Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 80, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 January 1920 — NOT SO BAD FOR A FLIVVER [ARTICLE]

NOT SO BAD FOR A FLIVVER

“Roc” Shumaker Smashes Speed Record Driving to Winanmc. As the result of an argument between members of the Main garage force, regarding the possibility of driving an auto to Winamac from Rensselker in an hour’s time, E. E. Shumaker, who affirmed the argument, accompanied by N. C. Shafer and Albert Hudson, contenders that the feat was impossible, drWe his Ford Sedan to the Pulaski county capital last Sunday in 59 minutes and 65 seconds. “Doc” was forced to stop once st a railroad crossing, losing 15 second, and in entering Winamac lost 10 seewnds more in turning wrongly at a street intersection. The distance is 37.03 miles by official guide, although the route taken by the “doctor” was one mile greater in distance. Francesville was reached in 28 minutes, a distance of *lB miles-