Mt. Vernon Register-News from Mt Vernon, Illinois • Page 76

2). tHte to lilt. tikinn; the of A SoutheMtern Rail" Itimttm coun. company, the kg into ML from Mt Ashley, afterward extend' and later to la now known as the A Naahrille, and la one Mat Important railroad la tha nation. lent and discouraging Meura the first railroad, sfUHMft had less difficulty in aaterprleea of a like na.

ftM Ifetor developed into an railroad center, fccmlsrllla. Albany Air Una waa the next to pans through Mt Vernon, company was incorporated It 1. 1M9. In November 1881 aama of the road was changed XMlarlUa, Bvansvllle St. March 1,1882, the road was Mt.

Vernon, 111., I MT. VERNON REGIS' EW8 'EDITION OF to Hunttngburg, Ind. Whan first comlni into; hit npn the Southern used the L. N. tracks between St.

Louis and Mt Vernon. The Kasknskla, St. Elmo A Southern railroad was chartered in September 18S2, and was constructed: about 1SD4 ns the Chicago, Pa- duenh Memphis railroad, and later became a part oC, tho Chicago, Illinois railroad. The Chicago Eastern Illinois railroad took over the C. P.

ft about the year 18D7. All three of those railroads have played a most Important part in the development and growth of Mt. Vernon and materially assist ed In the upbuilding of the town and county. Tho Wabash, Chester Western railroad, a line running from Ches ter, 111., to Mt. Vernon was com pletcd in October, 1893.

The road was operated with varying degrees of success until April 13, 1928 when It was purchased by the Missouri Pacific, and Is now operated by that system. W. T. Adams as conductor, ran the first train. Tho Jacksonville Southeastern entered Jefferson county about 1888 and ran from Jacksonville to Drivers.

It Is thought the road ceased to be profitable, if It aver had bath, and the trick was torn up one Saturday night about the year 1892 and the road ceased be. The discontinuance of this road ended the hopes of Drivers to become a. town of any importance, and the little hamlet, while still existing does not play much part In the business life of the county. Three stations In this county were loaded on flat cars and taken away. Hundreds of men were used In removing the tracks, etc.

The Jefferson-Southwestern, a line of 12 miles long running from Mt. Vernon to Nason, JefferBon county's once thriving mine town, was completed in 1923, and the building of the road was a matter of much Importance at the time. A delegation of Mt. Vernon business men visited Nason, November 14, 1923. and inspected as much of the big coal mining plant as was completed at that time.

The great business depression seriously effected tho, Nason inter ests and the tovs naturally suf fered with the rest of the country. Tho Chicago, Burlington Quincy railroad runs through the west part of the county, and the Illinois Central cut off runs through the eastern part of the county. Shops, round house, reservoir have been established and Markham City laid out on the lino of the cut off, and great things aro expected of Mnrklmm City and Bluford, as a result. Becomes An Industrial Center (Continued from Pago 2) nothing of business changes, havo resulted in comparatively recent years in Mt. Vernon and Jefferson county.

General farming, it must be admitted, has to many, proved unprofitable and many farms lie abandoned, overgrown with weeds, briars and brambles, while farmers flock to the towns and cities; where many of them join many other people, like themselves in many instances out of employment with nothing In sight. Many farmers have tnken to fruit culture and applo and peach cultivation, and growing of smaller fruits and berries has proved very profitable, bringing vaBt sums in to the county every year. Tho poultry and dairy Industries have become loading Industries In the county, and vegetable farm Ing Is rapidly becoming nized as a worthwhile source bt revenue. While the day of big farms probably has passed in Jefferson county RB In many other sections, the small farmer, the man who cultivates' only so much as he can give necessary attention and cultivate with profit, is becoming an Important factor In the economic and industrial life of the county, and with the passing of time his value will increase arid ho will bo reckoned with as one of the greatest factors in the industrial and economic' life of Jefferson county. Mt.

