Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 September 1908 — DISTINGUISHED HOOSIER VISITS RENSSELAER [ARTICLE]

DISTINGUISHED HOOSIER VISITS RENSSELAER

John W. Kern, Democratic Candidate for Vice President, is Greeted by Large Audience.

Hon. John Worth Kern, of Indianapolis, democratic candidate for vicepresident of the United States, spoke to a large crowd of people on the east side of the court house, this Wednesday afternoon. The distinguished Hoosier, so well known throughout the state and the nation, arrived here on the 9:55 train, which was an hour late, and he was met at the station by a large delegation of people, headed by the band. The reception committee consisted of Attorney Edward P. Honan, Democratic County Chairman N. Littlefield, and other prominent democrats in this city and surrounding country, and also of Mayor J. H. 8. Ellis, Judge Chas. W. Hanley and other republicans. Mr. Kern occupied al seat with Mayor Ellis, with whom he has long been acquainted, in Jas. Snedeker’s automobile, and there were several other automobiles in the parade that accompanied Mr. Kern and Blind Senator Gore, of Oklahoma, to the

residence of Attorney Honan. The line of procession was from the depot to the business section of the city and thence directly to the reeldence of Mr. Honan, where the distinguished visitors were entertained et dinner. The speaking took place on a platform that had been erected on the east side of the square, and many hundreds of people were gathered there and listened attentively to the addresses. Mr. Honan acted as chair* man and introduced the speakers. Mr. Kern was the first to speak and his address covered shortly all'the ieoae* and was lastly cheered at pointe. Bel Mr. Kern could remain only entfl the 2:01 train and spoke briefly. He was followed by Judge Lalry and later by Senator Gore, and other candidates for office, Including Judge Darroch, candidate for congress; A. J. Law, candidate for state senator; and Guy Gerber, candidate for the state legislature. J. Kirby Risk, the dletrict chairman, was also here.