Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 235, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1919 — BURRIS’ BOND PLACED AT $2,500; PLEADS NOT GUILTY. [ARTICLE]

BURRIS’ BOND PLACED AT $2,500; PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

John Burris, brought here from Danville, 111., and lodged in jail on a charge of having committed a criminal assault upon the person of Edith Smith, a 16-year-old girl, was arraigned before Judge Hanley shortly after noon Saturday, at which time he entered a plea of not guilty. His bond was set at $2,500. So far the defendant has been unsuccessful in providing bond and continues to make his home at the jail. It is thought, however, that a sister living in Illinois will be here today to go on his bond. Burris’ case has been set for trial Thursday of this week.