Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1915 — WHITE COUNTY GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING [ARTICLE]

WHITE COUNTY GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING

Said to Be Trying to Find Out What Become of Farmer Who Lived Short Distance From Lee. Monon News. The White county grand jury was convened Tuesday and it is said the main object of its meeting at this time is to investigate the Cecil Van Meter case. A large number of witnesses have been summoned from this locality, but of course the object in this is only conjecture, as the work of the grand jury is secret until after indictments are published. Van Meter, it will be remembered, disappeared from his home on the Sarlson farm, east of town, Feb. 4, since which time nothing has been heard from him, notwithstanding relatives have made diligent search to locate him. That he left home before without telling where he was going, though for a shorter period, has made the impression that he is still alive. On the other hand, there have been various rumors afloat, based on alleged improper conduct on the part of his wife, that he has met with foul play. It is to be hoped that a legal inquiry may show the real fact? in this case and that proper steps will be taken to see that all parties concerned are relieved from unmerited suspicion.