Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

We have 16,533,882 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1920

Page

7

Tank Climb Exhibition planned for North Main Street

Weather delay shifts Army recruiting event to this afternoon in Hannibal as Captain Z N Estes eyes a second tank climb on North Main street Heights at 4 o'clock. Five enlistments reported this week include Milard Jordan Henry Holt Guy Bond Jackson Farnsworth and Charles Depp.

Z. N. Estes Tannibal North Main Street Estes Milard Jordan Briscoe Tank Henry F. Holt Lindell Avenue Hannibal Stgaal Corps Guy R. Bond Monroe City Camp Pike Ark Jackson E. Farnsworth Planter’s Hotel Charles Depp Planters’ Hotel

Moore Funeral at Palmyra Today

Funeral services for County Assessor George Moore of Palmyra, who died from burns in Levering hospital Tuesday, will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at the Palmyra Baptist Church. Rev. A. J. Thames of Kansas City will officiate. Greenwood Cemetery is the burial site. Palmyra Masons will conduct the graveside rites, with Hannibal Elks members attending. Mrs Moore arrived in Palmyra from Houston, Texas, Wednesday.

George Moore Palmyra Levering Hospital Baptist Church A. J. Thames Kansas City Thames Moore Greenwood Cemetery

Shoe Company Eyes Open Grocery Store in Hannibal

International Shoe Company in Hannibal weighs opening a grocery store at South Seventh and Cullier to sell at cost to employees. Assistant superintendent Paul Raukahi asked city hall about a license. City attorney Carstarphen to rule if a fee applies. Plant employs 1,000 workers as wage adjustments continue.

International Shoe Company Hannibal South Seventh Cullier Streets Paul Raukahi Shoe Company Carstarphen Supt H. E. Jenkins

Johns Before Police Court in Hannibal Vagrancy Case

W S Johns, a 72 year old man found roaming Union Station, hotels and doctors offices, appeared in Hannibal police court on a vagrancy charge. Judge Smiley released him without a fine after he promised to leave town. Once a Hannibal businessman, Johns lost his savings amid various misfortunes making his case notably unfortunate for the police department.

W. S. Johns Hannibal Union Station Smiley Johns

Condition Of Mrs. Schmidt Improves

The condition of Mrs Ida K Schmidt of West Broadway improved Thursday after a period of serious illness. Her daughter Miss Bertha G Schmidt of Topeka Kansas is at her bedside. Miss Schmidt was formerly a Hannibal newspaperwoman and is now with the Capper publications in Topeka, gaining prominence through magazine articles.

Ida K Schmidt West Broadway Schmidt Bertha G. Schmidt Topeka Kansas Miss Schmidt Hannibals Capper Publications

Mark Twain Tire Plant Aims Market by August

Construction on the Hannibal Rubber Co plant at South Maple and Collier streets is progressing ahead of schedule. Secretary Gibson said Mark Twain tires could go on sale by July or August. The company plans to close stock sales within sixty days, with over 400000 dollars already raised and 100000 dollars remain. Gibson also noted hopes for a local housing company formed via the Chamber of Commerce to address housing needs this spring and summer.

Hannibal Rubber Company South Maple Avenue Collier Streets Gibson The Rubber Company Mark Twain Hannibal Chamber of Commerce

Covey Reid Weds Miss Irene Willage

Covey E. Reid son of Mrs Minnie Reid of 423 South Sixth street and Miss Irene Willage of Hannibal were married at 8 o clock Wednesday night at the bridegroom s mother s home. Rev William Callaway of Calvary Baptist Church officiated. Attendants were Miss Isabel Willage and Lee Curtis. The couple left for Marceline Missouri for a brief visit before returning to Hannibal to make their home. Reid served months in France with Company E 139th Infantry 33d Division.

