Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1906 — ARRESTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE. [ARTICLE]

ARRESTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE.

Harry Burley, aged 23, a son of Joseph Burley, of near Wolcott, was arrested last week by officers Parks and Vick of this place on a charge preferred by Mrs. Kate Coleman of Milroy, who said he was responsible for the delicate condition of her daughter, Lizzie, whom she alleges is but 13 years of age. Before going to trial Friday it deyeloped that tbe alleged crime took place near Monon, in White county, therefore the court here had no jurisdiction and the prisoner was dismissed. Mrs. Coleman went from here to Monon where she swore out another warrant for Burley’s arrest and he was accordingly arrested and the case set for hearing at 10 a. m. yesterday. It was reported that the defense would attempt to prove by the school enumeration record that the girl was past 15 years of age and therefore over the lawful age of consent.