River Crest Seen At 17.4 Feet In Hannibal Area
The Mississippi River at Hannibal is expected to crest at about 17.4 feet today. Water has entered basements along Main Street, with pumps operating and levee breaches feared near Salt River mouth. The current level is 17.2 feet, below last year’s peak of 20.1 feet on May 8 and far from the record 22.5 feet in June 1963.
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Hannibal
B. J. Waldron
Main
Keokuk
Louisiana
Ashburn
Salt River
Burlington
Ball Player Hurt In Storm At Mainland Field
Fred Lefty Burnham former Hannibal Three I league player and captain of the Hannibal Baseball club was injured practicing at Mainland Field Saturday afternoon A windstorm blew a beard from the left field bleachers onto the field striking Burnham on the head He received four stitches and was taken to a physician for treatment
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Fred “Lefty Burnham
Hannibal
Mainland's Field
Burnham
Three Couples Wed In Hannibal
Miss Jessie Wilkie and Julius Dur land of Virginia Illinois were married at 9 a.m. Monday morning by Justice of the Peace J. H. Trosch. Judge Trosch also married Miss Nina McDowell of St. Louis and Toward Os borne, same place, at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. At 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon Judge Tome Hagan married Miss Trene A McKinney and Rant W. Moore, both of Hull Illinois.
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Jessie Wilkie
Julius Durland
Virginia
Justice of the Peace
J. H. Trosch
Totsch
Nina McDowell
St. Louis
Osborne
Tome Hagan
Trene A McKinney
W. Moore
Hull
Population reveal for Hannibal set at 10:30 ET
The city of Hannibal will receive an official population announcement today from Washington. The time scheduled for the disclosure is 10:30 a.m. Eastern.
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Hannibal
Washington, D
Youth Mistaken for Peeper Arrest Fades after Inquiry
Marsfield Masters a 17 year old railroad caller was mistaken for "Jack the Peeper" after he looked at his watch through a window on Lindell Avenue. He spent the night in jail and was released on bond Monday evening after police court action was dismissed for trespassing. Authorities warn of the recurring window peeper, but say Masters is innocent.
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Marsfield Masters
M. E. & T. Railroad Company
Jack
Lindell Avenue
Masters
Harry Carstarphen
Ile
FE. W. Nelson
Lewis Oconner
Hammibal
Polwenain
Tom Cave
West Hannibal
Jack the Peeper
Cave
Peiper
Hannibal
Funeral Of Mrs. Dennis Today
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Dennis 73 died at her daughter's home 716 Paris avenue after ten weeks illness. Born July 4 1847 in Macon county Missouri she came to Hannibal as a bride at 18. She leaves four sons John J. Dennis Bisbee Arizona Frank B. Dennis California Jesse and Ezra Dennis Hannibal. Funeral from the Dillon home at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev T D Fry officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet cemetery.
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Margaret Elizabeth Dennis
Hannibal
J. D. Dillon
Paris Avenue
Macon County
Fifth Street
Frank B. Dennis
California
Jesse
Ezra Dennis
Dillon
T. D. Fry
First Methodist Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Negro Fined $50 By Judge Smiley
Charles Hall a Negro was fined 50 dollars and costs in police court for appearing in a public place nude behind bill boards on South Main near the Mark Twain hotel. He pleaded guilty and was warned to stay away from police court. The fine and costs were paid.
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Charles Hall
George Foehringer
Oscar Steers
South Main Street
Mark Twain
R. J. Smiley
Why Measles May Be Dangerous
A public health style note explains measles can leave the air passages inflamed after symptoms pass, risking pneumonia. It recommends nightly Vicks VapoRub applications to draw out inflammation and relieve cough, warns against over-dosing, and describes external use with chest rubbing and warm coverings. It adds a sample request address for new users.
