Mitchell Liquor Election Set for March Sth
The Board of Commissioners ordered a Mitchell liquor election for March Sth after a wets petition and remonstrances from the drys. Wets’ attorney S. L. Burton and drys’ attorney W. D. Ewing were named election officials with auditor Edwards as the third member. Next meeting March 3 will fill remaining posts. Bedford wets attorney noted no filing date yet.
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Board of Commissioners
Mitchell ‘“Wets
Mitchell
W. E. Clark
Wets
Miles
Mitchell “Drys
S. L. Burton
Drys
W. D. Ewing
Edwards
Bedford Wets
ELOPED RALPH HAYS AND BERTHA CHASTAIN MARRY IN SECRET
Ralph Hays and Bertha Chastain secretly wed last Wednesday in New Albany to the surprise of their families. They plan to reside with the bride’s parents in Bedford until March 1 and were later seen returning to the city. A post wedding shower was held for the couple with friends in attendance.
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Ralph Hays
Monon
Bertha Chastain
New Albany
Floyd County
Mr. Hays
The
Daily Mail
Funeral for Mrs Henrietta Denniston in this city
Mrs Henrietta Denniston died Monday night at her West Thirteenth Street home after a brief illness of double pneumonia. She was born here and was the daughter of the late Rev Frank Eller. Survived by two sons Frank and Albert and a daughter Mrs Ruby Smith. Funeral plans depend on arrival of sons from the West. Albert left Monday night and Frank was to leave Tuesday. The service is expected Sunday.
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Henrietta Denniston
W.C. Denniston
West Thirteenth Street
Frank Eller
Indiana
Frank
California
Albert
Washington
Ruby Smith
Howard Fields
Terre Haute
Harley McElroy
Sudden Death of Leesville Resident William Foster
William Foster age 81 of Leesville died suddenly Monday afternoon of heart trouble at his home. He left a wife and several grown children. Funeral services were held at Dixon Chapel near Ft Ritner at 2 pm Tuesday with burial at Green Hill Cemetery.
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William Foster
Leesville
Dixon Chapel
Ft. Ritner
Green Till
Local Notices and Health Updates From Town
Born to Mr and Mrs Roscoe White West 12th street a son Mrs Browning on Oo litie road ill with pneumonia Frank Locks North L street abscess of the finger Mr Jeff Lark Meddleville here at bedside of step father J W Bocock Miss Mary Detmar Seymour visiting sister Mrs Ed Uariman and family South H street Mrs Chas Smith South F street visiting Mrs Chas Harris and family New Philadelphia Ohio Balloon free while they last with each bottle of Dr Drakes Croup Remedy Franklin s Drug Store 3ts
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Otto Welsch
Will Brown
Hamilton
Ohio
J. W. Bocock
Roy Hobbs
Roscoe White
West 12Th Street
Mary Detmar
Seymour
Ed Uariman
Chas. Smith
South F Street
Chas. Harris
New Philadelphia
Dr. Drake
Franklin’s
Silver Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Sczcepansky
A surprise 25th wedding anniversary party was hosted at the East 17th street home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Szcczepansky on February 3 1918. Guests included families and friends who enjoyed music games and refreshments and presented silverware gifts along with a commemorative paper.
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Louis Szcczepansky
East 17Th Street
Chase Whitted
Wm. J. Benzel
Jesse Mitchell
R. Haverly
Wilbur Hancock
William McWilliams
Crawford Johnson
G. Enghon
M. Shortridge
J. Guthrie
Otto Seig
Fred Walters
Dave Ragsdale
Boone Broady
Grace Hartman
Mabel Benzel
Irene Ferguson
Iola Haverly
Hattie Crawford
Bessie Guthrie
Bertha
Minnie Walters
Move Against Third Term Dives Deep into Political Debate
The article discusses momentum behind an effort to limit presidents to a single term, with Democrats backing and Republicans split. It notes some conservatives fear a future crisis from unlimited terms, while predicting House action may permit the amendment. It cites Lodge and Shively as notable votes and weighs the practicality of two terms for capable leaders.
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Senate
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Grant
Roosevelt
House
Chamber
Shively
Indiana
Lodge
Globe Democrat
Indiana Bill Targets Trading Stamps Redeemable in Cash or Goods
The Indiana legislature debates a bill to regulate trading stamps and similar devices. It would require clear cash value on each item and allow redemption in cash or merchandise. Penalties include fines from 50 to 100 dollars per offense. The measure reflects merchant concerns about misleading value and consumer costs.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Gelts
Muncie
Not Guilty Plea In Mquaid Murder Case Opens Trial
Henry Romine pleads not guilty in Bartholomew circuit court as the murder indictment of Charles McQuaid is read. Romine and James Rufus Clark, from North Vernon, stand charged with the Jennings county killing on October 7. A large venire is summoned, with many questioned on capital punishment. trial expected to continue into midweek.
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Henry Romine
Bartholomew
Charles McQuaid
Leon Cox
Seymour
Romine
James Rufus Clark
North Vernon
Charles
John McQuaid
Jennings County
Columbus
Tenement Bill Passes Indiana Senate amid broad support
In Indianapolis on February 3 Mrs. Albuy Fallow Bacon of Evansville won major victory as the tenement housing bill passed the Indiana Senate 36 to 9 after hours of amendments. The measure imposes strict city building regulations and faces a House battle, with Federation of Women's Clubs and physicians backing the reform led by Bacon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Albuy Fallows Bacon
Evansville
Senate
Kistler
Logansport
Clarke
Will R. Wood
O'Neill
Hovrise
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Physicians
Representative Weisman
House Committee On Rights and Privileges
House
Taggart
Washington
Ralston
Cook
W. W. Spencer
Stotsenberg
Curtis
Stotsenburg
New Albany
Keegan
John B. Faulkner
Michigan City
Indiana
Gary
Trammond
Haporte
Faulkner
Assembly
Northerna
George W. Curtis
Chester A. McCormick
North Judson
Michael C. Thornton
Emmett Mitchell
Salem
Norman F. Wolft
Laporte
Barney A. Carter
Hammond
W. P. Miller
Clifford J. Mor
George W. Sands
South Bend
Ft. Wayne
John ©. Branaman
Brownstown
Walter J. Tingle
Senator Paulknor
Ed Simons
Lake County
General Assembly
Gov. O'Neill
Faulknor
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Vets
Miss Bertha
Chastain
Bedford
Harley MckElroy
Florence Edna
Mc Flroy
W. C
Dixon
Frank Locks
L Street
Jeff Lark
Meddleville
Louis Sczcepansky
Morating
Congress
Mquaid
French Lick
Spencer Public Service Commission
Fleming
Democratic House
Lottie Wallherger
Mrs. A.S. Lkerd
Bloomington
C. Treihel
M. E
Allinger
White Creek
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