Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1912 — Makes 180 Miles Maiden Trip in His New Auto. [ARTICLE]

Makes 180 Miles Maiden Trip in His New Auto.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Overton and two children and Mr. Overton’s sister, drove down from South Haven, Mich., Saturday in Mr. Overton’s new auto to visit John Healy and family. Sunday they drove out to Jacob Wagner’s in Carpenter tp., in their machine, while Mike Kuboski took John Healy and family over in Mike’s auto. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nesius also went along, and they had a big dinner and a fine time at Mr. Wagner’s. This was Mr. Overton's maiden trip in his new auto, and they made the run olf 180 miles in a day without mishap. Mr. Overton returned home yesterday accompanied by John Healey and son Lonzo, and Mike Kuboski, who will make him a few days visit. Mrs. Overton and children remained here for a longer visit.