Hannibal aims to attract button factory with $5,000 drive
Committees have secured about $2,500 of a $5,000 goal to land a Muscatine Iowa button company in Hannibal. The venture would employ about fifty workers and generate $240,000 in wages over seven years. Local businessmen respond generously, with several committees yet to report. Funds raised mainly over weekdays, as Saturday halts progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Casita
H. A. Scheidker
Button Company
Muscatine
Iowa
Middle West
Negro Draws Sentence for Stealing Wine in Palmyra
George Friedank of Palmyra admitted stealing a dozen or more bottles of altar wine from the parsonage of Rev Father Farisch on the Palmyra church parish. Justice Haydon sentenced him to six months in the county jail after his Friday morning arraignment and confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Friedank
Palmyra
Father Farischon
Palmyra Church
Haydon
Friendank
Tranums Report Son's Safe Return From France
Mr and Mrs Seymour Tranum of 530 Walnut Street South Mannibal announce their son Samuel J Tranum has landed in the United States from France He has been sent to Camp Merritt New Jersey where he will be discharged and return to Mannibal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Tranum
Walnut Street
South Mannibal
Samuel J. Tranum
United States
France
Camp Merritt
N. J
Hannibal
Lawson Building Progress Near Completion
Work on the Lawson building for the Hannibal Pharmaceutical Company progresses rapidly with the foundation nearing completion. The East Way site is expected to be ready by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Nson
Hannibal Pharmatical Company
Happenings in Hannibal
Myron Spencer returns to Hannibal from Newkirk Oklahoma where he worked for several months. Etherine Brown returns from a visit to relatives in Kansas City. Lyle Hall of Springfield Missouri prains home after visiting Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron
Spencer
Hannibal
Newkirk
Okla
Etherine Brown
Kansas City
Lyle Hall
Springfield
Hannival
Chamber requests shift in Labor Day parade division
The Hannibal Chamber of Commerce asks to move from Division One to Division Seven in the Labor Day parade to reflect many members competing in the Merchants Wholesalers and Manufacturers division. Albert F. Miller grants the change. committee notes the approval and informs the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Wholesalers’ and Manufacturers
Merchants
Henry Riedel
H. A. Scheidker
Albert F. Miller
Trades & Labor Committee
Labor Dayneval Arrangement Committee
Ralph, Crow
Ned Hornback Pays Fine in State Court
Ned Hornback son of Dr E H Hornback appeared in Judge Allen E Dent s court Friday and withdrew his former plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to the state charge of operating an automobile without displaying a license tag. He paid a fine of 25 dollars and costs and was released. Hornback was arrested last week by Deputy Sheriff C V Helton and at first arraignment pleaded not guilty saying he had a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Hornback
E. H. Hornback
Allen E. Dent
Young Hornback
C. V. Helton
Tresspassers Told To Leave By Police Judge
Two men arrested Thursday night for trespassing on railroad property were fined five dollars and costs and given hours to leave the city by Police Judge Ralph Smiley Friday afternoon. They gave names as Peter Graham and Ernest Richardson. They were arrested by special agent Finney of the Wabash railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smiley
Peter Graham
Ernest Richardson
Finney
Wabash Railroad
Hannibal Eyes American Legion and Pershing Visit
Hannibal seeks an American Legion charter and hopes to host the Missouri state convention in October. Local members push for growth, aim to land Pershing’s visit, and coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce toward bringing the general to Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
