The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-09
BOOSTERS OF
GOOD ROADS
TOUR COUNTY
Delegation In Winding Cara
van of Automobiles, In
spects Highways of County
Dinner at Hagerstown.
GET HEARTY WELCOME


ping at this place for luncheon ON a
tour covering the entire county. 100
OF more good road boosters from
Rlchmond. Cambridge City and other
wayne county towns, expressed them
selves as well pleased with the con-
dltlon of roads they had seen.
Luncheon was served here by the
Ladies Aid society of the Christian
church Music was furnished by Mrs.
Albert Hindman, Mrs. ]. C. Linn. Mrs.
j. {. Teetor and Mrs Anthony Howes.
After an address of welcome by the
Rev. Mr.. Hartley, Denver Harlan. of
richmond, responded with a speech
that pointed out the advantages of
whole.
Gray Reviews Work
T. Gray. acting chief engineer of
me indiana highway commission, re-
viewed the history of the Indiana
highway law and explained how an
effort was being made to obtain fed
eral aid for this work. He said the
state highway from the Ohio line to
Illinois, which passes through Rich
mond, would be constructed next wear.
and that bids would be asked for this
work IN January and February. IL the
weather permitted, work would begin
soon after the contract had been
awarded
VIII Keller, in describing the coun-
~ and township highways, said the
new law permitted the construction of
long stretches of road, connecting i'm
portant centers, such as Newcastle and
Richmond, for instance. He paid n
tribute TO County Highway Superin-
tendent Jones, saying that he was not
Cnly an excellent road man. but also
was public spirited and active in af
fairs that promoted the welfare OF the
whole community.
Discusses Concrete Roads.
The advantages of concrete high
ways were described by c. D. Franks.
chief engineer of the Concrete Ensi-
neers' association. and the advantages
of bituminouS construction We're ura-
sented by R. H. Candlish, engineer for
the Barrett company, who handle
bituminouss material
Oliver Lafuze, joint representative
of Nayne-~and Union counties, and }.
Nj. Knapp. Wayne countys represent
alive, said they believed the new law
should be given fair trial. They said
they favored trying it out. and believed
Weaknesses on the law could be
amended. w. o. Jones spoke about
road work
The cost of the dinner and the rent
for the hall were paid by E. T. Wilson.
OF the J. d. Adams company: Frank
Burk, of the Burk Construction COM
pany, Newcastle; c. d. Franks. chief
engineer of the Concrete Engineers
association: and r. H. Candlish. engf-
neer for the Barrett company. Citizens
of Hagerstown supplied the cigars for
the calvacade of good roads boosters.
Make Various Stops.
Stops had been made by the partv
in Boston, Cambridge City, Abingdon.
Centerville, Pershing, Milton, and Ha-
gerstown.
An enthusiastic reception of the day
was that accorded the visitors at Bos-
ton. The town had been decorated for
the occasion, schools dismissed and
number of representative business men
formed the reception committee which
met the party. Arthur F. Nelson, a
Boston hardware merchant. delivered
an address of welcome. Denver Harlan
spoke for few minutes on the possi-
tilities of the hard surfaced road.
Gives History of Pike.
An interesting bit of history was
given by DR.. J. ]. Rife of Boston. who
told of the origin of the Boston Pike.
The pike according to him, was incor-
porated in 1899 and the sum of s20,-
090 was raised to build it.
Refreshments were served the party
at the close of the program.
The next stop was made at Abing-
ton. An address on the economic
benefit of good roads was made by
Gus Hoelscher, this place. An ex-
planation of the new road law and
the benefits likely to accrue from it's
application was given by Denver Har-
Ian at Centerville. Joseph Blose. cash
ier of the Centerville bank, respond
ed to the address emphasizing the
value of good roads not only from the
standpoint of business but with a view
to community betterment as well.
See Gravel Machine
Leaving CenteTvilIe the party de-
toured to point one mile north of the
town where they were shown a gray
ell screening and grading machine in
operation.
Short stops were made in Pershing
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