Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 August 1917 — GUARD OFFICERS PROMOTED [ARTICLE]

GUARD OFFICERS PROMOTED

Captain Tuteur of Company M Goes to Indianapolis. In the reorganization and enlargement of the national guard promotions are being made thick and fast and Rensselaer- guardsmen are receiving their share of the plums. George H. Healey has been advanced to lie.utenant-colonel of the first Indiana infantry. Captain 11. B. Tuteur, who has been a member of Company M since 1905 agd captain of the company since November 13, 1914. has been promoted to quartermaster general, with offices at Indianapblis. Captain Tuteur’s promotion comes through his recognized ability and loyalty to the national guard, and his pleasure in receiving same is shared by his large circle of friends in Jasper county. The promotion of Captain Tuteur will also advance First Lieutenant Jerry B. Garland to the rank of captain, and Second Lieutenant Edward L. Watson to first lieutenant. Some member of Company M will be chosen to succeed Mr. 'Watson as second lieutenant. Both Mr. Garland hnd Mr. Watson have given their best service to Company M and news of their promotion will be joyfully received by the members of the company and the people in general.