Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1909 — TOWNSFOLK DEFEND HIM [ARTICLE]

TOWNSFOLK DEFEND HIM

Man of Excellent Reputation Arrested as Burglar In New York. New York, Jan. 29.—The prosecution completed its case against Thomas McAtee of Mahanoy Plane, Pa., for grand larceny. Practically the entire imputation of McAtee’s home town arose in his defense. The Rev. Father Hogari, Miss Katherine McLaughlin, McAtee’s fiancee and a score of prominent citizens were character witnesses. Congressman Conry is McAtee’s lawyer. Edward X Reardon, a former county detective, is the complainant. He said he arrested McAtee in the act of breaking into his apartments. .

Driscoll Defeats Marte. New York, Jan. 29.—Jim Driscoll defeated Johnny Marfo ia ten fast I rounds .J • ?