Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 210, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 September 1911 — A Statement to The Public. [ARTICLE]

A Statement to The Public.

I had not expected to be compelled to make a statement to the public afcfout the bus situation, but recent stories told to create a feeling against me make it necessary that I do so. I purchased the bus line business of Frank. Kresler, who had purchased it of Joe Jackson with the understanding that Jackson was not again to engage in the business in Rensselaer. This assurance was transferred to me when I bought the business. I have tried to serve the public fairly and have given the business all my time and attention, and have employed competent help all the time. Jackson re-entered the business contrary to understanding. I believe that I should receive the continued business of the public based upon the attention I have pajd to it and because of whatever sentiment may exist in the matter, and apparently the people think the same way. A few days ago it came to my notice that a story was being circulated to the effect that I had employed foul language in talking to Jackson about his trip in the west and about his treatment of his family. I had not said the things I was accused of saying and do not wish to labor under the accusation. I have no further grievance against Jackson than is involved in the principle of his reentering business here when he was pledged not to do so, and I shall do nothing and have done nothing to influence patronage more than becomes necessary in looking after the business I have tried faithfully to hold. I do want it' understood that the language I am charged with employing to Jackson is absolutely false and the story was started for the purpose of creating a feeling against me. I went personally with the city marshal to Earl Clouse, who had told the untruth and he acknowledged that he had heard no such language or statements. I shall continue to serve the people as faithfully as I can and I ask the continued patronage of all my old customers, both city and transient Respectfully,

HARRISON WASSON.