Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 January 1902 — Power-House and Cars Burned. [ARTICLE]

Power-House and Cars Burned.

LaSalle, Ill..dispatch: Fire destroyed the power house of the City Electric Railway company here early in the morning. But two cars remain of the once well-equipped plant., The loss is estimated at $60,000, partially covered by insurance, tt will be at least two months before the road will be again in operation. In the meantime the residents of the twin cities are subjected to great inconvenience. A temporary carette system may t« established as a means of relief.