Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 101, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1912 — “Billy” Frye Pays $3,200 For Wasson Bus Line. [ARTICLE]

“Billy” Frye Pays $3,200 For Wasson Bus Line.

/ The Jasper Trust & Savings Bank, administrator of the H. Wasson estate, announced yesterday that it was ready for bids on the bus line. Billy Frye and Kanne Bros, were the only bidders. ■■ ■■■.. ■ Four bids were made, all of which were Opened. Kanne Bros, made the first and third bids and Frye the second and fourth bids* The first bid by Kanne Bros, was $2,500, which Frye raised- to $2,800. Kanne Bros, then bid $3,000, which Frye raised to $3,200, and the deal was closed. Mrs. Wasson will take Mr. Frye’s residence property in the northeast part of town and the balance in cash, while Mr. ]f r y e acquires the lot and barn on Division street. As previously stated in this paper, Mr. Frye will more in a few days to the property formerly occupied by Chas. Parker. Mrs. Wasson and family will move into their new home as soon as it is vacant. Without doubt, Mr. Frye will make a success of the business, for he has worked in that line several years and has always been a conscientious worker and a hustler.