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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1908
Page
14
The article notes faith communities funding and erecting new houses of worship, proud of their progress. An interurban road links the town to neighbors and offers residents a chance to buy cheaper homes with benefits unavailable in the city. Lord Lytton is quoted on the value of aging and national prosperity.
Walton's Small Brothers firm led by W L Small and L Yates has grown over eight years into a major local business. They handle about 350 grain cars yearly, six stock cars weekly, and supply coal, flour, feed, seeds, gal vanized roofing, cement and coal. Their elevator and under roof stock yards boost farm values, while town growth expands with brick churches, a new brick school, and a growing library.
Phillips Brothers and Bechdol form a Walton firm buying and shipping grain and stock. They handle about ten cars of grain weekly and five car loads of stock, with direct wire access to eastern markets and major stock yards. The business offers high grade flour coal and fencing posts and emphasizes fair courteous dealings and top market prices.
Walton Lumber Company established 1903 presents itself as a premier lumber yard and planing mill in Walton Indiana. The firm offers building materials including lumber lath shingles lime cement and hardware and runs a plant for doors sash and frames with skilled workers. Local manager C E Buzz invites inquiries at phone number 19.
The Walton M E Church records show a 1867 pastor Rev Lewellen and a flourishing society. By 1906 the new modern church with basement auditorium and Sunday school room was dedicated, powered by a gasoline lighting plant and debt free.
The Bank of Walton stands as a measure of community prosperity reflecting the town’s liberal yet prudent handling of funds. Chartered in 1903, it now shows capital and surplus of 14 400 and resources over 75 000, led by G W Bishop and cashier M M Minnick, with a strong local tie to Walton’s industries and churches.
Walton's popular Swayzee Brothers drug store on Main Street opposite the livery barn opened in July 1908 after succeeding Owen Dutchess. The business quickly became a local favorite.
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