Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 123, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1912 — William B. Austin Won Out In Hamilton Club Election. [ARTICLE]

William B. Austin Won Out In Hamilton Club Election.

William B. Austin, formerly of Rensselaer, and for some years prominent in business and club life in Chicago, was successful in his candidacy for the presidency of the Hamilton Club of Chicago, defeateing Guy Guernsey by a. rote of 841 to 636. Mr. Austin favored a “business administration" for the club, while the man who ran second attached more importance to its political character. The fire directors chosen are George S. Ballard, Elmer D. Brothers, Henry C. Morris, Lucius Taber and Homer E. Tinsman. The two. members of the pofKleal action committee elected are Alexander Fyfe and Samuel A. Harper. * Mrs. Mary Porter and daughter, Mrs. Fred Hammond, came from Watsefca, 11l. v yesterday evening to visit with her son, W. V. Porter and family. They arrived in Watseka from their home in Coats, Kansas, about two weeks ago. Mrs. Porter fell and hurt herself last Thursday but the injuries were not serious. She did not stand the trip very well and is greatly exhausted today. She will probably visit here for a month or more before returning to her home in Kansas. , *y . H. W. Freed's world famous Dog and Pony show will exhibit at Rensselaer, Thursday, May 23. The performance consists of performing dogs, trained ponies and several high class circus acts. One of the principal features is the act of the musical ponies, consisting of four midget Shetland, ponies, who play silhqtlons oh sunset toned bells. It is a show for ladies and children. Admission 10 and 20 cents. Free street parade at 7 p. m. Doors open at 7:15. Performance begins at 8:16. . Don’t miss seeing tha musical ponies H. W. Freed’s Dog aid Pony Show, Thursday, May 23. LaPetite Sylvia, the rolling globe artist, with H. W. Freed’s Dog and Pony how, Thursday, May 23.