Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 223, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1912 — Big Crowd At Convention At Kentland Monday. [ARTICLE]

Big Crowd At Convention At Kentland Monday.

The republican rally at Kentland Monday was a whizzer, according to Rensselaer people who attended. A big and enthusiasts crowd was on hand and republicans proved that there are a whole lot of them left and that they are interested in republican quccess. James E. Watson spoke for two hours in the afternoon. H!b address was clear cut and convincing* and he did not leave any doubt with his hearers that the present splendid times are the result of constructive republican legislation that deserves the support of all who wish prosperity continued- Congressman Crumpacker was there and spoke for a few minutes. Colonel Durbin, candidate *Jor governor, was unable to reach Kentland, and former Congressman Chaney spoke at night. In the forenoon the county convention was held, Elmer R- Bringham was renominated for auditor and Edward Brandt, of Morocco, for treasurer. C. C. Warner, S. R. Nichols, A. Hall6ek, Mrs. D. G. Warner, Mrs. W. G. Richardson and Henry Nevill were among those who attended from Rensselaer.