Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 300, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1916 — Ellis Wood is Found Guilty of Murder. [ARTICLE]

Ellis Wood is Found Guilty of Murder.

The jury in the case of Ellis charged with the murder of Walter Collins near Young America more, than a year ago, returned a verdict of manslaughter Saturday night. A manslaughter verdict carries with it a term of from two to twenty-one years in prison. Woods smiled as the verdict was read and turned to the sheriff, remarking, “That’s pretty tough; I thought they would free me.” | Wood’s composure at hearing the verdict of the jury was in keeping with his attitude through the trial, j At no time did he evidence concern and his cheerful attitude and frequent smiles have at all times been a source of amazement to his attorneys. '*