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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1920

Page

8

Mystery Woman Overlaps Hannibal Home Arrest Case

In Hannibal, Alfred Andris the carpenter at South Seventh and Collier streets faced arrest along with Mrs. Laura McAaron, his housekeeper, after police visited early Wednesday. The force cited a mysterious woman who knocked and vanished, with Night Captain ODay claiming ignorance of her identity. The case included disputed warrants and testimony, ending with a guilty verdict for both defendants and fines of 50 dollars each. McAaron also faces a separate 3000 dollar damage suit against the city for injuries from an icy sidewalk, now pending in New London after a venue change.

Alfred Andris South Seventh Collier Streets Andris Laura McAaron Ralph J. Smiley Thomas Day O'Day Berryman Henwerd Andris Home Henwood George Foehringer Attorney Oday Foehringer Rodgers McAaron C. S. Shepard B. M. Carter S. F. Schultz A. R. Schultz D. R. Ec

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound testimonial

Lowell Massachusetts woman Mrs M Theall reports three years of pain and constipation eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she can work twice as much and urges others to try the remedy. Also promotes the product as a standard female health treatment advertised by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Lowell, Mass Lydia E. Pinkham Chestnut St Lowell Mass Lydia

Real estate deals closed in Hannibal Saturday

Several properties changed hands in Hannibal on Saturday. Miss May Bradshaw of South Eighth Street bought a house at 214 Locust Street from the John H. Franklin estate for occupancy as a home. John A. Wilcox sold to George A. Towney of Monroe City a house and lot on Ely Street for the Towney family to occupy. James Mahoney sold to William A. Long a house and lot at 1801 Chestnut Street. Long will move from Munger Street to the new property.

Hannibal May Bradshaw South Eighth Street John H. Franklin Locust Street John A. Wilcox George A. Towney Monroe City Ely Street Mr. Towney James Mahoney Wiliam A. Long Chestnut Street Munger Street

Mrs Ellen Elliott to Be Buried Monday

The body of Mrs Ellen W Elliott, 59, who wed in Quincy, arrived in Hannibal Saturday and was taken to O Donnell brothers funeral home on South Fifth street. Her remains will go to her brother Edward Lyng’s near New London Missouri, today for the funeral at the Catholic church in New London Monday morning. Interment will be Barkley cemetery. Her husband Thomas Elliott, a farmer, is deceased. She was brought to Quincy for treatment weeks ago.

Ellen W. Elliott Quincey Hannibal O'Donnell Brothers South Fifth Street Edward Lyng New London Barkley Cemetery Quincy

Work Begins on Mark Twain Hotel Addition

The Mark Twain hotel announces a new four story addition with eighteen rooms. Construction starts April 1 and should finish by October 1, with possible occupancy by September 1 if weather permits. The first floor will be a store room and the building fronts 35 feet on South Main Street.

Mark Twain Hotel South Main Street

Siedler Improves After Accidental Home Shooting

Vincent Siedler of Birch street, badly wounded when a .22 revolver fired during a gun handling incident with his older brother Warren, is improving and expected to recover. The bullet entered his stomach and lodged in his back before being removed. he is a son of Mr and Mrs Siedler.

Vincent Siedler Birch Street

16 Year Old Boy Dies At Home In Perry Funeral Planned

William Leste Boyd a 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs Eddie L Boyd died at 520 Hawkins Avenue at 9 10 Saturday morning He had been in nine weeks He was born in Ralls county The remains will be taken to Perry Missouri this morning for the funeral and interment to be held there

William Leste Boyd Eddie L. Boyd Hawkins Avenue Ile Ralls County Perry

Special Meeting Held By Masons at Hannibal Lodge No 188

Hannibal Lodge No. 188 of the Masons held a special meeting Friday night at the Masonic Temple on North Fifth Street. Work in the third degree was conferred upon three candidates.

