Gamb ling dens thrive in Hannibal defying law
A report describes open gambling in Hannibal with multiple dens operating at night, including one on North Main Street. Police say no decisive action has been taken, while the City Hall and aldermen discuss the issue. A local anonymous letter accuses venues on South Main Street of unchecked gambling as the vice crusade memory lingers.
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Hannibal
zeTwo
St. Louis
North Main Street
South Main Street
Hannibal Law and Order League
Tiannibal
Remains of Ferrel Featherstone Sent for Interment
The remains of Ferrel Featherstone a Burlington machinist who died of pneumonia at 210 North Griffith street will be sent to Vandalia Missouri for interment. Funeral services were held at the home Friday night at 7:30 conducted by Rev William Callaway of the Calvary Baptist church. Mrs Featherstone his wife is ill with pneumonia at the home in critical condition. Mr Featherstone was a cousin of Alderman James Featherstone of the Sixth ward.
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Ferrel Featherstone
Burlington
North
Griffith Street
Vandalia
William Callaway
Calvary Bap
Funeral of Timothy Murphy Held Friday
Funeral services were held at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning at the Church of Immaculate Conception for Timothy Murphy a South Iannibal resident who died Tuesday night. Interment followed in St. Mary's cemetery.
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Church of Immaculate Conception
Timothy Murphy
St. Mary's Cemetery
Officials Visit Hannibal by Burlington Railroad Leaders
Several prominent Burlington railroad officials visited Hannibal on Friday. Attendees included L. N. Alien general manager J. W. Cyr superintendent of motive power N. L. Howard general superintendent of the Missouri district. Kendrick returned to Clayton Illinois after a business visit and Misses Wilma and Margaret Brown of Quincy returned home after visiting Hannibal.
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The
Burlington Railroad
Hannibal
L. N. Alien
J. W. Cyr
N. L. Howard
Missouri District
Kendrick
Clayton, IL
Wilma
Margaret Brown
Quincy
Distributing 28 French War Diplomas in Hannibal
The American Legion Post of Hannibal has received 28 French war diplomas to award to mothers and next of kin of men who died in France. Twenty go to Hannibal families, the rest to nearby towns. A memorial service on Washington's Birthday will present the diplomas, with a committee led by Stephen McGlone coordinating.
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American Legion
Hannibal
France
Washington
Stephen McGlone
J. W. Hardesty
Thomas C. Lamey
H. L. Morris
John A. Bishop
Eliza Howarth
Union Street
Merida B. Hadley
Fulton Avenue
A.L. Pennock
Louisiana
G. W. Wilson
Broadway
John A. Mathes
Kentucky Street
Wm. F. Kund
Hope Street
Jennie Mallory
Box
Silvia Quaite
Ohio Street
Rosanna Chase
Mark Twain
Lucy D. Johnson
Center
Ruby Lem Tillman
Market Street
New London
Mary Broxton
Bluff Street
Edna May Curtis
Chestnut Street
Rosey Dwyer
Gordon St
Catherine Beattier
Hawkins Avenue
Samuel R. James
Market
Anna D. Stout
Summer Street
J. W. Lee
Essig St
Amanda Woods
Sycamore
Girls Club Plans Valentine Party in Hannibal
The Girls Development club of Hannibal will host a Valentine party next Wednesday night in their Broadway hall. Arrangements were finalized at Thursday’s meeting which saw two new members join and a new application accepted. Regular classes will resume in the gym Tuesday night.
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Girls’ Development Club of
Hannibal
Broadway
Former Hannibal Druggist B C Wolf Dies
Word reached Hannibal of the death of B C Wolf who formerly ran a drug store on Union street. He died a few days ago at Sharpsburg, Kansas. After leaving Hannibal he was in business in Kansas City. He leaves a wife and one child and was a member of the Masonic order.
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Hannibal
B.C. Wolf
Union Street
Sharpsburg
Rieger Announces Candidacy for First District Congress
Colonel James E. Rieger of Kirksville Missouri announces his bid for the Democratic nomination to represent the First Congressional District in Congress. He cites postwar service and local public roles, with possible opponent M A Romine of Macon already likely to run. Rieger pledges to defend district interests if nominated and elected.