American Legion
Missouri
National Organization of the American Legion
Gen. Pershing
United States
S. P. Spencer
M. A. Remjue
Hannibal Benefit From Rain Deluge Across Region
Rain fell late Thursday night and Friday morning benefiting Hannibal and surrounding areas. The local weather observer logged 0.73 inches, with general rainfall across Missouri and Illinois. Kansas City saw 5.56 inches over two days, St. Louis also reported rain, and fair weather was forecast for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
United States Weather Observer
Missouri
Illinois
Kansas City
St. Louis
Empire Theater presents Grown Up Babies burlettos
Empire theater Next Sunday and Monday features Bobby Wilson and Jack Callahan as Atta Boy Horace in a two act musical burletta. A large chorus and a cast including Hary Mandell Henry Guertin George Broadhurst Helen Gibson Emma Wilson Vera Hennici perform. A ladies bargain matinee is offered on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Bobby Wilson
Jack Callahan
Atta Boy Horace
Hary Mandell
Henry Guertin
George Broadhurst
Helen Gibson
Emma Wilson
Vera Hennici
Pictures Today in Quincy Theaters and Casts
Ruth Roland and George Larkin star in The Tiger's Trail at the Colonial Theater with Pete Morrison in Jaws of Justice. Tom Mix appears in Saved by Her Horse and Ham and Bud in Love Oil and Greaseer at the Theater. Gale Henry headlines The Slavey at Star Theater. Mae Grey in When My Ship Comes Family Theater shows. Marguerite Clark headlines Let's Elope Milk Fed Vamp and Sunshine comedy. Rex Beach Too Fat to Fight is also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Theater
Ruth Roland
George Larkin
Pete Morrison
Colonial Theater
Tom Mix
Ham and Bud
Star Theater
Gale Henry
Theater
Nae Grey
Family Theater
Marguerite Clark
Burton Helmas and the
Sunshine
Methodist and related church services and schedules
Methodist churches list Sunday school times morning services and evening sermons at Grace Methodist Lind Fourth K streets Mother Jefferson Kentucky Street Bethel A M EK and others. Epworth League class meetings and special subjects listed with pastors names and street locations. Also Immanuel Chapel Fourth Jersey Sts First Christian Church and Presbyterian services noted with times and leaders. SCIENTIST and other denominations included with service times and church schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Carl Buch
Kentucky Street -Methodist
Kentucky and
Eighth
D. S. Wahl
Central Baptist
Vermont Streets
Robert van Meigs
St. John's
Immanuel Chapel
Cedar
O. L. Botts
Fourth
Jersey
First Church of Christ, Sciientist
Eighteenth
Vermont
Wells
Jesus
Lutheran Churches and Services in Local Congregations
A整理 list of Sunday schedules across Lutheran and Evangelical churches. Details include pastors Rev. Bingaman Schueler Horn Warshow Leemhuis and Trueblood, with times for Sunday school 9 or 9:15, morning services 10 or 10:30, evening services 7:30 or 8, and special Walther League or German English services noted for St James St Peter Salem and MNITHD Brethren locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Memorial
Jersey
I. W. Bingaman
St. John Lutheran
Seventh
Kentucky
E. I. Schueler
Warchar League
St. James
C.H. Horn
Evangelical
St. Peter Evangelical
York
Ninth
A. F. Warshow
Friend of the Sinnera
Salem Evangelical
H. J. Leemhuis
Mnithd Brethren
Sixth
Cedar Streets
H. W. Trueblood
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Wahl Brothers
Gibbes
A. L. Stiller
Col Duncan to keynote Negro homecoming in Quincy
Colonel Otis Duncan of Springfield invited to speak at the September 8 homecoming celebration for African American servicemen in Highland Park Quincy. The event, planned by a committee with Victor Dillon of the War Camp Community Service, promises an elaborate program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Duncan
