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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1920

Page

7

Hannibal Eyes Baseball Team in Belden Hill League

Hannibal leaders, led by Henry Riedel, consider joining a Three Eye league with Hannibal Quincy Burlington Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Moline and possibly Galesburg. Fans and unions hailed the move, with talks of financing via cheap book system and local fraternal groups to back a pro squad.

Hannibal Quincy Ilinois Iowa Missouri Heldin Hill Sebaill Rapids Henry Riedel Belden Hills Riedel Belden Hill Hannibal Bugs Indiana Burlington Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Moline Galesburg Sprctessic Baseball World Trades & Labor Assembly Mater Cme

Rivalry Returns as Baseball Sparks Old Interest Again

In Quincy and two neighboring cities the sentiment grows over a long standing game league rivalry. The brace of towns anticipate a revival of interest once seen in the days of the old Central Association as teams renew heated competition.

Quincy Old Central Association

City Attorney Wins Point In Police Court Fines Case

City Attorney Harry Carstarphen won a point in Hannibal Court of Common Pleas when Judge Hays sustained a motion to dismiss appeals by Arch Henderson and Homer Brown. Brown was fined for reckless driving and Henderson for cruelty to his wife. both appeals were dismissed for late notice of appeal. The defendants must pay their police court fines.

Harry Carstarphen Hannibal Court of Common Pleas Hays Arch Henderson Homer Brown Carstarphen Brown E. W. Nelson Lewis O'Connor Henderson O'Connor Nelson

Men Injured In Burlington Rail Wreck Near Hawk Point

Raymond Chubby Phillips a Burlington railroad fireman and A Carlston brakeman were injured in a derailment on the Mexico branch near Hawk Point Missouri about 11 AM Monday. Phillips dislocated ankle and bruises. Carlston injuries not serious. They were taken to Hannibal and then Levering hospital. Hannibal division wrecker dispatched to clear wreck. Both men reside in Hannibal.

Raymond Chubby” Phillips Burlington Railroad A. Carlston Hannibal Burlington Levering Hospital Mexico Hawk Point St. Louis Phillips Carlston Hannibal Division

Girl Celebrates 11th Birthday At Lyon Street Home

Mary Wiehe celebrated her eleventh birthday Saturday afternoon at home with a dainty luncheon. A guest list included Laverne Wiehe Catherine Brown Helen Amon Helen Louise Mangels Maudie Burton Lila Hubbard Forrest Mangles Francis Henson Mary Margaret Stichman Imogene Lane Dora Belle Painter Norma Henderson Anna Martine Spalding Virginia Leonard Bill Bryan Frankie Smith Victor Spalding. Mrs. Fred Wiepe Mrs. Harry Wiepe and Mrs. Frank Wiebe served as chaperones.

Mary Wiehe Lyonstreet Fred Wiehe Laverne Wiehe Catherine Brown Helen Amon Helen Louise Mangels Maudie Burton Lila Hubbard Forrest Mangles Francis Henson Mary Margaret Stichman Imogene Lane Dora Belle Painter Norma Henderson Anna Martine Spalding Virginia Leonard Bill Bryan Frankie Smith Victor Spalding Fred Wiebe Harry Wiebe Frank Wiebe

Miss Cleo St. John Weds In Chicago

Miss Cleo St John formerly of Hannibal married George Quayle in Chicago on Saturday. Announcement reached Mr and Mrs Reuben St John, her parents, residents south of Hannibal. The bride later moved from Minneapolis to Omaha.

Cleo St. John Hannibal Chicago George Quayle Reuben St. John Miss St. John Minneapolis Minn Omaha Neb

World Aflame at Hannibal Playhouses Tonight

The Star Theater screens The World Aflame a feature on the clash of capital and labor. Lawrence Walbracht of Palmyra and Miss Catherine Lockman near Palmyra wed Sunday night at New Loxon Missouri and plan to live in St. Louis where Walbrecht joined the New York Life Insurance Company.

Star Theater Broadway Star Feature Lawrence Walbracht Palmyna Catherine Lockman New Loxon Palmyra Walbracht St. Louis New York Life Insurance Company

Aged man sues after car collision in Oakwood

Marshall Ford sues George D. Dowell for damages in Hannibal Court of Common Pleas alleging injuries from Dowell’s automobile in Oakwood several months ago. Special Judge D. H. Eby to hear, with Ford represented by Berryman Henwood and Rendlen White. Dowell by J. O. Alison. Jury named: Ragan, Herrick, Parks, Bangert, Meyer, Raible, Clayton, Mainland, Boyles, Castle, Drescher, Hinderson. Case resumes this morning.

