Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 255, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 October 1911 — A Peculiar Mix-up Presents Itself to Medaryville Politiciaus [ARTICLE]

A Peculiar Mix-up Presents Itself to Medaryville Politiciaus

Medarwille Advertiser MeuiiTiiiie auiciuww. A peculiar mix-up exists in thia town in regard to our next town election. Two years ago Messrs. Fred Long, Lee Baughman and J. J. VanBusklrk were elected town trustees tor district 1, 2 and 3 in the manner named. About a year ago Mr. Baughman moved from district 2 to 3 and has continued to serve as trustee of the town. Mr. Vanßusklrk of district 3 received the lowest humber of votes two years ago and under the law his successor has to be elected Nov. 7th. The people’s party in their convention nominated Mr. Fred Holl from district 2, the district which is represented by Mr. Baughman, but from which he has moved, and made no nomination for district 3. The republican darty in their convention nominated Vanßusklrk for dis. 3, making no nomination for district 2, taking it for granted that Baughman continues to represent that district as heretofore. In a nutshell the matter stands like this; Vanßusklrk, having no opposition, will be elected. The same may be said of Holl, with this difference, can he occupy a place that is vacant? Attorney-General Honan says that “it is his opinion” that Baughman holds the office. The “opinion" of other attorneys consulted, vary in the matter. It seems that no case of like character has ever been decided by any court