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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1920

Page

5

College Town Farce At Hannibal High Auditorium

A College Town a three act comedy will be staged tomorrow night at the Hannibal High school auditorium by Park Methodist Sunday School classes taught by Mrs Frank J Mapel and Miss Aileen Davidson. The cast includes Miss Gertrude Grisso Miss Theresa Zimmerman Miss Christine Leake Miss Esther Raymond Scotch MacAllister J E Couch Jr Mrs Baggsby Dorothy Beckley Tad Cheseldine Joe Hunt Shorty Long Louis Huston Mixer Johnnie Baker Leviticus Frank Maple Marjorie Haviland Isabelle Storrs Miss Jim Channing Virginia Herrick Jimmie Always in Bad William Mapel Prof Sennacherib Popp Edgar Cattle Mrs Cleopatra Popp Helen Johnson Major Kilpepper Charles Jackson Dr Twiggs Bennett Fry Mrs Twiggs Laucillah Fisher Dr Gilchrist George C Cornell Margaret Barnes Glenn Palmer Everett Carey Jane Cavendish Aileen Marvin Robi Court ney Ollie Smith Verle Muler Mrs E O Worthy Aunt Jane synopsis Act 1 a college boarding house Act 2 a Faculty Dinner Party Aunt Jane Not Feeling Well Act 3 The Football Game Jane on the gridiron Place Bexley college Time Present day Aunt

Hannibal High School Park Methodist Church Frank J. Mapel Aileen Davidson Gertrude Grisso Theresa Zimmerman Christine Leake Esther Raymond Frank Cornman Scotch MacAllister J. E. Couch Mrs. Baggsby Dorothy Beckley Tad Cheseldine Joe Hunt Shorty Long Elsworth Cattle Billy van Dorn Glee Club Louis Huston Mixer Johnnie Baker Leviticus Frank Maple Marjorie Haviland Isabelle Storrs Jim” Channing Dixie Virginia Herrick Jimmie William Mapel Sennacherib Popp Edgar Cattle Cleopatra Popp Helen Johnson Kilpepper Jane Cavendish Wall Street New York Aileen Marvin Robi. Courtney Dean Farrell Ollie Smith Verle Muler E. O. Worthy

Macon Chosen for Republican Meet in Missouri

The First District Republican committee in Missouri met in Kirksville selecting Macon as the meeting site to elect two delegates and two alternates for the national convention in Chicago. Joe O'Hern of Hannibal represented Marion County at Kirksville. The Macon meeting is set for February 9. Mrs. J. A. Williams of Union Street visited relatives in Quincy on Tuesday.

Missouri Kirksville Macon Chicago Joe O'Hern Hannibal Marion County Republican Committee J. A. Williams Union Street Quincy

State income tax rules outlined by Missouri official

Deputy County Assessor Sylvester McIntyre explained Missouri's income tax law changes requiring returns by March 1. The law imposes 1.5 percent tax on residents with income of 1000 dollars for singles or 2000 dollars for married couples, with exemptions for dependents and specific categories.

Missouri Sylvester ‘McIntyre Hannibal McIntyre Missour

Fred W Miller Prepares New Song My Carol Queen for Debut

Hannibal composer Fred W Miller plans to premiere My Carol Queen at the January 19 dance hosted by the Han nibal musicians union at Father Mathey Hall. He has had prior song success and works from his barber shop studio in the Conklin Hotel building. He also serves as a Star theater orchestra member and is a major stockholder in Tipton oil and other firms. Funeral services for S R Carter were held Tuesday from his home with Rev H B Cox officiating. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery.

Fred W. Miller Hannibal Hannibal Musicians’ Union Father Mathey Hall Miller Conklin Hotel Star Theater Orchestra Fred Tipton Oil Company S. R. Carter H. B. Cox Fifth Street Baptist Church Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Branham Denial At Arraignment In Murder Case

In Hannibal the Court of Common Pleas adjourned without setting a trial date for George Branham charged with second degree murder in the death of Grace Johnson. Branham pleaded not guilty and was held without bond as attorneys hinted a possible agreement on trial timing. Other matters included alimony and divorce actions involving Arch Henderson, continuances, and a parole and re set dates for related cases.

