Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1909 — JOHN W. POOLE IN JAIL. [ARTICLE]

JOHN W. POOLE IN JAIL.

Benton County Farmer Caught On Two Grand Jury Indictments. Two of the five grand Jury indictments returned last week have been reported on, Sheriff Shirer going over into Benton county Tuesday and arresting John Poole, a farmer residing near Swanington and who also owns a farm in Union tp., this county. He drew $25 from Fowler bank before leaving there, and when asked about bringing someone along to go on his bond, stated that he would go to jail, and of course there was nothing for the sheriff to do but lock him up. Wednesday morning he was arraigned on the charges, being represented by his attorney Elmore Barce of Fowler, and the cases wee set for trial next Tuesday, the defense waiving none of its rights to motions or pleading. The bond was fixed at |SOO on one charge and SIOO on the other, in default of which defendant was returned to jail, where he still is at this writing, having made no effort to secure a bond. The indictments charge, one with assault and battery with Intent to rape on the person of Mary Haines, wife of the tenant on Poole’s farm, on Dec. 1, 1908. The other indictment chargee plain assault on May 15, 1909, on the person of Mary Fate. Poole has had considerable trouble with people down in Benton county at different times, and by many is hardly regarded as responsible for his actions. As to the merit or demerits of the present prosecution we know nothing whatever.

It will pay you to come for miles to attend the Millinery Opening Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. « and 2, at the Big Corner Department Store. The most complete line ever shown in this city, all at popular prices. We can suit and please you. ROWLES & Parker.