Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1899 — Gone to Be a Fireman. [ARTICLE]

Gone to Be a Fireman.

Vermont Hawkins left this morning for Logansport, to accept a position as fireman pn the Pennsylvania railroad. He has been fireing at the light and water station here for three years past, and at his examination last week, at Loganspoit, he made excellent grades and hence received the position. He will make bis first run tonight over the northern division to Columbus, Ohio. The Pennsylvania road is very particular as to the men it selects for its firemen, but when it takes a man it stays with him as long as he is faithful and competent, and promotes him as fast as he deserves promotion. Charley Grow, who was examined at the same time as Mr. Hawkins was unable to meet the requirements from a physical point of view. Dr. L’ B. Washburn tests eyes for glasses by the latest methods. The best lenses put in any desired frame. It does not pay to ruin your eyes with improper and cheap lenses. Satisfaction guaranteed when possible.