Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1910 — Sentenced Blind Pig Keeper To Term in Gary. [ARTICLE]

Sentenced Blind Pig Keeper To Term in Gary.

A few days ago little Miss Gustafson was asked by her Sunday school teacher: “Where do the good folks go when they die?” “To Heaven,” lisped the little tot. “Where do the bad folks go?” “To Gary, 7 promptly responded the child. The same idea that influenced the child must have governed Judge Tuthlll, of the Porter superior court. Last Mpnday he had the notorious “blind pig” keeper, Martin Meister, before him, charged with illegally selling liquor f in Wheeler. Meister is an incorrigible offender, and has given the people of Wheeler a good deal of trouble. The evidence against the man was complete. A fine of SIOO and costs was assessed and the prisoner* was about to be taken to jail to board it out. Citizens of Wheeler present said that if a way could be found to get, rid of the man they would be satisfied. Meister was called, before the judge, who said: “Meister,” I am going to place you in custody of your attorney, D. E. Kelly, who will keep you until 8:18 o’clock Tuesday .morning. At that tinje you are to go to Wheeler op the Pennsylvania train, get yous things and take the first train out for Gary, where you are to remain. If you are seen'ln Porter county duping the next six months I will enforce the sentence upon you of this court.” Meister gladly accepted the conditions and caried them out to the letter. Evidently Judge Tuthill thinks that Gary is the proper place for “blind pig” keepers.—Chesterton Tribune.