Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1879 — DOUBLED THE ROAD. [ARTICLE]

DOUBLED THE ROAD.

Last Friday, to gratify personal curiosity and for the purpose of informing the Journal readers of. the workings of the Narrow Gauge we took a trip to Rensselaer and return. We had not been over the road since the completion of it to this point, and a portion of it we had not been over for eighteen months. The ride was gratifying, in that the road was found in much better condition than had been expected. While it is not as smooth as the Wabash yet it is in better condition than many roads that are far more pretentious. The track is generally well in line and many portions of it are thoroughly ballasted. But little work, comparatively, is required to place the whole line in excellent order. Side tracks of ample length have been placed down to accommodate the business interests and shipping necessities along the line. Commodious buildings are in process of completion at Patton’s, at Yeoman, and at Hanging Grove, which, when done, will amply serve and meet the wants of the people. We were amazed to note the improvements going on at Rensselaer uear the depot. A large elevator is nearly or quite completed, a lumber yard of an extensive character is in full blast, and a hay-baling depot has been erected which seems of ample capacity to take care of all the hay in that section of (he country. The business of the Narrow Gauge is constantly increasing, and so rapidly indeed as to require an increase of rolling stock at an early day. We were satisfied with our tour of inspection and have, as yet, discovered nothing to weaken our confidence in. or check our advocacy of the Narrow Gauge system of railway. With increased confidence we declare it to be the system best adapted to subserve the wants of the people for local purposes. In the fullness #f time the road bed will, doubtless, be placed in better condition; new rolling stock will be added, better time will be made and then everybody, the management and the people will be happy. —Delphi Journal. The Nowels- House, Kirtley & Son proprietors,-is now open to the public. It is a large and well arranged establishment, newly furnished, the table supplied with the best in the market, and the management will exert every effort to accommodate guests in a manner that will be appreciated.— Terms reasonable. Give the Nowels House a trial.