Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1915 — WHEATFIELD AND DEMOTTE REMAIN WET [ARTICLE]

WHEATFIELD AND DEMOTTE REMAIN WET

At Election Saturday Both Townships Vote “Wet” By Increased Majorities. The local option election Saturday in Wheatfield and Keener townships were a surprise to all and the townships will remain “wet” by increased majorities. In Wheatfield the vote stood: “wet” 150, “dry” 92. In Keener township there were not as many “dry” votes cast as there were names on the petition for the election, and the vote was a great surprise to all and DeMotte will continue to supply the thirsty of that township. The vote was, “wet” 152, “dry” 32.

The home of George Coberly at DeMotte was entirely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, the fire originating from a chicken brooder 'in the summer kitchen. The household effects were nearl yall taken from the house and saved. There was insurance on the building. Mr. Coberly is a son-in-law of Samuel McGinnis, a merchant at DeMotte.