Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1912 — W. W. STERLING EXPLAINED CONSOLIDATION PLAN. [ARTICLE]

W. W. STERLING EXPLAINED CONSOLIDATION PLAN.

Many are Taking Interest In the Pros. peels of Large Industry—Meeting In Few Days. *l] Owing to sickness the man who is at the head of the factory which it is proposed to bring here and consolidate with the United States Match Co., was unable to come to Rensselaer Friday. W. W. Sterling, of the local company, however, came Friday evening, ir.ei a number of men at the court room that night und explained the general plan of consolidation and the advantages resulting from the consolidation. He presented the matter fully and all who were present could readily see that it would be a great thing for Rensselaer if the consolidation could be made. Mr. Sterling returned to Bilkhart this Saturday morning, after receiving a telegram from the man he is negotiating with to the effect that he was unable to come here befqre next Tuesday owing to continued sickness. Mr. Sterling received considerable encouragement here and will return Tuesday to make an effort to bring the matter to a close. One of the interesting features of the Friday night meeting was the reading of a stock report of the Diamond Match Co., which showed its earnings for the year 1911, and. which also showed conclusively the stability of the match making business. Mr. Sterling insists that he will go ahead with the factory here whether the consolidation if effected or not, but be makes some good argument in favor of the two factories combining with Rensselaer as the factory point. If a meeting is advertised for some evening soon, it should be attended by all of our progressive business people.