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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
1
City council adopts a sewer ordinance requiring residents to file petitions with the city council to obtain permission beforeConnecting to the mains. Violation carries a $25 fine for each offender.
Greencastle city council approves an ordinance requiring property owners to obtain permits with exact location details before connecting to the new sewer mains. The measure allows fines up to 25 dollars for violations. The council also accepts the resignation of George A. Dobbs, effective January 5, after which a successor will be elected at a special meeting.
A town candidate, Arthur J. Hamrick, appears set to be selected by the lower house of the General Assembly as chief clerk with no opposition as the term expires January 1.
Arthur J. Hamrick of Putnam County is expected to be the chief clerk of the 1915 House of Representatives. He has announced his candidacy and is seen as the unanimous choice of Democratic members. His term as county clerk ends January 1 and the legislature begins January 7.
In Indianapolis Judge lets Roscoe Coates 20, named by alias, off with reprimand after tale of youth and wild oats. Court records show Coatesville youth faced charges but avoided harsher penalties.
Roscoe Coats 20 of Coatesville faced Judge Deery on a charge of issuing fraudulent checks. The court heard how his estate inheritance and newfound freedom led to misused funds and a push for bad checks. The judge warned of severe consequences if he caused trouble again in Indianapolis or a saloon. The story also notes jail whiskey incidents and local relief flour shipments.
A brief notice lists Hot Point electric appliance line available at G Will Conklin's and Stout's Harness Shop on East Washington street with items for sale.
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