Hannibal Lodge No. 188 Masons Masonic Temple Noth Pith Street

Thieves Enter Business House on Main Street

Burglars broke into a paint store on Main Street through a rear window. They opened the register and took silver coins and pennies. Local police are investigating the break in and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.

Beeboe Brothers

Traveling Commercial Travelers Banquet in Hannibal

Hannibal council of the United Commercial Travelers hosted wives and visitors with a banquet, card party, and dance at the Mark Twain hotel after an adoption class at Security Hall. More than forty Quincy traveling salesmen arrived by Wabash train led by Matt Erhard and C B De Jean.

Hannibal Council United Commercial Mark Twain Broadway Quincy Matt Erhard Quincy Council C. B. de Jean Gem City Security Hall Louie Huegel Hluegel F. J. Schaul Floyd Ledges

Demands For Higher Pay At St Louis & Hannibal

Forty employees of the St Louis and Hannibal Railway seek standard pay levels equal to those on other U S railroads. They pressed the issue weeks ago, were told to await March 9 at the company meeting in Hannibal, but delays and an illness in the wage file stalled action. The group includes switchmen trainmen engine men and yardmen, most of whom reside in Hannibal.

United States St. Louis Hannibal

Coca Colas win bowling contests at Y M C A in Hannibal

Friday night bowling results show the Coca Colas defeating Courier Post three straight games with Clayton scoring 182 the high game and Hagan and Zimmerman tied at 171. Standings list Business Men Eagles Coca Colas and Courier Post with varied records. There will be an Intermed iate Sunday School boys conference in Oakwood and Hannibal on April 15 ending with a six thirty dinner.

Coca-Colas Courier Post Clayton Hagan Zimmerman Invincibles Courier-Post County Sunday School Association Young Men's Christian Association Oakwood Hannibal R. M. Wilkins Frank Green T. T. McKinney J. R. Blackwood J. W. Morley

Eagles sweep Bowling Tournament win at Y M C A

In the City Bowling Tournament at the Y M C A, the Eagles defeated the Invincibles in all three games. McWilliams led with 201, White 174, and a 164 tie between Menge and Earhart. Next up is Coca Colas versus Courier-Post on Friday.

Eagles The Invincibles McWilliams Menge Earhart Coca-Colas Courier-Post Pindiahes

Star Theater presents Ethel Clayton in Women’s Weapons

The Star Theater shows Ethel Clayton in Women’s Weapons along with Charlie Chaplin in The Vagabond Broadway Star. Feature pictures headline the program with the two features billed as the main attractions.

Star Theaetr Ethel Clayton Charlie Chaplin

Community notices and social updates from local residents

Local itemized social brief lists church activities and weekend visits. Fowler and Robertson led sunday services at local churches. Residents including Orel Vier, Richard Farrell, Minnie Erke, and Mrs. W. Aneaks visited relatives or traveled to Canton and Quincy. Mumps season affects Harold Gray. several families host or travel for weekends and visits.

C. E Op Aneals Evangelical Church Zaj Robertson Orel Vier Quing Richard Farrell Galesburg Wim Aneaks H. J. Hagmeyer Thursd Canton Frank Bitle Leroy Aneals Far Fly Jacob Ride Lawrence Gray Quincy Harold Gray Lucy Seckman Quincy Spert

Naples End of 24 Hour General Strike

Naples reports the 24 hour general strike ended after workers halted due to police and military measures to suppress the protest in the iron works. Local authorities described the stoppage as over.

Naples

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Miss Bradshaw Wilcox M. W. Spencer Robert Isbister C. B. DeJean Gem City Council Lewis Quirk J. F. DeNio R Barney Friebank F. V. Hedges Hannibal Y. M. C. A Sth Street Baptist Church Mr. Wilkins J. B. Jeffries C. G. Palmer E. ©. Stoddard N. H W. Ross First Christian Church Marley E. E. Bigger Charles Fisher W. W. Nevins M. R. Mount Tannibal Adams County Our Gem City Cleaners and Hatters Hampshire St Fowler, III Son Korein CO New York City
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