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MRS. PERKINS PLANS
May Open Dressmaking Establishment in Cayuga-Cost of the Trial
[Welland Tribune, 26 April 1907]
Cayuga, April 23-Although it is but a few hours since she was acquitted of the charge of poisoning her husband, Henry Perkins, last Christmas day at Canfield, Mrs. Mattie Perkins has some plans for the future. The woman has in view a dressmaking establishment here in Cayuga, near the home of her aged father and mother. Mrs. Perkins told some of her friends here about the time of her arrest, that she had made about $500 with her needle.
The meeting last night between mother and daughter was a most affecting one. “I knew you were innocent, Mattie,” said her mother, giving her a warm welcome.
The expense of the trial to the county will probably total $4000. Of this the jury will receive $400; the constables $300; Dr. Arthur Jukes Johnson, Toronto, $230; Dr. Bruce Smith, Toronto, $163; Dr.. Bauer, Hamilton, $165; Dr. Kerr, Dunnville, $151; Dr. Arrell, Cayuga, $80; Dr. Snyder, Cayuga, $28.
The Ontario Government pays the fee of Mr. Frank Arnoldi, K.C., Toronto, the Crown counsel. The defence expenses will more than equal the sum paid out by the county. Mr. E.F. B. Johnston, K.C., it is understood received a fee of $2,500.
*Note: Mattie Perkins wed John Henry Brinker, 1 January 1912.
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