Vernon and Jefferson county can look with pride at past achievements, and hopefully into the future with good grounds for belief in the continued growth, expansion and prosperity of both, for their interests are mutual and aro now recognized as mutual, tho best of feeling prevailing between the peoplo of the rural communities and the people of Mt. Vernon. The people of Jefferson county have from the first been of tho highest type uf citizenship; religion and the cause of education have always been supported liberally. Mt. Vernon and tho rural communities are blessed with many commodious churches, and schools and the number of school houses Is increasing, and the churches perous.

Fraternal, civic and all organizations for the promotion of good, are well represented in Mt. Vornon and in Bome of the smaller town's. The county has responded to the call of the country whenever the union was threatened, or danger was feared. Beginning with the Black awk war In 1832, Jefferson county has been represented by large numbers In every war to date. Some of the earlier settlers served In the war of 1812, but en listed in othe- states.

No people ever proved more patriotic than the people of Jefferson county. Lincoln Appeared in Important Suit in Circuit Court (Continued from Page 2) court when the suit was triad. Judge Marshall was elected to the 38the congress for tho years 1865-7, and served continuously until defeated by Gen. Wm. B.

Anderson of this city in 1874. It is said that had Judge Marshall not bean defeated) at that election he vronld have been the caucus nominee of the democratic "party for speaker of the next house. In the suit under discussion Zadok Casey, appellant, lived in Jefferson county, served a number of terms in the general assembly In both houses, and served two years as lieutenant governor, resigning to accept a congressional seat. He served five terms In congress. Richard S.

Nelson the attorney who got the better of his three legal adversaries, born in Douglas, on the Isle of Man, and came to the United States when a young man. He first settled at New Orleans where he practiced law for a time before locating in Illinois. Coming north he located at Metropolis, 111., where he became at once a leading lawyer. While at Metropolis ill feeling and deplorable conditions existed a time because of the conflict of two opposing forces known as "Regulars" and the "Flat The situation became so serious that Mr. Nelson felt it Incumbent on him to act and as a result by reason of his efforts a detachment of state troops was sent to tropolis to rsstOrt Ortor, ft stated that out of his, primp faMa' Mr.

Nelson paid the exnanaf of the maintenance of the 'troops Willi In Metropolis, and that ho was never reimbursed bjr tho alatol Whether he asked tWnent ft tha state Is not kndwti here. Mr. Nelson waa a wry profound man with a great general know), edge of the law. and held his own with all comernjh hit day In legal battles. He finally located la for practice of hit sion 'but died in Mt Vernon many years ago, while attending circuit court, being stricken with apoplexy.

He and his wife are burled la Old Union cemetery. There was nothing remarkable In the subject matter of tha case In which Lincoln appeared as connect in Jefferson county, an Inheritance being Involved. The Interest Ing to the case is due to tha fact thnt Lincoln was of counsel On one side and that other great legal lights of the day took part. The supreme court at that tint consisted of Samuel H. Treat chief Justice, John D.

Caton, and Lyman Trumbull. The. opinion was prepared by Justice Caton, and will be found In 14th Illinois, (Smith and Hitchcock), page VERN DUCTS HEATERS-GAS RANGES and LAUNDRY STOVES) i tarry Mt. Vernon's Name Around the World! Into every one of the 48 states, and through our increasing export trade, the name "Mt. Vernon, Illinois" is carried around the world by VERNOIS products.

We believe MT. VERNON'S NATURAL ADVANTAGES as an industrial center have been an important factor in the remarkable growth of this company. In 1920 the Mt. Vernon Furnace and Manufacturing Co. was incorporated and purchased five acres of ground on the site of the present plant, where foundry buildings, furnace and stove assembly plants, pattern shop and warehouses were erected.

Since the plant began operation in 1921, the floor space occupied by buildings has been doubled many times. In 1928 a complete porcelain enameling plant was erected, giving employment to 60 additional men, and the enameled products proved so popular with the public that in 1929 the capacity of the enameling plant has been trebled. In 1921, -22 and -23, production was confined to warm air furnaces. Tank heaters and laundry stoves were then added; in 1928 enameled circulating heaters were added and in 1929 enameled gas ranges' and gas circulating heaters. The Vernon Furnace and Manufacturing Co.

now produces: 10 different types of furnaces. 25 different types of laundry stoves and tank heaters. 15 different types of coal burning enameled circulating heaters. 3 different types of gas circulating heaters. Beauty of finish and design have never been given the preeminence by any manufacturer that are reflected in VERNOIS Enameled Ranges and Circulating Heaters.

