April Storm Delivers Worst Blizzard in Hannibal History
Hannibal and Northeast Missouri recovered from the worst April storm in years. A blizzard on Saturday and Sunday dropped eleven inches of snow in Hannibal with two foot drifts downtown, halting streetcars and delaying trains. Temperatures fell to 11 degrees, the coldest April in local records, while nearby towns reported heavy snow and rising rivers.
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Hannibal
Missouri
Illinois
Whch
Occason
Weather Bureau
St. Louis
Quincy
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Mercury
Mississippi
Elks of Hannibal Install 12 New Members At Feed
The Elks of Hannibal held a large feed Monday at 6:30 PM and initiated a dozen candidates before postponing installation of new officers due to missing rituals. Attendance included many out of town members and visitors.
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The
Elks of
Hannibal
Finley Brown and Mrs. Robinson Wed in Hannibal
Odessa Robinson and Finley M. Brown, both of Hannibal, wed at 4 p.m. Saturday at the South Side Christian church pastor Rev. James Q. Moore officiating in the pastor's Cypress street home. They will reside at 410 Cypress Street. Vera Kliffmiller and Chester Bell married by Rev. Moore at 2 p.m. Sunday in his home. they reside in the city.
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Odessa Robinson
Finley M. Brown
Hannibal
James Q. Moore
South Side
Hannibal Happenings: Local Weddings And Injuries
Miss Halla Burton and Arthur E Mathews of New London Mo were married Saturday by Judge J H Totsch at his Chestnut street home. Mrs R M Jones of North Fourth street has been moved to St Elizabeth s hospital for an operation. W C Ward and Ray Butch Burlington switchmen were injured at work in the local yards Monday morning and taken to Levinger hospital.
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Halla Burton
Arthur E Mathews
New London
J. H. Totsch
Chestnut Street
R. M. Jones
North Fourth Street
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
W. C. Ward
Ray Butch
Burlington
Pards
Levering Hospital
Marion County Democrats Omit Reed in Convention Display
Marion County Democrats met amid heavy snow and did not mention Senator Jim Reeds name. Delegates were instructed to back candidates aligned with the national administration, potentially barring Reeds votes for Marion at large delegate. The gathering approved administration endorsements, listed state convention delegates, and named officers and committees.
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Marion County
Jim Reeds
San Francisco
Marion
Volmey G. Burnett
Hannibal
Democratic Central Committee
B. E. Bigger
F. W. Waller
Clay Heather
J. J. Brown, Jr
Schesk
E. L. Dildine
W. A. Cable
Warren F. Drescher
T. B. Truitt
Olive Mudra
Manon Jones
J. Harrison
B. M
B. F. Brown
R. A. Spencer
W. R. Marks
H. H. Ross
J. A. Morris
Joe Cantoe
Frank Cramer
Liberty Township
Lee Gibson
H. M. Howard
Warren
W. B. Fahy
Miller
L. E. Frazer
Harold Dickason Dies in Southwest
Harold Dickason, 23, of Hannibal, died Saturday night in Albuquerque New Mexico where he had gone for his health. He was accompanied by his mother Mrs W Dickason of Jacksonville Illinois and his sister Mrs Ray Roland of Hannibal. Interment will be in Hannibal. He worked as a clerk at the Burlington freight house and belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. He leaves his parents, a brother Francis, two sisters and several aunts and an uncle, all of Hannibal and Jacksonville.
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Harold Dickason
Hannibal
Albuquerque
N. M
W. Dickason
Jacksonville
Ill
Ater
Ray Roland
Remans
Dickason
Burlington Freight House
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
W. A. Dickason
Francis
R. E. Harris
F. W. Waller
C. A. Bode
Curtis Lippincott
Reverend Fry Transfers to Kansas City Church
Rev T D Fry pastor of Broadway Methodist church is transferred from Missouri to St Louis conference and will serve Oakhurst church in Kansas City effective immediately. He will preach at Broadway church next Sunday. Fry has been in Hannibal about two and a half years and achieved notable results during his tenure.
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T. D. Fry
Broadway Methodist Church
Missouri Conference
St. Louis
Oakhurst Church
Kansas City
Broadway Church
Fry
Hannibal
Today’s Program At Hannibal Playhouses
Star Theater shows Jack Pickford in Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come and Harold Lloyd in His Royal Highness. Broadway Star presents James J. Corbett in The Midnight Nan episode 11. Rainbow comedy Over the Ocean Waves.
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Hannibal
Star Theater
Jack Pickford
Kingdom Come
Harold Lloyd
James Z. Corbett
Storr rejects police expense increase in Hannibal
Alderman Walter A. Storr chairman of Hannibal's finance committee refused to approve a $25 expense payment to Police Chief Henry Harris. He argues the earlier council action granting that money as salary was illegal and urges cuts to reduce expenditures amid looming costs for a detention home a motor base for the fire station and a damages suit.
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Walter A. Storr
Hannibal
Henry Harris
Storr
Stirr
South Hannibal
Hannibal School Election Opens With Tax Proposals
Voters go to the courthouse on Broadway today for Hannibal's annual school election from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to decide two tax propositions unchanged from last year and the election of two school directors. Incumbents C. Q. Mayes and Edward H. Moore announced their candidacies for reelection upon the call of local citizens.
