Inheritance Tax Affects Putnam County Estates
Judge Jane Hughes appointed William Houck III as inheritance tax commissioner for Putnam County. The new law is set to impact several estates including Melville McHaffie John Pickett Lucius Dobbs Sam Rightsell Chris Brown George Blake H B Martin and Mrs D E Williamson. A 7 year old boy Watt Lear fell from a coal car on Green street injuring his forehead though not seriously.
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Jane Hughes
William
Melville McHaffie
John Pickett
Lucius Dobbs
Sam Rightsell
Chris Brown
George Blake
H. B. Martin
D. E. Williamson
Frances
Watt Lear
Green Street
Monon
Water Company Plans Progressive Installations Endorsed
Attorney Corwin says installation of meters under the Public Utilities Commission plan will preclude returns on investment for some time. He notes the policy is progressive and will work out best in the end for the water works company.
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Ptorney Bens. Corwin
Public Utilities Commission
Ben S. Corwin
The
Water Works Company
Corwin
Greencastle Water Works Faces Meter System Costs
The Greencastle Water Works anticipates hardship after the State Public Utilities Commission ordered metered service starting September 1. Attorney Ben S. Corwin says meters will cost about $10,000 and suspend further plant improvements while funds are borrowed.
Court of Inquiry Fails to Uncover Evidence in Bainbridge Robbery
A Bainbridge court of inquiry led by Prosecuting Attorney W. M. Sutherlin and Sheriff Theodore Bees failed to find evidence against suspects after about twenty witnesses testified. Bloodhounds used after the Saturday night robbery proved unable to track the robbers, who event took only $18 from three stores. Meanwhile Miss Ruth Ewing and Orville Ewing left for Indianapolis for the Eaton family reunion and visits to relatives.
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W. M. Sutherlin
Theodore Bees
Justice of Peace
John Sharp
Bainbridge
Ruth Ewing
Orville Ewing
Indianapolis
Eaton Family
Brookside Park
Miss Ewing
Lebanon
Ladoga
Young Couple Married at Court House Today
Miss Artie Mabel Martin and William Ross Aker wed in the private office of County Clerk A J Hamrick at 9 this morning. Elder Lawrence H Athey officiated. The bride, longtime Greencastle resident, plans to live on the groom’s Madison township farm.
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Artie Mabel Martin
Job M. Martin
Parke County
William Ross Aker
Emery M. Aker
Madison Township
A. J. Hamrick
Lawrence H. Athey
Greencastle
William Thomas
West Walnut Street
Mr. Akers
Sewer bids far under estimate at Greencastle plan
Seven firms submitted proposals to build the Greencastle sewer improvement at a special city council meeting. The contract will be awarded Saturday night.
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Greencastle
Greencastle sewer cost estimated for beachfront lots
Former city engineer James T. Denny analyzes the proposed Greencastle sewer plan. With 10 million square feet of assessable property and an $860,000 project cost, the primary levy is about six-tenths of a cent per square foot. A 40 by 120 foot lot would owe roughly 249.20, payable in ten yearly installments with bonds at 5 percent interest.
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James T. Denny
Greencastle
Denny
A. A. Laine
Eaac
Seven bids filed for Greencastle sewer contract
Seven bids for the Greencastle sewer project were opened by City Clerk Wes Miller. Foulkes Construction of Terre Haute submitted the lowest bid at 57557.27, about 3700 below the next bid and 15562 below the highest. City engineer A A Lane compared detailed line items as officials wait to review bidders before letting the contract at a Saturday session.
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Greencastle
Wes Miller
Foulkes Construction Company
Terre Haute
A. A. Lane
Lane
Putnam County Oil & Gas President Inspects Land Lease
President John L. Walker of the Putnam County Oil & Gas Company recently inspected land leased north of town in Hammond, accompanied by Phil S. Fenn, the local promoter. Oil seeps are noted as a good indication of potential prospects.
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John L. Walker
THE
Putnam County Oil & Gas Company
Hammond
Phil S. Fenn
Prospects Bright for Oil on Putnam County Lease
John L. Walker and Phil S. Fenn of the Putnam County Oil and Gas company report excellent indications of oil and gas on the leased lands north of town after inspection travels. Gas pockets and oil seeps were noted, with a test well expected to confirm the flow. Walker plans to stay several days to conduct further business.
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Walker
Putnam County
Fenn
M. T. Darnell
Bainbridge
Putnam County Oil & Gas Company
Petition for War Veteran Camp in Greencastle
Local Spanish American War veterans circulate a petition seeking a charter for the United Spanish War Veterans. The eighteen signers eligible for national membership have sent the petition to Lafayette. State commander action will trigger a Greencastle installation visit once charter is granted.
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National Organization of the United Spanish War Veterans
Lafayette
Greencastle
United States Army
Navy
Roy Sutherlin Hosts Fifth Birthday Party
Roy Sutherlin son of Mr and Mrs W M Sutherlin of east Hanna street entertained about twenty five friends this afternoon for his fifth birthday anniversary. Games entertained the little crowd and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The host received many presents from his playmates.
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Street
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