Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1912 — GOOD CITIZENS LEAGUE HELD MEETING SUNDAY. [ARTICLE]

GOOD CITIZENS LEAGUE HELD MEETING SUNDAY.

Reorganize For Law Enforcement and Civic Uprightness—Elected New - - Officers. w A called meeting of citizens at the court house Sunday afternoon for the purpose of discussing means of securing greater respect tor the taw and for the improvement of moral righteousness in Rensselaer was attended by a large number of citizens. Dr. E. N. Loy presided and L. H. Hamilton, W. H. Parkison, Mayor Geo.;l|fc Meyers, Senator A. Halleck, John Bruner, Rev. C. L Harper and Rev. J.. C. Parrett spoke of conditions in Rensselaer and suggestions were made of the means that should be employed to assure the community against destructive tendencies. The meeting determined to organize for the accomplishment of civic improvement and L. H. Hamilton was chosen president, J. A. McFarland, vice-presi-dent; John I. Gwin, secretary, 'and John Bruner, treasurer. It was decided to solicit money to be'used by' the officers in thqpenforcement of law.