Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

We have 16,533,978 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1920

Page

8

Probate Court News Report From Hancock County Estates

Hancock County probate entries list final settlements and hearings. Names include Miriam Blanche Cannon as administratrix in Anna Maria Cannon estate, J F Bradshaw and Q M Bradshaw as administrators for James M Bradshaw, and heirs named for William Harvey Marshall. Guardianship and estate reports show balances, real estate inventories, and transfers with numerous parcels and deeds across Warsaw Athens and nearby towns.

Anna Maria Cannon Miriam Blanche Cannon James M. Bradshaw J. F. Bradshaw Q. M. Bradshaw Wm. Harvey Marshall Ruby M. Campbell Mabel Lee Marshall Paul Harvey Marshall Geraldine Burling Jennanette Thomas Nettom Flossie V. Mapes F. S. Mapes Guardian Anna M. Adams Tylee I. Adams James M. Campbell Elvaston Hancock County T. O. Campbell Nettie Hough Daleport Twila I. Whipple Goves W. Taine Swelock Timte ML Leroy Aayninistratar Janes da Haines Gielen Oon G. Thotts Np. m Arabella Cloud Permelia TH. Butler E. Mack Gills August Weinhamer Marie Vornkahl Warsaw Hancock Wm. Bornscheur

Murder defendant Branham ill with appendicitis in jail

George Branham charged with first degree murder in Hannibal faces illness from appendicitis at Marion county jail in Palmyra. Sheriff packed him in ice as he receives medical care. preliminary hearing set for early March after prior discharge row over amended information. The case concerns the death of Grace Johnson, allegedly struck by Branham, with defense arguing death from a broken blood vessel due to excitement.

George Branham Hannibal Ile Branham Circuit Court C. T. Slaus Roy Hamlin Justice of the Peace E. W. Nelson Lewis McConner Justice Tagan Grace Johnson Ags

Get Rid of Fat With Marmola Prescription Tablets

An ad promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe, painless fat reduction method. It claims dieting and over-exercise weaken and tire, urging readers to take a Marmola tablet after meals and at bedtime to shed two to four pounds weekly without starvation. Ends with ordering details for mail delivery.

Europe Woodward Ave

Hannibal teachers push for $1000 minimum salary

A Hannibal Community Teachers Association meeting at the high school seeks to raise the minimum salary for local teachers to 1000 dollars a year beginning next term in September. Currently the minimum is 600 dollars. A survey of teacher living costs backs the request and tax data will be reviewed at the meeting.

Hannibal Community Teachers’ Association Community Teachers’ Association Hannibal Schouls

Funeral for Harry Haver Held This Afternoon

Funeral services for Harry Haver who died Friday morning will be held at 2:50 this afternoon from the home at 114 South Sixth street conducted by Rev H B Cox pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist church. Interment in Mount Olivet cemetery. Hannibal Lodge No 188 AF and AM will have charge at the grave. He died from influenza and pneumonia and was a well known citizen linked with the Western Weighing Association of Decatur Illinois.

Harry HW. O'Haver South Sixth Street H. B. Cox Fifth Street Balls Church Mount Olivet Cemetery Hannibal Lodge A. F A. M Claver Hannibal Western Weighing Association Decatur, Ill

Pred W Miller Inquires About His Song My Cairo Queen

Pred W Miller, a Hannibal song writer, reports many inquiries from Illinois Missouri and Tuna about his new song My Cairo Queen first sung publicly at the Musicians Ball in Hannibal. He notes a Whig article sparked the interest and says he has heard from Iowa readers as well. He has not decided if he will publish the song.

Pred W. Miller Illinois Missouri Tuna Cairo Hannibal Miller Whig Mr. Miller Iowa

Miss Mabel Lacy Hospitalized After Appendicitis Operation

Miss Mabel Lacy daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lacy of South Fourth Street underwent an appendicitis operation at St Elizabeth hospital Saturday morning. She rallied nicely from the procedure and no serious complications are expected. Miss Lacy fell ill Wednesday.

Mabel Lacy William Lacy South Fourth Street St. Elizabeth Hospital Miss Lacy

Women of City and County Organize Soon

Hannibal and Marion County plan to form a Republican Women’s club to support party efforts ahead of primary and general elections. Mrs Joseph O’Hern, Marion County Republican Women’s Committee chair, says local women are preparing and will invite state leaders C W Cale and Alma B Sasse to finalize the organization at an upcoming meeting.

Mannibal Marion County Joseph O'Hern Hannibal Chairman Republican Women's Committee O'Stern Dhaw Shannibal C. W. Cale Unmisnville Republican State Committee Alma B. Sasse Brunswick Republican Women's Committee of Missouri Smoone Ocilern

Death of Mrs Julia Stewart in Hannibal at 89

The death of Mrs Julia F P Stewart occurred at 9 45 Friday night at home 2023 0 King's ene She was 89 and had lived in Hannibal for years She was a devout member of Arch Street Methodist Church and lived with her daughter Mrs J E Wear She also leaves two sons Ellis Stewart and A J Stewart both of Hannibal Funeral services are at 3 30 this afternoon from the home conducted by Rev S W Hayne Arch Street Methodist Church Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Julia FP. Stewart King’s Ene Vannibal Stewart The Arch Methodist Church J. E. Wear Wear Ell Stewart A. J. Stewart Hannibal

Wart Billy Call For Vaudeville

Hannibal youth Carl Billy Call, a promising violinist, may enter vaudeville after Arch Little received a contract inquiry from Joe Mclsee, a Hannibal entertainer, about the boy’s potential.

