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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1920

Page

5

Paroled Youth Enlists After Attempted Vandalism

Robert Cochran, charged with trying to attack Bower Moxley of Hannibal Vulcanizing Co, was paroled by Judge C T Hays in juvenile court on condition to enlist in the U S Army. He was sent to Jefferson Barracks after enlistment at the Hannibal recruiting office.

Robert Cochran Bower Moxley Hannibal Vulcanizing Company North Third _ street C. T. Hays United States Army Cochran Hannibal Army Jefferson Barracks Bir Moxley

Today's Program At Hannibal Playhouses

Star Theater features Buck Jones in The Last Straw with Matt & Jeff and Pathe News. Broadway Star Feature Pictures accompany the show at Hannibal Playhouses today.

Hannibal Star Theater Buck Jones Matt & Jeff Pathe News Broadway Star Feature Pictures

Girl Who Died Four Weeks Ago Still Unburied

Miss Mil dred E. Dolbrow aged 18 died of pneumonia February 7 at her home 2143 West Broadway. Her body remains at a local undertaking parlor four weeks later as her mother Mrs. J. H. Edmonson, who is seriously ill, defers funeral per the mother’s request. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Mildred E. Dolbrow J. H. Edmonson

Reuben S. Dudley Dies Native of Pike

Reuben S. Dudley 62 formerly ran a Market Street barber shop and died Thursday at his home after four weeks of illness. Born in Pike County Illinois he leaves wife Maggie and three daughters Mrs W H Yount Kansas City Missouri Mrs L R Oroing and Mrs J B Scholars Kansas City Kansas. He belonged to Mason ic lodge 821 and Ellen Encamp ment 1148 New Canton Illinois. Remains to O Donnell funeral home and will be taken to Kansas City Kansas for interment.

Reuben S. Dudley Market Street Mr. Dudley Pike County Ill Maggie W. H. Yount Kansas City L. R. Oroing J. B. Scholars Kan Dudley Masonic Lodge Ellen New Canton O’donnell

Jesse J Russell Dies at 65 in Hannibal

Jesse J Russell a pattern maker at Hannibal Wheel Company of 322 Glascock street died in St Elizabeth hospital at 7 pm Thursday aged 65. Funeral at 2:30 pm today at O Donnell's funeral home with Rev T D Fry of Broadway Methodist church officiating. Interment Mount Olivet cemetery. Survived by wife Alice two daughters Mrs Lula Kuhn Springfield Illinois and Miss Alice Russell Hannibal and son Harry Dubuque Iowa.

Jesse J. Russell Glascock Street Hannibal Wheel Company St. Elizabeth Hospital O'Donnell T. D. Fry Broadway Methodist Church Mount Olivet Alice Lula Kuhn Springfield Til Alice Russell Hannibal Harry Dubuque, Ia

Interior Towns Eye North Missouri Baseball League

Hannibal Travelers manager Hart Walker has been contacted by managers from Clarence Moberly Monroe City and other northeast Missouri towns about a weekend league for the coming season. Tom Lenane of the Quincy Gems expresses interest and hopes a circuit can be formed. Cities mentioned include Hannibal Quincy Moberly Clarence Monroe City Shelbina and Brookfield. The Travelers will meet soon to plan. Lefty Burnham is expected as top pitcher while H B Johnson of Salt Lake City visits Hannibal.

Hart Walker Hannibal Travelers Clarence Moberly Monroe City Northeast Missouri Walker Tom Lenane Quincy Gems Lenane Hannibal Quincy Moberly Clarence Shelbina Brookfield Burnham Columbia South Caroline

Special City Council Meeting Over Rutherford Structure

Mayor J K Mills plans a special meeting of the city council on March 11 to decide the Rutherford structure dispute on Market street. Property owners demanded its removal as unsightly dangerous and a fire hazard. Rutherford’s attorneys Rendlen White challenge the order while the owners’ attorney Berryman Henwood prepares for a likely legal clash.

