Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 148, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 June 1914 — Mrs. Felix Erwin Appointed Postmaster at Fair Oaks [ARTICLE]

Mrs. Felix Erwin Appointed Postmaster at Fair Oaks

Following a program of ousting all republicans from office during the Wilson administration, Mrs. Felix Erwin bias just been notified that she has been appointed postmaster at Fair Oaks, to succeed James C. Thompsgn, an old soldier and a conscientious and qualified man. Mrs. Erwin, along with a number of others, took the civil service examination some time ago. It was regarded at that time that none but democrats need apply for the office. The selection of Mrs. Erwin was regarded as probable fiom the date of the examination.. No one can blame her tor securing the appointment, but it dhows the attitude of the administration which has thrown many old soldiers out of office in order to hand jobs to democrats.