Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1909 — ABOUT 800 NAMES SECURED TO OPTION PETITION. [ARTICLE]

ABOUT 800 NAMES SECURED TO OPTION PETITION.

At the meeting yesterday forenoon by the county optionists, a total of 650 names were filed with the secretary for the option election. and only about half of <he townships had reported. Others were expected ta report yesterday afternoon and It was thought the total number of names secured to date would reach fully 800 or more. Only about 725 names are necessary to the petition, but as thoy have all of next wek yet before filing with the auditor, it is probable 1,000 to 1,200 names will be secured In all by the time the petition is filed.