Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1917 — TRAFFIC LAWS ARE OPPOSED [ARTICLE]

TRAFFIC LAWS ARE OPPOSED

Monon Citizens Arrested When They Refuse to Obey. Monon, February 28.—The enforcement of a traffic ordinance recently passed by the town council has stirred this old town from end to end, and many clashes have taken place between the businessmen and officials. F*ord Sinn, a well-to-do farmer of Francesville, drove on the wrong side of the traffic semaphore and was arrested by Deputy Marshal B. F. Smith. Before he could give bond or have a hearing he was placed behind the bars in the town lockup. The businessmen became incensed and flocked to the town hall and demanded his release on bail. His trial was set for Friday, and the town hall would not accommodate the crowd., He was acquitted. Wright J. Hinkle, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Monon, was the next person arrested.— He demanded a jury trial and was acquitted. Justice Noyce heard the trial. Following the acquittal of Hinkle, Claude Thacker and E. L. Smith procured an automobile and hauled the traffic semaphore into the country. The prosecutor 'has been summoned from Monticello and It is said the matte”

will be taken up in the circuit court. Ithica, New York, may have to furnish hotel room and bath for State commissioners have ordered more cells or that the jail, now containing only two, be closed in ninety days. The mayor insists they need only two cells. Purchase your calling cards, correspondence cards, correspondence stationery and envelopes from. The Democrat’s fancy stationery department. We carry the most complete line to be found outside the large cities.