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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
1
State authorizes Indiana Electric Corporation to take over utility firms serving Greencastle Indianapolis Elkhart Valparaiso Kokomo and other cities. A super plant will be built to support the consolidation and expansion of operations.
The Indiana Electric Corporation, a merger of seven utilities including Merchants Heat and Light in Indianapolis and Elkhart Gas and Fuel, is authorized to issue 17.496 million dollars in securities to buy properties. The value for sale is 17.5 million, excluding rate-making binding, amid contentious hearings led by Commissioner Barnard.
Commission officials stated the order excludes its values from any rate case and announced the firm will construct a central power plant in the coal fields along the Wabash river with clear assurance of completion.
Federal officers and a deputy sheriff raided Andrew Hivick’s home near Clinton Indiana finding his 16 year old daughter Barbara in charge of two stills in the basement. They seized thirty four barrels of mash seventeen gallons of liquor and three oil stoves. Barbara said her father forced her to live in the basement to guard the stills as the white mule was being produced. She added sixteen gallons of liquor were produced daily and vanished each night by an unknown man. The father pleaded guilty in court and was fined two hundred dollars plus costs and sentenced to thirty days at the Indiana state farm.
Three members of the Tuttle family in Cambridge Idaho died and one was critically ill after eating home canned greens at a birthday dinner. Two guests became mildly ill but expected to recover. The greens were canned by Tuttle’s daughter.
The Clifford Foote Trio entertained a large Greencastle audience on a Lyceum program at The High Auditorium. Clifford Foote baritone and reader Gerald Pell tenor and watercolor artist Miss Marcella Franks soprano performed readings and sketches with notable watercolors and well staged Indiana and Spanish pieces. This marked their second Greencastle appearance since 1920 with the Community Chautauqua.
Everett Newlin of Indianapolis visited Greencastle to organize the Russian Family Fund. A meeting is set for Monday at 4 PM in the Assembly Room of the Court House to name a committee and establish Putnam County organization for relief in the Volea District of Russia. Thousands are said to be starving.
Mrs John Clay of Anderson became suddenly ill Thursday at her brother Elmer Fuaqua's home on Franklin Street in Greencastle. Her condition is listed as serious.
At American Legion Post No 58 smoker officers for the year were elected. Post Commander Dr R H Richards and First Vice Commander Frank A Ashworth lead a list that includes Second Vice Commander Janeter Raymond Smith and Finance Officer Fred W Jordan. A large flag was presented by R L O Hair and refreshments were served. The meeting also outlined future holiday programs and a spring baseball team.
Robert D. Mahoney executive committee includes Dr W D James as chairman with Roland Smith Roy Newgent Claude Coffin and Charles Donnehue. The note lists athletic officer and committee members in a formal organizational context.
Hog prices opened 15 to 40 cents higher as light weights rose about 25 cents. Early sales ranged from 8.75 to 9.50 with most between 8.85 and 9.40. Pigs at 9.50, sows 7.50. About 4,500 hogs sold by 10 a.m. Cattle steady. calves top veals at 12.50 with others lower. Sheep and lambs weak. top lambs 13, other good types 12.50.
Five men robbed the First National Bank of Grafton of about 30000 in cash and negotiable securities, killing Harold Moss, then fired on detectives pursuing them. The gang scattered through North Pittsburg streets before seeking refuge in a Pennsylvania Avenue house, prompting a firefight before police containment.
DePauw led 14 to 11 at halftime but Indiana surged in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 36 to 32 to claim a narrow win. Bahr led with seven field goals for DePauw while Sanford, Bahr, and Thomas sparked Indiana’s late overture in a fast paced, nip and tuck contest.
Indiana defeats DePauw 82 to 36 as Indiana stalls after taking lead. Crowd of 200 plus rooters watched at the contest with scoring by Bahr seven and Sanford five, plus contributions from Coffey, Mendenhall, White, Bills and Moffett. Substitutions included Crowe for Thomas and Alldridge for Bahr.
Regular DePauw supporters traveled from Martinsville Green Castle and Indianapolis to Bloomington for the Indiana game. Old players and new recruit Carl Allen mixed with local boosters as DePauw fought hard despite luck.
Three men William Keating George Brennen and Claude Coaks arrested in Danville were lodged in Rockville jail for the January 11 Montezuma First National Bank robbery. A fourth man is still being sought.
Fair weather is in prospect for the next few days, says J. H. Armington of the weather bureau in Indianapolis. Temperatures in the northwest run slightly above normal, while the east shows a small increase today over yesterday.
In Danville New York on January 27 thousands of crows driven from exposed spots by harsh weather have gathered in a vast flock on the flat lands between Sonyea and Groveland. Farmers and motorists report acres blanketed with birds huddled to survive the freezing conditions. Many have perished from exposure and hunger.
Elmer E. Hurst transfers land in Jefferson township to Grover Good paster for 7000 dollars. Ivan Huffman transfers 94 acres in Washington township to Lois Huffman Roab for 1 dollar.
Purple and Gray faces Brazil at home with regular lineup. Greencastle and Poland of Bloomington to officiate. Absent: captain Black Taylor and A Allen due to illness. Stamm sidelined by health. Curtain-raiser pits Greencastle second quint vs Reelsville first team at 7 pm.
A group of about fifty DePauw students attempting to ride southward by box car route were ordered off a train near Limedale after being spotted on the tender and first car. They had been warned not to board the departing train.
A morning photo features Miss Mary L. Williams of Washington, ex DePauw student from 1913 and Kappa Alpha Theta member. She recently married aviator Captain Sinclair Street and is celebrated as one of the beauties of the national capital.
Miss Ellen Rector daughter of Mr and Mrs O B Rector of South Jackson street has returned from a short visit with her sister Miss Clairona Rector at Newport.
Thomas Tibbs of Cloverdale was in Greencastle on Friday for business activities.
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