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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
5
George Branham a 24 year old in Hannibal faces a murder trial over Grace Johnson 39 with the state arguing the death was by an alleged blow and defense claiming stroke of apoplexy. Jury challenges and venue details were set for the morning with Judge C T Hays presiding.
A new chemical named Pesky Devils Quietus is advertised as a safe, quick remedy for bedbugs ants roaches and fleas for homes. The Owl Chemical Co. of Terre Haute Ind offers special hospital size for 2.50 making five gallons with druggists handling sales and prepaid shipments. Miller Arthur and Brown Mays sell genuine PLD Q with imitators prosecuted.
An advertising snippet promotes Tiz bath salts and Tig remedies for aching feet. It asserts fast relief from burning, blistered, and swollen feet and urges readers to buy at drug or department stores for instant foot comfort.
An old time remedy uses garden sage brewed with sulphur to darken faded hair. It suggests applying a strong tea through strands or using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for easier results. After a few applications gray hairs disappear and hair becomes dark, glossy, soft, and luxuriant.
Hannibal baseball returns with a home opener against Brookfield at Mainland Field next Saturday. Manager Hart Walker drills the 20 player squad Sunday as illness hits pitcher Lefty Burnham who will miss at least two weeks. The team seeks a replacement to join Sughrhy in rotating pitching duties.
Frank Fay faced a statutory charge after prosecutors filed against him in Justice of the Peace court. The arraignment for alleged criminal relations with 11 year old Pansy Eubanks was deferred as Fay sought counsel, with E. W. Nelson and Lewis OConnor present but not retained. Fay, jailed on North Main Street, denies improper relations with the girl while stating the child came to his room to eat a sandwich.
Sinclair Mainland B L Waldron and W H Blackshaw of Hannibal Chapter No 7 Royal Arch Masons traveled to St Louis on Monday to attend the annual meeting of the Royal Arch Masons of Missouri.
Star Theater presents Mabel Normand in Pinto. Broadway Star offers Episode No 1 of Midnight Man with James J Corbett in Hannibal.
A. E. Bland of Atlas Portland Cement plant remains unimproved after a work injury and may need amputation of two fingers. Mrs. J. A. Williams of Union returns from Quincy after visiting Abh Gibbs who underwent surgery at St Mary hospital. J. Currier of Bus ter Brown shores is ill with rheumatism. Mrs. Nell Howland travels to Hot Springs Arkansas and Louis Leitz goes to Hot Springs for a visit. Mrs. Gertrude Foss of Denver is summoned to Hannibal by her father’s illness. FE. J. Peck of Union street hardware and Wood J. Davis along with W. A. Jackson visit St. Louis and Quincy on weekend trips.
Miss Clara Snyder of 1221 Valley Street South Hannibal accepted a four minute telephone marriage proposal from Arthur Manchester of Oakland California. He promised to send her transportation by wire and she will travel to Oakland for the wedding. Manchester, 23, a former Monroe City resident and World War II veteran, works as a railroad inspector in Oakland.
Former Hannibal mayor Thomas W. Hawkins died Saturday in St Louis at age 90. His body was brought to Hannibal and interred at Riverside Cemetery beside his wife, with Rev. F J Mapet conducting services. Hawkins held Marion County offices after the Civil War and served in multiple Missouri General Assemblies. He was once editor of the Hannibal newspaper South and West before the war and was imprisoned in Gratiot Street prison in St Louis during the conflict. He married Isabel Newland in Kentucky. they had 13 children, five of whom survived.
Robal Amusement company debuts Robal Park formerly Maintland's Park with the largest northeast Missouri dancing pavilion. An eight piece orchestra under Bill Call and music manager J. T. Rose will provide music two to three times weekly. Street car service will handle crowds.
M. H. Gascoigne of Detroit Michigan arrives in Hannibal to take charge of the Citizen's gas plant succeeding J C Light who has resigned. Thomas McKenzie assistant superintendent of Moss company in Detroit has been in Hannibal two weeks and will return home tonight. Gascoigne brings 24 years of gas manufacturing experience.
Emmett Shields Post No. 55 American Legion will host a Monday luncheon at the Pike cafe on South Main Street. The first luncheon drew about fifty attendees and organizers expect more than fifty for the second event.
A committee appointed by Hannibal Council U C T will handle final arrangements for a Friday night ball at Sabinnah club. F J Schaul chairs the committee with Bob Isbister and Karl Bostwick as members.
Three year old child of Mr and Mrs BE E Campbell 1701 Park Avenue died Sunday Funeral services were held at 3 pm Sunday from the home with interment in Mt Olivet cemetery
Tension grows between Palmyra Chief of Police Walterman and Merchants Hotel owner Pike Moore after a Saturday confrontation in which Moore alleged Walterman flourished a deadly weapon. Deputy Hobbs attempted an arrest but could not without a warrant. Moore seeks official action as Marion County authorities monitor the dispute.
Kansas City report says Robert M. Chayton vice commander is slated to become state commander succeeding Sid Houston who moved east. Clayton has led Legion affairs in Missouri as temporary head and is a prominent Hannibal Post member among five wives of Missouri Legion posts.
Uric acid remedy promises relief from rheumatic pains stiff joints sore muscles and back ache caused by acids. Claims to help with kidney and bladder troubles and chronic conditions. Offers 75c bottle free with 10 cent notice payment and no obligation, limited to one free bottle per family.
Mrs J O Stribling mother of Mrs Ivan Yates died Saturday at Clarence No. Funeral from the Catholic church there. She leaves husband four daughters Mrs Stitts of Brookfield Mrs Yates Mrs J O McDonald of Quincy and Ada Stribling at home. Son Clyde died two months ago.
Police arrested Williams Robinson and Rice Stephens on gambling charges Sunday afternoon. The two men pleaded guilty Monday afternoon and were fined five dollars plus costs.
A noted skin specialist endorses Mentho Sulphur as a quick relief for eczema and other skin troubles. The sulfur prep allegedly destroys germs, calms itching, cools the skin, and heals rashes, with mild, creamlike application and safe use. available from druggists.
The Mississippi River in Hannibal remained above flood stage at 16.5 feet on Monday. Officials expect the water to fall about six inches in the next 24 hours.
R Haeussermann in charge of the Hannibal army recruiting station visits St Louis to attend the Shriners Minstrels and the annual meeting of the Royal Arch Masons of Missouri. He will return Thursday. A butcher shop bears the motto Live and Let Live on its walls.
The Senate passed the rivers and harbors bill and amended it to total 34 million dollars, up from 13 million in the House and 20 million urged by the commerce committee. The measure, approved without a record vote, heads to conference with a likely dispute. No new work was authorized. both chambers favor a lump sum appropriation over specific grants.
The release lists city population changes with figures for Sacramento Shawnee Hibbing Virginia Niles and others. Sacramento shows 65 857 with a 21 161 rise or 473 percent. Shawnee 15 348 up 2 847 or 23 percent. Hibbing 16 069 up 6 257 or 70 8 percent. Virginia 14 022 up 3 549 or 33 9 percent. Niles 13 080 up 4 719 or 56 4 percent.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal treatment that purifies the blood and cleanses mucous surfaces. The copy cites testimonials and lists Toledo Ohio as a source.
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