Hammer to Again Be Wielded in Hannibal Vice Crusade
The Hannibal vice crusade continues with prosecutors hints of further developments in days ahead. A court fined William known as Jay Bird for running a gambling house on North Main Street. Ministers plan two mass meetings for men and women to support city reform as officials keep watch on former vice hubs and potential new targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Roy Hamlin
Hamlin
J. W . Mefford
Marion County
Police Department
Biruck
Jay Bird
John H. Totsch
North Main Street
Tay Bird
William
North End
T. M. Taylor
Arch Street Methodist Church
Allance
Taylor
H. B. Cox
Fifth Street Baptist Church
C. H. Winders
First Christian Church
Photo mixup corrects name for Hannibal marriage
A photograph printed in The Whig had misidentified Miss Sarah Conson as Miss Newt Gilbert F Metz, formerly Miss Sarah Conlon, in Hannibal. The marriage to Ensign Metz, U S N, occurred last Saturday night in Hannibal, and the paper uses this correction to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Newt Gilbert F Metz
Sarah Conson
Ensign Metz
Whig
Remains Of Mrs. Riemann Buried In Meredosia Ill
The remains of Mrs. Harriett Riemann, a well known Hannibal woman, were sent to Meredosia Illinois Tuesday morning where the burial took place in the afternoon. Funeral services were held at the home Monday night conducted by Rev B E S Ely Jr pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and Rev T M Taylor pastor of the Arch Street Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Riemann
Hannibal
Meredosia
Ill
B. E. S. Ely
First Presbyterian Church
T. M. Taylor
Arch Street Methodist Church
War Savings Stamps Drive Expands in Hannibal Plants
QO G Sanford government field man extends War Savings and Thrift Stamp drive to Hannibal plants and northeast Missouri counties. He reports growth in local societies and encourages workers to purchase stamps monthly. Hannibal postmaster J R Blackwood coordinates Marion county efforts with mail carriers selling stamps.
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QO. G. Sanford
Sanford
Palmyra
Missouri
Hannibal
J. R. Blackwood
Marion County
Funeral of Mrs Hendren Held at Riverside Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Lulu Hendren were held at 2 30 PM Tuesday from O Donnell brothers funeral home South Fifth Street conducted by Rev T M Taylor pastor of Arch Street Methodist church. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. The funeral of John Ackerson who died in Palmyra will be held at 10 AM from the same place with interment in Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Hendren
O Donnell Brothers
South Fifth Street
T. M. Taylor
Arch Street Methodist Church
Riverside Cemetery
John Ackerson
Palmyra
HANNIBAL HOT WEATHER RECORDS AND WHEAT PROSPECTS
The Hannibal weather bureau notes 90 degrees on Tuesday at 2 30 PM, one degree below the previous day’s peak of 91. Monday was the warmest day this year per observer B L Waldron. Farmers in Marion County expect a bumper wheat crop as planting for corn proceeds after recent rains, with harvest due after more warm weather and rain.
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Hannibal
Hannibal Weather Bureau
Government
Weather Observer
B. L. Waldron
Marion County
Hannibal Elks drive raises $1200 towards $5000 quota
Chairman George A. Brown said Hannibal and Marion county committees reported $1200 in subscriptions as the Salvation Army Home Service drive proceeds. Reports from factories, rural districts, and residential canvassers were not yet available Tuesday afternoon, while the city and county goal remains $5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Brown
Hannibal Elks
Salvation Army
Hannibal
Marion County
Brown
Campaign Drive Seen Likely To Succeed
The speaker expressed strong public support for the cause and optimistic to complete the drive within the week. He noted liberal responses from people as participation grows.
EXPECT MILLER TO BE EXONERATED AT HEARING
It is reported Hermann Miller arrested three weeks ago for criminally assaulting a nine year old girl may be released this morning at 9 under Judge John H. Totsch. Attorney E W Nelson will offer testimony to prove Miller innocent if the case goes to a hearing. Miller, an employee of the International Shoe factory, is not guilty per responsible sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Miller
John H. Totsch
E. W. Nelson
Miller
International Shoe Factory
Louis Returns to Service in Brooklyn as Family Reports
Louis has returned to service in Brooklyn New York. A letter from another son Sergeant Edward Totsch says he expects to be ordered home sometime this month. He is currently in France.
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Louis
Brooklvyn
N. Y
Edward Totsch
France
Houseman Funeral Set For Thursday
Funeral services for Francis L Houseman, a 25 year Burlinton railroad engineer on the Hannibal division, will be held at 2 30 Thursday afternoon from the family home 411 North Fourth street Interment will be in Mount Oliver
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Francis L Houseman
Hannibal
Burlington Railroad
North Fourth Street
Mount Oliver
Officers Installed by St John’s Lodge No 28 A L F and AM
An installation of newly elected officers was held Monday night by St John’s Lodge No 28 ALF and AM at the Masonic temple. Installing officer was Past Master W A Opegal with Past Master D E Bigger as grand marshal and Past Master C I Gill as grand chaplain. Officers installed include Worshipful Master R Haeussermann senior warden Claire Mainland junior warden A I Ehrman treasurer Paul Anderson secretary W H H Jilackshaw senior deacon William Lynn junior deacon Joe Azzam senior steward R McWilliams junior steward Carl Rowland marshal William Barger chaplain T T McKinney tyler Samuel Watson. Refreshments were served.
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St. John’s Lodge
ALF. & AM
Masonic Temple
W. A. Opegal
D. E. Bigger
C. I. Gill
R. Haeussermann
Claire Mainland
A. I. Ehrman
Paul Anderson
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL CONFIRM COMMUNITY NEWS
Miss May Rush returns from Rochelle after weeks away. Mrs Ired Bryan of Fulton avenue improves after appendicitis surgery and expects home within a week. Charles Dryden of the Burlington line marries Miss Edith Funk at the bride’s home. Kenneth King of Withers III, after a year in France with the 856th Infantry, 80th division, visits Hannibal with his wife and sister. Judge John H Totach and wife return from St Louis after visiting the judge’s brother, with their son Sergeant James W Totach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ired Bryan
Fulton Avenue
Tevering Hospital
Charles Dryden
Ancampiny
Burlington Railroad
Hannibal
Edith Funk
Kenneth
King of Withers III
France
856Th
Hannibal Tuercay
W. J. Hill
John H. Totach
Hope Street
St. Loula
Hoenr Otsch
James W. Totsch
Ae St
Masonic Lodge to Lead Graveside Services at Cemetery
St John’s Lodge No. 28 A F and A M will conduct the graveside services at the cemetery. The lodge will meet at 1:30 PM at the Masonic temple to proceed to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lodge
Masonic Temple
Webb and Helwig Wed at Calvary Parsonage
Charles E. Webb a Hannibal street car conductor and Miss Harriett Helwig were married by Rev J W Callaway pastor of Calvary Baptist church at the parsonage Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Callaway
Calvary Baptist Church
Charles E. Webb
Hannibal
Harriett Helwig
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Rochelle, J
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