Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1918 — GUARDS’ ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE KEPT UP. [ARTICLE]

GUARDS’ ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE KEPT UP.

At a recent meeting of the local company of Liberty Guards it was found to be the almost unanimous wish of the members present that a new like, organization be immediately perfected after the official disbanding of the present body—which was instuted only for the period of the war. The Liberty Guards were organized on account of the conditions brought about by the United States getting into the war game. This was done in accordance with a proclamation issued by Governor Goodrich apd it is presumed that he will soon issue another order for the ■ disbanding of these companies. There is no known reason, however, why after such order for the disbanding of the Guards shall have been made—the companies, , now known as Liberty Guards, could not be re-organized and kept up. . Jf it can be, this should be done —and sqch purpose (we understand) is being favorably considered by several companies of the Third Regiment of the Guards, who are located in towns in Benton, Jasper and Newton counties. —Kentland Democrat.