Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 301, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 December 1911 — Some Real Christmas Cheer At the Monon’s New Depot. [ARTICLE]

Some Real Christmas Cheer At the Monon’s New Depot.

Agent Beam was willing to consider the new depot as sufficient Christmas joy for himself, but a little occurrence or two has served to make his. broad smile more extensive than usual. General Manager A. H. Westfall, of the Monon, sent him a new clock, which should serve to save him d lot of trouble answering questions. Til? old one had been on a strike so some time and just refused to enter into any peace agreement that would cause It to work. The new clock is better in appearance and promises to work uncomplainingly 24 hours a 4ay, week in and week out with only an occasional winding up. Then came an even greater surprise. A fine, big mirror was presented to Mm for depot use, arid now hangs inside the office. It was a gift from Operators Frank Busha and Elmer Wilcox and Mr. Beam’s son Don, and Drayman Grant and Busmen Wasson, Frye and Kanne. Not only the gift Is pleasing but also the spirit of the givers, as it demonstrates the high esteem in which Mr. Beam is held by those with whom he is associated.