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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
6
Weather forecasts call for fair skies and little temperature change on Yuletide Day. City buildings close, mail service reduced, and public deliveries limited. Many residents have departed or arrived for Christmas activities, with numerous dances and parties planned in Hannibal tonight.
The Hannibal case against Geo Branham 23 accused of first degree murder in the death of Grace Johnson 29 after a alley fight will go before the January term of the Court of Common Pleas. Branham pleads not guilty and seeks a preliminary hearing while defense argues the death resulted from excitement and a burst blood vessel rather than a direct blow. Witnesses from the scene and autopsy testimony are set to frame a sensational defense as attorneys Nelson and O Connor represent Branham in jail without bond.
H E Jenkins superintendent of the International Shoe plant in Hannibal hosted a Christmas dinner for the plant's executive department in the factory cafeteria on Collier and South Seventh streets at noon. Present were C F Nearlich, P H T Raukohl, George Vamniement, C G Palmer, J Schew, A F Sander, William Forrest, D F P Guooly, W E Clark, Harry Grimes, Robertces, Frank Kastle, C F Schnadt, with the meal served by Mrs. Catherine Trigg.
Santa Claus visited 700 Hannibal children at the Park theater hosted by Ranathal lodge of the Elks. A 30 foot Christmas tree, toys for each child, candy and popcorn sacks, motion pictures, pie contest, boxing bouts, and dancers filled the event with holiday cheer. Santa, real name Cary E Scheidler, thanked the children and urged goodwill, as the Elks funded the celebration from proceeds of a previous benefit.
The thirty or more Mark Twain hotel employees received a Christmas present from Manager Louis Huegel, a savings deposit book. The account equals 3 percent of each employee’s salary from the past six months, with plans for 4 percent next year. Huegel said the company wants staff to save.
In behalf of Hanni bal citizens the Salvation Army gave 163 Christmas baskets to poor families. The North Main Street hall was filled as Captain Fred Foubuster introduced Mayor John K. Mills who praised the charity. Rev. H. B. Cox offered a prayer and noted the annual tradition.
The Starter and Coal company began filling their ice houses on the North River road. Ice six to eight inches thick is being stored at the Mississippi River opposite the company’s houses for winter use.
The body of Mrs Grace Johnson wife of R L Johnson died from a facial blow allegedly by George Branham who is jailed in Marion county. The body was sent to Versailles Illinois for interment at 5 25 a m Wednesday.
The Business Men won two of three against the Eagles led by Garner 220, McWilliams 196, and Mayes 191. Third game team high 900 points. Standings show Coca-Cola 12-3, Eagles 10-5, Young Men 6-6, Business Men 8-7, Independents 6-6, High School 1-1. In volleyball, Tigers beat Wildcats 54-23 and Cubs beat Buffalos 44-26. Standings list Buffalos 2-1-0, Tigers 2-1-0, Cubs 2-1-0, Wildcats 0-3-0. Building open Christmas day with no regular classes.
Mary Lou the large doll on display at W. M. Smith Broadway undertaker’s window is now owned by seven year old Georgia Blackwell of 1611 Martin Street. Several hundred children crowded the parlors and many more stood outside as the handover took place.
Star Theater presents Charlie Chaplin in A Day's Pleasure and Wallace Read in You're Fired at Hannibal Playhouses. Park Theater features Gardner musical ibid company in The Obstinate Husband with screenings of five reels first class pictures. Mr and Mrs P Penkins of Kansas City visit relatives Mrs Jenkins and Mrs G V Helton on Pleasant street during holidays.
The advance sale for Flo Flo at the Park theater tomorrow night drew strong crowd interest. John Cort's musical comedy boasts high recommendations and a company of about fifty performers. Big Flo tours prior success in Boston and New York, while Robin Blood a comic opera, will be at the Park New Year's afternoon and night. Join Wiers and Miss Mary Molter of Hannibal were notified by Judge A de Dent on Center street Wednesday.
Hannibal coal men report still some families without coal while most local dealers have enough for partial delivery. Carloads from Springfield shipped December 16 failed to arrive by Wednesday as railroads slow to deliver. The city fuel administration has stopped approving coal orders, directing all orders to go directly to the dealer.
The Hannibal post office reports record holiday mail as Postmaster J. R. Blackwood notes the season surpasses prior years. A reporter found stacks of parcel post packages awaiting delivery with many more waiting outgoing mail trains. Seven parcel post wagons will handle today’s deliveries to all parts of Hannibal.
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