Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1920 — NEW MANAGER IS IN CHARGE [ARTICLE]

NEW MANAGER IS IN CHARGE

R, M. Johuon Succeeded by G. W. Royster la Furniture Factory. M. one of the leading •sganizers of tbe Rensselaer Manufacturing Co., Who has had active •barge of the plant during the past year, has retired at the close of this term and George W. Royster took charge of the plant as manager this week. Under the management of Mr. Jzknsoa the business has grown from a monthly production of less than $3,000 to the present output of oarer $15,00-0. The character of the product has been improved until it sells readily in competition with the goods produced by some of the largest factories in the couutry and the company now has orders amount ing to over SIOO,OOO. Over $18,00(f has been paid out by the company in wages in the last nine mototha and the present prospects indicate a growing and prosperous business which will be a valuable asset to tbe community. Mr. Royster has been connected with the International Harvester company for several years and is a practical business man of mo-re than ordinary experience. ,Mr. Johnson retains his stock in the company and as one of the directors will continue to look after its interests, but most of his time will be devoted to other important local interests in which he will be engaged.