Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1915 — Jas. W. Beckman Now the Seerotary of Elbert Hubbard. [ARTICLE]

Jas. W. Beckman Now the Seerotary of Elbert Hubbard.

James W. Beckman, son of Mr. .and Mrs. J. C. Beckman and brother of Delbert, assistant cashier of the State Bank of Rensselaer, is .now the secretary of Elbert Hub(bard, the well-know T n journalist, lecturer and publicist. Mr- Beckman went to East Aurora, N. Y., only a few' months ago and his selection by Mr. Hubbard as his private secretary is a high compliment to his honor. Mr. Beckman made a trip last week with tMr. Hubbard' to Providence, R. 1., and other places. At Providence they were entertained by Gol. Samuel P. Colt, President of the United States Rubber Co., the so-called rubber trust. They were iritrodueed to Governor Beekman. They also visited the Dupont Powder Co. at Wilmington, Del., and spent some time in Philadelphia and New York. In Philadelphia they heard “Billy” Sunday, but James don’t think much of him. They also visited the grave of Benjamin Franklin, visited Independence Hall* the birth place of American freedom. They saw the Liberty Bell, the room and talble and the ink outfits that were used when the Declaration of Independence was signed. . Next month Mr. Hubbard will return to Providence and New York and go on to Boston and Mr. Beckman will again accompany him. Jim’s many friends here will be pleased to learn of the fine position he is holding and his best acquaintances feel sure that it will prove a stepping stone for other important recognition, of his ability.