Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1912 — Old Railroader Dies. [ARTICLE]

Old Railroader Dies.

(Michael McNerney, age seventythree, said to be the oldest employe of the Monon railroad, died at Lafayette Friday evening after a long illness. He had worked for the Monon railroad fifty years, starting in as a section hand, afterward holding different positions. He came to Lafayette from New Albany when the Monon shops w.ere moved from that city to Lafayette. He was personally acquainted with many officials of the road, and was one of its most, trusted employes.