Springfield
Quincy
Highland Park
Victor Dillon
War Camp Community Service
Chautauqua Tent Colony in Large Wide List of Campers
The Bowen Chautauqua tent colony is large and flourishing with many families listed as tents occupants. Notable names include John Beckett, J A Akerg, J K Williams, James White, Eva Stickler, Mrs. Ray Miller, Gladys Pierce, Mrs. James Whewell, D C Hair, Emery Bennet, Savin Eshom, Charles Huber, C A Dieckhut, Edith McFarin, Hezekiah Henry, W S Stabler, and many others. The boy scouts of Bowen camp with leader John Tull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
John Beckett
J. A. Akerg
J. K. “Williams
J. K. “Williams. : ‘Ican Farrow and Family and Mrs. Ner, B—C. D. Getts
Art Adams
James White
i—Resin ‘Beckett
Mathhes Picture Headquarters
J. K. Liggett
W. E. Stecher
Harry Zinn
Hannah Dickhut
Eva Stickler
Ethel Sharrow
Golden
Daisy
Armet Loki
Will Hungaker
James Kent
M. Nash
Brown
Edith
Bowen
Will Callahan
Endure
Paul Curry
Everett
Leslie Clem
Glen Teylor
Casey Jones
Ray Crawfish
R. T. Neal
Walter Neal
Rudy Neal
Opal Miller
Clarence
Gertrude Gillis
Harvey ‘Norris
C. EB
Lewis and Family
C. A. Dieckhut
L. E. Nash
R. J. Hikea
Edith McFarin
Hezekiah Henry
A. Downing
Helen
W. S. Stabler
Charlies Bhults
E. C. Searl
Bloomington
Agnes Brown
New London
Blanchard Hunaaker
John Ward
Frank Mensendike
Lena Pierce
P. B. Garrett
Walter
Gerald Norris
Harry Bruns
Chas. Welsh
Chas. Johnson
Ira Jacobs
Pearl Johnson
Quincy
Chrester Folckemer
Goldie Wilhoit
Ning McNeall
Columbus
Dee
Elmo Donley
Elmer Lummis
Mary
Florence Dickhut
Myrtle King
Hester Clark
Lois Sinnuck
Lillian Trower
Pauline Packer
Edith Kenter
Pamella Bales
W. H. Kemp
Evelyn Kemp
D. R. Smith
Wm. Donley
Besa
Warren Omer
Jesale
Fred Omer
Plan to Follow Up on Wilson and Versailles Drafts
A Senate committee reviewed the Versailles documents including drafts with Austria Bulgaria Turkey and Hungary. They noted missing Clemenceau statements and a British print of an air convention not yet signed. Hearings covered India Lithuania Estronia Ukraine and Latavia with Hindu groups alleging Britain used India to boost votes and tighten rule. Amendments on league covenant and representation to limit Britain’s influence were discussed along with reparations and labor organization provisions.
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Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Hungary
N. Clemenceau
United States
Senate
Knox
India
Lithuania
Estronia
Ukraine
Latavia
Dudley Field Malone
New York
Great Britain
Versailles
Ale
League of Nations
Britain
Johnson
California
Council
Assembly
Moses
New Hampshire
Fall
Republican
New Mexico
Senator Fall
International Labor Organization
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Hannibal News
Amouat
Samuel Tranum
U. S
C. OF
Tresspassers
Labor Day
5Th
Payson Avenue
Jersey Street
Pure Ice Co
CAT Tales
Heron NG
Dicky Dippy
Rex Beach
Whig
Methodist
Baptist
Christian
First Christian Church
Ninth and
Broadway
R. H. Newton
Christine Church
C. Mauck
Jr. C
C. E
The
United Brethren Church
St. John
Hampshire Streets
Dean W. QO. Cone
Good. Shepherd
Twelfth Street
Maine
Arthur V. Francis
St. Alban Chapel
Spruce and
Twenty-second Streets
Presbyterian
Broadway and
Hartley
D. D
Col. Duncan
Granville Lummis
Harry Thomas
J. D. Woodworth
Golder
A. E. Meatheringham
Garl Hamilton
J. B. Thomas
Oscar Haley
Ed Thomas
Arch Thomas
L. BE. Thomas
Carl Carlin
Dave Schuhardt
Joe Murrah
Aubrey Spence
Bille Morton
Benton Shupe
Paloma
Harrilet Gray
A. L. Horner
Will Breiner
Cal Upchurch
Gladys
Donna Phillips
Augusta
Jacob Leach
Lawlers
D. C
Antes
Wilson
Frank McIntyre
Nother Goldwyn
Succes
Fatty Arbuckle Canad
Fatty and the Crooks
Princess
Dorothy Dalton
Aleo Bray
Savoy Rey
Gale -Henry In
Sherman Park
Hampshire St. Wharf
Keokuk
Nauvoo
Keoku
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