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.
http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/first-rfd-rhodeisland.pdf
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