People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 27-25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1896 — RAILROAD FACILITIES. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RAILROAD FACILITIES.

The Monon is the only road that reaches Rensselaer, though several other lines cross the county and intersecting roads form Junctions with this great trunk Jine but a few miles distant, north and south, making good connections for all points. It, is but seventy-three miles to Chicago, and four trains daily each way make it very convenient, to travel. Business men by leaving here at 4:45 a. m. can reach Chicago by 7:20 and have until 8:20 p. rn. in thecity, reaching home again at 6:34 p. m. The depot is situated about ten blocks from the* business center. Good busses are run to all trains at reasonable fares, and as the sidewalks are good it is but little effort, for those who so choose, to walk. The depot is not in keeping with the progressive pace of the town, ard, though similar to those of other towns of equal population, it is believed that the Monon people will not long delay the construction of a new and creditable structure. The company has reason to feel very kindly toward Rensselaer, and in truth their administration of this station is admirable, lor it is the point on their whole system in proportion to the cost of operation. A most accommodating agent is Mr. W. H. Beam, who has been located here for several years.

John W. Paxton, of the firm of J. W Paxton & Co., the enterprising lumberman, is one of the successful business men of Rensselaer. He embarked in the lumber business in the spring of 1891 and by his promptness and careful attention to all the details, has been rewarded by seeing his business increase with each succeeding year. He buys direct from the pineries, and has an enviably credit among mill men, both north and south. This enables him to compete successfully with all competitors, local and foreign. He keeps a complete stock of lumber, lath, shingles, sash and doors. He is always to be found at the old stand and glad to accommodate all customers. -

JOHN W. PAXTON.