Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 September 1884 — The September Term. [ARTICLE]

The September Term.

Tie County Commissioners met in regular session last Monday morning. Hons Wayruire, Prevo and Nichols all being present, with Mr. Way mire in the chair. The saloon license applications were, as usual, the first matters considered. James F. Ellis, of Jloiu.-ingt.op, and John llalligan, of Rensselaer, hud no opposition to tliifir petitions, and were granted licenses, without difficulty. In the ease ts tiro application of Ktigene O’Neill, opposition was made, the nominal remonstrant being Milton Chipman. The remonstrant did not appear at the trial at ail, nor were the temperance people interested in the case. Drunkenness was tlie chargo rniule against the applicant, but, after hearing the evidence and the arguments, the Hoard decided to grant the license. J. W. Douthit was attorney for O’Neill, jipd W. L. lludc for the remonstrant, and both sides of the ease were exceptionally well handled. The license eases were finished Tuesday forenoon, since which time the attention of the Board has been given mainly to the consideration of claims against the county.