Greencastle notes and events at Meharry lectures
A stream of local items covers residents traveling for business in Clarke's Hill and Indianapolis, visits from Mrs. Frank Arnold and Miss Pearl Newgent, and plans around religious and university events. Dr. Eckman delivers Mendenhall Bible lectures with university music support. public suffrage meetings in Indianapolis gain broader attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Zacharakas
Greece
Russell Pierce
Bloomington
Reese Jackson
H. A Gobin
George P. Eckman
New York City
Géres of
Ladies’ Union of the Christian Church
Christian Church
F. C. Tilden
Lebanon
Teachers’ Association
Meharry Hall
The
Christian Advocate
Mendenhall Foundation
University
R. G. McCutchan
Howard J. Barnum
Greencastle
DePauw
Florence Hall
Mendenhall
Oxford Club
Eckman
G. R. Grose
Water supply report for Bloomington from Indiana University
Indiana University faculty heard a report by geology head E R Cummings on Bloomington water sources. The study notes Leonard springs deliver about 800000 gallons daily and three springs at the old lakes bring total to roughly 900000 gallons per day, sufficient to run pumps continuously once current intake plans are finished. The spring run is expected to increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
E. R. Cummings
Geological Department
Leonards
Old Lakes
City to regain continuous water service after Leonard install
The city aims to restore uninterrupted water service soon. With the Leonards’ installation in operation, officials believe a water famine is unlikely to recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonards
Kennedy v Bruner sees $1000 verdict appealed
Oscar Kennedy sued Charles Bruner for injuries after a lantern exploded at Bruner’s sawmill where Kennedy worked as nightwatchman. A Putnam Circuit Court jury awarded Kennedy $1000 on a claim of negligence. Attorneys for Bruner, B F Corwin and H A Henderson, will appeal, likely to the Appellate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kennedy
Charles Bruner
Putnam
B. F. Corwin
Mr. Bruner
Kennedy
Bruner
Corwin
H. A. Henderson
Fuel value of wood and heat comparisons across species
The Forest Service laboratory reports that two pounds of wood roughly match one pound of coal in heat value. Certain woods like hickory oak beech birch hard maple ash elm locust longleaf pine and cherry need one cord to equal a ton of coal, while shorter needle pines require more. Resinous woods offer higher heat per pound. moisture content and cord solid wood content affect total heat, with a typical wood average around 4600 calories per kilogram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service Laboratory
Hick
Florida
Indiana Legislators Push Economy Amid Salary Debate
Legislative gossip from Indianapolis notes the 1st week shows a strong economy stance. Senators Fleming and McCormick push road reform and death row changes, while Feick targets farm product licenses and cattle regulation. New Indiana Democratic Club officers include Judge Orbitson and Thomas Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Club
Charles J. Orbison
5. M. Katston
Thomas Taggart
Earl S. Elliott
Frank C. Ayres
Charles Remster
George Butler
Samuel Miller
Bowman Elder
Green Castle approves Indiana Street improvement assessment
The Green Castle Common Council on January 12 1915 approved a prima facie assessment roll for Indiana Street from Hanna to Berry Street. The plan covers cement sidewalks curbs gutters brick street and alley crossings with grading and grass plots. Olive Street and several adjacent lanes intersect but do not cross. A public hearing is set for January 29 1915 at 7 PM, at the council chamber. The city clerk’s office holds the roll for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Indiana
Indiana Street
Hanna Street
Berry Street
Olive Street
Sellers Addition
Parke Street
Pine Street
Beveridge Street
Highland Street
Berry
Sellers Annex
Common Council
M. S. Miller
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Orville Hixon
Clarke’s Hill
Frank Arnold
Rockville
Earl Stroube
Carl King
Columbus, O
Wetz Fruit & Vegetable Establishment
Talbott Christie
Irvine
Mapel Oil, Co
Emera
W. A. Beemer
Pearl Newgent
Woman's Bible
College Avenue
C. Lee Reeves
West Franklin Street
F. M. Lyons
George Phillips
Filmore
Phillips
Indianapolis
Floyd Bales
Morton
Alta V. Carmichael
A. T. Carmichael
Vivalia
C. L. Airhart
West
Walnut Street
Airhart
FE. C. Tucker
Miss Bess
A. N. Holloway
Lawrence Snider
West Liberty Street
North College Avenue
Arkansas Democrat
Little Rock
Ark
William
D. Sitlington
Arkansas
Capitol
W. T. Sitlington
C. E. Collins
Sitlington
Democrat
Collins
Springfield
Mo.j
St. Louis
Kansas City
House of Representatives
Senate
F. G. Knetzer
Coatesville
Alfred Hirt
Gifford Black
Charles Reeves
Lota Williamson
A. G
Mt. Meridian
C. M. Curry
Equal Suffrage Association of Indiana
Jack
Sreemcasile
Busby’s Grocery
Lew Ellingham
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Ralston
J. R. Pleming
Jay and
Randolph
Fleming
McCormick
Jasper
Newton
Starke
White
United States
Swat
Feick
Dekalb
Miller
Allen County Democrats
Butler
Dick Miller
Putnam County
Israel Putnam
Arthur McGaughey
James Talbott
James Judah
Thomas H. Blake
Thomas Jackson
Sally Wood
Elisha Mullinix
Charity
Greencaste
Ephriam Dukes
Silas G. Meeks
Jubal Dewise
James J. Sellers
Columbus D. Sellers
Mary A. Mark
Robert Glidewell
Miller’s
Stower's
Walls
Cunninghams
Routen’s
Hammer’s
Hall's
Whitehead
Pennsylvania
Hiram Slavens
Myra Jewett
Pioneer
John 8. Jennings
John Woods
William H. Thornburg
Lewis H. Sands
Joseph Orr
Herald Office
Rupert Bartley
Kelley’s Department
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