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Vick
Vick Chemical Company
Broad Street
Greensboro
N.C
Hannibal Jury Reform Praised by Police Chief
In Hannibal a police court jury selection drew praise from Chief of Police Trenry R. Harris for picking twelve solid local citizens to decide the Hy Andrews Albert Holford Anavis case. The panel, mostly businessmen, imposed a 50 fine plus costs, reflecting a broader push by the Hannibal Law and Order League to ensure juries are composed of individuals who render impartial verdicts and uphold law and order.
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Hannibal
Justice of the Peace Courts
Harris
Trenry R. Harris
South Seventh
Collier Streets
Laura McAaron
Andris
Hannibal Law and Order League
Police Department
Lewis Lacy dies old Hannibal resident at 74
Lewis A. Lacy died at noon Sunday in Hannibal at his home 629 Union street after months of heart trouble. A lifelong resident, he worked in Atlas Portland cement plant shops for 11 years and earlier for the Hannibal and St. Joe railroad. Surviving are his wife Sarah, four sons Sam Frank William and David Lacy all of Hannibal, three daughters Mrs James Reynolds Mrs Myrtie Hart of Hannibal and Mrs Arthur Hezel of Burlington Iowa. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 p m from South Side Christian church with Rev James Q Moore officiating.
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Lewis A. Lacy
Hannibal
Mr. Lacy
Union Street
Quincy Whig
Tie
Lewis
James O Donnell
Lacy
Atlas Portland Cenemt
Burlington and Old Hannibal & St. Joe Railroad
Burlington
South Side
Reverend Moore’s Sister Dies in Lexington Obituary
The sister of Rev. James Q. Moore pastor of South Side Christian Church in Lexington Missouri died Monday causing the pastor to travel. Rev. Moore will return Wednesday.
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James Q. Moore
Today's Program At Hannibal Playhouses
William Farnum stars in The Last of the Duanes at Star Theater with Prizma Feature and Broadway Star in a feature program at Hannibal Playhouses.
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Hannibal
Star Theater
William Farnum
Windstorm Totals in Hannibal Reach 23 Year Peak
A major windstorm swept Hannibal and surrounding areas on Sunday. Peak gusts reached 58 mph in seven minutes with a 44 mph average over 14 hours. The storm caused extensive damage, shattering plate glass, felling trees, and blowing down chimneys and walls, including the Goddard Grocery fire wall rebuilt after Thursday’s storm.
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Hannibal
Weather Bureau
Knights of Columbus Easter Breakfast Set at 8 30 Sunday
Hannibal Council No 907 Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Easter breakfast at 8 30 o clock next Sunday morning. Members attend mass at the Church of Im maculate Conception at 6 46 am then march to their Broadway hall for the breakfast. Committee appointed to arrange the event.
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Hannibal Council No. 907
Knights of Columbus
Want Moore And Mayes For Board
Petitions circulating urge C. O. Mayes and Edward E. Moore as candidates for school directors in the upcoming election next month. The two men are longtime figures in local education circles and are seen as potential contenders for the school board.
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Moore and
Mayes
C. O. Mayes
Edward E. Moore
Messrs. Mayes
Moore
Atlas Employee Hurt In Fall At Cement Plant
Samuel Bryton an Atlas Portland cement company worker fell thirteen feet from a scaffold at the Hannibal plant at noon Monday and was severely bruised. He was brought to Hannibal. doctors report injuries not serious. John E Williams resumed duties as pharmacist at Owen drug store on Union street Monday after his marriage to Etta Fields of Bowling Green Missouri last Wednesday.
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Samuel Bryton
Atlas Portland Cement Company
Hannibal
John E. Williams
Owen Drug Store
Union Street
Mr. Williams
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Mrs. Dennis
Smiley
Lewis Lacy
United States
Wisconsin
Illinois
Texas
Goddard Grocery Compan
Union Station
K. of C
Atlas Employe
Etta
Wilma Fields
Bowling Green, Mo
Castoria
Weilers
Quincy, Ill
Pease Piano
Quincy
Ill
Weiler Bros
North Fifth St
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