J. K.mills Rutherford Market Street West Side P. H. Rutherford Rendlen& White Berryman Henwood

American Legion to Hold Smokers and Gatherings

Emmett J. Shields Post No 55 American Legion accepted use of Castle Hall from Hannibal lodge No 5 Knights of Pythias at their regular meeting. A smoker and social are planned for Wednesday night March 24 at the Y M C A gymnasium with a later date possible for a Knights of Pythias joint event. The post seeks a permanent meeting place within months.

Castle Hall Emmett J. Shields American Legion Hannibal Knights of Pythias Y.M.C. A

$20,000 Paid For Theater Building

Eugene Reib purchased the Broadway Star theater building from the Drescher estate for about $20,000. The May lease expiry looms for the current theater company, which may be renewed by the owners. Reib, manager of Reib's Ready-to-Wear, did not disclose future plans for the property.

Broadway Star Theater Eugene Reib Drescher Hannibal Reib South Main Street

Hannibal Y M C A Notes Bowl ing Tournament results

In the second Bowl ing Tournament the Business Men won all three games against the Courier-Post while Hoffman led with 189, Cable 187, and Mayes 178. Upcoming matches include Invincibles vs Eagles on March 8 and Coca-Colas vs Invincibles on March 22, closing the series. In City Basketball League play at the Y M C A gym, the Gophers beat the Pirates 24 17 in the first game, with four Pirates on the floor, and Coca-Colas defeated Burlington 25 to 11 after a forfeit and substitution.

Courier-Post Business Men Hoffman Cable Mayes The Invincibles Eagles Coca-Colas Gophers Pirates Burlington Coca Colas

Weather forecast and cold spell across Hannibal area

The weather bureau warned of lingering cold with little prospect of warmer weather into the weekend. Friday and Saturday were expected to grow cloudier with continued cold. The overnight low near 7 degrees above zero was recorded Thursday night and Friday morning, with similar temperatures forecast today. The high pressure over Alberta and western snow cover contributed to the frigid conditions and a match cold driving wind.

Weather “Bureau Hannibal Alberta Will E Taictie

City parks to gain trees and shrubbery in Hannibal

The City of Hannibal plans to beautify Central Park on Broadway and the riverfront park with more trees and shrubs. The park committee will consult a tree and shrubbery expert within days and may add many trees this spring and summer. Alderman John Schnitter chairs the park committee.

Hannibal Central Park Broadway River Front Riverview Park John Schnitter

Moore Funeral Held At Palmyra

Funeral services were held for George Moore assessor of Marion county at the Palmyra Baptist church. He died in Levering hospital from burns. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. Rev. A J Thames of Kansas City delivered the sermon. Hannibal friends attended including many members of Hannibal lodge 1198 B P O Elks. The Palmyra Masonic lodge conducted brief grave services.

Baptist Church Palmyra George Moore Marion Levering Hospital Burns Greenwood Cemetery A. J. Thames Kansas City Hannibal Friends Moore Hannibal Lodge No. 1198 Masonic Lodge

Homer Dickerson Dies at 24 in Bowie Home

Homer R Dickerson aged 24 died at 8 15 pm Thursday in the Bowie of his parents Mr and Mrs A E Dickerson 626 Ely street Death attributed to typhoid fever He worked at Atlas Portland Cement plant and belonged to the Eagles A sister Miss Mallie Dickerson is ill from the same disease and no funeral services will be held Burial will be this afternoon in Mt Olivet cemetery.

Homer R. Dickerson Bowie A. E. Dickerson Ely Street Atlas Portland Cement Plant The Eagles Mallie Dickerson Mt. Olivet

HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL

Union street residents report improving health among locals. Bur ling ton dispatcher Guy Zinn shows cautious recovery after three weeks ill. Atlas Portland Cement plant storekeeper F B Jones remains unimproved. Quincy visitors Mr and Mrs T F Franklin have returned home after a visit. J B Bernard of Taylor Mo traveled to Hannibal for business. Miss Katherine Young returns to Quincy after visiting Hannibal.

