.the same time, there was anyAct to safeguard girls: + js : "In his case I am convinced that Crowder must have known the girl was not eighteen years old. I rather suspect that he knew her actual age. "My desire is to be lenient, but I cannot disregard the law, as it would be rather e :ouraging others to make wild statements in order to obtain marriage licenses, and to treat light- ly the restrictions the law places as a safeguard, The girl of fifteen may or may not know her mind. What- ever she may believe now, regarding her prospective husband, she may not take the same view in a very short time." -- Judge Lavell also remarked that he could not suspend sentence in the case, and in closing, said: "I will make it as light as the circumstances allow me. I will impose a sentence of two months in jail, at hard labor, 1 do sg regretfully." . ) Im {ately on the passing of the gentence the girl-wife, who was sit- ting on a chair almost opposite the prisoner, burst into tears and buried her face in her handkerchief. The prisoner was whisked off to the jail without further ceremony, and the sad chapter was closed. Leaving the court room, the girl's mother cried bitterly. ; Sister Offers to F. M. Hugo. | It is said that F. M. Hugo, "Who retires from the secretary of state of New York state will become associ- ated with a large automobile insur- ance col y. The office would pay $20,000 a year. It is also reported that he has been oftered a federal position and among the positions mentioned was that of collector of the port of New York. > L TWICE TOLD TALES TEN YEARS AGO, The yacht Kathleen won the sec- ond race in the competition for the Bruce thers' trophy. It crossed the line 25 seconds in the lead but had a handicap of one minute to ov- ercome. Yorktown, Sask.. where he will enter the drug business. Building ts in Kingston from Janua until August 1910, amounted to $144,000. "Charlie" Moxley, the famous lo- | ete, who News of Kingston : "TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. Ald. D. M. McIntyre is spending a vacation at the Old Orchard Beach. J. Hazlett has been successful In securing a patent for a new steam boiler which he has invented. knew they would make objections, as | | ling Aberne 0000 A | | : Kingston Co-operative | Society, Ltd. Fresh Dairy and Creamery Butter. Cooked Meats and Bacon. Fresh Fruits in season. Lanka Tea Coupons exchanged Closed Wednesdays at * p.m. -t - nl is LA ° G. W.VA (Incorporated) During months July, August and September, meetings will be held on the Ist Friday of each month. Next gemeral meeting will be , held on Friday, September 3rd. A A ANNAN ODESSA PERSONALS. Visitors in the Village -- Sunday School Picnic. Odessa, Aug. 16.-- Mrs. John Denyes, Williamsport, Pa., at the Dominion. Mrs. Nelson Booth, New York, has joined her husband, and is a guest of Mr. Booth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Booth. Miss Stella Woodcock, Napanee, is with her aunt, Mrs. Charles Kilgannon. Percy Baker, Toronto, with his mo- ther, Mrs. A. Baker; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones and daughter, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Corestine and daugh- ter, Saskatoon, with Mr. and Mrs. William Jones; Mrs. Rowlands, Ham- ilton, at Judson Babcock's; Miss Wilson, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. George Hamm; Irvine Burley, of Tweed, spent Sunday at his home; Mrs. Jamieson and little son, Charles, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. James ;McQueen. La See Babcock, Watertown, with his brotlier, Orange Babcock: Mrs. Isaac Fraser has been spending the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Allen, New- burgh. a E. Topliff has opened a shoe re- pairing shop in the rooms recently vacated by Miss Lennie Snider. It is about thirty-five years since Mr. Topliff left the village and his many friends have giver him a hearty welcome. Mrs. D. Wright, who has been spending the past two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. George Detlor, left for her home in Watertown, last Thursday. Miss Lida Hymers, who has been visiting friends and rela- tives, returned to Kingston last Thursday. Mrs. Burley, who has been spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Bolton, Belleville, re- turned home last Sunday. Glen Remion, who has been spending his holidays with his aunt, Mrs. Atkins, Niagara Falls, returned last Mon- day. Max Kenyon returned Saturday from visiting relatives in Millbrook and Norwood, and | Marie Kenyon from visiting relatives in Marys- ville. Mrs. Mancur returned Monday from spending a short time with her brother, Arch. Babcock, Manotick, Mrs. (Dr.) H. C. Mabee and Mrs. B. N. Adams returned last Monday from vi ting relatives in Picton. Mrs. Ggorge Shepard, who has been in the ngston General Hospital for some time, was gable to return to her home last Tuesdpy. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McConnell, after being residents of this village for the past sixteen years, left last Wednesday to make their home on Montreal street, Kingston Their many friends regret their leav- | i very much. he annual Sunday school picnic was held last Wednesday at Lake On- tario Park, and a very pleasant day was spent. The little ones, especially enjoyed the car ride to Kingston and the many amusements. THOROUGHLY CONVINCED, Says Canada Was Prize Germany Brockyille, Aug. 18. --Accord t Prof. William Caldwell, MeGhl ore spoke at the Chautauqua here, on {Canada's Place in the World," this country was undoubtedly to be the prize demanded by Germany in the évent of a German victory in the late war. Of this, Mr. Caldwell stated he was, as a result of ming- with Berlin officialdom and Germans holding consular positions this country prior to the war, thor- convinced. ------------ Dollar Day---Buy men's women's and children's shoes--Thursday, at Reid's Shoe Store. $1.00 a pair. 5 There is always room at the top, at the middle distances are crowd- Dollar Day, Thursday, Aug. 1 -Reid's Shoe Store. a, re * $1. 125 pairs Men's White Running Boots; best quality; all sizes 61 to 10. Special low. price . 'a's aie Sina eters Just the Shoe you want for Outing, Camping or Boating QC - * [ses ess se nine -- $1.95 to save your shoes. SOE thy's Shoe Store ie) » oy A | Looking Into The Future In buying rniture think of the years to come--in choosing Furniture be sure of style, quality and price--Furniture that will give you the greatest amount of wear and pleasure can be had at Dollar fon Dollar value at Reid's. JAMES REID Phone 147 for Service. THE LEADING UNDERTAKER. 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