Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1911 — ILLEGAL MONEY CHARGE [ARTICLE]

ILLEGAL MONEY CHARGE

Green Valley Coal Company in Trouble in Jasonville. Jasonville, Ind. June 30. —The case against the Green Valley Coal company for the alleged issuing of unlawful money, was tri,ed in Justice Rogers’ court and the company was acquitted. The specific charge is that miners are permitted to draw checks or “nickers" before their regular pay day and this amount is deducted from their pay. The checks are accepted for merchandise. The bookkeeper was arrested for issuing these checks. Prosecutor Irwin said that he will refile the charges in the circuit court. The company will appeal any adverse decision.