Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1916 — PROSECUTOR SANDS BUSY IN WHEATFIELD [ARTICLE]

PROSECUTOR SANDS BUSY IN WHEATFIELD

Affidavits Alleging Drunkenness Cause Disappearance of “Dilly” Weiss—Others Fined. Prosecutor C. M. Sands has had a busy day in Wheatfield. Affidavits charging intoxication had been filed with Squire Van Doozer and placed in the hands of Town Marshal Johnson to be served. “Billy” Weiss, who runs a “soft drink” establishment and who has been a defendant ’on previous occasions, was charged with being drunk Thursday. George Hoehn, the Wheatfield butcher, was charged with driving his automobile while intoxicated and John Erwin, a young man, was charged with intoxication. Weiss is supposed to have “smelled a mouse,” for he disappeared and a thorough search has failed to locate him. The doors of his emporium-are closed and it is believed by some that his disappearance may be final. Hoehn started for a public sale Thursday morning, having in the car with him a man named William Montague, of North Judson. Hoehn was under the influence of liquor and his car went into the ditch. Montague was somewhat injured one of his legs being badly , sprained. Hoehn went before Squire Van Doozer this morning and entered a plea of guilty and was fined $5 and costs. Prosecutor Sands learned that Hoehn has been in the habit of driving his car when intoxicated, which constitutes a distinct offense, and Squire Van Doozer, who has a high regard for his duty as a public official, stated that he would recommend the concellation of Hoehn’s license. Hoehn seemed very penitent and it may be he will reform and not again become intoxicated. Erwin is an unmarried man about. 25 years of age and this was his first offense. He pleaded guilty and was fined $1 and costs. Prosecutor Sands sprinkled some

information about Wheatfield that should have a mighty good effect. He stated that the third arrest for drunkenness will result in the accused* being brought before Mayor Spitler in Rensselaer with the quite certain result of getting a sentence to the penal farm. The prosecutions are timely and should have $ splendid effect in Wheatfield and surrounding country.