Ralls County Man Recalls Wounding in No Man's Land
Ray C. Dugger of Rennsse laer Ralls county recounts being wounded in the left hip by a high explosive shell as German artillery shelled a shell hole where he and seven other doughboys lay hidden near No Man's Land. He was on furlough in Hannibal before reporting to Camp Grant for further treatment.
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Hannibal, Mo
No Man's Land
Ray C. Dugger
Rennsselaer
Ralls County
Hannibal
Dugzer
Camp Grant
Rockford, Il
Dugger
90Th Division
St. Mihiel
Metz
Dagger
Bowie
Hun
Amercans
Mark Dugger
France
357Th Infantry
Syrian king appointment reported from Paris peace talks
Hannibal Missouri January 22 S Joseph a local businessman and head of Armenian Syrian relief drives received word from New York that Prince Feissel was appointed king of freed Syria under US guardianship. The move was finalized at the Paris peace conference and Joseph has led fundraising across five states for Syria's freedom from Ottoman rule.
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Hannibal
S. Joseph
Hannibal Bu Inessman
New York
Prince Feissel
Syria
United States
Joseph
Corporal Totsch Awarded Medal for Pistol Accuracy
Hannibal Missouri January 21 Corporal James W Totsch son of Judge and Mrs John H Totsch is cited for best pistol shot in his Brooklyn New York based 407th motor transport company. He enlisted last year and a brother Edward T Totsch serves with the colors in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
James W. Totsch
John H. Totsch
Brooklyn
Tutsch
407Th Motor Transport Company
Edward T. Totsch
Culors
France
Dowling Damage Suit Settled Out Of Court
In Hannibal Missouri on January 21 the damage suit by Miss Katherine Dowling over her brother’s death near Hannibal when struck by a Burlington passenger train was settled out of court. Judge W T Ragland dismissed the case in the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas upon motion by the plaintiff’s attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal, Mo
Burlington Railroad
Katherine Dowling
Burlington
Hannibal
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
W. T. Ragland
Dudley Assault Case Attracts Much Attention
In Hannibal Missouri on January 21 the Dudley assault case drew wide notice as Claude Dudley of Withers Mill faced felonious assault charges in the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas. The case stems from a dispute over maintenance fees for Dudley’s dogs, with a four pound stick said to have felled Marvin Stewart. The jury failed to reach a verdict and retrial was planned with E W Nelson and Hays Heather Henwood for the defense and Roy Hamlin for the state aided by C E Rendlen. The matter remains highly publicized due to the involved Marion county families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Marion County
Claude
Dudley
Withers Mill Farmer
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
Marvin Stewart
Withers Mill
Stewart
R. L Hart
R. E. Hanes
Owens
W. J Langston
E. P. Confrey
H. J. Lower
W. Hi. Groves
Jerry Mahoney
C. H. Sennen
Two Men Sentenced to Two Years in State Penitentiary
In Hannibal Missouri Judge W T Ragland sentences Clifford Bassford for stealing 35 dollars to two years. William Wicks who stole 187 dollars from J C Lyons at a local hotel also gets two years. Other circuit court items include change of venue grants and a pool hall violation plea.
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Hannibal
State
W. T. Ragland
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
Clifford Bassford
Norville Tovey
William Wicks
J.C. Lyons
Purely Vegetable Nurture's Safe Blood Treatment
Scientists note forest and field provide vegetation for a remedy healing all human ailments. S. S. uses roots herbs and barks to purify blood and cleanse the system. Claimed to help Rheumatism Catarrh Scrofula Ulcers and skin diseases with no mineral side effects. Available at drug stores. write Medical Director 442 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
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S. S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Piel reset for January twenty seventh in court
Harry Hinds versus Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad case dismissed. Connie Grundy Manufacturing Company versus J W Haynes continued. Hf M Modisett versus Curtis A Seabough change of venue granted to Pike County Circuit Court.
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O. Piel
Harry Hinds
M. K. & T. Railroad
Connie Grundy
Missouri Seeks Higher Place in Education
Hannibal Missouri and Marion county educators met after attending state school administration meetings in Jefferson City. They urged reforms including a new constitution compulsory education higher teachers salaries and a children’s code while noting Missouri’s weak rank in education despite wealth and agricultural bounties. Cites Samuel Baker and Celia Lamkin with praise for local superintendents McCartney and Connell and the strong progress in Hannibal and Marion county schools.
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Tlannibal
L. McCartney
Hannibal
Frankie Connell
Marion County
Jefferson City
Missouri City
Missouri
Celi
Lamkin
Samuel A. Baker
Union
Miss Connell
McCartney
Risburg Seeks Bout With Owens in Hannibal
GALESBURG Jan 20 Joe Risburg the Y M C A assistant director says a challenge for a match with Young Owens of Hannibal is a mistake. He notes he has not wrestled professionally this winter but would wrestle Owens in Hannibal if granted a short leave of absence. He claims he can throw Owens twice in 30 minutes at 146 pounds. He invites Owens to respond via The Whig.
