He purchased railroad cars and the constant competition with other nearby towns , such as Woodbridge and Lodi , drove him to purchase a steam boat in an attempt to make Lockeford an inland port .
Locke was very generous with his money .
Locke purchased railroad cars and the constant competition with other nearby towns , such as Woodbridge and Lodi , drove Locke to purchase a steam boat in an attempt to make Lockeford an inland port .
Locke was very generous with his money .