Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1908 — Bert Baker's Partner Arrested. [ARTICLE]

Bert Baker's Partner Arrested.

Bert Baker, who has been in jail here for several weeks, being held for trial lor the theft of hogs from the Otis ranch, near Rose Lawn, will not have to face the charge by himself. His partner. Auk. White, has been arrested by Deputy Sheriff Fred Fuller, of- Rose Lawn, who traced him to Benton Harbor, Mich., when his wife went there followingjher release from jail here. Harry Baxter, manager of the Otis ranch, has missed stock for several months and finally was so well satisfied that White and Baker were the|thieves that he swore out warrants for their arrests, but White disappeared. Baker was arrested and brought here. The wives of the two men were also arrested, but were released at a hearing before Judge Hanley. Mrs. White soon moved away and the officer traced - her to Michigan, where be |fonnd them ready to oegin boose-keeping. The trial of both will come np >t the present term of the Newton circuit ooort. — i .ii n*,... i.„. ■ n , « *