Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1917 — RENSFELAER CLUBS ARE LIVE WIRES [ARTICLE]

RENSFELAER CLUBS ARE LIVE WIRES

Over the Acquisition of the A. Roth Company Factory, Which is N<rtr" Located in Renseslaer.

The acquisition of the A. Roth Co. factory and the Success of the Columbia Furniture Go., together with the Besser & Loy Reducing Plaint, has given the business men of Rensselaer renewed courage and at a very enthusiastic meeting at the court house last night agitation was started that will undoubtedly end in the Location of other industries here, as well as giving those already here all possible encouragement -and support. The meeting was presided over by Samuel Fendig, president of the Merchants Association of this city. The splendid work done by Mr. Fendig and B. J. Jarrette in securing the Roth Co. factory was highly complimented by those in attendance at this meeting. Messrs. Moses Leopold and George Hopkins were appointed to complete the arrangements for the securing the money to be raised to complete the contract with Kellner <i Callahan. Fifty-three business men have already subscribed $lO each to bhis„fund and others should see the committee at once and give them this amount. Those who have subscribed are asked to pay same m to the committee now, ■ „ . . ■ . The necessity of an organization to handle these public matters was discussed. D. M. Worland, president of the Commercial Club, made a speech in which he recited some of the experiences, pleasant and otherwise, of the club, but expressed his willnigness to take hold and do anything possible for Rensselaer. Mr. Worland surprised those present by his ability as a public speaker and many feel that he is in a class with Billy Sunday. A committee was appointed consisting of D.M. Worland, Delos Thompson and Moses Leopold to arrange for a banquet to be given in the near future and at which time suggestions for “A Greater Rensselaer” will be discussed. Mr. Spiegel and others made talks under the head of the “Good or the Order,” and all felt that if WE WILL, we can do MUCH for Rensselaer. Will YOU be a BOOSTER?