The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-05
SHIPPERS DESIRE
FREIGHT SERVICE
Members of Local Post T. P.
A. DESTROYS That Difficult
ties Be Adjusted.
COMMITTEE IS AT WORK.
HOPES TO BRING ABOUT A SET
ELEMENT OF DIFFICULTIES BE-
TWEEN CITY AND r. H., !. G.
E. LINE.

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lE@N DO, consists Of the follow
WAtN ing named gentlemen: II.
%8| c. Starr, chairman, Adam
n, Bartel, W. s. Clendenin, J. Y.
Poundstone, w II. Quigg and N. l..
Hasty 1t Is to be hoped that this
committee can accomplish the deSlr-
ed result of getting the difficulties eX-
listing between the city and the trac-
ton company adjusted, so that immed-
late freight service can be given to the
suffering shippers of Richmond.
This it Is believed, could be accom-
plished without ieOpardizing the posi-
ton taken by the city in the matter,
and without inconvenience to the in
terurban interests. The membership
of Post c. comprised as it is OF trav-
cling men, manufacturers and jobbers,
all of which are large patrons OF the
interurban company, are very anxious
that the difficulties be settled salts
factorily and if it is necessary to await
the decision Of the court they hope
that temporary arrangements can be
made to resume the freight service.
1t would appear that it is possible
that a great many people do not real
ize the Importance Of interurban
freight facilities. Steam road deliver
les are slow in comparison to interur-
ban, and in Indiana the following
cities can be reached outside of points
between Richmond and Indianapolis
by interurban at steam road rates,
with next day deliveries: Edinburg,
Columbus, Seymour, Flat Rock, Shell
byville, Greensburg, Rushville, Con
nersville, Wabash, Marion, Summit
vile, Paramount, Alexandria, Ander-
son, Daleville, Chesterfield Muncie,
Kokomo, Arcadia, Upton, Noblesville,
Danville, Green Castle Brazil, Craw-
louisville, Martinsville, Bloomington,
There are a number of other towns
that it is impossible to reach by steam
roads, that can be reached by interur-
ban at steam road rates, with next
day delivery of goods. 4
If Richmond had freight service ov
er the Dayton and Western, shippers
would be able to reach all points be-
tween Richmond and Dayton, all
points from Dayton to Toledo, from
Dayton to Xenia, from Dayton to
Springfield and from Dayton to Gin
cinnati. with next day deliveries at
steam road rates. In fact a little bit
of investigation discloses that inter
urban freight facilities are a wonder
full advantage to shippers who make
local shipments that require quick de-
liveries.
Every member of Post c seems to
have had a pleasant time at the smok-
er last Saturday evening and no re-
grets are heard that the Post decided
to give q second smoker.
The music given by the combined
orchestra of the high school and Gar
field was certainly fine and did great
credit to the young gentlemen, who so
kindly lent their efforts on this occa-
sion, and Post G certainly appreciates
what they did and a sincere vote of
thanks will be extended to them at
the next NEE ting.
The luncheon as usual did credit
to that committee and the speeches
given by Mr.. Freeman, Mr.. Gordon
and Mr.. Huey were thoroughly ap-
preclated ana well taken.
We believe that these affairs more
than ever demonstrated the advantage
of every eligible person in our city
becoming member of the Travellers
Protective association. The work that
the T. P. A. has accomplished along
various lines is greatly to be COM
mended and of vast Importance to the
in 10 l.
they are located. The protection that
the insurance feature offers is a mat
ter OF consideration and the social side
OF T. P. A. life is another important
feature that should not be overlooked
Any person, whose business is of such
nature as to permit them to be a
member of this grand organization
ought to become one.
1t is currently reported that few
OF the young old boys" became so
interested last Saturday night that
they almost forgot to go home, and
some explanation to the other side
OF the house was ne cessary in order to
have II understood why T. P. A. smok-
ers were so long drawn out.
Ross Bowman is the proud possess
or of a pair of FURNISHES" Far be
1t from us to in any way critisize
Ross efforts as we think the courage
he displays is TO be commended, but
we sincerely trust that time will unite
his efforts in such a way as to not de
tract anything from his good looks.
A little fertilizer" was suggested but
that is merely matter of opinion.
Every member of Post c should con-
stitute himself a committee of one to
try and get one new member before
the 10th of this month.
Horace c. Starr. D. L. Mather, T. c.
Harrington and several other men,
bers of Post c attended the republican
convention at indianapolis last week.
j. NJ. Lewis was in Indianapolis Fri
day, making visit TO his home
1t is the desire of the membership
that good delegation go 10 West Ba-
den. 1t is an excellent trip and one
that you will thoroughly enjoy. Please