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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
5
Hannibal Public and parochial schools will not cut Christmas recess after a Friday Board of Education decision in Hannibal. Schools will reopen Monday as fuel committee had previously halted them but later rescinded its order.
The notice states that those who returned home after last Monday’s school closures should report Monday morning for the reopening of schools. The holiday vacation extends two more weeks and classes resume Monday January 5. Several other matters were discussed by the directors.
Weather observer B L Waldron warns of a second cold spell arriving today and Sunday possibly through Monday or Tuesday. Temperatures near zero expected Sunday morning with a raw north wind. Hannibal and nearby report a rapid fall in mercury and increased coal demand as the cold weather persists.
Fred Haas files for divorce from Mary S. Haas, formerly Mary England, citing the 1919 marriage to Frank Whaley and alleging no divorce from Whaley. He states he lived with Haas until learning no decree existed. The murder trial of Mary England for her husband Henry England was held in New London.
Mrs Hall Taylor through attorney Lewis O Connor has filed for divorce in Hannibal Court of Common Pleas from Claude O Taylor. She says they married February 21 1913 and lived together until December 7 1919. She alleges general indignities accusing him of quarreling and wasting earnings. she asks to resume her maiden name Hazel Broyles.
A partition suit was filed in court involving parties including C Dunn and others. The case addresses ownership shares and property located in a region referenced as Stvea abdli tion with Judge C Wave overseeing proceedings in the arena before a magistrate.
Davis' Ducks were among top prize winners at the state poultry show held recently in Marshall. Three ducks owned by Fatma Davis claimed prizes, with winners noted at Union Street, South Hanna.
Good News describes Peptiron as a chocolate coated iron tonic aiding pale weak souls, with claims of restoring strength, energy, and nourishment. It boasts no teeth staining or metallic taste, claims safe for teeth, and promotes mental and physical vigor. Distributed by all druggists.
Samuel Glavis of the Pike saloon reports a rapid run on whisky priced at 50 cents a drink and packaged as bottled in bond at 12.50 a quart, with a five thousand dollar stock likely exhausted tonight. He disputes low cost claims and notes high demand from many out of town customers in Manitbal.
Hannibal lodge No 5 of Pythias held a special meeting to confer first and second ranks on five candidates as membership grows. The D O K R temple organization is teased with preparations and a pledge by sixty members to affiliate, needing a 20 date commitment before Supreme Order approval.
At a North Court Poultry and Live stock association gathering officers were elected. President was C. Wilpon. Vice-president C. Meyers, secretary Tom Lowe, superintendent of shows W. Yan ces, and Cyris Anderson among others were named in the slate.
Broadway listings show Vig rents gretet at Tate y Park Theater and Mection Pictures featuring in Sep events at Hantribal Playhouses and Star Theater with ongoing shows at Star on Broadway.
Night Captain Thomas O'Day sent his two bloodhounds Ella and Pete to the bloodhound college run by H. G. Strumpfer in Springfield for three to four months. The puppies, Pete five months and Ella one month younger, will return able to work on cases. Strumpfer's dogs have gained fame from various mysteries, including the Pfanschmidt murder trial in Quincy.
Religious services and meetings will alternate between cottages 20 and 22 until heating is restored. Bible class in Cottage 22 at 9 15 Sunday. other meetings including open meeting and camp fire Tuesday led by Col L W Shepherd Post G A R with relief corps. Funeral of Comrade John H Senored in Cottage 22 Monday at 1 pm, burial in home cemetery. Comrade John Woors improving after hospital transfer from Cottage 22. Several names with furlough and passes listed. one death noted: John G Stillwell, 72, of Urbana Illinois, interned Saturday. 18 deaths in home this month so far. Transfers to hospitals noted.
Bijou Theater suspends shows for several days after performers refuse to continue. Manager Harry LaTier canceled engagements Thursday and plans a new bill for Sunday. Salary dispute led to partial payments and the public was kept in suspense as venues faced expenses amid fuel restrictions.
The House delayed final action on a tech bill to fund more than 9.6 million dollars for 30 plus army camps and aviation fields including land purchases at several sites. A provision to buy the Dayton Wright Airplane plant and nearby land for 2.74 million faced defeat on a tied vote.
Washington reports the Lyceum theater once central to social life and five presidential inaugural balls is in ruins after a fire started by a cigarette. The blaze endangered up to 2000 patrons and caused about 75000 dollars in damage. Harvey's restaurant adjoining the site was only lightly harmed as midnight diners fled.
The audience stampeded for the exits as flames erupted toward the ceiling. Quick, orderly action followed with staff and attendees working to evacuate and ensure the venue was cleared safely.
Reward offered for the recovery of a gold watch with a fob lost near Viren Depot and Main Street. Finder should contact Deena at Strep Oth & Adsous Streets, Coney, HE. 4.
New York December 1 reports say the famous elk herd in Yellowstone is starving due to the heaviest snow in three decades. Hunters outside the park have killed about five thousand animals, with carcasses sent to market this hunting season through Christmas Eve. Robert S. Yard of the National Parks Association cites the count and warns of near-extinction risk if feed is not found.
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