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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1919

Page

3

Hannibal Women Aim to Land International Convention

Hannibal Missouri women of the Woman's Label League plan to bid for the 1920 International Women's Labor League convention. Three delegates will be chosen at their Labor temple meeting Monday night to promote Hannibal's bid at Chicago’s current gathering. The group, considered among the state’s liveliest, grows more enthusiastic as talks continue.

Hannibal Woman's Label League of the City International Woman's Labor League Missouri Chicago League Labor Temple Hannibal League

Elzea Dunn Hearing Set to Resume Next Friday

In Hannibal Court of Common Pleas Judge A M Waller will resume the Elzea vs Dunn real estate deed dispute over a $30000 property. The case, one of the circuit court’s most noted, has featured 200 summoned witnesses and nine days of testimony, with four days remaining. Plaintiffs’ counsel are Eby and Hulse. defendants are Rendlen and White.

A. M. Waller Moberly van B. Elzea Francis C. Dunn Hannibal Eby & Hulse Rendlen & White

Bulkley Seeks Name of City Tipster in Vice Fight

Alderman Calvin F Bulkley of Hannibal urges ministers to name the city official who allegedly stopped gambling ten days before the May city election. He says the tip was given and the offender, still employed by the city, should be identified to the police board for action. The statement notes ministers offered no names to police.

Hannibal Calvin F. Bulkley Fourth Ward Alwauty Alderman Bulkley The Whig Police Department Bulkley Council Quincy Whig Winders Walters Police Board Christian Church News Fie

Renner Weds Oklahoma Girl In Home Ceremony

Charles F. Renner and Miss Elsie M. Lawson were married at 11 oclock Saturday morning in their Baker street home before a large gathering. Judge Allen E. Dent performed the ceremony. Renner lives in Hannibal. Lawson's home is Oklahoma City. Dent also united Wallace W. Hickman and Dulcie Baker of Perry, Mo., at his Center street office Friday afternoon.

Charles F. Renner Elsie M. Lawson Baker Street Allen E. Dent Mr. Renner Hannibal Oklahoma City Okla Judge Dent Wallace W. Hickman Dulcie Baker Perry Center Street

William Bailey Pleads Guilty to Petit Larceny

William Bailey, a Black man, pleaded guilty before Judge Allen E. Dent Saturday morning to petit larceny for stealing five dollars from a woman in Hannover several months ago. He drew a five dollar fine.

William Bailey Allen E. Dent Hannibal

Burlington Pair Wed In Hannibal

Judge Thomas Hagan marries Gray D. Robbins of Burlington Iowa and Miss Goldie Crapser of the same place at 2 PM in his Center street office.

Burlington Hannibal Thomas Hagan Gray D. Robbins Goldie Crapser Center Street

Hannibal Firm Booms With Hair Removal Product Neet

Hannibal’s pharmaceutical firm on East Broadway, started under four months ago, now nets about 30000 dollars monthly, employs nearly twenty, and sells Neet hair remover worldwide. E D Frier, president, with partner Murray and Carl Shepherd, built the business from Market Street origins to larger quarters as demand soars.

Hannibal France China South America Philippine Islands Japan England Hannibal Pharmatical Company East Broadway Wabash E. D. Frier Los Angeles Cal Murray Paris Persia United States Frier Carl Shepherd Market Street Parcel Post Tutt L. H. Tutt Shepherd Mr. Frier

Ben Roland Admits Guilt on Five Counts

Oakwood druggist Ben Roland settled with Missouri for illegal liquor sales. He withdrew a not guilty plea and admitted guilt on five counts, drawing 40 dollar fines plus costs in two judges courts, totaling over 250 dollars. He was previously acquitted on a similar charge and later arrested after new affidavits.

Ben Roland Oakwood Missouri Roland Thomas S. Hagan John H. Totsch Hagan Totsch Hamlin

HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS

Mrs W T Myers and children of the West Side are visiting relatives and friends at Bowling Green Missouri. Miss Della Edwards attending normal school at Kirkville Missouri spends the Fourth of July holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs B M Edwards of North Fifth Street. Miss Nettie Dacy formerly stenographer for attorney E W Nelson left Hannibal recently to visit friends in Detroit Michigan and has decided to live in Detroit and accepted a position as stenographer with a large brokerage firm there.

W. T. Myers West Side Bowling Green, Mo Della Edwards Kirkaville, Mo Mrs B. M. Edwards North Fifth Street

Manhunt Near Salt River Describes Missouri Threats

Sheriff Clark and deputies chase Benjamin McCann amid four to five days of terrorizing Salt River residents in Ralls County Missouri southwest of Hannibal. Reports say he has a gun and threatened to kill relatives and set houses ablaze while evading capture with possible aid from friends.