Guy Zinn Union Street Burlington F. B. Jones Atlas Portland Cement Plant T. F. Franklin Quincy Hanni- 1 J. B. Bernard Taylor Hannibal Katherine Young

Aurora Wages Rise For Builders Union Demands

Building contractors in Aurora Illinois announced agreement with bricklayers electricians and plumbers to pay 20 dollars per day with time and a half for overtime. The eight hour day was set as the standard. The move follows labor talks and reflects industry wage scales in March.

Aurora Ill Navy

Classified ad seeks burper with steady work in Hannibal

Wanted a good steady burper with a solid guarantee and solid job. Apply at 1324 Market St Hannibal Missouri.

Market St Hannibal, Mo

Wanted Woodworking Machine Men for Hannibal Body Truck

Advertises for first class experienced wood working machine men to operate saws stickers planers jointers. Apply Hannibal Body Truck Company located at 10th and Collier streets Hannibal Missouri.

Hannibal Bodytruck Company 10Th Collier Streets Hannibal Missouri

Treaty claims and Italian expansion threaten Fiume and Adriatic

The report outlines Italy and Croatia conflict over Fiume and the Adriatic coast, citing London pact provisions and Wilson line while noting Italian demands for annexation and neutralization of the Dalmatian coast. It also records local obituaries and community notices including George Mordes, Palmyra visitors, and flu cases.

George London Wilson Fumie Aa Italy Fiume Biume Dalmatian Adriatic Croatia

Pittsfield News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Plans

Hon W B Williams spends days in Mt Sterling. Walker Roads sails for Arkansas to survey farm lands. Wm H Worthington seeks re election as Pittsfield township town clerk. Edward Brown resigns from Peters barbershop to move to Bloomington. Thomas B Ellis seriously ill with no improvement. Ladies Aid of Pleasant Grove church held social at Dolbows. Anne McCaffrey critically ill with slim chances of recovery. Local capitalists eye purchasing Hillerbranner building to convert to a modern motion picture palace. Clarence L Oakley tied to bid. Theodore Bates returns from Milwaukee for treatment, likely to return for follow ups. New jail ready. Sheriff Davis ready to house inmates.

W. B. Williams Mt. Sterling Walker Roads Arkansas Wm. H. Worthington Pittsfield Township Edward Brown John Peters Bloomington Thomas B. Ellis Ladies’ Aid Society Pleasant Grove Herbert G. Dolbow Anne McCaffrey Margaret McCaffrey Hillerbranner Clarence L. Oakley E. P. Opera House Theodore Bates Milwaukee Bo Capital Severa John H. Davis

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promoted Against Flu and Grips

A plain statement praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a preventive for flu and diseases by improving blood quality and sanitation, urging medical consultation for any illness. It claims the tonic renews red blood cells, restores health, builds energy, and boosts appetite, with Hood’s Pills as a recommended cathartic if needed.

Hood

Millions of Tiny Germs Cause Your Catarrh

An advertisement explains catarrh as caused by bloodborne germs that inflame nose and throat passages. It touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier from a long-standing 50 year old cure, claiming relief by cleansing the blood and offering free literature from the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.

S. S.S Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hays Pike Jesse L. Russell Nterior Travelers’ Manager N. E. Mo H. B. Johnson Salt Lake City Utah Spur Alderman Pythias Hall Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Hannibal Y. M. C. A T Hawkins F. Martin F. Mapel C. Schaub G Lane Il Pirates Culler I Morley F Peterson C Shell Grace Name Carey F Hogg F Cornell C. Gettler G. Hunt F. Fisher F . Franklin Morley Peterson Homer Dickerson Warewayland CO George Mordes Srienae Palmyra-wan Van Atesa Piftsfield, Ill Butte Lour WARE _ WAYLAND CO Weems Laundera — Cleaners Dyers Jersey Ste Ricker National Bank Resources United States Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank U. S H.¥. J. Rickhr
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