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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1920

Page

7

RIEDEL FAVORS FORMATION OF NEW LEAGUE

Hannibal and Quincy were denied Three-I league franchises prompting talk of a new league. The plan would unite Waterloo Marshalltown Clinton Muscatine Galesburg Burlington and others to replace the failed Central Association. Riedel supports a Missouri Iowa Illinois circuit with strong backing from Frank Boyle and other city reps. timing is tight but feasible within two weeks.

Hannibal Quincy al Tearney Waterloo Marshalltown Clinton Muscatine Galesburg Burlington Central Association Frank Boyle Chicago Henry Riedel Ton Lenane Earl Nolan Boyle Riedel Windy City Keokuk Davenport Missouri Ilinois Iowa Cities Hill Mr. Rieder Tearney Hnnibal Indiana Iowa Ulm

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Ewing dies in town

Jack Thompson Ewing infant son of Mr and Mrs D A Ewing died at 24 East Rock street Monday afternoon Interment will be this afternoon in Mount Olivet cemetery

Jack Thompson Ewing D. A. Ewing East Rock Street Mount Olivet

Hannibal Lawyer Judges Marion County Court in Palmyra

Judge Lewis O Connor of Hannibal presided at the Marion county circuit court in Palmyra replacing ill Judge C T Hays. The opening session handled several matters then adjourned until next Monday when Judge Hays is expected to resume. Hays showed improvement Tuesday.

Hannibal Palmyra Hays Lewis O'Connor Marion Courty Circurt Court C. T. Hays Hannital Jacge O'Connor Eliting Supreme Court Elting Taff

Mahan Elected Head Of Hannibal Union Depot

At the annual stockholders meeting in Hannibal Attor ney George A Mahan was chosen president of the Hannibal Union Depot company R F P Hornish of St Louis was elected secretary The board included George A Mahan D D Mahan P F Hornish and William Bender with H L Penfield reelected superintendent of the Union Station

Hannibal Union Depot Company Hannibal George A. Mahan R. F P. Hornish St. Louis George A. Manan D. D. Mahan P. F Hornish Burlington Railroad William Bender Wabash Railroad H. L. Penfield Union Station

Pike Cafe Changes Hands In Quincy

The Pike Cafe on South Main Street was sold by William and Samuel Glavis to Thomas and John Andrianos, former Majestic Cafe managers from Hampshire Street in Quincy. The new owners took possession Tuesday morning. The American Cafe on South Main will continue under William Glavis with Samuel undecided on immediate plans.

Pike South Main Street William Samuel Glavis Thomas John Andrianos Majestic Hampshire Street Quincy Glavis Brothers William Glavis Samuel

Owens Brothers Open Restaurant in Hannibal

Owens Brothers and Company opened a new restaurant and bakery Thursday in the Draudt building at the northeast corner of South Main and Lyon streets. The eatery, redecorated and attractively presented, will be managed by O. W. Owen who recently moved to Hannibal from Cairo Illinois.

Owen Brothers and Company Draudt Bailding South Main and Lyon Streets O. W. Owen Hannibal Cairo

Busch Mo Man Dies In Hospital

James Robert Jolley of Busch Missouri died in Levering hospital Hannibal late Monday evening from pneumonia at age 28. The remains were taken to the O Dun nell brothers funeral home and were brought back to Busch Tuesday afternoon for funeral services and interment.

James Robert Jolley Busch Levering Hospital Hannibal O'Donnell Brothers

Poultry Fanciers To Meet Tomorrow

The Northeast Missouri Poultry Piegon and Rabbit Breeder's Association will hold a meeting tomorrow night in the I. O. O. F. hall on Broadway. Important business is to be transacted and a large attendance of members is desired.

Northeast Missouri Poultry, Piegon and Rabbit Breeder's Association I. O. O. F. Hall Broadway

Small Blaze At H. Walker's Home

Fire crews from stations 1 and 2 were summoned to 408 North Fourth Street to quell a small roof fire at Henry Walker's residence. The blaze started from a chimney spark, and fire was extinguished with no material damage.

Henry Walker North Fourth Street

Travelers' Club To Give Dance

A dance will be held next Monday evening in Mathew-Columbus hall on Broadway under the Traveler's baseball club of [annibal. Proceeds will buy new uniforms and equipment for members of the team. The club has not yet chosen a manager.

Mathew-Columbus Hall Broadway Traveler's Baseball Club of Annibal Theaseball Club

Ben Roland Dies in Kansas City

The remains of Ben H. Roland formerly of Hannibal who died in Kansas City will reach Hannibal this morning and be taken to the undertaking parlors of W. M. Smith from where the funeral services will be held this afternoon. The burial will be in Mount Olivet cemetery.

