Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 257, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 October 1920 — M’CRAY GIVEN FINE OVATION IN HOME TOWN [ARTICLE]

M’CRAY GIVEN FINE OVATION IN HOME TOWN

Kentland, Ind., Oct 26. —Despite a drizzling rain, fully 2,500 people gathered at the Coliseum here last night and tendered Warren T. McCray republican nominee for governor and their fellow townsman, a rousing reception. The Coliseum was filled long before the speaking was scheduled to start Mr. McCray made a heart, to heart talk to his listeners touching upon the state issues and reiterating his pledge for a business and progressive state administration if elected. Several times during his speech the candidate was interrupted by prolonged applause. Mr. McCray’s speech was brief, the greater part of the evening being given over to George M. Barnard of Newcastle. Rap* Wilson Leagne. Mr. Barnard’s talk was on Americanism and the League of Nations. Mr. Barnard declared that had the United States entered the league as brought back fyom Paris by President Wilson Amen-

ca would now be sending her sons to Europe to fight with Poland against the Russians. ' x Miss New York City also spoke briefly, in which she urged the women to exercise their right of enfranchisement. She also spoke on the League of 'Nation, which she declared was nothing less than an English document. Miss ,Kissen urged all voters to cast straight republican ballots in. the election next Tuesday* ‘ While en route to this city by automobile shortly after noon Tuesday .Mrs, Fred Gilman and Mr.s ! John T. Wilson, of Goodland, sufj sered severe bruises when the Hudson car in which* they were riding I skidded and turned completely over, bpinning Mis. Wilson beneath it. Mrs. Gilman was thrown clear of the car. Both of the ladies were riding in the front seat when the ; accident, which occurred about four miles south of Rensselaer, happened. George M. Myers, of this city, happened by a short time later and succeeded in freeing Mrs. Wilson, and then brought the ladies to town. Mrs. Wilson was taken to the hospital and Mrs. Gilman to the home of Mrs. George W. Hopkins. Mm. Gilman is reported as getting along nicely, but the condition of Mrs. Wilson, who is quite old, is not so goodI will have a carload of fine Wisconsin potatoes on track Thursday, i Give me your order now. Bert 1 Welsh. Phone 492. -