Covey E. Reid Minnie Reid South Sixth Street Irene Williage Hannibal William Callaway Calvary Baptist Church Isabel Willage Lee Curtis Marceline Reid France 139Th Infantry

Illinois Pair Wed In Hannibal Ill Married in Judge's Office

Miss Edna Conwell of Glacia and Omer Melugin of Edenburg were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace J H Totsch at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. The ceremony occurred in Judge Totsch's office on Center street. The couple will reside in Edenburg.

Edna Conwell Glacia, Ill Omer Melugin Edenburg Ill Justice of the Peace J. H. Totsch Judge Totsch Center Street

Cold Wave Follows Worst Winter Day in Hannibal

Weather observer B A Waldron reports Hannibal cold with 5 to 10 above zero. A heavy gale and a two thirds inch of snow marked the worst winter day, while St Louis stood at 46 degrees. Train service suffered less than feared despite the storm.

B. AL. Waldron Hannibal Mercury St. Louis Bhezard

Northcutt Young to wed in Centenary Church

Miss Pansy Northcutt of Hannibal will marry Arthur M. Young of Silex on Thursday March 17 at Centenary Methodist church in Ralls County. Rev S W Hayne will perform the ceremony. About 100 friends are invited. Northcutt is daughter of S E Northcutt of Levert on Missouri and worked for National Refining. Young, son of M M Young of Silex, recently discharged from the navy after 19 months, served mainly at mining base No 18 in Inverness Scotland as storekeeper.

Pansy Northcutt Hannibal Arthur M. Young Silex Centenary Methodist Church Ralls County S. W. Hayne Archstreet Methodist Church Miss Northcutt S. E. Northcoutt Leverton

Bolden Divorce Filed Over Indignities In Hannibal

Mrs. Sadie B. Bolden sues Horrace W. Bolden in Hannibal Court of Common Pleas for divorce accusing him of general indignities and cruelty. Attorneys Rendlen and White of Hannibal file the suit. The couple wed June 26 1907 and separated April 1917.

Hannibal

Hannibal Lodge Of K. Of P. Meets

The regular meeting of Hannibal Lodge No. 5 Knights of Pythias was held Thursday night. Work in the first rank was done and plans were made to institute Hannibal Temple of the D O K K next Thursday in Castle hall. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday night.

Hannibal Lodge No. 5 Knights of Pythias Hannibal Temple Castle Hall Reguar Hannibal Lodge

Edmonson For Real Estate Firm Moves to City

J H Edmonson of Rice and IL Realty moves from the farm he recently sold to Frank Schwartz and now rents a house at 1706 Broadway making his residence in the city. Edmonson is son of Hannibal and continues his real estate career in town.

J. H. Edmonson Rice & IL Hannibal Frank Schwartz

Judge Dent Weds Hannibal Couple

Judge Allen E. Dent officiated in Hannibal at his office on Center Street. George Buttgen and Miss Stella McGlasson, both residents of Hannibal, were married at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.

Allen E. Dent George Buttgen Stella McGlasson Hannibal Center Street

Today's Program At Hannibal Playhouses

Star Theater presents Qwen Moore in Sooner or Later and H B Warner in A Fugitive From Matrimony with Broadway Star feature pictures on the bill at Hannibal Playhouses.

Hannibal Star Theater Qwen Moore H. B. Warner Broadway Star

Wells of Adame and Miss Mason Wed at Center Street Office

Wells of Adame and Miss Bessie Mason of Liberty were united in marriage at 2 00 o clock Thursday afternoon with John H. Totsch officiating in his office on Center street. The couple began their journey together after the ceremony.

Batl Adame

Also Mentioned on This Page

Army International Plant W. 8. Johns HOPE Covey Reid Irene Willage Ilinois Quincy E.S Tricotines—Serges Silvertones Oxford Cloth EATON American Cloak and Suit Co Hampshire St Quincy, IL Ricker National Bank Silex, MO Mian K. of Judge Dent Market St Hannibal, Mo Warewayland CO ALUMI Moer Owen Calumet Jean United States Barry Macomb
Search Courier

Search the Quincy Whig Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Quincy Whig?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication