Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 227, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 October 1917 — WILL BE A QUIET ELECTION [ARTICLE]

WILL BE A QUIET ELECTION

LITTLE INTEREST AROUSED IN ELECTION TO BE HELD . NOVEMBER 6. From present indications the city election to be held in Rensselaer on November 6 will he an \ extremely quiet affair. City Sections here as a rule stir up but little enthusiasm, but the one this year will be even more pronounced in this respect. A the war has dimmed so many other events, it will cast its shadow over local elections and the vote east next month no doubt will be a very light one. The Republicans will-have a full ticket in the field, headed by Mayor Spitler. Charles Morlan -and C. M. Sands will be candidates for election as clerk and treasurer, respectively. For councilmen, H. R. Wood, F. W. Tobias and Rex D. Warner are candidates for re-election. Conrad Kellner will be a candidate for councilman at large and Fred Waymire for councilman of the Third ward. F. G. Kresler and Frank King, present cquncilmen, are not candidates for re-election. The democrats will not have a full ticket. No candidate for mayor, clerk, treasurer or councilman in the Second ward will appear on the democratic ballot. Cleve Eger is a candidate for councilman of the First ward and James Snedeker in the Third. For candidates for councilmen at large the democratic party will be represented by Nathaniel Scott and Edward Herath. See Chas. Pefley for trees, and shrubs of all kinds. Guarantee stock to grow or replace free of charge. For spring delivery. Latest report from Dr. Honan is that he is getting better .and may be able to come to this city in the near future.