Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 March 1917 — Harry Hartley to Manage Fanners’ Grain Company. [ARTICLE]

Harry Hartley to Manage Fanners’ Grain Company.

At their meeting held at the court house Tuesday afternoon, the directors selected Harry Hartley as manager of the Farmers’ Grain Company. Six of the seven directors were present, Jay W. Stockton being absent. Ail of those present voted in favor of the selection of Mr. Hartley. x The Farmers’ Grain Company is owned by about one hundred and seventy-five farmers and businessmen. It has contracted for the Harrington Bros. Co. elevator and is to take charge May Ist of this year. Harrington Bros. Co. bought this elevator of Jesse L. Brady, taking possession of the same in July, 1913. Mr. Hartley, assisted by Lester Rich, has been in charge of the business since that time. Mr. Rich will in a short time go to Indianapolis, where he and his father will be engaged in the grain commission business. The selection -of Mr. Hartley as the manager for the new company meets with universal approval. That he and Mr. Rich are thoroughly efficient is proven by the large amount of business that has been handled by the Harrington Bros. Co. Mr. Hartley has had several other very flattering offers. His decision to remain in Rensselaer will be £ood news to his large number of friends, His selection to manage the affairs of the new company assures for them success and in our opinion no better man could have been placed in charge. Mr. Hartley is very popular with the farmers and businessmen, and his wife has a host of friends who will rejoice that she will continue to make Rensselaer her home.