This Day in History: 1888-08-11
Erie Railroad officials decided that Conductor Roberts was taking too much time making change on the branch line from Suffern to Piermont. They transferred him and brought in mainline Conductor Carpenter for a three-day trial. At the end of the trial period the railroad backed down. They decided that Roberts did as well as Carpenter and restored him to his post. Regular riders said that it did not seem right without Roberts punching the tickets. (Bristow)