Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 September 1916 — HARRY WOOD SENTENCED [ARTICLE]

HARRY WOOD SENTENCED

Given Term of from One to Eight Years at Michigan City. Harry Wood, who was arrested Saturday night when caught taking sls from the cash register at the Central garage, was taken before Judge Hanley Tuesday evening and sentenced to the state prison at Michigan City for a term of from one to eight years. He maintained a spirit of stoicism throughout the proceedings, and after making his confession would not converse with anyone. Sheriff McColly left with the prisoner for Michigan City at 7:30 Thursday morning. At that time he appeared in good spirits and shook hands with those about the jail. It has been learned that he intended to leave here last Monday to take a position at Conrad, and that his sister and husband were going to advance him the money with which to go. It is probable that Harry will be released at the expiration of the minimum sentence. Should he return to Rensselaer then there are many people here who feel kindly toward him and would gladly extend a helping hand over the rough places in life’s highway.