The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-06-17
Praised for Its Work in the
Campaign for a Greater
Richmond New Building
Called a Model.
COMPANY IS IN OPERATION
SMALL FORCE OF MEN At WORK
AND AGENTS FOR CONCERN
SECURING THE COUNTRY TO
SECURE MORE MEN.

Dedicated to a greater Richmond and
70 the South Side Improvement asso-
citation was the new factory building
for the National Automatic Tool works
at the c. &. & L. railroaod and South
N street last evening. The event was
attended by more than five hundred
men. women and children, the majori.
ty of whom live In the south part OF
the city. The dedicatory program In
cluded addresses by Adolph Blickwedel
president of the South Side Improve
ment association, who acted as master
of ceremonies; William Dudley Foulke,
Mayor Zimmerman, William Buckhoff.
president OF the Tool works company;
William H. Kelley, and Sharon E.
Jones. also several selections by the
Maennerchor society.
Owing to the burning out Of fuse
In the lighting system the exercises
were delayed for more than an hour
and for q while It appeared as though
the dedication would have to be post.
poned until later date. Those pres
ent were not called to order by Presi-
dent Blickwedel until about $50 A
little more than an hour was spent In
carrying out the program. after which
the floor was cleared and many en-
joyed the remainder Of the evening in
dancing.
On the Second Floor.
The exercises were h>ld on the Sec
ond floor of the new building. The
speakers stand was placed along the
north wall near the center of the build
ing. The stage was decorated with
flags and bunting and on the stand
was placed q vase of cut flowers.
Seating accommodations were provid-
ed for only small number. 1t was
necessary to crowd up closely to the
speakers in order to hear the ad-
dresses.
President Blickwedel called those
present to order and delivered short
address. welcoming the citizens to the
South Side and stating the purpose OF
the event He then introduced Mayor
Zimmerman, who paid tribute to the
improvement association for its efforts
in making Richmond greater city.
William Dudley Foulke was the next
speaker and his address was perhaps
the best Of the evening. The associa-
tion and citizens Of South Richmond
were lauded for their efforts in be.
half c: the city. He said that Rich
mond was one of the most beautiful
cities Of the world and the center o!
culture. It's spirit of determination
TO accomplish whatever was attempted
was also emphasized. He said the city
has q great future before 1t as its
growth so far has developed by the
acquisition of substantial and perma
nent industries.
Good German Cheers.
The development OF the south part
OF the city is due to its citizens. who
are largely Of German descent. was
the tribute which Attorney kelle.
paid in his remarks. Sharon E. Jones
was called upon and he responded In
an earnest address. He proposed three
cheers each for the improvement asso
citation. Richmond. the rev factory
and to William Buckhof. These were
heartily given. Attorneys Wilfret
Jessup and P. J. Freeman and Judge
Henry c. Fox were to have delivered
addresses, but were unable to attend
Mr.. Jessup and Mr.. Freeman were ouI
Of the city
William Buckhoff, the president o:
the National Automatic Tool work.
company, made brief talk on the fac
tory. He declared the company wa:
very much pleased with its prospects
and the fact that It was located II
Richmond.
The building is the only one Of 1t.
Kind in the city It's construction
throughout Is OF reinforced concrete
1t is 81 feet wide and 2O4 feet long ant
Is located about one hundred feet from
the railroad.
Is Very Well Lighted.
The building Is exceptionally wei
provided with natural lighting facili
ties. On the lower floor are located
the once. draughtsman's room. stor,
room and machine room. and boile
md elevator departments. The ofic,
fC.ontinued on Page Four.)