Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 261, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1918 — HARRY WATSON CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL VOTING [ARTICLE]

HARRY WATSON CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL VOTING

Harry Watson, the plumber, was arrested this morning on an affidavit signed by F. E. Babcock, -of the Jasper County Democrat. Watson is charged with voting illegally in the third precinct. He built him a new home over near. Bro. Babcock’s last year and registered in that precinct but has not yet moved into the new House. Watson claims, we understand, that he has furnished a room there and is a resident of that ward. • vote was not challenged at the polls. . t He Appeared before Squire IrWin this afternoon for trial, but the case was continued for hearing Friday evening. Prosecutor Sands is to be assisted in the prosecution by E. P. Honan.