City to Seek Dismissal of Appraisement in Condemnation Fight
City Attorney Harry Carstarphen and Hannibal officials plan to ask the September term court to dismiss the appraisement by three commissioners assessing property for a West Hannibal park project. Rutherford brothers and Fisher are identified as receiving large awards, triggering protests by local property owners who threaten new commissioners if the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carstarphen
Hannibal
P. H
J. T. Rutherford
William Hi. Fisher
West Side
C. T. Hays
The
Whig
G.S. Brockenbrought
Circuit Court
W. T. Ragland
W. F. True
Edward J. Peck
R. H. Stillwell
West Hannibal
Rutherford Brothers
W. H. Fisher
J. T
Judge And Mrs Frazier Return From Manitou Visit
County Judge Lew Frazier and his wife and daughter Miss Clara of Withers Mill near Hannibal have returned home after spending several weeks in Manitou, Cab visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Frazier
Clara
Withers Mill
Hannibal
Manitou, Cab
Hannibal Considers Grand Fall Celebration Next Year
Hannibal Chamber of Commerce president Henry Reidel advocates a monster fall celebration for next year to boost tourism and publicity. He plans a board vote, reuse old arches with new equipment, and ponders naming the event the Mark Twain celebration to honor the cave’s discovery centennial.
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Henry Reidel
Hannibal Chamber of Commerce
Hannibal
Chamber of Commerce
Hannib
Chamber of Commerce Teesday
Riedel
Hannibal Should Get Busy Early On the Fall Celebration,” Said Mr. Riedel
Aty
Mark Twain
Henor
Negro prowler found in Mrs Wilsons Col lier Street home
Mrs J F Wilson of 1311 Collier street returned home Monday to find a Negro intruder with his hand on a pocketbook containing $5. He fled when she spotted him. Policeman Henry Leamon arrested Harry Pennington, who pleaded guilty to peace disturbance by trespassing on Mrs Wilsons property before Judge J H Totsch, receiving six months in the county jail and costs. Pennington had been seen prowling in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wilson
Collier Street
Henry Leamon
Harry Pennington
Pennington
Wilson
J. H. Totsch
Totsch
Marion County to vote on good roads bonds Sept 2
Hannibal and Marion county residents will vote next Tuesday on issuing 1.35 million dollars in bonds for a county road system. Officials expect a two thirds majority to pass and, with state and federal aid, about 400 miles of hard surface roads would be built. Proponents say improved highways boost city property values, aid farmers, and reduce living costs as the nation rebuilds postwar.
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Hannibal
Marion County
Missouri
France
Uncle Sam
State of
Whig Article Draws Visitors To Twain's Cave
Judge Evan T. Cameron reports Twain's Cave near Hannibal has surged in popularity over the past three weeks, with more than 300 out-of-town visitors inspired by articles in The Whig and a St. Louis paper. He foresees a 100th anniversary celebration as a major city asset attracting thousands and a Hannibal home-coming for former residents.
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Mark Twain
Hannibal
Whig
St. Louis
Evan T. Cameron
Cameron
City
YMCA Boys Camp North of Palmyra Details Held
The Han nibal M C A announces its annual boys camp to run August 28 to September 5 at North Inver Bridge near Palmyra. Camp director A F Clark and assistant John Nolen will supervise boys aged 10 to 18, with tents, meals, swimming, boats, and a full daily schedule. Notable speakers include J P Hinton, Ross Trevor, W Averill, C C Clendenin, W J Dergelmen, J W Morier, J A Ellis, J A Sidney, J M Walshe, G C Cornell, W F E Forrest, and Captain Toubister of the Salvation Army.
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Hannibal ¥. M.C
North Nver Bridge
Palmyra
A. F. Clark
John Nolen
Hannibal
J. P. Hinton
Ross Trevor
W. (. Averill
C. C. Clendenin
W. J Dergelmen
J W. Morier
J. A. Ellis
J. A. Sidney
J. M. Walshe
G. C Cornell
W. FE. Forrest
Captain Toubister
The
Salvation Army
Remains of Mrs Gleason Sent for Interment
The remains of Mrs. Sarah L Gleason who died at her daughter’s home south of Hannibal will be sent to Elsberry Missouri at 11 30 AM for interment. Funeral services were held at 10 30 AM conducted by Rev J W Walters pastor of the South Side Christian church. She was 61 and ill since last October after an operation three weeks ago. Surviving: Frank W Leslie J R B, Mrs Alfred Taylor and Miss Ismay Gleason of Hannibal. Mrs Coy Eller and Ben Watts of Hansboro North Dakota. Ben B Gleason of Rock Lake North Dakota. sister Mia Liszie Wilkingon of Elsberry.
