New Britain herald., 1914-11-25
RUNS OFF WITH BRISTOL MATRoN

1 Mrs. E. H. Elton, Friend of the Family, Disappears Simultaneously Last Escapade, They Said ''Was
 Like Spending Week in Hell.'' Especial to the Herald.I Plainville, Nov 25.-While admit ting that their five day stolen honey moon which attracted wide attention last February was like spending a week in Hell,' Irving B. Carter, only son of Representative Edward T. Garter, and prominent member of the towns younger set, and Mrs. Ed ward H. Elton, a pretty Bristol ma tron, have again deserted their re- spective partners in wedlock and are now presumably together in some locality unknown to their relatives.
 Although the couple have been absent for a week, great secrecy has been maintained concerning their sec- ond elopement and it was not until, today that the news became public. Their disappearance has not been reported to the authorities and their relatives are making no efforts to learn of their whereabouts, although they are greatly worried over their continued absence
 Not Heard From.
 Mrs. Garter admitted to a Herald man today that her husband had left home a week ago, ostensibly to go tN a lodge meeting. She has not seen or heard from him since. While she did not know that he had again eloped with his Bristol soulmate, who is the wife of close friend of the Carter family. she concluded that the simultaneous disappearance of the couple must have had some sig nificance.
 Mrs. Elton's husband. who is a prosperous milk dealer in the neigh boring city. also disclaimed having any knowledge concerning the miss ing couple. He had heard nothing from his wife in a week and al- though he admitted knowing that Carter left his home on the same date he is awaiting developments before deciding on what course he shall pursue.
 Hopes He Is Happy.
 For the sake of her husbands parents, who are heartbroken over his second escapade, Mrs. Carter said this morning that she was anxious to have the affair given as little publicity as possible. Since she forgave him for deserting her and running off with her erstwhile friend several months ago, the young woman declared that she had no knowledge that the couple were keeping up their relations Irving had been very uneasy of late she said After the way lis: father had overlooked the last affair and had treated him so well, I cannot help but be surprised. If he is happy, I am satisfied" she concluded.
 Elton Takes Other View.
 Elton did not take the same philo- sophical view of his friends act. He was unwilling to admit that he will l gain take her back, should she see l the error of her ways, and while he is making no search for, the pair, he that this time he will not be as lenient as he was nearly year ago, when, after tiring of their unlaw- ful alliance, they returned to their re- spective homes and again took up the positions they occupied before the separation.
 Since his friend alienated the affec- ions of his wife, Elton declared that he has not been at the Carter home, where he. was frequent visitor at one ,ime, and ss far as he knew, the in- couple had not been in each others company since their return IT om the stolen honeymoon.
 Their First Elopement.
 Carter and Mrs. Elton made their ump into the limelight and created ! big sensation here when on pre- ext of leaving the Carter house, where he Bristol woman had been the guest If the now-deserted wife, to make rip to nearby store, they secretly em loved some of their belongings and an away.
 They were gone for five days spend ng most of the time in New Haven md vicinity. "#t
 When they returned both declared hey had been s'Hving in hell'' during heir absence and realizing the enor- nty of their offense, were willing to ,lead with their spouses for forgive less.
 Pardon was granted them and they esumed their duties, again occupying he positions they held in the con- nunity as if nothing unusual had hap ,ened. @ .s
 Were Socially Prominent.
 The Carters and Eltons were close riends for years and very often visited