"After 31 years of continuous service in the employ of the Ithaca Traction Corporation during which he has never missed a day unless on account of illness, Frank Freer, 56, motorman on the East Ithaca line for the past 24 years, today announced that he had sent in his resignation to he company to become effective Saturday, July 26.
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Mr. Freer has come to be known by a great many people, a number of whom are salesmen who make frequent trips to this city and have become well acquainted with him. They always spoke highly of his courtesy and friendliness toward passengers. During his 31 years of service he has never had any serious accidents as the records show, although he has had a few minor mishaps.
Mr. Freer started with the company on September 3, 1893, and received at that time a wage of 12 1/2 cents an hour. That was the time of the five-cent fare, however. The present wage-scale is 46 cents an hour. ...He has accepted a position at the Little Kraft Shop on North Aurora street and will begin his new duties sometime in September."

"Motorman For 31 Years Quits Local Service," Ithaca Journal, July 22, 1924, 7.