Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 232, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1913 — Two Horses and Large Wagon For Express Co. [ARTICLE]

Two Horses and Large Wagon For Express Co.

Manager Harrison Timmons, of the American Express Co., reports that the company has decided to put on a larger wagon and a team toYlook after the local express deliveries, and the change will be made at onca. For some throe years a single horse delivery system has been in force and the business has grown so steadily that during recent months the horse could not handle all of tho business and about S2O per month has been used for extra hauling. . The express business here has grown steadily notwithstanding the fact that the parcels post system was established within tlje past year. Frank Ellis, the driver for the express company, will have charge of the boarding of the team and will enjoy an increase of salary.