Hannibal Court of Common Pleas Marshall Ford George D. Dowell Dowell Oakwood D. H. Eby C. T Hays Ford Berryman Henwood Rendlen & White Hannibal Attormy J. O. Alison New London Dowill Charles W. Ragan S. G. Herrick Elmer Parks Carl H. T. Bangert Walter E. Meyer Norman W. Raible R.M. Clayton Sinclair Mainland C. E. Boyles F. J Castle Edward Drescher Hurley Hinderson

Adamses settle divorce with house and lots agreement

Mrs Anna Adams was granted a final decree of divorce from Stephen D Adams after a pretrial settlement on property. The agreement gave Mrs Adams the home two Hazel street lots and household furniture in lieu of alimony, amid allegations of infidelity and assault.

Anna Adams Stephen D. Adams C. T. Hays Hannibal

Coal Shipments Increasing in Hannibal Area

Hannibal coal dealers report adequate shipments with no delays. Over the past two weeks dealers have secured steady fuel supply and now hold four to six carloads each. A previous nationwide coal strike caused railroad delays, but that issue has been resolved and railroads are handling shipments.

Hannibal, Coal

6000 Tons of Ice Stored by Company

Five thousand tons of river ice have been stored in the two ice houses of the Storr Ice area Coal company Hannibal. The ice harvest is ended for this company with both houses filled and several large railroad orders fulfilled. Ice quality ranges from eight to fourteen inches thick.

Storr Hannibal

Hannibal Chamber to Hold Banquet Address by Admiral Coontz

A large Hannibal crowd is expected for the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet on Thursday Jan 28 at the Y M C A. Admiral Robert E Coontz head of U S Navy will give the principal address. Calvin B Brown of Washington D C Chief of Commerce Service Bureau will also speak. Accommodations are for 350 people.

Hanni Mark Twain Williams Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Y. M.c.mas Robert E. Cootz Hannibal Naval Coontz Pat Washington,d.c United States Navy Calvin B. Brown Washington, D. C Service Bureau The United States Chamber of Commerce

Cases Against Woman Continued in Hannibal Court

Pauline Fields, defendant in five charges, will wait for disposition as the cases were continued until next term before Judge C. T. Hays. Four counts allege sale of liquor without a license and the fifth accuses maintaining a bawdy house on North Main Street.

Pauline Fields Hannibal

Near Beer Manufactured at Hannibal Plant

Near beer production begins at the Hannibal Beverage Company's Lindell Avenue plant, formerly Hannibal Brewing. Following the Supreme Court wartime prohibition ruling, beer stock is being de-alcoholized to contain under one half of one percent alcohol. Henry Riedel, firm head, says demand is limited.

Hannibal Beverage Company Lindell Avenue Hannibal Brewing Company Supreme Court Henry Riedel

Dr Hall Awarded Verdict in Hannibal Suit

Dr Frank T Hall of Hannibal won a verdict for 135.79 plus 126.44 interest against Miss Anna McCooey in Hannibal Court of Common Pleas on Monday morning over a special tax bill dispute.

Frank T. Hall Hannibal Anna McCooey Hannibal Court of Common Pleas Miss McCooey

Berean Class Holds Large Church Business Meeting

The Berean class of South Side Christian church gathered Monday night in the church parlors on Fulton avenue for a busy business meeting with a large turnout.

South Side Christian Church Fulton Avenue

Funeral Services for Mrs Dennis Ryan in Hannibal

Wart services were held at 9 30 from the Church for Mrs Dennis Ryan who died Friday at her home in Ralls County west of Hannibal. Aged 48, she was well known in Hannibal and leaves a husband and several children. Internment will be in St Marys cemetery.

Wi St Dennis ‘Ryan Ralls County Hannibal Ryan St. Mary’s

Hannibal Masons Visit Center Lodge in Center

More than 25 Hannibal Royal Arch Masons gathered in Center Missouri on Saturday night with two teams from Hannibal Chapter No. 5 R A M and conferred the Royal Arch Degree on five candidates for Ralls Chapter No. 55. Center Chapter Eastern Star served a sumptuous dinner in the church basement. The Hannibal delegation traveled by automobile.

Hannibal Royal Arch Masons Center Hannibal R. A.M Ralls Eastern Star Center Christian Church

Pythian Sisters Install Officers Tonight at Castle Hall

Emma Woods Lodge of the Pythian Sisters will install elected officers tonight at Castle Hall on Broadway. After the lodge session a reception with dancing and refreshments will follow.

Emma Woods The Pythian Sisters Castle Hall Broadway

Hood's Sarsaparilla Keeps Superior Merit

Hood's Sarsaparilla continues to succeed where other medicines fail by upholding its original high standard. It is advertised as beneficial for blood and organs including the stomach liver and kidneys. Consumers are urged to ask their druggist about its quality.

Fragmentary report on attendees at event No 363

A fragment notes attendees enjoyed accessories at a Tate work event. The text is garbled and names or places are unreadable, offering only partial details about numbers present and items used.

Marmola Reduction Method Promises Safe Weight Loss

An ad touts harmless fat reduction without dieting or exercise using Marmola Prescription Tablets. It claims two to three pounds weekly loss and offers the product from Marmola Company, 64 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

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