"FOLKS are often heard to remark that the business section of Clinton St. has hardly changed in appearance in the last 50 years. But it has! Very much so. For instance, here is an old time scene in the block between Fourth and Fifth Sts., probably where the Western Auto store is now located. It is of the W. P. Fox confectionary, taken back in the days when sleighride and hayride parties were popular, even bobsled parties!
Guy F. Hatfield, 113 Wabash Ave., who brought in the picture said that 'usually the gang met at the Fox store for the party.'
THE BOY at the popcorn machine at the left is Ralph Adams. Back in those days, strolling along Clinton St. of a summer evening, eating hot buttered popcorn or munching peanuts was the thing. There was a number of popcorn and peanut machines along the street.
The man in the center is W. P. Fox, the proprietor. Sitting on the bench at the right is 'Doc' Nedry, veterinarian and philosopher. He is talking to Guy Tippin who operated a livery barn.
It is thought the picture was taken in 1908. Next to the Fox store was a barber shop with bath. Practically all progressive barber shops had baths in those days.'"
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