Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1901 — Rinkard Has to Rang. [ARTICLE]

Rinkard Has to Rang.

Johu Binkard, who brutally murdered his wife at Marion in June, 1900, will be hanged at the Prison North Jan. 17. The judgment oonvioting Binkard of murder in the first degree was confirmed by the Supreme Court a few days ago. When Binkard was tried he did not deny that he had murderedj his wife, his plea being insanity. He was first sentenced to be executed on Aug, 23, but a stay of execution was granted until Jan. 17, until the Supreme Court oould rule on the appeal. Binkard was about sixty years old when he killed his wife. They had been married about thirtythree years, and the evidenoe showed that he had always been very brutal to his wife and family, Christmas trees, tree trimmings, and candles for same at John Eger’s. Call at Huffs Jewelery store before you select your holiday presents. Ladies’ gold watches from $lO to $35, gents’ gold watches $lO to $65. Secret lookets and chains, full line of fobs, a big line of souvenir spoons, All at Clarke’s. The cheapest place in the city for candies, mixed nuts and fruits at John Eger’s. Mrs. Puroupile’s prices are reasonable and she will make especial effort to please her customers. Pies, fruit pudding and fruit Qake, like mother used to make, without the work, out of the NONE SUCH mince meat, at 8° a package at John Egers. Suitable Christmas presents at Clarke’s jewelry store.