Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1912 — One of Rensselaer’s Prettiest Homes Is J. J. Montgomery's New Bungalow. [ARTICLE]

One of Rensselaer’s Prettiest Homes Is J. J. Montgomery's New Bungalow.

The writer had the pleasure of being shown through J. J. Montgomery’s handsome new bungalow on North Cullen a few days ago, and it it is indeed a model of neatness and convenience—-the prettiest and best arranged little home in Rensselaer, i The interior is finished in natural wood, except the bath room, kitchen | and pantny, which are finished in white enamel. Wall board Is used on the side walls and ceilings, painted a different shade in each room, and paneled in- natural wood. * There is a splendid large basement under the entire house, where the furnace, hot water tank, electric washer, etc., are located. All the plumbing and wuring of the house was done by Mr. Montgomery himself, and it is said by those familiar with that class of work to be the finest job in Rensselaer. The bath room is perhaps unn equaled for neatness and equipment in the city. Tile floor and side-w’alls and fitted with both bath tub and shower.

The entire house and basement is well supplied with electric lights, and there are many little electric conveniences and devices that are new to the residences 'here. The electric fixtures are also the finest we have ever seen in Rensselaer. One of the electric devices is connected with the front door. There are speaking tubes in the kitchen, basement and bedroom extending to the door jam on the front porch. When the door bell rings Mrs. Montgomery have to run to the door to see who is there, but picks up the speaking tube and inquires who it is; then by pressing a button beside the tube the door is openel automatically and admits the visitor.

One of these speaking tubes is dose by the head of the bed, and if ' Jack stays out a little late with the boys his wife does not have to crawl but of bed to let him in. He merely pushes the button which rings the door bell; she picks up the speaking tube and learns who is at the door; pushes the button and the door is ouened to admit her lord and master. A large fine porch is also among the attractive features of the house, and taking all in all it is a very neat and attractive little home and we hope Mr. and Mrs, Montgomery may live many years to emjoy it.