Sheriff Clark Ralls County Missouri Hannibal Salt River Benjamin McCann Clark

Father Meinhart Assigned To Indian Creek Parish

Rev Father Meinhart former chaplain at St Elizabeths and assistant priest at Immaculate Conception Parish transfers to Indian Creek to oversee the local parish and the church at Stoutsville. Rev Father Fox from Indian Creek will lead the new parish in West Hannibal now under formation.

Pather Meinhart St. Elizabeth's Hospital Immaculate Conception Indian Creek Stoutsville Father Fox West Hannibal

Negro Held For Circuit Court On Concealed Revolver Charge

Levi Harris, a Black man, was charged with carrying a concealed revolver after being arrested by Policemen Bennett and McClenning at the Heinz carnival on Market Street. He pleaded guilty before Judge John H. Totsch, was held to await circuit court action, and could not make bond, jail bound. Harris has been in Hannibal only a short time.

Levi Harris Bennett and McClenning Market Street John H. Totsch Hannibal Court of Common Pleas Harris Hannibal

Mass Meetings In Four Local Churches Tonight

Civic Improvement league formation to be discussed at 8 oclock meetings in First Presbyterian Arch Street Methodist South Side Christian Oak Wood Christian churches. No services in other local churches tonight due to meetings.

First Presbyterian Church Arch Street Methodist Church South Side Christian Curch Oakwod Cristian Church Civic Improvement League

Robbery Reported at Hannibal Trust Building

Emmett Mahoney elevator operator at the Hannibal Trust building reported to police that a cigar and tobacco case on the first floor was broken into and robbed of several dollars in currency and cigarettes on the Fourth of July.

Emmett Mahoney Hannibal Trust Building

Co operative Society Stockholders To Meet

Hannibal Co operative Society stockholders will meet at the Labor Temple at 3 o’clock this afternoon for an important business meeting. The organization plans to open a co operative store in Hannibal within a few weeks.

Hannibal Co-operative Society Labor Temple Hannibal

Independents To Play Mules At Main Land Field

The Hannibal Independents meet the Hannibal Mules at Main land's Field 1 at 3 o'clock this afternoon. A fast game is expected with Maener for the Independents and Jawker for the Mules.

Hannibal Independents Hannibal Mules Mainland's Field Maener Independents Jawker

Livestock Markets Kansas City Report Courting Week Trends

Kansas City livestock receipts show cattle and beef butcher prices mostly higher for the week with heavy demand for feeders and steers. Hog prices steady to higher amid varying classes. sheep and lambs end the week lower while goats fall. Bulls steady. canners and cutters up to 400 higher. heifers and weaners mixed.

Kansas City

Market Report Notes Mixed Commodities on Saturday

Two loads of hay sold for 30 dollars each and three loads of oats at 72 cents per unit, plus a load of corn at 1.85 dollars completed Saturday sales on the city market. Prices for hogs remained around 21.50, other markets steady with little change.

Local Markets Prices for Farm Products and Livestock

Local markets report prices paid by Knollenberg Milling Co for new wheat and various grains, hay, and straw. Includes livestock quotes from Anck Brothers, poultry by C K Bishop Co, milling products, oils, and fresh fruits and vegetables from John Musolino Co with prices for oranges, bananas, cherries, lemons, pineapples, berries, peaches, grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cantaloupes, and potatoes.

Knollenberg Milling Company Anck Brothers C. K. Bishop Co Armco Swift Blatchford H. P Aldo Summers Drug Co John Musolino and Co

Proposals for Bituminous Coal in Illinois Sealed bids opened

State of Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings invites sealed proposals for bituminous coal delivering to the Charitable Penal Reform Institution and State Normal schools for the year starting July 1 1919. Bids due July 8 1919 at 10:00 am at the Capitol Building Springfield. Bennett and Kohn oversee procurement.

State OF Illinois Department of Public Works and Springfield Department of Public Works Capitol Building Mllnois Department of Public Works and Buildings Frank I. Bennett H. H. Kohn

New Weight Reduction System Claims Easy Loss

A promotional notice touts oil of kerein capsules as a simple fat reduction method. It promises weight loss of ten to sixty pounds without exercise and claims improved health, vitality, and appearance, urging readers to buy at the druggist's and start immediately.

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Hannibal News Woman’s Label League of Hannibal Union Street N. Raizen Tom State OF Texas Thad. W. Ward Hampshire Quincy L. LoTasit Vhone N. Loth Bosra Unm Harry Pockas Prue Hagenbaumer Richardson's Rapid Service Garage Elzea-Dunn Chas. Renner Oklahoma Father Meinhart St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Co-operative Society Wey Weilers N. 5Th ST Struthers Strothera Manufacturing Ca Peoria Ulinots Estabashed Stoc Grau New York Hampshire Street Liberty Long Commission CO Grain Commission Merchants Chicago Board of Trade Quincy Gas, Electric
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