Ben H. Roland Hannibal Kansas City W. M. Smith Mount Olivet

Judge Totsch Presides Two Weddings in One Day

Judge J R Totsch wed Miss Jessie Andrew and Edward Echon of Ursa Adams County Illinois at 2 30 PM Tuesday in his Center Street office. He also married Ella Meek and Thomas Carrock of Glasco Monday night at his home.

J. R. Totsch Jessie Andrew Edward Echon Ursa Adams County Center Street Ella Meek Thomas Carrock Hlasco

Six Year Old Boy Buried in Bowling Green Plans

William W. Burks aged six, son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Burks, died at 11 50 pm Monday at his home 2610 Broadway after a week of illness. Remains to be sent to Bowling Green Missouri at noon today for interment.

William W. Burks Robert C. Burks Broadway Bowling Green

HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL

Mrs Morris Tredgdon of Quincy spent a Tuesday in Hannibal with Miss Clara Frazer. Mr and Mrs Thomas Young returned from Quincy after visiting friends and relatives. Joe Hurley of Chicago returned home after a business visit in Hannibal. Lou Hill Burling ton claim agent arrived home from St Louis after an inquest into a Sunday afternoon auto tragedy that killed four. engine crew John Murphy and M T Anderson testified. M K Kelly of St Louis returned home after a Hannibal business visit.

Morris Tredgdon Quincy Hannibal Clara Frazer Thomas Young Joe Hurley Chicago Lou Hill Burlington Railroad St. Louis K Line John Murphy M. T. Anderson M. K. Kelly

Edward Brown Dies of Pneumonia at Webb Street Home

Edward Brown colored man died at noon Saturday at his home 02 Webb Street due to pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Edward Brown Suerdey Webb Street

Pike Cafe Hannibal Seeks Experienced Waitresses

Experienced waitresses wanted at Pike Cafe in Hannibal Missouri Apply Pike Cafe Hannibal Mo must be 18 or older to apply seeking reliable servers with customer service skills for busy dining room.

Pike Cafe Hannibal

For Sale Improved Hannibal Real Estate and Dairy Farm

For sale notice from Plowman and Greenville listing an improved vacant Hannibal area property and a 166 acre dairy farm located three miles from Hasco and Laverton and seven miles from Hannibal, Missouri. Per acre pricing provided by Plowman & Greenville.

Hannibal Real Estate Plowman & Greenville Hannibal, Mo Hasco Laverton Hannibal

Hannibal Eagles Meet Leader Praises Missouri Growth

M. F. Dillon of Kansas City, president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Missouri, spoke at the Hannibal Eagles hall on Broadway. Attendance rose and a luncheon followed. Dillon praised statewide growth and urged continued member recruitment as Hannibal prepares for a large candidate class.

Head OF Eagles OF Missouri Hannibal M. F. Dillon Kansas City Order of Eagles of Hannibal Eagles Broadway Dillon Eagles Lodge Hannibal Lodge

Pulliam pays fine on gambling count

Frank Pulliam, wanted on a state gambling warrant since June 19, paid a $50 fine plus costs after pleading guilty before Justice of the Peace Thomas Hagan. He had fled Hannibal last June, returning only recently as officers pressed the gambling crackdown. Deputy Virgil Helton served the warrant Monday, bringing Pulliam before Judge Hagan.

Frank Pulliam Justice of the Peace Thomas Hagan Pulliam Southwest Hannibal Virgil Helton Roy Hamlin

Birth of a Race at Hannibal Playhouses features 16000 cast

At Hannibal Playhouses the program includes The Birth of a Race a feature picture with an immense 16000 person cast led by Broadway Star. In Cork Ireland police station attack 200 armed men briefly occupied Castle Martyr Station detaining five officers. raiders seized arms and fled.

Star Theater Cork Ireland Castle Martyr

Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief opens nostrils

Claims a one minute relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. Describes scented antiseptic cream that penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and swiftly relieves stuffed head conditions. Urges readers to buy from druggists and use a small bottle for quick relief.

Ely

Salts of Kidneys or Bladder Bother Remedy

A noted authority explains kidney and bladder weakness stems from uric acid. The kidneys filter acid to the bladder where irritation causes burning at night. Recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily for two to three days to neutralize acidity and restore normal urinary function.

Illinois constitutional convention discusses 16 new proposals

Springfield, Feb 11. The Illinois constitutional convention held a brief session with 16 new proposals presented, raising total proposed changes to 129. Funds were approved for Mrs. Ethel Sullivan, widow of delegate elect Michael F. Sullivan. Proposals cover taxation, eminent domain, probate courts, and county governance, among others.

Springfield Ill Medill McCormick Lawrence Y. Sherman Ethel Sullivan Micheal F. Sullivan Chicago Curtis Cutting Gilbert General Assembly Dupee

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