Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 207, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1917 — Local Militia Company Making Splendid Progress. [ARTICLE]

Local Militia Company Making Splendid Progress.

Thirty-six members of the militia company met Sunday afternoon at Milroy Park. Captain Moses Leopold gave them instructions in the manual of arms and then J. M. Sauser put them through a strenuous drill. The company acquitted themselves most splendidly. The men have entered into the training with an interest and determination that will make them most efficient. The fellows who took part in the drill Sunday are some of the very best men of this community and a company composed of such fellows will, when thoroughly trained, be a most valuable asset in this community. When our soldiers have been taken away, much may depend upon such companies to protect our community and our state from those who -would disregard the laws of the land. We are very fortunate in having the assistance in the training of these men of Mr. Sauser, who, has spent thirty years of his life in the regular army. Captain Leopold is taking hold of the work and with his two lieutenants, the company is splendidly officered. There should Be a hundred men who will join this company at once, who will take the training and get themselves in condition to protect the interests of our citizens and if necessary go to other parts of the state to defend property and lives. Be present next Sunday afternoon and take your place along side of a bunch of fellows of whom you will be mighty proud.