Rensselaer Union, Volume 11, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1879 — The Tippecanoe Bridge. [ARTICLE]

The Tippecanoe Bridge.

From the Monticello Harald. A Herald representative had the pleasure of a trip down the Indianapolis, Delphi and ■ Chicago railroad, one day last week, through the eonrtesy of Col. Yeoman and Assistant Superinttoident Millikan. It was our first ride over the road soutluof Monticello. The approach io the river from this side is on a heavy down grade, and after crossing Main street several long 'spans of trestle work are encountered, in which the best timber has been used and the entire work presents an appearance of great strength and durability. The road crosses the river about a mile from town. The bridge which spans the stream is of the brace pattern, and is pronounced by judges to be a very suWtaiilittl structure, capable of withstanding the heaviest test which may be brought to bear upon it. The timbers in the bridge, like those in the trestle work, are of the best material that could be procured, and will be in excellent condition for the coating of paint which will be applied in tha spring. The hard freezing weather has been very propitious to the seasoning process. Safety and perma nence are a characteristic of the new railroad bridge, and in crossing the Tippecanoe in one of the cozy coaches of this road, the traveler may rest in security and enjoy the grand scenery which nature has so lavishly bestowed at this point. The new road is as smooth as a floor and it is a posi tive luxury to ride over it. Our trip was a pleasant one, and the gentlemanly officials have our thanks for their kindness.