Notes for William A. CLANTON
CLANTON-LOWRIE October 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Wedded.
On the morning of October 4th, William CLANTON and Miss Maud A. LOWRIE were united in marriage by the Rev. Wm. BROWN of the Mariposa Presbyterian church. The ceremony which united this happy young couple was performed at the residence of the bride's father, W. H. LOWRIE, at Pea Ridge. Only relatives of the contracting parties were in attendance. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. LOWRIE and an accomplished young lady. The groom is well known in this vicinity, where he is respected as a sober and industrious young man. Mr. CLANTON follows the occupation of teaming. The best wishes of the Gazette are extended for a happy and prosperous union.
CLANTON-LEVANT February 20, 1909 Mariposa Gazette
SENSATIONAL ELOPEMENT.
Wm. A. CLANTON and Miss Myrtle Lowrie LEVANT.
This week the Gazette is called upon to chronicle one of the most dastardly elopements that has ever taken place within the annuals of history in Mariposa county.
A deserted wife and baby who has not yet reached her majority, broken hearted parents on both sides and a low down sneak at large to prey upon the pure daughters of kind and loving parents in some other community is the result of the escapade.
Saturday last Wm. A. CLANTON, who resided with his young wife and littleten-month old son, near Whiterock, in this county, left home with his sister in law, Miss Myrtle LOWRIE, ostensibly to go to Le Grande to transact some business, and the young lady accompanying him to do some needed purchasing.
The couple did not return when they had promised to do but the loving young wife suspected nothing for she put implicit confidence in her husband.
However CLANTON had been busy.
On arriving in Le Grand, instead of transacting business he and the girl continued on to Merced. Here he wrote a letter to his wife, not expecting it to reach her before Monday, but, owing to the state of the weather the Le Grand stage started for Mariposa Sunday and in one afternoon when the stage came by the deserted wife received a cruel letter that almost caused her to die from grief. A letter written by a scoundrel to a true and loving wife. It stated that he had eloped with his sister -in-law and there was no use following or making inquiry or trouble would ensue.
Heart-broken and alone she at once telephoned to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LOWRIE of Mariposa. Mr. LOWRIE went to her at once and after a short interview he returned to Mariposa Monday night and left Tuesday morning for Merced in quest of the elopers.
Miss Myrtle LOWRIE who eloped, is about 17 years of age and has always borne an excellent reputation. About a year ago she suffered a sunstroke while coming from Le Grand to Mariposa and for a time she was quite feeble.
It is rumored that CLANTON before eloping deeded all his property to others and drew his savings, $350, from a Merced Bank.
CLANTON formerly lived in Arizona and it is thought by some that he has returned to his old home.
Both families are highly respected by citizens of the county who know them and have the sympathy of all.
Mariposa Gazette, March 13, 1909:
Clanton Captured
Wm. Clanton and Miss Myrtle Lowrie, the couple who eloped from Whiterock recently, were captured in Prescott, Arizona, Monday. The warrant on which Clanton was arrested was sworn to in Merced and last week Sheriff Swan, of that county located the couple, passing as man and wife, settled down and living in Phoenix, Ariz., but before a telegram could reach the officers there giving them authority to hold them, the pair had skipped out, but the officers were trailing them and caught up with them at Prescott. The deserted wife of Clanton is suing him for divorce in this county and the summons will be served on him as soon as possible.
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