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Galesburg
Young Owens
Hannibal
Joe Risburg
Joe
Owens
Risburg
Intercollegiate Basketball Opener Set in New York
The league schedule announces opening games with Pennsylvania facing Columbia next Saturday in New York. Secretary Tralph Morgan releases the list. notes say the polka music originally accompanied a Serbian war dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Tralph Morgan
Alleged bank robber to be tried Feb 6 in Hannibal
William Mitchell, linked to a Marion county family near Palmyra, is to face trial in the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas at 9 a.m. February 6 for the Taylor Bank robbery. The case, moved from Palmyra circuit court after a change of venue, follows his arrest in Quincy and his ongoing heavy bond. A lone highwayman entered the Tavior bank, held the cashier, and escaped.
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Hannibal
William Mitchell
Marion County
Palmyra
Taylor
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
W. T. Ragland
Mitchell
Happenings In Hannibal Arraignments and Local News
Hannibal updates include R F Davs arraigned and sentenced to thirty days for overcoat theft. Bun Flarris Jr fined one dollar and costs for common assault. Marvin Woodson and Miss Mary E Young wed in Stassard. Arthur Bown and Miss Spicie Ragland wed in Hannibal. Remains of Lee M Gresham laid to rest at Centennial Cemetery after services.
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Hannibal
R. PF. Dav's
J. H. Totsch
Bun Flarris, Jr
John H. Totsch
Harris
Rex Laland
Marvin Woodson
Mary E. Young
Stassard
Ralls County
Arthur Bown
Spicie Ragland
Nannibal
A. I. Dent
Paxton Funeral Follows Ohioan Carpenter at Hill Street
Chauncey A Paxton died at 9:05 Sunday morning at 101 Hill Street aged 63 born in Ohio and a carpenter by trade after a week's illness. The funeral was held at 2 PM Monday afternoon and the body was interred today.
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Chauncey A. Paxton
Hill Street
Ohio
Aarpenter
Paxton and Burrows Families Continue Through War and Loss
Funeral notices describe burial plans for Paul Paxton at Center Missouri and the death of Miss Belle Burrows in Hannibal along with survivors in both families. Also announced is the Buckeye club third annual ball in Hannibal at K of F hall with officers and committees named and guests expected from nearby towns.
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Buckeye Club
Hannibal
F. M. Hall
Quincy
Palmyra
W. J. Quattrocchi
F. A. Feeney
W C. Kennedy
M. C. Maples
F A. Feeney
F. Helwig
G. Cunningham
Boots Thomas Dies Owner of Hannibal Hotel
David J. Boots Thomas of Hannibal Mo died suddenly at 8 o clock Sunday night in his home 205 South Maple avenue from hemorrhages of the stomach He was nearly 51 born in South Wales England and moved to Bevier Mo Macon Mo and Hannibal where he owned the Hotel Hannibal He leaves a wife a son a brother a sister a step sister and a step brother Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday from his Bevier home conducted by Rev T D Fry with burial in Bevier Mo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
David J
Boots) Thomas
Macon
South
Maple Avenue
Thomas
South Wales
England
United States
Bevier
Kettering
Tie
Minnie Thomas
Kenneth
T T. Thomas
E. E. Bramer
Brookfield
Frank Masa
Little Rock Ark
J. W. Thomas
Family Medicines for Health Across the Household
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla, Peptiron and Hood's Pills as a new family treatment. Claims include purification of blood, strengthened constitution, and system regulation, recommending daily use before meals, after meals, and at night as needed for ongoing health. Readable as a wartime era health elixir pitch.
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Hood
Tlood
Ady
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Paul Elliott
Flora
Indian Refining
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Wiil
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Pacific Mutual
Life Insurance
Pumpelly
Geo. Hawkins
Springfield, Ill
Mr. Pumpel
Vermont St
Corporal Totsch
Dowling Damage
CAT Tales
Pippin
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Doc
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Cutter
Sinnott
Major 7771
Wen
Marion Co. Farmer
Ragland
James Haywood
J. P. Flint Company
Fred Sebers
M. E. & T. Railroad
Ras Pearson
J. I
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John Hh. Totsch
Edward Baskin
Leonard and
Foehringer
Alpha Hill
Camp Funston
Army
Gerald Richardson
North Haydon Street
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Sam Richardson
Joe O'Donnell
Tulsa
Okla
Lee M. Gresham
Denver
Colo
Centenary Cemetery
Centenary Church
Center
Lottie C. Paxton
Joe C. Paxton
BE. D. Ludberg
Washington
Frances Paxton
Belle Burrows
Charles Caton
South Fourth — Street
Kalls County
Martha Merrill
Bisbee
Ariz
William Martz
E. S. Billings
Harry Lower
Charles Catron
Walter B. Burrows
Boots Thomas
Hannibal Hotel
Yuincy Theater
Alfred Whitman
Nell Shipman
Kazan
Antonio Moreno
Carol Holloway
Juanita Hanson
Jack Mulhall
William &. Hart
Princess
Macy Pickford
Savoy
Constance Talmadge
Stewart Blackton
Mut and
Jeff
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