Tilbe Installed First Airbrake West of River
Spencer C Tilbe a Hannibal veteran machinist is credited with installing the first airbrake west of the Mississippi in Hannibal Missouri in the late 1860s The Westinghouse brake was new then Tilbe learned his trade in Hannibal shops served 26 years and fought for the Union in the Civil War He later lived in Hannibal with his daughter and held Masonry membership for 65 years
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Spencer C. Tilbe
Hannnibalian
Mississippi River
Tilbe
Jace
Hannibal & St. Joe Boad
Hannibal
T. L. Towne
Wr. Tilbe
Westinghouse
Towne
Kansas City
Mr. Tilbe
St. Louis
Car Stolen From Chandler's Garage
A five passenger Chalmers car was stolen from the Chandler Motor Car company garage on South Main street sometime Sunday night or early Monday morning. The thief had a key to the rear door. Police were notified and are pursuing the case though no clues have been found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers
Chandler Motor Car Company
South Main Street
Central Welfare Council rejects McCooey house as girls home
Hannibal's Central Welfare Council will not use the McCooey sisters property on Broadway west of the courthouse as a home for fallen girls. The building would need at least 2000 for repairs and improvements after years of vacancy. The council plans further talks with the Dulany Home board.
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Central Welfare Council of
Hannibal
McCooey Sisters
Broadway
Court House
Welfare Council
Dulany Home Board
Hannibal Soldier Enjoys Airplane Trip In France
Corporal Gene Branstetter of Hannibal, son of Mrs. Lottie Branstetter, describes a daylight airplane ride in Sunny France with an American officer. He plans to sail home this month, possibly April 20, with his 139th Infantry, 35th division unit after the Argonne fighting. he and other Hannibal men are in good health and eager to return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Branstetter
Lottie Branstetter
Will Street
France
Mother Earth
Branstetter
United States
Women Boosting It With Phosphated Iron Health Boost
Hundreds of women in our city report renewed health and vigor after using Phosphated Iron. They describe relief from nervous fatigue, restored sleep, rosy cheeks, steady nerves, and a renewed zest for work. The ad urges readers to insist on genuine capsules from QWL DRUG STORE and leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Qwl
Democrats to name ward candidates at city meetings
Delegates will convene for the Democratic city convention Thursday night at the courthouse. Ward meetings are set tonight in six locations: First ward at Roderick's shop North Main, Second ward at the courthouse Broadway, Third ward in recorder's court South Fourth, Fourth ward at Will Barger's Union Street, Fifth ward in Foss Building Market Street, and Sixth ward at West Side Fire Department on Market Street.
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Court House
Hannibal
Democratic City Central Committee
Roderick
North Main Street
Broadway
Third Ward
Recorder's Court Room
South Fourth Street
Fourth Ward
Will Barger
Union Street
Democrats
Fifth Ward
Foss
Market Street
Sixth Ward
West Side Fire Department
Missouri Royal Arch lecturer conducts Hannibal school
George C. Marquis state lecturer for the Royal Arch Masons of Missouri is in Hannibal. He conducted a school of instructions for Hannibal Chapter at the Masonic temple after St. John's lodge No. 28 meeting. A second school is planned for tonight at the temple.
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George C. Marquis
Royal Arch Masons of
Missouri
Hannibal
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
St. John's Lodge No. 28
Masons
St. John’s Lodge
Marquis
Temple
Happenings in Hannibal
Mrs F Q Brown of Union street was called to Tennessee to attend the bedside of her seriously ill sister. Mr Brown accompanies her and their young daughter as far as St Louis. Charles Lowe, a Burlington rail engineer formerly between Hannibal and Brookfield, visited relatives this weekend. Judge Allen F E Dent wed Lorenza Fowler of Hannibal and Jennie Barnard of Jacksonville, Ill, and the couple will reside in Hannibal. Col H V Surghner of the Hotel Windsor has gone to St Louis for a medical specialist. Mr and Mrs Thomas Moore of Quincy visited Hannibal relatives. W A Jackson, manager of Hannibal's Midwest Half Sale Tire Co, returned from Quincy where he spent Sunday with family. Katherine Young of St Louis returned home after visiting Hannibal. John Parsons and wife bought a Cypress Street house from T Gustafuson and will move within three weeks from South Tenth Street residence. Mr Parsons is employed at the International Shoe factory.
