Note on the Trolley Situation-November 1 1918

Letter from Sec of Grange-1-1-1918 re-Trolley
1971.1. Correspondence. Letter to Hon.Herbert Harris, from R. C Northcutt,
Secretary, November 1, 1918, re.Trolley. Handwritten comment.

This note from the Secretary of the Grange on November 1, 1918, mentions the reorganization of the Rhode Island Company.  In 1921, it became the United Electric Railways.

The Grange is credited with bringing about Rural Free Delivery. (note the address of the Grange)  The Rural Route to Saylesville began on July 1, 1902.

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