Women voters cheer as Democrats gain four districts
In New York on March 5 women voters celebrated participating in the first state wide vote allowed for females. Democrats win four congressional districts to 61 vacancies, reclaiming House control. Delaney Cleary Donovan Aniffin sworn in replacing Fitzgerald, Griffin, Hulbert, and Bruckner.
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New York
House of Representatives
John J. Delaney
John J. Fitzgerald
William EK. Cleary
Daniel J. Griffin
Jerome F. Donovan
Murray Hulbert
Anthony J. Aniffin
Henry Bruckner
Keach Vietor
Americans Hold Eight Miles Of Front Trench Line In France
Washington reports that American troops hold about eight miles of front trench in France with four and a half miles of direct frontage. The lines are irregular to allow flanking fire and include machine gun strong points along slopes. The sector is a divisional frontage, implying at least three divisions in depth and fueling talk on who will command the first corps under Gen. Pershing. Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett has served in that role, but no formal selection yet.
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Washington
France
Pershing
Hunter Liggett
Sale of remaining College Heights land tracts by Kirkham and O Bannon
Small tracts of land are offered for sale by Kirkham and O Bannon as leftovers from the College Heights sale a year ago. Purchasers may choose lots to suit their needs and use them to grow crops or build homes.
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College Kleights
Kirkham’ & O’bannon
Dresser Lines Priced From 10.98 To 45.00 At J L Rowe Co
A small line of odd dressers in Roy al quartered oak plain oak quartered red gum circassian walnut and mahogany runs in price from 10.98 up to 45.00 at J. L. Rowe & Sons.
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J. L. Rowe & Sons
Manus Acquitted by Jury in New Albany Murder Trial
Frank Manus was found not guilty by a Floyd county jury in New Albany after a two week trial over the December 19, 1917 murder of his wife Annetta Manus. The acquittal ends a high profile case with witnesses, expert blood tests, and venue changes discussed across the court.
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Indiana
Frank Manus
Annetta Manus
New Albany
Harrison
C. W. Cook
George B. McIntire
Kirk Hedden
Floyd County
J. A. Miler
Ridley
Manus
Ben
Walter V. Bullett
Stotsenberg
Louisville
Briscoe
William Habermel
Thrift Stamps Drive At Corydon Schools Gains Steam
Corydon Grade and High School pupils show strong support for War Savings and Thrift Stamps. 167 students have purchased stamps totaling 1273 dollars and 50 cents, averaging about 25 dollars per buyer. The effort boosts patriotic spirit and teaches thrift for the future.
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Corydon
Death of Former County Resident Mrs Catherine Deuser
Mrs Catherine Deuser aged eighty died Sunday March 10 at her Louisville home. She was a sister of George Mugler and the late Mrs Jacob Richert. J L Rowe & Song advertise line of go carts from a top factory with real values to inspect before purchase.
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Catherine Deuser
Ihig County
Louisville
George Mugler
Jacob Richert
J. L. Rowe & Song
Charity M Russell obituary and local notices
Charity M Russell daughter of Peter and Nancy Russell born June 23 1818 died March 6 1918 at 9 pm aged 69 years 8 months 18 days She was the oldest of three children one brother Wm H preceded her to the grave Joel F survives She was educated at the school for deaf mutes Indianapolis joined Rehoboth Presbyterian Church March 25 1871 funeral at Rehoboth with Rev 14 13 notations of fibro phthisis cause of death Friends and relatives mourn her burial at nearby cemetery She left one brother a niece and a nephew and other relatives and friends The obituary notes a dramatic line about her ears opening and tongue loosening in praise She was laid to rest after a large crowd attended the service at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church Another brief item references Easter toy lines and two men from Corydon and Webster township called to Fort Screven Georgia for the Ordinance Corps.
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Charity M. Russell
Peter
Nancy Russell
Wm. H
Beyond
Joel F
School
Indianapolis
Indiana
Rehoboth
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church
T. W. Wells
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Marengo
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Fulem
Jeep. W. Turley
This County
EK. W. Pickhardt
Huntirgourg
Charles R. Moms
Salem
Jack
Harrison County Fair
Chas. T. Elliott
Ind
R. R. G. Eureks
Lincoln County
Hervey Wiseman
Emington
WM. Russell
Brother
Boone Township
War Department
Big County
Ordinance Corps
James Logan Conrad
John P. Shewmaker
Webster Township
Fort Screven
Georgia
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