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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1913
Page
1
Reorganization of the local water works company approved under public utilities law passed this session. Majority of directors to be local men. election of new officers to follow.
The Green Castle Water Works reorganization followed a new Public Utilities law requiring a board majority to be state residents. The changes culminated in Frank Donner becoming president as the restructuring was completed.
H S Hopper and A W McCallum of Philadelphia represented plant owners in Greencastle for the reorganization. Directors elected include Frank Donner Gray Potter O L Reeves B S Corwin from Greencastle and Hopper McCullum Gest from Philadelphia. Officers named Frank Donner President Gray Potter Vice President O L Reeves Secretary and Treasurer with Reeves to continue as plant superintendent.
Fred Ford of Bainbridge failed to appear in court when his case was called and is now in Putnam County Jail.
Fred Ford, arrested for illegal sale of liquor in Bainbridge on July 4, was jailed after failing to appear for a scheduled trial. Judge James P. Hughes instructed Ford on bond rules and court etiquette, deeming the prior bond forfeited. Ford pleaded not guilty to liquor selling charges and bootlegging, with trial set for Thursday.
A fire loss view from insurance men links poor housekeeping to many rural blazes yet lacks statistics. They estimate ten million dollars wasted in five years by country dwellings and outbuildings. Separately, Samuel Smith aged 3 former Fillmore resident dies in Indianapolis. funeral in Fillmore with I O O F lodge at the grave.
Edward Ridpath, formerly of Green Castle, died Tuesday night at his mother Mrs Roxanna Ridpath’s home in Greenfield.
A land tract of 61 acres, submitted to the commission, includes parcels owned by H. B. Martin and Sandy and Flint. Cloverdale presses the case to secure the farm site for its development.
The death of Edward Ridpath at 42 ends a life marked by early law study and long illness. He leaves a mother, three sisters, and will be buried in Forest Hill cemetery after services in Greenfield. Cloverdale citizens push to attract the State Penal Farm with a 680 acre site described for topography water, drainage, transport, and resources to the Penal Farm Commission.
A local call to readers urges purchasing school books at Say ers Book Store. The message highlights the store as the source for required academic texts.
Monon safety and efficiency committee met in the Monon Y M C A parlors with forty two members present. Out of town attendees included D B E Murdy H A Cassell A T Pokoroski R H Strong C T McCune William Smith J W A Owens I M Houston Kh W Budd L E Miller T J Gibbons. The Chicago meeting minutes show committee suggestions from June and July were approved by the general manager. The July 1918 injury report notes seven percent fewer minor injuries and no major injuries or fatalities versus July 1912.
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Mrs. Hague visits the city, formerly known as Mrs Gertrude Hopping and previously head of the English Department at the local high school.
Hog prices at Indianapolis yards Tuesday stayed steady for heavy weights and fell about 15 to 16 cents for mixed and lighter weights. Heavyweights 250 lb plus sold briskly with top at 8.85 and lots between 8.50 and 8.75. Cattle feeders and calves showed mixed results while sheep and lambs remained draggy with sales about a quarter lower than Monday.
Max Cully seventeen son of Dr J F Cully of Bainbridge died Sunday morning at Williams hospital after an acute appendicitis attack. He was brought to the Lebanon hospital Saturday after a ruptured appendix caused peritonitis. An operation failed to save him and he passed away early Sunday. Funeral will be held in Bainbridge Tuesday. George Crump of Zeis Co is away on vacation.
University dormitory parlor changes noted with updated room layout. South side reception hall now relocated to north, reflecting campus housing adjustments and gendered terminology of the era.
The DePauw University dormitory undergoes major renovations with bell boys replaced by bell girls. The north hall parlor becomes reception space while three south side rooms become parlors for dates. The building is repainted and updated to greet returning college women. Separately, Education and History libraries are moved to the Carnegie building as authorities unify campus libraries.
Greencastle Chapter No 265 will hold a regular session tonight at 8 o clock with Cloverdale chapter as guest. Members urged to attend. Jennie Lane Worthy Matron Lula Greene Secretary Miss Kate Hammond visiting from California will dine with Mrs Lettie Hurst at 6 this evening.
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