Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 August 1919 — AN ABSENT-MINDED SOLICITOR [ARTICLE]

AN ABSENT-MINDED SOLICITOR

A young man, wearing a soldier's unifoam, and accompanied by a young lady, was canvassing Rensselaer Saturday soliciting subscriptions for magazines. At the home of Homer Hendrickson on south Van Rensselaer the magazine was subscribed for by Mrs. Hendrickson, and not having the proper change she gave tlje young man a $5 bill. The latter left with the promise to return with the change. When he failed to return after a considerable length of time Mrs. Hendrickson telephoned her husband, who secured an officer and bad the young man arrested at the Monon station. When confronted with the charge the young man stated he had forgotten to return the change but his embar* assed manner belted his words. On his returning the money Mr. Hendrickson decided not to prosecute him and the couple were permitted to leave town.