Annibal Court of Common Pleas George Branham Branham Grace Johnson Lewis O'Cunnor E. W. Nelson Hays Arch Trenderson Harry Carstarphen City of Hannibal Arch Henderson Henderson Sarah Chapman Divers Chapman Alice Abbey Nellie Adams Homer Adams

Wilber Re-elected Leader of Hannibal Trades Assembly

Harry Wilber was re-elected president of the Hannibal Trades and Labor Assembly at Monday’s meeting. Officers A S Brewer, B F Brown, August Schick, and Joe Walker were reselected in their posts. Trustees named were J E Shelvey Arch Little and R I Griggs. Installation and social to follow January 26.

Harry Wilber Hannibal Trades & Labor Assembly Wilber A. S. Brewer Hannibal Co-Operative B. F. Brown Hannibal Labor Press August Schick Metal Polishers

Nolin Not Committed in Missouri Writ Case

Probate Judge B E Bigger dismissed the writ of habeas corpus in Hannibal after Nolin a real estate agent was arrested on a destignation by a notary public. An agreement between sides prevents commitment to jail and the case will be heard by Judge C T Hays later this term.

B. E. Bigger E. W. Nelson Lewis O'Connor J. H. Nolin Hannibal Nolin Anna G. Lennon Redlen & White C. T. Hays

Install Officers of Fraternal Aid Union

Hannibal lodge of the Fraternal Aid Union installed officers at their North Fourth street hall on Monday night. Officers: President E F Cole, Vice President Ethel Wells, Treasurer Thomas O'Donnell, Guide R R Mefford, Secretary Bertha Mefford, Musician William Nichols, Inner Guard John Webber, Outer Guard Charles Hart, Trustees: Frank Green three years, G W Hardy two years, Charles Beten benner one year. Medical examiners: C T Shephard, J W Hardesty, J F Cooper. ego:i-aB odinv. .-d. Jv, WI otctot

Hannibal Lodge The Fraternal Aid Union North Fourth Street E. F. Cole Ethel Wells Thomas O’donnell R. R. Mefford Bertha Mefford William Nichols Inner Guard John Webber Charles Hart Frank Green G. W Hardy Charles Betebenner C. T. Shepherd J. W. Hardesty J. F. Cooper D. Jv

Victory Dance At Armory Hall On Broadway

The Victory Dancing Academy held a Tuesday night dance at Armory Hall Broadway with a large crowd in attendance. Arch Little, a recognized Hannibal union labor leader, is coordinating the dances. Music was provided by Cell's Orchestra.

Victory Dancing Academy Armory Hall Broadway Arch Little Hannibal Union Cell

Turner Returns Deserter From Army Case

Policeman Pete Turner brings Roy Shivten, a Black man, to Jefferson Barracks after arrest in Hannibal where Slay tor admitted desertion from the army.

Pete Turner St. Louis Roy Shivten Jefferson Barracks Slaytor Hannibal

Rotary Club Hannibal Holds Regular Luncheon

The Rotary club of Hannibal met for its weekly luncheon at the Mark Twain hotel with 23 of 25 members present. One member out of town and another ill could not attend. President Jack Walshe led the bylaws reading and a letter from the Decatur Rotary club congratulating Hannibal on its organization was read.

Rotary Club of Hannibal Mark Twain Hotel Rotary Club Jack Walshe Decatur Rotary Club Hannibal Club

Officers Installed By Railway Clerks

Newly elected officers of the Railway Mail Clerks Union were installed Tuesday night at a meeting in Labor Temple. After the business session refreshments were served and the young people enjoyed dancing.

Railway Mail Clerks’ Union Labor Temple

Revival Begins Tonight In Hannibal With Rev Hale

Rev George L Hale arrives from Joplin Missouri to inaugurate revival meetings at Calvary Baptist Church on Hope Avenue in Hannibal He is a former pastor of Fifth Street Baptist and well known locally The series is expected to draw large crowds and spur spiritual upbuilding at the Calvary church

George L. Hale Hannibal Joplin Calvary Baptist Church Hope Avenue Hale Fifth Street Baptist Church Calvary Church

Defer Funeral Of Alvis McClenning

The remains of Alvis McClenning who died at Fort Bayard New Mexico failed to reach Hannibal on Tuesday causing a postponement in funeral services. The body is expected tonight but arrangements will not be made until arrival.

Alvis McClenning Fort Bayard N. M Hannibal

Hannibal Playhouses Presents Star Theater Billing

The program lists Marion Davies in Cosmo politan Magazine epic The Dark Bier directed by Robert W. Chamb ere with Creekey and Carey in Acs of the Sad as supporting acts in a mixed bill at Hannibal Playhouses and Star Theater.

Marion Davies Robert W. Chambere Creekey Carey

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