Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 February 1902 — A Benton County Pleasantry. [ARTICLE]

A Benton County Pleasantry.

Fowler Republican. For J udffe in Newton and Jasper counties, Mr. Kerrie of Rensselaer, Hanley of Rensselaer, Cummings of Kentland et al. It is said that Judge Thompson wants to get as many candidates as possible for the place and then scoop it in himself. The “Jedge” is a great wire puller and will stand watching.