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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
1
The Greencastle water works case heads to the Indiana Public Service Commission after the city attorney F. M. Lyons is instructed to file a complaint. The goal is to secure a new hearing and push for lower rates.
The Green Castle Common Council resolves that the city attorney must file proceedings before the Public Service Commission of Indiana against Green Castle Water Works to reduce current rates. He is authorized to take all steps needed to prosecute to final determination. Passed May 25, 1915. Mayor Walter Cooper. City Clerk M. S. Miller.
City council directed attorney to file proceedings with the Public Service Commission of Indiana to reduce Greencastle water rates after a PSC ruling. The city contends the water company misrepresented facts and abused the rate system, with potential further action in a few months.
Hundreds of interested people heard discussions of alfalfa crop possibilities in Putnam County during Tuesday's automobile tour of the northern part of the county. Demonstrations were very instructive for local farmers and observers.
A Purdue expert and local leaders showcase alfalfa trials across Putnam County. Field visits near Greencastle illustrate successful growth on varied soils with minimal input, while soil deficiencies like lime and phosphate appear in some stands.
The city reports Sewer 10 will cost about 62,500 dollars, about 2,500 more than the original contract estimate with Foulkes Contracting Company. The city engineer also says the amount of stone is underestimated.
City Engineer A A Lane estimates sewer system will cost about 62500, up from 58000 due to extra rock and stone found on Walnut Street and College Avenue. Inspection now delayed until after contractor work finishes, with ten days projected if weather permits. Also a fashion store ad occupies space offering dress shirts at reduced prices.
Greencastle school board and Superintendent H A Henderson met in Indianapolis with State Board of Education members Charles A Greathouse and J N Hurty to review high school building conditions. Officials discussed ventilation heating toilets and lighting with state approval contingent on evidence of genuine improvement efforts. A Dr W F King may visit soon for additional data as lighting remains a state concern.
Public notice from G. B. Parker stating readiness to make fewer connections at a reasonable rate and providing phone number 179 for contact.
The Fifth Congressional district women’s clubs convene at Plainfield next Friday starting 10 30 am The Greencastle literary clubs plan to attend The program includes invocations greetings reports solos and an address on the influence of vocational art on character A luncheon and reception follow All club women invited Those attending should send names to Mrs Amos Carter Plainfield A possible continuing rain may remedy the long moisture shortage with ongoing showers.
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