Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-27
HAMM|LL GREETED
BY HIS |VE|GHbORS
GOVERNOR WARMLY VEL !
u, COINED HOME.
COUNTY DEMONSTRATION .s
HELD SATURDAY NIGHT
Addresses of Congratulation Made
by Citizens Representing Various
Interests and Classes HamriIl
Promises Fest Endsavors For
Economy in Legislation.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Britt. July 27.--Hon. Jonh dammill
has been a busy man since the Re-
publican State Convention recently
placed him in nomination as canii-
date for lieutenant governor.
. On Wednesday evening, when the
M. & st. L. passenger pulled up at
the Britt station the Britt bands
struck up q lively tune.
After Mr.. and Mrs. Hamnlill
alighted, they were rushed with con-
sratuiations, George Hammill, the
aged father Of John, and Mrs. c. D.
Welty, sharing In the pleasure Of the
occasion. The band continued play
ing while the large crowd Of friends
and neighbors were busy shaking
hands with Mr.. and Mrs. Hammill.
Then they were escorted to their
home.
Since that time Mr.. Hammill has
received numerous letters and tele-
grams congratulating him on his
selection as 81 republican candidate.
Much Of his time has been taken up
in answering these.
Saturday night a big county DEM
onstration was given in the open at
Britt. The combined merchants and
ladies bands played several selec-
lions. after which the bandstand was
turned over te, committee In charge
Of the Hamrnill Homecoming pro
gram
Rev. w. A. Winterstein, pastor OF
the NJ. e. church, acted as master of
ceremonies. Six speakers, besides
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammill, answered to
short Introductory addresses by the
master of ceremonies and delivered
extemporaneous speeches, each rep
resenting different class OF society.
Mrs. E. p. Healy. wife Of the re-
publican candidate for representative
in the state legislature and class
mate Of Mr.. Hammill, was the first
called upon. She was followed by
Miss Nora Treganza, representing
the Britt hish school alumni; Mrs.
w. s. Pritchard, Of Garner, repre-
senting the League Of Women vot-
ers; Father Quirin. representing the
citizens Of Hancock county; Prof. c..
D. McGoon, representing the educa-
tional interests Of the state, and Hon.
J. e. Wichman. Of Garner. represent
Ing the legal fraternity Of the county.
Mrs. HaInraill was called upon for
q few remarks and took the oppor-
tunity to thank tho people for the
greetings Upon their return. and for
the loyal unity of the people Of Han
cock county thruout the campaign.
Mr.. Hammill thanked the people
for their hearty cooperation, good
will and interest in his aspirations,
assuring them that II elected as pre-
siding officer in the senate, his ef-
forts would be directed toward ag-
gressive and constructive legislation.
An assertion that seemed most time
" was that Iowa people were rapidly
forming into two crowds. '.taxpapers
ana tax eaters He urged a con-
sentative administration of state
affairs, sugg estfns as a means Of re-
ducing state expenses the elinlina-
ton Of useless departments and the
consolidation OF others.
There was an immense crowd
present from all parts Of the county
and from many points in adjoining
counties. After the speaking was
concluded, Mr.. and Mrs. Halpmill
and Mr.. ana Mrs. ]. e. Wichman
stood in line for a half hour to re-
ceive the handshakes and congratu-
lations Of the people.