Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1901 — New Branch for C. & E. I. [ARTICLE]

New Branch for C. & E. I.

The Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad is arranging to build a branch east from Milford to Benton county, to have its terminus within 9 miles of Fowler. The road will be built to accommodate farmers who now have to haul their grain so many miles to market. Three elevators will be constructed on the new road, one at the eastern terminus. The road will be completed by October Ist.