Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1902 — THE ELECTRIC ROAD. [ARTICLE]

THE ELECTRIC ROAD.

Planned to Run From Lafayette Through Fowler, Remington and Rensselaer. Remington Press. Since being granted a right of way and franchise for an electric road through the town of Remington, Robert Parker has been investigating the possibilities and probable chances of successfully operating a line from here to Rensselaer, and is very much encouraged by the outlook. His plan, if the right of way can be secured reasonably between here and Rensselaer is to organize a stock company and construct the line, operating it by motor cars of sufficient power to handle passenger coach, express car and at least three cars of freight if needed, making the track of standard guage, eventually extending south to Fowler and Lafayette. This plan is much cheaper than an electric line and just as serviceable, and we believe when the benefits to both farmers and business men are fully understood they will lend sufficient encouragement to insure its early completion. Rensselaer is enthusiastic and every farmer between here and there should be. At present no definite plans are drawn, but one thing is certain, we need such a road, and we can have it if we take hold in earnest, and enlist the support and encouragement of our friends. Push it along.