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Monroe City
Mr. Tilbe
Mr. Tube
Hannibal
South Fourth Street
Masonic Fraternity
F. Q., Brown
Union Street
Tennessee
Allen FE. Dent
Lorenza Fowler
Jennie Barnard
Jacksonville
Ill
W. A. Jackson
Midwest Half Sale Tire Company
Quirncy
Johne. Parsons
Cypress Street
T. Gustafuson
South Tenth Street
Mr. Varsons I
International Shoe Factory
Negro prowler captured by home boarders on South Sixth
Edward Smith, a Negro, was caught prowling around the home of W. J. H. Parker on South Sixth Street Sunday night. Two boarders are credited with the capture. Smith was turned over to police and arraigned Monday before Judge Allen E. Dent on trespass charges, pleading guilty and receiving a sixty day county jail sentence. Nothing was missed from the Parker home.
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Edward Smith
W. J H. Parker
South Sixth Street
Smith
Allen E. Dent
Parker
April term docket issued for Hannibal court
The printed dockets for the April term of the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas have been issued and are being distributed from the clerk G. Brockenbrough. The April term of the circuit court will open next Monday morning. The docket is unusually heavy.
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Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
Brockenbrough
Circuit Court
Mrs Mike Sullivan Dies In Arkansas
Mrs Mike J Sullivan died in Little Rock Arkansas Sunday. She was the wife of M J Sullivan formerly of Hannibal and aunt of John Mahoney of Bowles Clothing who relayed the news Monday.
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Mike Sullivan
Arkansas
Hannibal
John Mahoney
Bowles Clothing
Mike J. Sullivan
Littl Rock
Ark
M. J. Sullivan
Mr. Mahoney
Junior Volleyball Schedules Announced
Otto Wurl announced schedules for two junior high girls volleyball leagues. The Junior League for seventh and eighth grades lists multiple Monday and Thursday matchups across Madison Emerson Webster Irving Jefferson Herman Dewey Franklin Jackson and others from April to May.
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Otto Wurl
Madison
Imerson
Emerson
Webster
Irving
Franklin
Jefferson
Herman
Dewey
Jackson
Webster Va
Berrian
Mirerson
Berrigan
Deweuve
Perfect Health Is Yours If The Blood Is Kept Pure
An advertisement extols S.S.S. as a long running blood remedy to cleanse the blood and prevent diseases thought to arise from impurities. It claims heart and organs suffer from dirty blood, listing rheumatism, catarrh, scrofula, eczema, malaria and more, and invites readers to write Swift Specific Co. for free medical literature from its Atlanta lab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. S
Swift
Colny
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Rivalry schedule highlights local high school basketball
A dense list of upcoming boys basketball games features Jefferson Madison Webster and Berrian Jefferson Webster South North Madison and Irving Webster North Jefferson Jackson and Dewey. Notable matchups include Jefferson vs Madison on several dates and Webster-North against Jefferson. The schedule spans April 15 to May 26 with multiple Jefferson Madison Webster South North pairings.
Immigration Bill Tightens Canada Alien Law
OTTAWA April 8 A bill to tighten immigration rules was introduced in the house of commons on Monday. It would extend the deportation period from three to five years and impose stricter requirements on entrants to the country.
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Canada
Ottawa
House of Commons
Texas Wonder Kidney and bladder cure advertisement
A vintage drug advertisement promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Claims relief for men women and children and offers mail order with a dollar twenty five price. Testimonial requests and Saint Louis address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
BE. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Solder Druggists
Adv
Tiz Foot Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
Ad touts Tiz for sore tired feet claiming instant relief from burning swelling and corns. It promises no more foot misery and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at drug or department stores for all day comfort.
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Adv
Nonpoisonous Treatment Praised by Healer
A healer touts a new to Quin cy nonpoisonous drug system claiming the method is most remarkable in aiding nature to heal the sick. The speaker urges the sick to try the treatment and notes many patients serve as witnesses to its good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Nature
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Sinnott
McCoey
George C. Marquis of
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Charles Lowe
Brookfield
Burlington Railroad
Col
H. V. Surghner
Hotel
Thomas Moore
Katherine Young
St. Loui
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Webhter
South
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Roston
Texas
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Ing
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Ford Light
Overland Delivery
Briscoe Touring Car
Morris Adler
Mollerco
Princess
Cecil B. DeMilles
The
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Savoy
Fannie Ward
Gay Latherie
Keystone
Pauline Frederick
Roaring Lions
Sona of Democracy
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Fatty
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Helen Green
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Charlie Chaplin
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