Economic Conditions in Muncie, Indiana - Glass Companies are Coping With the Problem

TRADE REPORT FROM MUNCIE.

Muncie, Ind., Nov. 7. — The present stringency of the money market has caused considerable uneasiness in this city and numerous plants have reduced their working force, and in some instances, closed down entirely. Local glass factories, however, have operated as usual, although in order to prevent a shutdown the workmen at Ball Bros. and Boldt's are accepting market money only, and are compelled to take even this in small checks, which are accepted by merchants in lieu of the regular medium of exchange.

Muncie people generally are rather optimistic as to the outcome and are hopeful that the gloomy financial skies will soon clear up. Ball Bros., who have had but two tanks in operation, state that they had intended to operate their mammoth plant to its full capacity in December, but the general business depression has given them new cause for anxiety.

James McFadden, a very popular young flint glassworker of Muncie, who had been a sufferer from pulmonary tuberculosis for several months, was called to his eternal reward on Friday of last week. Bro. McFadden was one of those jovial, good-hearted, congenial young fellows with whom it was a pleasure to associate. He was intensely loyal to his beloved organization and his friends, which makes his death seem all the sadder. He was practically unknown outside of Muncie (having learned his trade here) but those who knew him admired him for the good qualities he possessed.

Carl Scheppele, who was severely injured some time ago by falling against a rapidly moving saw, which cut his right hand so badly that several stitches were required to close the wound, is improving nicely.

Harry Gross, who had his foot mashed while working at a local boiler shop is also improving.

Wm. Getz is building a new house on East Walnut street and tight money does not seem to faze him. — Observer.