The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-09
Both Merchants and Visitors
Well Pleased With the
Event.
MERCHANTS APPRECIATIVE.
BUSINESS WAS INCREASED IN
SOME INSTANCES BUSINESS
MEN WERE MORE IMPRESSED
WITH SPIRIT OF OCCASION.

That the good roads day proved
good thing for business was the SEN
fiment expressed by nearly every mer-
chant in the city last evening. Said
one of the most prominent: Il don't
believe our trade was increased to any
extent but the people came to the city
and saw what we have. The best
thing about it all is that it was made
evident that whenever this city tries
to do anything there is enough push
and energy left to put it before the
people right. All it takes is the right
Mems Business Club has demon
strated it's ability in this line" Other
business men claimed their sales
showed up better yesterday than they
did the same day one year ago.
All Were Satisfied.
General satisfaction was spoken by
the visitors. The rural districts sup
piled the greatest number of persons,
as they are more deeply interested in
the conditions of the roads. The town
and city residents know the corpora
tion will keep the streets in good con-
dition, but to the farmer the road is
his sole means of communication 9th
er than the telephone. His mail serv-
ice is dependent upon the roads the
carrier Is forced to travel.
Never saw this old town look so
pretty" said one prominent farmer.
and he expressed the sentiment of
hundreds of others. 1t was the first
time in years that any organized eff
fort had been made to induce the busi-
ness men to decorate in honor of their
guests. Such generous response even
proved surprising to the committees
that had the work in charge.
The wave Of color seemed to spread
as fire. At s o'clock yesterday only
a few stores gave indication of dec
Grafton or interest on the part of the
proprietor in the occasion. Shortly
afterward one or two men were seen
to carry bunting about on the streets
and then rush to the supply houses
began. When the noon hour arrived
there was scarcely a business house
in the entire city that was not beauti-
fed in some way. Bunting and flags
predominated.
1t is the belief of the members of
the Young Mems Business club, most
active in bringing success to the un-
dertaking. it will prove financial sue
cess. Rather than ask for donations
upon subscription. the club sold PEN
nants to raise funds. The pennantS
were not of expensive material, but
merchants were given something in
exchange for their money and it was
not like depending upon charity.
A number of the visitors remained
for the evening band concert on the
court house lawn. This concert was
given under the auspices of the West
Main Street Business Mems club and
was attended by the usual large
crowd.
Merchants Pleased.
Charles Feltman, chairman of the
finance club, and leading shoe deal
er, said he was more than pleased by
the success Of the day. His business
showed an increase. He said If he
had not sold one dollars worth more
stock than customary he would re-
gard the day as success from every
viewpoint. Fred Krone, of Krone &
Kennedy. clothiers, expressed his sat
1sfaction with the results. He spoke
of the enthusiasm with which the pro
position was received. He believes
the city will benefit by the result
George Mashmeyer, prominent Main
street merchant. is quoted as saying
he had not put much stock" in the
preliminary plans but results have
been conclusive and hereafter when
ever this organization puts forth any
thing he is in for it. HI. C. Hasemeiel
was another who strongly commended
the work of the Young Mems Business
club and spoke highly of the days
results.