Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 90, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1916 — Lafayette Gas Rates Are Reduced By Gas Inspector. [ARTICLE]

Lafayette Gas Rates Are Reduced By Gas Inspector.

Lower gag rates in Lafayette and West Lafayette are at last a reality and beginning July 1, when the new rates become effective; the citizens .will profit to the extent of from $20,000 to $25,000 a year as a result of the reduction brought about by the agitation and effort of The Lafayette Journal in behalf of the gas consumers. The achievement is one )by which a majority of the families of the city and many of the business concerns of the city will be benefited in a practical and helpful way. They will have this splendid saving to deposit in the bank or devote to some other purpose. Clarence M. Geist, president of the Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company, and George W. Curren, secretary of the company, spent two days in the city, looking over the property, conferring with Mayor Bauer and becoming acquainted with the citizens. When they had concluded their of the situation Mr. Geist authorized the statement that the reduction would be made* _