Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-09-09

CHICAGO, Sept. 3.-Ihe TriJaae's Hast
lnRs, Mich. special Of yesterday says:
Society in this city has been shaken to
its foundation over the bringing to light
| OF Ia scandal duplicating persona of high
stan ling In social and religious circles.
The chief actor in this scandal is one
h. u. Thornton, wealthy lawyer of
Auburn, N. Y, well known society
man, prominent member of the Pres.
byterian church. and leader in its de-
votional meetings. None could invoke
the Divine Throne more .fervently nor
sing anthems more sweetly than he. His
wife has been an invalid for number
OF years. Being childless, Mr.. and Mrs,
Thornton, about seven years ago, adopt
ed girl Is years of age, whom they
highly educated, taking her abroad to
complete her education. As the girl
matured and developed into woman
hood she became noted AZ a beauty.
Apparently the strongest attachment
existed between the daughter, Marion
Louise Thornton. and her foster par
ents. She moved in the best society her
every wish was gratified and she was
counted the most fortunate of mortals
in her pleasant SURROUNDINGS.
In 1882 Robert A. Carnahan cradu-
ated from the Theological Seminary of
Auburn, and Immediately thereafter
accepted the pastorate of ahe Presbyte-
rian Church of Hastings, where he was
soon thereafter regularly ordained,
passing highly creditable examina-
ton. He was very successful in his la
bOrs, being a fluent logical speaker,
Large congregations listened to his
sermons, anu the society was rapidly
growing. While in attendance at the
Seminary Carnahan formed the ac-
quaintance OF Miss Thornton, which
acquaintance soon ripened into love,
and their engagement followed. After
securing a pleasant home in this CITY,
the young clergyman went East for his
bride, and they were married at Thorn
tons residence in Auburn last April.
The wedding was grand affair, ex-
tended accounts of which were pub
lished in the daily papers of that CITY.
Upon their arrival az their home in this
place, the bride and groom were given
a reception, which was largely attended
by members of his congregation and the
citizens generally.
Being modest and ladylike in her de-
meanor, the bride soon gained a warm
place in the hearts of the people here.
All went we'll with the newly welded
couple and they were as happy appar-
emily as two turtle doves, save for al
legged severe attacks of homesickness of
OF the bride. In the early part of June
Mrs. Canadians fostsr-parents made
them a visit of two or three weeks dura
ton. While they we're here the demon
STATIONS Of affection on the part of the
bride and her foster father were such IA
to excite comment from the church
members, but serious scandal was
avoided for the time. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thornton, accompanied by Mrs. Carna-
han, then went to Chicago and Grand
Rapids, where they remained about two
weeks.
1t appears that the suspicious of the
young husband were aroused about this
time and investigations were set on foot
which, it is said, resulted in the Rev.
Mr.. Carnahan coming into possession
Of letters which seemed to prove that
his bride had been anduly intimate with
Thornton and that Carnahan had been
the victim of a conspiracy. Mn. Car
nahan has for several days been with
Thornton in Auburn and on Friday pro-
csedings for divorce we're instituted by
Rev. Mr.. Carnahan. The affairs comes
to sverv Citizen of Hastings a. a per-
sonal sorrow. No pastor could have
more thoroughly won the hearts of the
community than has Mr.. Carnahan, and
all that the warmest OF friends can do
in the way OF consolation will be forth
coming from the citizens here. ire
spective of creed.