Nine Year Old George Edgar Is Erie Railroad's Youngest Stockholder

The transcript narrates the story of a young boy named Edgar who saved $11.25 and wrote to PW Johnston, the president of the Erie Railroad, expressing his desire to buy stock. Although the share cost more than Edgar's savings, Mr. Johnston covered the difference, making Edgar a shareholder. Edgar then inspects the railroad, taking a ride in a locomotive, and vows to keep a watchful eye on the operations.

What was the boy's age and what was his role in inspecting the railroads?

What attitude does the boy have towards the people in the area after becoming a shareholder?