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Sarah L. Gleason
Alfred Taylor
Hannibal
Elsberry
J. W. Walters
South Side
Pine
Frank W
Leslie J
R. B
Ismay Gleason
Coy Eller
Ben Watts
Hansboro
N. D
Betnibal
Ben B. Gleason
Rock Lake
Mrs Gleason Remembered In South Hannibal Obituary
Her husband Charles W. Gleason died twelve years ago. Mrs. Gleason was well and favorably known in South Hannibal.
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Charles W. Gleason
New Canton Man Traces Abandoned Roadster Mystery
Fred Hyde of New Canton, Tl, traveled to Hannibal Tuesday to claim a roadster that had been abandoned there. Deputy Sheriff Helton had taken custody after the car was left unattended from Saturday night to early Sunday. Hyde explained he and his daughter left the vehicle at a local garage for repairs and returned home, but the garage man did not care for it. He was not arrested under the parking ordinance.
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Fred Hyde
New Canton
Hannibal
C. V. Helton
Hyde
Melton
Quincy
Broadway
Three Quincyans In Police Court
Clarence Rubey, Raymond Enlow and Elmer Schulte, Quincy youths, were arrested by Special Agent Finney of the Wabash railroad for trespassing in Hannibel. They pleaded guilty and were fined $5 and costs after arraignment before Police Judge Ralph J. Smiley, saying they came here seeking work.
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Clarence Rubey
Raymond Enlow
Elmer Schulte
Quincy
Hannibel
Finney
Wabash Railroad
Ralph J. Smiley
Docket To Printer For September Term
G S Brockenbrough clerk of the Hannibal court of common pleas will today place the docket of the September term in the hands of the printer. The docket includes many criminal and civil cases, with 58 suits for divorce to be heard by Judge C T Hays when court opens Sept. 15.
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G. S. Brockenbrough
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
C. T. Hays
Youth Found In Store Sentenced In Hannibal
Richard Coleman a 17 year old Negro youth was caught in the Kresge Five and ten cent store on North Main Street Hannibal about 1030 Monday night. He pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was sentenced to ninety days in the county jail Tuesday afternoon in Judge J Hi Totsch's court. Hundreds gathered as police searched the store finding the youth cowering behind a box on the second floor.
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Richard Coleman
Jacksonville
Til
Kresge
North Main Street
Mannibal
Coury
J. Hi. Totsch
Whig
Hannibal
Wound in Argonne Haunts Hannibal Conductor
Charles Webb a Hannibal street car conductor and member of the 137th Infantry 35th Division bears a wound to his left hand from Argonne fighting. He says improper dressing left bone splinters in the wound that later worked through the flesh.
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Charles Webb
Hannibal
Argonne Forest
Webb
137Th Infantry
Fierdaik Fined In Hagan's Court
R W Fierdaik an employee of Wilhelm Motor company was fined 25 pounds and costs by Judge Thomas S Hagan Tuesday for failing to have a state license tag on his machine. He pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Fierdaik
Wilhelm Motor Company
Thomas S. Hagan
Hannibal Couple Wedded By Judge Totsch
Judge John I. H Totseh presided over the ceremony in his Center street office as Thom as Bates married Miss Ida May Ferrill, both of Hannibal, at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by the Hannibal judge.
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John Ih, Totsey
Thomas Bates
Ida May Ferrill
Hannibal
Center Street
Hannibal Man Weds Keokuk Girl
William A. McCubbins of Hannibal and Mane Kelly of Keokuk were married at home on Tuesday by Judge Allen E. Dent in his Center Street offices.
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William A. McCubbins
Hannibal
Mane Kelly
Keokuk
Allen E. Dent
Center Stract
Happenings in Hannibal visit local residents
Mra J W Totsch of Hope Ave and Mrs Katie Doutrow sister of Judge Totsch visiting Mrs Sarah Delebar at Hull for a few days. Mr and Mrs Thomas Tenton of St Louis have returned home after a visit.
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Mra
J. WH. Totsch
Hope Ave
Katie Doutrow
Judge Totsch
Peoria
Sarah Delebar
Hull
Thomas Tenton
St. Louis
Relative visits and harvest trips noted in Wannibal
Glenn Williams returns from Kansas City after visiting relatives and friends. Joe Burnett Jr. of North Seventh Street returns from Kansas where he spent three weeks in the wheat harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Williams
Kansas City
Joe Burnett, Jr
North Seventh Street
Kansas
Endless chain of Lydia E Pinkham recommendations
A wide appeal promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles. The message urges readers to ask neighbors about their health gains and natural endorsement, noting many women report restored health and recommend the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
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Henry Riedel
Worian
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Richardson Lubricating Company
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Dicky Dippy
Blondy
Sinnott
Empire Theater
YMCA
South Hannibal
Elsberry, Mo
Rian Glavnis Machine
Argonne
Fierdaik
Hagan’s
Hannibal Man
Wannibal
Princess
John Barrymore
Burton Holmes
Savoy
Fred Stone
Dorothy Dalton
Sennett
Bray
Ford Weekly
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Theda Bara
Bill Parsons
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