Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 233, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1912 — WISEMAN GUILTY IS JURY FINDING [ARTICLE]

WISEMAN GUILTY IS JURY FINDING

Jury Took Six Ballots in Arriving at Decision That Fastens Paternity Charge on Earl Wiseman. _ =: The jury in the Peek vs. Wiseman case was out about two hours Friday afternoon and took six ballots before coming to an agreement in the paternity case filed by Mildred Peek against Earl Wiseman. The first ballots stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal. Those who favored acquittal held out for some time but finally agreed to the verdict of guilty. The penalty will be fixed by Judge Hanley, who will give his decision Monday. It is understood that the Peek girl has offered to settle for 3500.