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Hlannibel
Court House
Broadway
C. QO. Mayes
Edward H. Moore
Board of Education
American Legion Will Meet Tonight
Emmett Shields Post No 55 of the American Legion holds a meeting at city hall tonight. National committee legislation including adjusted compensation will be outlined. Joe C Raible, newly elected commander, will preside.
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Emmett Shields
American Legion
National Committee of the Legion
Joe C. Raible
Death of Hannibal man 43 after brief illness
George J Lubbering of Hannibal dies at 9 30 am Monday at his Broadway home from acute indigestion. A machinist at the shoe plant for 18 years, he returned from work ill and worsened until death. Survived by wife Anna, daughter Catherine Moxley, and four sons Emmett George and Charles all of Hannibal, his mother sister and seven brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.
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George J. Lubbering
Quincy
Broadway
Lubbering
International Shos Factory
Hannibal
Church of Immaculate Conception
Anna Lubbering
Catherine Moxley
Emmett J
George W
Charles P. Lubbering
The
Maccabees
Hickman and Hall Appointed to Public Works Board
Hannibal city council approved the appointment of S. Hickman and Joseph T. Hall by Mayor John K. Mills to the Board of Public Works. Hall heads Hall Motor Co. and replaces S. F. Roderick, who left the city, while Hickman, of Hannibal Trust Co., succeeds John T. Holme who resigned after years on the board.
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Hannibal
S. Hickman
Joseph T. Hall
John K. Mills
Board of Public Works
Mr. Hall
Hall Motor Company
S. F. Roderick
Mr. Hickman
Hannibal Trust Company
John T. Holme
Judge Dent Returns From Hot Springs Marriage License Ceremony
Justice of the Peace Allen E. Dent and wife arrive home from Hot Springs Ark after a health visit. He weighs in healthier mind and body. Soon after, Robert Byers and Miss Dorothy Mooney of Rockport HI request a marriage license and the Judge performs the ceremony at his office.
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Justice of the Peace
Allen E. Dent
Hot Springs Ark
Judge Dent
Robert Byers
Dorothy Mooney
Rockport
Labinnah Club Hosts Open House with Gus Rodemach Orchestra
The Labinnah club held an open house Monday night entertaining over 150 friends. The centerpiece was a dance with Gus Rodemach's famous orchestra from St. Louis providing the music.
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Labinnah Club
Gus Rodemach
St. Louis
Huggins To Go To Rochester
Earl Huggins manager of the Broadway Star theater will leave today for Rochester to discuss a new production and potential engagements for the coming season.
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Huggins
Rochester
Earl Huggins
Broadway
Star Theater
McIntyre Buys Home on Hazel Street in Hannibal
Real estate firm George D. Clayton & Son reports multiple closes in Hannibal. Robert A. McIntyre buys residence at 11 Hazel Street and will occupy it. Harrison Hall and wife acquire 4272 Washington Street from George F. Sullivan. E Fawkes purchases 913 Center Street from Roberta A. Gore for use as a home.
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George D. Clayton & Son
Hannibal
Robert A. McIntyre
Lafayette Williams
Hazel Street
Harrison Hall
George F. Sullivan
Washington Street
E. Fawkes
Roberta A. Gore
Center Street
Hannibal Y M C A Promotes Big April Circus Night
Hannibal Y M C A advertises a Friday evening circus on April 9 with clowns ring acts thrilling tumblers and bathing girls. Side shows open 7 p.m. big show at 8 p.m. The building hosts Burlington employees Tuesday 7 to 10:30 p.m. for boxing wrestling games and stunts. Phil Stremmel of National Enameling and Stamping Co St Louis to speak April 9.
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Hannibal
Burlington
Phil Stremmel
National Enameling and Stamping Co
St. Loui
Uth
Mr. Stremmel
Slave to Tobacco Nicotol Ad Claims Freedom From Habit
An advertising notice urges tobacco users to try Nicotol tablets to curb cravings, claim nerves and health improve after a few days, and promises a refund if unsatisfied. It names Heild breder Bros Miller & Arthur and Brown & Mays as distributors.
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Noe
Tio
Heildbreder Bros
Miller & Arthur and Brown & Mays
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound Restores Youthful Hair
A vintage beauty offer promotes Sage Tea and Sulphur to darken gray hair, claiming natural, even coloring. The home recipe or Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound bottle moisturizes a strand at a time, with results by morning and fuller, glossier hair after one or two applications.
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Wyeth
Tiz Promises Instant Foot Relief for Sore Feet
Advert sees "Tiz" as the cure for tender, burning feet from long standing. It claims to draw out poisonous exudations, reduce swelling, and stop pain in corns callouses bunions. Sold via druggists with a yearly foot comfort for a few cents.
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Warewayland CO
ELAS
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Mrs. Robinson
Vera Kliffmiller
Chester Bell
J. Q. Moore
Williams
Dr. D. A. Williams Co
P. O
East Hampton
Conn
Reed
Character Indorsing Administration
Harold Digkason
Southwest
Rev. Fry
Kansas City Church
Council
Ong
Hickman and Hall
Holme
Roderick
Hot Springs
Wpintyre
Ogal Property
Hannibal Y. M. C. A
Nature
Eatonic
Eatonic Remeo
Dept
Wabash Ave
Mayenne
Nis
Eaton
Apel
Nias Baer
Orr, Secvicernes
Frasier
Maine
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
Wiil
Tiz
WARE
Wayland CO
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