Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 February 1910 — Charged With Running Gambling Room and Blind Pig. [ARTICLE]

Charged With Running Gambling Room and Blind Pig.

Wm. Lewis, a prominent citizen of Mt Ayr, Was arrested Monday on the charge of running a gambling house at big residence, and also illegally selling intoxicating liquors. The raid was the outgrowth of a dispute among the gamblers, one of whom furnished Prosecutor Longwell with the necessary evidence to justify a raid. Lewis plead guilty to the charge of gambling, and was fined 810 and costa. Two cases of illegal selling of liquor were sent to the circuit courtfor trial, Lewis giving bond in the sum of 8500 for his appearance at the March term.