Matching your walnut or mahogany furniture, VERNOIS enameled products are a beautiful addition to your home furnishings. The volume of sales of VERNOIS products has increased remarkably each year, until today they are sold in every state and to an export trade. With the new enameling plant, just completed, it ie confidently expected tljat the production of VERNOIS products will be doubled within a reasonably short period. Picture nt of the main foundry showing molds made np, rendy to recede the molten iron. 1'icture at of the circulating heater assembly line.

Superior Furnace Construction The iron put into VERNOIS Furnaces is specially selected for its durability. It is accurately analyzed so as to maintain the same durable quality in all castings. In designing VERNOIS Furnaces careful consideration was given to the distribution weight. The weight and thickness of the different castings are in direct proportion to the heat strain to which these castings are subjected. All VERNOIS Furnaces are completely assembled, mounted and carefully fitted before they are shipped.

The Installer will not have trouble with ill-fitting parts when on the job. Wo guarantee all VERNOIS Furnaces to fit perfectly. Another time-saving feature for the installer is the concentric notch arrangement in the grooves of the joints. This provides automatic alignment of the castings when erecting, and this facilitates putting on the casting. The deep cup.

joints have a cast iron covering flange Which holds the cement intact, thereby making these joints perfectly tight and leakproof. Two grate constructions. There is the choice of the upright lever shaker handle with the ball bearing, round grate construction, or the duplex, anti-clinker, triangular bar type gtate. VERNOIS Furnaces are measured by the official anrer of the National Warm Air Heating and Ventilating Association and ruled in accordance with the Standard Cede. Picture at molten iron into the form.

Picture nt of the interior of one of the VEHSOIS Warehouses where heaters and furnaces aro stored, ready for immediate shipment. Picture nt corner of the sheet metal deportment. Picture at Part of the furnace assembly room. The VERNOIS A VERNOIS Stove, Furnace, or Gas Range in Your Home Gives Employment to Home Labor. Vernois Quality The name VERNOIS bears the reputation of high quality.

All of qur products are of time- proven and tested merits. The men at the head' of our furnace and and directing its affairs and policies have spent their lifetime in the furnace The present VERNOIS lines embody the principles developed in these years of experience in building heating Our Furnaces, Circulators, and Tank' Heaters are all designed by our engineers. They are der signed to give the utmost in heating efficiency and performance. The VERNOIS is a high grade furnace, which can be sold at an attractive price, and it is well worth any dealer's efforts tp push as line of heating appliances. A good and efficient warm air heating system is a necessity to.

home comfort and the VERNOIS will provide this fort at a price within the 'reach of "every home owner. THE VERNOIS CIRCULATOR Our Business Policy: It is our policy to be fair and conscientious In all transactions and business relations. Your confidence in us is well founded. We will not make a promise unless we know It will be fulfilled, nor will we enter into any agreement or contract in which we cannot hold up our end or adhere to the stipulated provisions. Pleasantness in all business dealings is necessary in the commercial world today.

We are doing all in our power to promote cheerfulness and good will among all men and business enterprises with whom we have relations; whether transactions be large or small. We solicit business on the merits and reputation of our products, prompt and conscientious service, and fair and trustworthy business principles. We are always'ready to co-operate with and help along all moveB in the advancement of thin warm air heating Industry, Dealers in our products have our full co-operation and we are always ready to give them any assistance possible. VERNOIS FURNACES, CIRCULATING HEATERS, TANK HEATERS, GAS RANGES and LAUNDRY STOVES FIND FAVOIMN MT. VERNON and JEFFERSON COUNTY HOMES, Equally Because of Their SUPERIOR QUALITY and Because They Are Made in MT.

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