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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1919

Page

7

Spouse Tries To Reclaim Husband In Hannibal Resort

A Davenport woman later identified as Mrs Jessie Anderson tracked her husband to a Hannibal resort at 110 East Bird street. She tore his cap at the police station after accompanying officers to the scene, then again seized the cap at the station before deciding to stay in Davenport. The couple reportedly patched things up and left on a Burlington train for Iowa.

Davenport Iowa Hannibal Jessie Anderson Virgil Helton Pete Turner Bird Street Anderson Burlington

C of C Luncheon Postponed Two Days

Secretary Harry Scheidler of the Chamber of Commerce announced a postponement of the weekly luncheon from Tuesday to Thursday. The event was to feature Lieut. Joseph C. Raible Jr. of Hannibal, famed for flying in France, arriving today or tomorrow. Raible is expected to be home early this week after two weeks in New York awaiting discharge.

Harry Scheidker Chamber of Commerce Joseph C. Raible, Jr Hannibal France Lieut Raible Scheidler J. C. Raible West Side New York

Colored Man, 63, Hit By Taxi Cab

Henry Washington, 63, was struck by a taxi cab driven by Normal Tribble at South Main and Church streets early Saturday. He was taken to Griswold's furniture store and then home on Hill Street. Injuries described as minor abrasions on face and body.

Ienry Washington South Main Church Streets Griswold’s Hill Street

Odd Fellow Marks Fifty Years in Lodge

Henry Mast of Adams Lodge No. 317 Quincy celebrated fifty years as an Odd Fellow. A dinner Sunday night hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Wicters of Fulton Avenue drew Mystic lodge members from Hannibal and local friends. Seventy-year-old Mr Mast, aged eighty, attended with Lydia Mast Lawrence Weddington C R Boyce John Jayne Elmer Seniff Herbert Devine Arthur Stout E B Garner and D C Handley present.

Henry Mast Odd Fellows Mast Arthur Wicters Fulton Avenue Mystic Lodge of the Hannibal Adamis Lodge No. 317 Quincy Lydia Mast Lawrence Weddington C. R. Boyce John Jayne Elmer

Writes of Hon Air Attack on Munition Train

Sergeant Everette Stout of Hannibal reports in a letter to his parents about a German air attack on an ammunitions train moving to the front. The Germans missed the motor trucks, two enemy planes took part, and no Americans were wounded. Stout anticipated sailing from France on February 13 and expected return to Hannibal soon. His brother Henry Stout was killed in action in the Argonne in September.

Everette Stout Hannibal Witliam Stout Stout United States Sergeant Stout Henry Stout Argonne Forest

Petition to declare poultry business nuisance filed

A small group in the 300 block on North Main filed a petition with Hannibal city clerk to have the Davis Cleaver Poultry company at 318 North Main declared a nuisance. Majorities refused to sign, protest seen unwarranted, and no city action expected due to odor concerns in warm weather.

North Main Street Davis- Cleaver Poultry Company Fenton B. Morris Hannibal

Missouri Master Plumbers Hold Hannibal Convention

More than 50 visitors from across Missouri attend the annual Missouri Master Plumbers association convention in Hannibal. Sessions run at Elks hall, with officer elections scheduled this afternoon. Mayor John K. Mills welcomed guests in a brief Monday morning address.

Missouri Hannibal Missouri Master Plumbers’ Association Elks’ Hall John K. Mills

Special Train To Open Northeast Missouri Silo Campaign

A four car special train from St Louis will carry business leaders and Chamber members to Hannibal for the northeast Missouri silo campaign opening on March 18. The drive aims to build at least 100 silos in each of 25 counties, with 100,000 supplements distributed by 50 newspapers. Speakers include Eckles, Trowbridge, Jardine, Naylor, Van Pelt and others as the campaign runs March 18 to 29.

St. Louis Missouri Hannibal Chamber of Commerce Northeast Burnette & Poole Hannibal Wabash Railroad Hannaibal C. H. Eckles E. A. Trowbridge W. IL. Jardine Paul B. Naylor Hugh G van Pelt Sam Jordan F W. Merrill R. M. Roland J. Kelly Wight H. O. Allison W. H. Hargrove W. H. Johnson E G. Bennett S. T. Simpson J. W. Henceroth D. A. Spencer W. A. Cochel J. B. Lambson

Hannibal to Send Delegates to Quincy Highway Meeting

Secretary H. A. Scheidker of the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce announced that Hannibal will be represented at the Mississippi River Scenic Highway association convention in Quincy on Wednesday. Truman Pierson of Quincy invited Hannibal to attend, and about a dozen Hannibal residents are expected to go.

H. A. Scheidker Chamber of Commerce Hannibal Mississippi River Scenic Highway Association Quincy Truman Pierson Quincy Chamber of Commerce

Arthur O Donnell Seeks Democratic Police Chief Nomination

Former Hannibal police officer Arthur O Donnell is running for chief of police under the Democratic banner. He claims labor unionists support and is assembling friends to back him at the upcoming Democratic convention when the city ticket will be named.