Billy Call Hannibal Arch Little Joe Mclsee Carl

Frank Brown Shown Able To Be Out Again

Frank Brown editor of the Hannibal Labor Press, who had been confined at home for several days, is now able to be out and around.

Frank Brown Hannibal Labor Press

Hannibal Playhouses Presents A Damsel in Distress and More

The program at Hannibal Playhouses features June Caprice in A Damsel in Distress and Larry Lemon in Passing the Buck under Broadway Star Feature Pictures. Also notes a wanted carrier boy for the north end route in Hannibal with good pay. call 1257 J.

Star Theatr June Caprice Larry Lemon Broadway Star Feature Pictures Hannibal

Detention Home Project Before Council Monday

Hannibal city council will meet Monday to consider purchasing the Prevman property on Church street for 25000 to establish a Detention Home in the city jail area. Mayor Mills, Police Chief Harris and Probation officer Kelly will report on their Quincy visit. Marion County Court is believed to share half the expense, and $1000 is requested for conversion. Other business will be discussed.

Teh Hannibal Hanibal J. K. Mills H.W. Harris PL. Kelly Quincy Marion County Court Prevman Church Street

Yeager and Monroe Freed After Parole Hearings

Yeager and Monroe, previously imprisoned on felony convictions, were released after parole and a visit with city officials. Monroe had faced a sex assault conviction and served five years, while Yeager served two years on a bad checks sentence. Police report no further trouble since return to Hannibal, as a divorce suit with Yeager progresses in Hannibal Court.

Monroe Teha Yeaager Earth Saturne Areurtnee Attermey Roy Sfarulin Veaver City Lab Arde Tenitentiary Yeager Jefferson City Poice Hannibal Missouri Hannital Court of Common Pleas

Joplin Names Jimmy Hamilton as Manager for Season

Jimmy Hamilton former Hannibal Central association shortstop will manage the Joplin club this season. He has acquired shortstop Butch Krueger from the Hannibal Three-Eye League club in exchange for three players.

Jimmy Hamilton Joplin Hannibal Butch” Krueger Hamilton Krueger

Condition Of Dr. Blue Improves

Notice reports Dr. A B Blue ill with influenza at home on Bird street. Improvement observed Saturday after being taken ill midweek.

Dr. Blue A. B. Blue Bird Street

Encampment Members Join In Degree Work

Members of Alen Encampment No 4 I O O F visited Warmony Encampment No 137 in Ilannibal Friday night C Newman A Swarthwool W A Hyman Chas Cooper W T Miller J Brisco A G Venghaus Dinkhoener Work was conferred in the Golden Rule and Royal Purple Degrees upon six candidates two from Al len Encampment After the lodge work lunch and cigars were enjoyed.

Alen Warmony Ilannibal C. Newman A. ©. Swarthwool W. A Hyman Chas. Cooper W. ST. Miller J. Brisco A. G. Venghaus Dinkhoener Allen

A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad

A Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles promises relief for gravel and rheumatism. Regulates bladder issues in children. Sold by druggists or by mail for $1.25. Contains testimonials and lists Dr. E. W. Hall in St. Louis as sponsor.

E. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hancock County Probate Court News R. Martin Et al BL Jonas Consol I. W. ‘Watts A. B. Weeker Abernethy Augusta Consd T. Drey H. O. Whipple Plymouth HW. K Sack Wm. Bornsrehener Vornkaht Bornschener W. J. Sack WC van Pappelendam Wm. Rornscheueer Koch M. C. Stubblefield M. A. Balfour Tartle Robison Eva Mapes Ferris Tiva Mapes Ewell Alf Jewell McCotllom Verrir M. Leroy Edna Lane Wlcl Bridge Wampton Samuel Gordon Matske Woolridge Fenda Jacob Palmer Alexander W. Chessebro I J. Dickson Kirby's Dallas City BR. F W. C. Wolf Bentley J. Weinburg Christian Ene Augusta Burnside M. I Zimmerman M. B. Zimmerman John Lee Baldwin Mealfarmers’ Telephone Company Mivaston Annie Skerd Carthage Mason T. W. Scott Paul Jones Lucille Thompson Basco WL Waren Clough Tna Peart McNeall Bowen Ovid M, Pittenger Myrtle EB. Summons Qhaver Cotton Town Miani Shore Golden Sands of Miami Suwanee River Everything IN Music N. 6Th ST ORGAN Toa Mrs. Stewart Caticura Caticura Laboratories Dept. 7 Malden Meas Texas C Super Electric Khuchon Fall Pet Opindan Tenk Hdw. Co Peoria Altorfer Bros America CAT Tales Supe Gosx Nema Dicky Dippy MR. Schuster Sinnott Myrtle Schuster
Search Courier

Search the Quincy Whig Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Quincy Whig?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication