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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1920

Page

5

Man Refuses Plea as Wife Is Fined in Adultery Case

J R Butcher of Muscatine Iowa refuses to hear his wife after she is arrested and fined in Judge Allen E Dent s court on a charge of rooming with William Irwin The couple left their home about two weeks ago and desertion adultery may lead to divorce proceedings in Muscatine The pair pleaded guilty to rooming and were fined with costs Prosecuting Attorney Roy Tramlin urged they leave Nannibal and warned of harsher action if seen again The federal government may take up the matter later

J. R. Butcher Muscatine Allen E. Dent William Irwin Butcher Irwin West Side Roy Tramlin Nannibal

Irwin Payed Fines After Disloyalty Allegations At Hannibal

The record states Irwin, accused of disloyalty to Prosecuting Attorney Hamlin and Sheriff Mefford, was described as a button cutter who moved to Hannibal for work at a new button factory with Mrs. Butcher. The husband demanded full prosecution. They remained in jail over Sunday and Monday night while Irwin settled both fines.

Hamlin Mefford Irwin Hannibal

Mass Meeting on Salary Increase in Hannibal

Facts and figures on Hannibal public school teachers demands for higher pay will be shared at a mass meeting tonight in Hannibal High School auditorium. The board has set a $1,000 minimum salary per the Community Teachers' Association and looks at routes to fund the raise for next year’s schools.

Hannibal Hannibal High School Community Teachers’ Association

Martha Washington Party Enjoyed by Damon Club

A Martha Washington party hosted Monday night by the Damon club at Castle Hall on Broadway drew a large crowd. Members of the Knights of Pythias and their families attended, many in colonial costumes. Dancing ran from 8 to 11, followed by refreshments, marking a very pleasant social event for the club and guests.

Martha Washington Damon Club Castle Hall Broadway Knights of Pythias Famillies

Stoutsville Man Dies In Hospital

Stoutsville resident T. J. Rice died Saturday afternoon in Levering hospital. Funeral services and burial will be held there. He leaves three daughters Mrs J D Dowell of Stoutsville Mrs E B Wellen of Monroe City and Mrs C S McKinney of Houston Texas and four sons John Charles Ben and Roy Rice all of Stoutsville.

T. J. Rice Stoutsville Levering Hospital J. D. Dowell E. B. Lewellen Monroe City C.S. McKinney Houston Texas John Charles Ben Roy Rice

Miss Hilt Weds Herman Roland at Hannibal Hotel Parlors

Miss Mary Hilt of Ocean Wave and Herman Roland of New London were married at 9 o'clock Sunday evening in the Mark Twain hotel parlors in Hannibal by Rev. R. A. Jones. Miss May Barkley and Robert Winn of New London attended the couple. The bride formerly taught in Ralls county schools.

Mary Hilt Ocean Wave Herman Roland New London Mark Twain Hannibal R. A. Jones May Barkley Robert Winn Ralls County

South Side Infant Dies of Pneumonia

Virginia Louise Wald schlager six months old died at home 807 Sycamore Street at 8 p m Saturday night burial set in Paris Missouri. Pneumonia listed as the cause of death.

Virginia Louise John Waldschlager Sycamore Street Paris

Work 10 start on new theater here

Hannibal Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a $100000 vaudeville and motion picture theater and lodge home on South Main street. Edward Dubinsky of Kansas City will visit Hannibal to finalize plans and site lies just east of the Mark Twain hotel, despite a deed clause prohibiting a theater.

Hannibal Aerte Order of Eagles South Main Street Edward Dubinsky Kansas City Hannibal Mark Twain Eagles John B. Price Price Cmpany Star Theater Ocourt Dubinsky

Mrs Peter Koob Dies At Home In Hannibal Missouri

Mrs Martha Koob 46 wife of Peter Koob died at the family home on New London dirt road at 10 30 Saturday night She was born in Gasconade county Missouri and had lived in the area 17 years She leaves her husband four children Henry John Martin and Martha Louise of Hannibal two grandchildren and her mother and step father Mr and Mrs John Debus of Indiana The funeral will be from the home at 2 this afternoon conducted by Rev Theodore Walz Lutheran pastor Interment will be in Hope cemetery

Martha Koch New London Ovieek Peter Koob Theodore Walz Lutheran Church Hope Cemetery

Beatty Seeks Forrest For Canadian Club

Jack Beatty, ex Hannibal Threes first baseman and captain now managing a Canadian league club, writes Forrest in hopes of signing Artie Forrest. Forrest, war hero and Dallas Texas League catcher, plans to join Manager Mam Patterson's Dallas club and departs soon. Beatty resides in Toronto.

Billy Forrest South Maple Avenue Jack Beatty Hannibal

Diplomas Presented at the Hannibal Courthouse

Memorial services at the courthouse honored World War I fallen with diplomas from Emmett J. Shields Post No 55 American Legion awarded to kin of Hannibal soldiers. The list includes Rev T A Allison New London and many private and corporal ranks. some diplomas yet undelivered.

Court House Emmett J. Shields American Legion Hannibal Stephen McGlone Thomas Fox H. B. Cox Robert M. Clayton Missouri the Legion Carl Lambrett Harrison White

HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL

Mrs Mollie Jones and children visited her parents in Hannibal and returned to Moberly. Pat Gurry plans to move to Detroit to buy a modern popcorn wagon for street use. Miss Bessie Huston returns to work after influenza leave. Thomas Jeffries travels to Des Moines to visit his brother Frank. Jessie Rittle returns from a visit to Hannibal. M B Barnard returns from St Louis after business in Hannibal. Mrs T T McKinley improves after influenza. Frank Crowe, ill ten days, may resume duties as chief clerk.

Mollie Jones Hannibal Chestnut Street Thomas Jeffries North Ninth Street Des Moines Frank Jeffries Jessie Rittle Northview M. B. Barnard St. Louis T. T. McKinley Olive Street Frank Crowe Budlington

Soldiers of Fortune at Star Theater Features Star Cast

Star Theater presents the super special Soldiers of Fortune with an all star lineup led by Norman Kerry and Anna Q Nilsson as Broadway Star previews showcase the feature film with standout performances and vibrant production notes.

Star Theater Soldiers of Fortune Norman Kerry Anna Q. Nilson Broadway Star

Police raid on Collier Street car ends with nine arrests

Hlannikal police raided a box car on Collier Street near Eighth and Ninth Sunday afternoon and arrested nine white men and negroes for gambling. Judges set fines at 10 dollars plus costs for those admitting guilt. Two youths, ages thirteen and sixteen, were sent to a probation officer for disposition while another man faced default fines.

Hlannikal Collier Street Eighth Ninth Ralph J. Smiley John Mull Emmett Roomey John Clifton Arthur Jarden Crook Harris Ralph Campbell Edward Bolton Kelly A. E. Turner Thomas Mulhern Charles Bell James Bennett Dell

Guy Zinn Shows Slight Improvement

Guy Zinn a Burlington train dispatcher on Union Street has shown slight improvement after days of precarious illness. He first contracted influenza which developed into pneumonia and on Saturday typhoid fever set in, according to attending physicians and family reports.

Guy Zinn Union Street Burlington Mr. Zinn

Two Couples Wedded By Judge Hagen At Home

Judge Tom Hagen performed two marriages on Saturday evening. He united Miss Bertha M. Mitchell with Richard T. Darby of Burlington I a and Nora Baxter with John McIntyre, both of Hannibal. The second ceremony occurred at his North Seventh Street home.

Tom Hagen Bertha M. Mitchell Richard T. Darby Burlington, Ia Nora Baxter John McIntyre Hannibal North Seventh Street

Mrs. Falkenburg Dies In St. Louis

Lydia Falkenburg of St. Louis, formerly of Hannibal, died at 1 a.m. Monday in St. Louis. She lived in Hannibal until about a year ago when she moved there. No details of death yet. She belonged to Crown and Scepter Chapter No. 1, Order of Eastern Star, in Hannibal, and is survived by her son Joe, her mother Mrs. Second, and a brother C. A. Second, all of St. Louis.

Lydia Falkenburg St. Louis Hannibal

Suspend Business In Local Banks In Hannibal

On Monday banks in Hannibal suspended business due to Washington's birthday observed Sunday. Burlington shops closed and several industries gave employees a holiday. Public schools remained in session.

Hannibal Washington Burlington Railroad

Condition of Mr. Morris Improves After Illness

Thomas B. Morris of North Fourth Street former postmaster and father of City Clerk Fenton B. Morris, who has been seriously ill at his home with pneumonia, showed a good improvement Monday.

Thomas B. Morris North Fourth Street Fenton B. Morris

Dooley and Donaldson Wedding in Stoutsville Office

Rueben Dooley of Stoutsville wed Miss Zella Donaldson at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon in Judge Allen E Dent’s office on Center Street. Rueben R Dooley, also of Stoutsville, Mo, listed among attendees.

Allen E. Dent Zella Donaldson Rueben R. Dooley Stoutsville Center Street

Eagles Will Hold Meeting Tonight in Moose Hall

Hannibal Aerie of the Eagles will hold an important meeting tonight in Moose hall. Several candidates will be initiated into the mysteries of the order.

Hannibal Aerie The Eagles Moose Hall

Campbell farm near Bowen and Augusta sale

195 acres farm property between Bowen and Augusta two towns to either side includes one nine room house and one three room house no large barns deep well with engine scales. two and a half miles from both towns possession March 1 Wilson and White 223 South Main Hannibal Mo

Campbell Farm Bowen Augusta Wilson & White South Main Street Hannibal

Order Meeting Yields Freshments and Membership Drive

After the business meeting refreshments will be served. A membership drive is slowly conducted by the order with some good results appearing.

Order

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Quick Weight Loss

An ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe secret for shedding youth fat. Claims include losing two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise, with options to buy at druggists or order from Marmola Co. Detroit.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Nicotol Campaign Promises Easier Tobacco Quit

Thousands of men seek to reduce smoking or quit but dread cravings. Nicotol tablets are advertised to ease quitting, curb the craving, and boost nerves. Sold by druggists with a satisfaction guarantee or money back. Heidbreder Dros, Miller & Arthur and Brown & Mays promote the cure.

Nicvatel Heidbreder Dros Miller & Arthur and Brown & Mays

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