Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1902 — CO. “M” THIRD INFANTRY I. N. G. [ARTICLE]

CO. “M” THIRD INFANTRY I. N. G.

Inspected by Maj. Harrison and Capt. Anheir and Highly Favorable Report Made. Major Harrison, of Columbia City, and Captain Anheir, of Monticello, pursuant to orders from AdjutantGeneral Ward, were present to inspect and report on the final acceptance for service, of the Rensselaer company, Wednesday night, April 16th. Tho report sent in by the inspection officers was highly favorable, and reflects much credit on Captain Washburn’s zeal and efforts in organizing and drilling such a bunch of raw recruits. Special interest has been shown by all non-commissioned officers and privates, thus enabling the captain to get quick results in foot movements and instructions as to the duties ot a soldier. Each man seems to feel the interest of Rensselaer at heart and enters into his work in a manner that indicates that Rensselaer will have the crack company of their regiment. The same loyal spirit seems to dominate as Is always noticeable in foot ball or any successful Rensselaer organization. Our citizens should immediately recognize this fact, also learn that Co. “M” is governed by state military laws and are subject to direct orders of Adjutant General Ward, who is under direction of Gov. Durbin, commander in-chief of the I. N. G. and that they are subject to call for duty at any time. This being true, Co. “M” may at some time be of service to our city and surrounding territory and should be accorded military honors.

The law requires that every company shall maintain an armory or drill room, wherein arms and uniforms and such other equipment as may be Issued shall be kept and cared for. The state allowance for this pu pose is only $l2O per year and in many instances does not cover the expenses. In such case the extra cost must be raised in some other manner. Considering that a swell military company is an an advertisement for any progressive city our citizens should never hesitate to assist financially any effort to bring about that desired result—perfection. Lockers or wall cases, also gun racks, must be constructed in the armory, for each enlisted man to keep his equipment in. Each private shall have a separate lock and key for his locker and is held strictly accountable for all aecourtements issued to him. His number, letter of Co., 3rd Inf., is marked bn each article and a record kept. In case it is shown that such property has been maliciously or willfully mutilated, such soldier is subject to a fine of not more than SSO. Very flattering remarks made by old veterans, and state military officers Indicates that Co. “M” has fajr chances of being the best drilled company in the state. This undoubtedly is true. They now execute certain movements with alacrity and skill which have never been mastered by some companies even after one or two years’ drilling. First Sergeant, Robert Loeffler, is the only man in the company who has had recent military training, having served in the Cuban war, and through his knowledge and instructions in tactics, the company has made rapid progress. The following are officers of the company: Captain, Ira M. Washburn; Ist Lieut., Louis M. Wilcox; 2nd Lieut., true Woodworth; Ist Sgt., Robert Loeffler; 2nd Sgt., John Carr; 3rd Sgt., Zern Wright; 4th Sgt., Bruce Hardy; Sth Sgt., Frank Kresler; Co. Q. M. Sgt., David Warner; Corporals, Moon, Harmon, George, Parcels, Robinson, Lagen; Garland Grant: company clerk, Moses Leopold. 68 Privates. «