Arthur Tough) O'Donnell Hannibal Donnell

HANNIBAL GARDNER MARRIAGE AND MILITARY RETURN

Corporal Frank Fink returned from Waco Texas after being mustered out of the army. He plans to resume his former position at the Hannibal Trust Company in Hannibal while Mira Garland Armstrong and Guinan meat supervisor are connected to the wedding at 4 30 p m at the home of the groom and his manager

Frank Fink Waco Texas Army Hannibal Trust Company i Mira Garland CA Armstrong Manag Guinan

Youth Dies After Two Weeks Sleep from Influenza

Carl F. Lux 16 died Saturday night after sleeping two weeks from influenza at his parents home 1420 Samuels avenue. Survived by six sisters. Physicians could not revive him. Funeral at 2 PM from the home conducted by Rev. C. H. Winders of First Christian church. Interment in Mount Olivet cemetery.

Carl F. Lux T. F. Lux Samuels Avenue C. H. Winders First Christian Church Mount Olivet Cemetery

Longtime Hannibal Resident Mrs. Kleindienst Dies

Mrs. Caroline Kleindienst, nearly 80, longtime Hannibal resident of 72 years, died Sunday afternoon at Levering hospital after a two year illness. Born in Germany, she came to Hannibal at age eight. Remains were taken to W. M. Smith undertaking establishment for burial prep, with funeral arrangements to be announced. Interment will be at Riverside cemetery.

Hannibal Caroline Kleindienst Slater Riverside Cemetery

Missouri women boost nationwide singing movement

Mrs. A. D. Steele of Sedalia leads a national push to have Missourians and the nation sing with fervor. As National Chairman of the Music Department of the General Federation of Women's Clubs she trains county and home agents statewide and reports a wonderful response from previously non-singers during Partners' Week in Columbia and other sessions.

Missouri A. D. Steele Sedalia National Federation of Music Clubs Missouri Council of Defense Marmers

Mrs Steele Inspires Audience To Sing In Public

Mrs Steele uses a bold talk and baton to convince a diverse town audience that anyone can sing. She leads a mass chorus through the national anthem and scenes from Joan of Arc as she cites community singing as self confidence in song. She traces its rise to eight years ago on both coasts.

University University Glee Club France Joan of Ares Katy Mrs. Steele

Miss Lambert of Quincy Wed Salena Lambert and Walter E Eaker

Miss Lambert of Quincy and Miss Salena Lambert of Quincy wed Walter E. Eaker of Hull II in a quiet ceremony Saturday night officiated by Judge Thomas S. Hagan. The marriage took place at Judge Hagan's Center street office and the couple will reside in Hull.

Salena Lambert Quincy Walter E. Eaker Hull Thomass. Hagan Judge Hagan Center Street

Woman Candidate Becomes Argentina's First Female Deputy Hope

Senora Julieta Lanter De Hensshaw, a physician in Buenos Aires, launches her bid for the chamber of deputies as a representative of the national capital. She is the first woman known to seek parliament in Argentina.

Argentinig Buenos Aires Senora Julieta Lanter de Hensshaw Chamber of Deputies

Bowen Man Tries 10 End Life By Hanging

Edward Jacobs a real estate dealer of Bowen attempted suicide by hanging in his barn early Monday morning. He was found alive and under treatment. his health remained precarious. Jacobs had been in poor health and mental decline and was to be taken to a hospital in Jacksonville Monday. He has a wife and a 12 year old daughter among other relatives in Bowen Camp Point and Golden. He was a Methodist. The report also notes unrelated items about Curzon succession and Bank of Commerce of Canada employing over 1,000 women.

Jacobs Jacksonville Bowen Camp Point Golden Methodist Church

Golden Fleece at Quincy Theater Today

The Golden Fleece adapts a Saturday Evening Post story by Frederick Irving Anderson. The cast features Jack Curtis in notable roles, with Joe Bennett described as clever and Peggy Pearce hailed as a country heroine, marking a lively local stage presentation at Quincy Theater today.

Peggy Pearce Saturday Evening Post Frederick Irving Anderson Quincy Jack Curtis Joe Bennett

Balfour to Retire From Foreign Office After Peace Conference

London reports Arthur J. Balfour, secretary for foreign affairs in the Lloyd George government, will retire at the close of the peace conference per the Evening Standard. The announcement notes his long service and role in postwar diplomacy.

Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Rheumatic Relief

Rheumatic sufferers blame weather changes for pain and claim Neutrone Prescription 99 banishes winter terrors. The ad touts weekly adopters across walks of life, urging readers to buy a 50c or 1.00 bottle from druggists and CW drug stores with mail orders available.

St Jacobs Liniment Promises Back Pain Relief

An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment for backache lumbago stiffness and sciatica claiming almost instant relief without skin damage. It urges readers to obtain a small trial bottle from their druggist for lasting relief.

ST. Jacobs St. Jacobs Liniment Adv

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