Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1902 — NEWTON COUNTY SEAT CASE. [ARTICLE]

NEWTON COUNTY SEAT CASE.

Newton County Enterprise: The Goodland appeal case in the county seat matter is on file in the Clerk’s office. The cause is entitled Frederick D. Gilman vs. the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Gilman appeals from the order of the Board of Commissioners rejecting the bids on account of no appropriation," which raises the question fully regarding the county council law. The constitutionality of the law, and other various items of interest to tax-payers are not involved in the appeal. These questions will all have to be settled before a court house can be built.- It is understood that the case will be tried before a special Judge, the attorneys probably agreeing among themselves as to the proper person to suggest to Judge Hanley for appointment.