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James E. Rieger
Kirksville
Congress
M. A. Romine
Macon
Col. Rieger
Democratic Congressional Committee
France
Argonne Drive
Tle
Tie
138Th Infantry
St. Louis
United States
Missouri National Guard
Quingyan Recovers Stolen Bicycle
John Langebartel of the Miller and Arthur drug store in Quincey recovered a bicycle stolen days earlier by a youth named Elmer Ray. Ray, held at Hannibal jail, is wanted by reformatory authorities after escaping. He rode the bicycle from Quincy to Hannibal, sold it for $10, then was arrested.
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John Langebartel
Miller & Arthur
Quincey
Hannibal
Elmer Ray
Ray
Reformatory For
Quincy
Runaway Horse Races Broadway in Hannibal
A runaway horse dragging wagon tongue caused excitement on Broadway between South Main and Third in Hannibal at noon Friday. The animal narrowly missed the Famous window, rounded a corner, and was captured on North Main Street. It belonged to the Greening Transfer company.
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Hannibal
Broadway
South Main
Third Streets
North Main Street
Greening Transfer Company
DeLuxe Club Holds Enjoyable Friday Dance
The Sabinnah club hosted an enjoyable Friday night dance by the DeLuxe Dancing club with music by Mrs. Hanes orchestra. A second dance is planned for tonight with O'Farrells orchestra of Quincy providing the music.
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Sabinnah Club
DeLuxe Dancing Club
Mrs. Hanes
For Sale 166 Acre Dairy Farm Near Hannibal
166 acre dairy farm for sale located three miles from IJagen and Laverton and seven miles from Hannibal. Priced at 59 dollars per acre. Plowman and Greenville realtors, Hannibal, Missouri.
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Ijagen
Laverton
Hannibal
Plowman & Greenville
Hannibal Starts 1920 Ball Campaign With Strong Support
Hannibal fans filled a court house meeting to back entrance into the Three Eye league for 1920. Sylvester McIntyre was named chairman and Henry Scheidler secretary as plans discussed sale of 1500 five dollar tickets to fund the team. Henry Reidel outlined costs totaling about 20,200 with 7500 in bank and pledged to lead the effort if Quincy remains out of the circuit.
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Hannibal
Court House
Sylvester McIntyre
Henry Scheidler
McIntyre
Reidel
George Pennoyer
Chicago
al Tearney
Girls Give Return Dance For Elks
A return dance was held Friday night at the Elks club by young ladies who had been attending Elks dances. A large attendance filled the room and the evening was enjoyed by all.
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Elks Club
The
Elks
Knights of Columbus Banquet Arrangements Made
A special meeting of the ladies' auxiliary to the Knights of Columbus was held to arrange the banquet to be served by the Knights of Columbus on February 15.
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Knights of Columbus
HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS ADDRESS LOCAL NEWS
Cleo Kennedy of Cypress street, seriously ill from influenza, is able to be out. John Bell, district deputy of the Knights of Pythias, is at home on North Main street Heights. Russell Peyton of Union street, ill with influenza, is improving. Mr and Mrs Thomas Yaneev of St Louis have returned home after visiting Hannibal friends.
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Cleo Kennedy
Cypress Street
John Bell
Knights of Pythias
North Main Street
Heights
Russell Peyton
Union Street
Thomas Yaneev
St. Louis
Hannibal
How Police Pick Out The Whisky Valises At a City Station
In St Louis at Union Station plain clothes officers describe how they detect liquor in hand baggage. They watch how owners handle suitcases, noting grip, clinging behavior, and whether the owner appears to value the bag. A telltale odor from breath and a rattling suitcase if tipped can lead to a search for bottles inside.
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ST. Louis
Union Station
Spokane Has No Slums and Largest Park Area
Spokane Washington is noted for having no slums and, in proportion to its population, the largest park area of any city in the United States.
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Spokane
Wash
United States
Pimples and Skin Eruptions Danger Signs of Bad Blood
An old medical advertisement claims pimples and skin eruptions signal a debased blood state and promotes S. S. S. as a blood cleanser. It asserts the remedy reaches the trouble’s seat, improves circulation, clears complexion, and urges readers to obtain S. S. S. from a druggist or seek expert advice at 257 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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S. S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Miller & Arthur Drug Store
DeLuxe
Vike Cafe
Apply Pike
Hannibal Real Estate
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Robert An Evercooren
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