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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
5
Relief arrives for Hannibal gas users as Ullenen’s Gas Co. secures coal from West Virginia and Kentucky. Two or three days of low pressure followed due to coal dirtage. two additional coal cars expected to steady supply until larger shipments arrive this week. Officials say efforts continue and residents should bear with the shortage.
The Hannibal High School Senior Boy's excursion sailed Monday night on the steamer G. W. Hill of the Wisherd line. A crowded merriment filled the boat as it departed at 8 30 and returned shortly before midnight. Music by the Rials Jazz band of Quincy. The G. W. Hill also made its first season trip to Keokuk and back on Sunday carrying passengers from Hannibal Quincy and Canton, with Hannibal serving as layover city.
Eugene W. Nelson of Hannibal mourns the death of Rie Ben, a Poland China boar aged over nine years. The animal, noted as the oldest in the Middle West, had long influenced the breed world with its advanced age and show significance.
After influenza and other prostrating illnesses, cleansing the blood and restoring organs is advised. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as a 40 year old general blood purifier and family medicine, with Hood's Pills recommended for a mild laxative.
Alderman Frank Clay who represents the first ward purchased the Biddle farm on the Trannibal Palmyra road about two miles west of Hannibal. The 24 acre tract will host his Poland China hog business while he remains a machinist in the Burinuten railroad shops. He sold his West Bird street home and plans to stay in the first ward to retain his seat. moving would trigger a special election. Elected by the Republican party at last spring's election.
Solon Baker aged 42, formerly of Hannibal, died at his Tulsa home. Remains to travel to Spencerburg, Me, for interment. He was a partner in Baker Brothers contractors and builders. Survived by mother Edith Baker of Tulsa, sister Mrs Turpin of Kansas City, and brothers Richard of Hannibal and Aaron W Baker of Tulsa.
Funeral services were held at Schwartz undertaking parlors for Miss Mary Bock who died from injuries after being struck by Paul S. McDonald s automobile on Union and Cypress streets. Rev Theodore Volz of the Lutheran church conducted the service. Burial followed at Mount Olivet cemetery. She lived in South PalmbeI.
Improvement was noticed Monday in the condition of Tiarry Modaff master mechanic of the Burlington shops in Hannihal who Saturday underwent an operation for appendicitis in St. Elizabeth hospital His condition Saturday was serious but it is now believed he will recover.
Arch Little, manager of the Victory Dancing Academy, will stage another dance tonight in Armory hall on Broadway. The club likely plans three or four more dances before the season closes.
Star Theater presents Marshall Nelan's The River's End as a feature, with Topics of the Day and a Speed Comedy picture. Broadway Star Feature pictures run at Hannibal Playhouses today.
A Hannibal resident claims gambling is resuming in the city in a letter to The Hannibal Whig. The writer condemns loiterers, betting, and “sporting houses” operating around Bright's restaurant, alleging police inaction and urging fines or removal of offenders to curb gambling on the North side. The letter ends signed L. O. Bates.
Hannibal Club forces a deciding game in the series with a 2:10 time noted. Umpires Beasley and Waller called the game.
Three Hannibal musicians signed with the Rial To Jazz Band of Quincy for spring and summer aboard the steamer G. W. Hall. William Schmidt clarinetist Leo Lam brett carn etist and John Paul trombone player are the local youths joining the group directed by Howard Saunders of Quincy. Joe Jackson and Glenn Griges, both of Quincy, are other members.
The death of Mrs. Ros Monroe occurred Sunday morning at 4 o'clock at the residence of Charles Young on the Tannibal Palmera rock road. She was not a widow and leaves three small children. The funeral was held today and the body was taken to Schwartz's undertaking parlor.
Two couples are reported to have wed in a ceremony officiated by Dent Planarbat and Joe Joseph Tivan. The event lists June Tester as a participant and cites residents from Ri BR PCaid 31 in the ceremony details.
Fragmented text notes alleged sulfur based treatments with claims of healing and property destruction issues. Mentions a demonstration or showing next day and references to a troubled group or individuals. Details are unclear and names vague.
Varry Bottroff barber at the Mark Twain hotel shop, a U.S. hospital patient in St. Louis, is improving after a recent operation. He hopes to return to Hannibal within a month. Bottroff served with the American forces in the First division and was wounded in several engagements in France.
Sheriff Will Mefford of Marion county will not depart with Bert Wiseman and Frank Fay for the penitentiary until after circuit court adjourns in Palmyra. Wiseman received seven years for a hold up and robbery of Hannibal businesses, over a month ago. Fay drew two years for a criminal assault on a child. Both pleaded guilty.
Actual construction work on the addition to the Mark Twain Hotel on South Main Street will begin immediately. Four car loads of material including steel arrived in Isannibal Monday and are being unloaded. The railroad strike delayed shipments but contractors hope to start this week and push the project forward.
A Monday night dance at Robal Park drew a large crowd as the Robal Amusement Company ran the event. Another dance is planned for Thursday night and similar gatherings are expected through spring and summer. A Sunday dance followed Hoon's departure, with attendees agreeing on the opening ball for the day.
The regular May term of the Palmyra circuit court opened Monday with Judge T. Hays of Hannibal presiding. Hannibal attorneys attended in force. Many motions were passed on and several causes set for later hearing this term. Court will convene again this morning.
In New Castle County Down Ireland May 10 American entrants faced a tricky course in the British Ladies Golf Championship qualifier. Dee Leiteh led with the low medal score while Mildred Caveriv posted 57. Marion Hollins carded 95 and a mishap sidelined Rosamund Sherwood after stepping on a stake.
An advertisement touts a cosmetic system claiming to whiten and brighten skin using a cream and soap trio. It promotes products named BLACK and WHITe and offers free samples and a promotional booklet, with a Memphis mailing address for ordering.
Delegates in New York faced a heated dispute led by Chicago radicals over the Hillquit platform. Holland and others accused the draft of soft phrases while Hillquit defended parliamentary procedure. The convention adjourned to reconvene for candidate nominations with Debs named probate candidate for president.
In El Paso Texas on May 11 an unconfirmed report says General Candido Aguilar, son in law of President Carranza, and Francisco Murguia were executed. Aguilar was reportedly killed by his own troops while Murguia, once commander of federal troops in Mexico City, was fleeing the capital.
Cold and nasal catarrh attack relief promoted by Hale's Catarrh Medicine. It claims to build up the system cleanse the blood and reduce susceptibility to colds with internal use affecting mucous surfaces. Endorsed by J F Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Testimonials offered free.
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