Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1899 — ELOPEMENT. [ARTICLE]

ELOPEMENT.

Percy Lakin the 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lakin of Newton tp., and Miss Glenn Cristler of Mt. Ayr, surprised their parents last Sunday by taking the early morning train at this city and going to Wisconsin, where they were married. They returned the same evening to Surrey. The bride is but 14 years of age and the principal objection to the marriage is said to have been on account of her youth. It is understood the parents have become reconciled and gave the young couple their blessing.