The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-08-10
Humboldt Happenings.

While out walking yesterday, your
reporter had the pleasure of going
through the wooden mill and we were
surprised at the amount of machinery
and the work that is being done there.
At present they are making forty
yards of cloth day, but are putting
up additional looms which will soon
enable them to turn off one hundred
and fifty yards per day. Now they
are making jeans, but In about two
weeks will also be making flannel such
as is used for ladies' dress goods, We
were met by Mr.. Stickler, who very
kindly explained to us the working Of
the various machines, and by his cor
dial kindness made US feel very well
come. We are also indebted to Miss
Lizzie, his daughter, girl In. her teens,
with whose intelligence and skill we
were much pleased. She il perfectly
at home among the machines and can
manage any of the machinery in the
building. She took US to the second
story where we were much interested
in watching the long line of spindles,
one hundred and sixty in number, all
being moved at once with the greatest
rapidity and accuracy and yet so easily
managed that all were stopped or set
in motion by the slightest touch. tits
very interesting to watch the loose
wool pass through the varied stages of
its metamorphOsis until it comes out
smooth. firm cloth, to clothe mankind
1--WE also took a peep into the i'm
mence Touring mill of Mr.. William
Lindsey. The mill is quite marvel
of its kind and is furnished with the
latest and most approved machinery
and appliances. Mr.. Lindsey is one of
our most energetic and successful busi-
ness men and snstains the well deserv-
ed reputation of keeping his machinery,
buildings and grounds in perfect osder.
Mr.. Lindseymet US at the door and
cordially invited us in. We entered
amid the busy hum of whirling wheels
and were much interested in watching
the wheat ascending and decending
through the intricate machinery, I'M
til the whole, perfect grains had pass
ed through six processes of grinding,
were bolted, sacked and ready for ex-
portation. They manufacture three
hundred and fifty sacks of flour day.
Connected with the mill is q large
stone store house which is capable of
holding sixteen car loads Of flour.
We had hoped to go through the new
creamery building, but were little too
late and so had to content ourselves
with a view of the outside for the pres
ent, but hope soon to see the mysteries
of the interior. The route agents are
out and the creamery VIII be in full
working order in about two weeks
......... An exceedingly pleasant little
company was given by Mrs. w. w.
Curdy, at her delightful home, on last
Friday evening. The cordiality and
refined culture of Mr.. and Mrs. Curdy
always insure a delightful evening to
guests at their home, and last Friday
evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present. Elegant refreshments were
served and it was quite q late hour
when the guests babe host and hostess
good night. Among the guests pres
ent were Prof. and Mrs. Carruth, of
Lawrence, Messrs, A. G. and c. f.
Scott, of lola, and Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Horn, of Springfield, Mass.........Mr.
and Mrs. VanHorn returned to their
home in Springfield, on Monday,
much to the regret Of their many
friends here. Mr.. II, r. Chamber
lain, who was hurt during the game
of base ball last week, is improving as
rapidly as could be expected. NED.