Ships crew to honor memory of Emmett Shields
U S N Von Steuben officers arrange a wreath for Shields grave at St Mary cemetery on Memorial Day. Alvin Schlemeyer to deliver wreath. Bronze tablet planned on Hannibal municipal building. Mayor Mills passes notice to Chamber, committees to coordinate Memorial Day event with Women’s Relief Corps and American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett J. Shields
U. S. N. von Steuben
Shields
St. Mary Cemetery
John K. Mills
C. R. Miller
von Steuben
Alvin Schlemeyer
Hermann
Hannibal
Sub
Mary Shields
West Side
United States
Schiemeyer
Millis
Mills
H. A. Scheidker
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Storr
George Williams
Henry Scheidker
Death of Hannibal Railroad Switchman Underwood McGee
Underwood McGee a Katy railroad switchman in Hannibal died at 2 15 Sunday at his son in law Fred Harrow s home 200 Gold Dust avenue He was 70 and an uncle of minstrel Joe McGee He had lived in Hannibal many years Brief services will be held at Roy Schwartz s chapel at 8 15 this morning and the body will go to Stoutsville Mo on the 9 o clock train for funeral services and burial about noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood McGee
Katy
Hannibal
Fred Harrow
Gold Dust Avenue
Joe McGee
McGee
Roy Schwartz
Funeral of Mrs Herzog Held at Mount Olivet
Funeral services for Mrs. Gus Herzog were held at 2 30 oclock Monday afternoon from the residence 204 Zeigler street conducted by Rev T D Fry pastor of Broadway Methodist church. The burial was in Mount Olivet cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Herzog
Zeigler Street
T. D Fry
Broadway Methodist Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Quiet Hannibal Business Shuts Down as Rain Lingers
Rain delays bustling commerce in Hannibal turning Monday into one of the town’s quietest days in memory. Merchants report slow sales while clerks idle, awaiting better weather as residents joke about never ending cool spring. Weather prognosticator promises warmer, clearer skies today.
Slight Rise Expected in the Mississippi River
A forecast from the Hannibal weather bureau says a slight rise in the Mississippi is due to recent rains across Missouri Iowa and Illinois. Hannibal saw about 1.5 inches of rain from Sunday midnight to Monday evening with similar amounts reported in northern towns. The river stood at 12 feet Monday, one foot below flood stage, and was stationary. Weather officials warn continued rain could worsen conditions, though no serious rise is anticipated. fair and warmer weather was predicted for Hannibal and nearby areas.
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Missisippi
Missouri
Iowa
Ilinois
Fannibal Weather Bureau
Hannibal
Cites
Waa
Public Band Concert Opens Spring Series in Central Park
The first of a series of weekly band concerts in Central Park is scheduled for Thursday night this week. Arranged by the Chamber of Commerce funds raised for Hannibal band, with a $500 city appropriation. The band has practiced weekly and a large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Chamber of Commerce
Hannibal
Negro Sent To Jail For Not Working
Henry Thomas, identified as a Negro, was picked up by police and charged for refusing to work. The incident centers on a labor noncompliance claim leading to jailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thomas
SINNOTT Day Evening Club Remarks on Punishment
A speaker at the Sinnott Day Evening Club argued that a sentence of death would satisfy justice only briefly, while life imprisonment would allow the offender to reflect and be reminded of conscience over time.
Vagrant Pleads Guilty, Receives Eighty Day County Jail Sentence
In Marion County court Judge John Tetsch Thomas arraigned the defendant on vagrancy charges. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eighty days in the county jail. Sheriff Mefford plans to ensure the inmate performs designated work duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tetsch Thomas
Mefford
Marion County
Jocko the Hannibal Firehouse Monkey Ten Years
Jocko, the Hannibal Fire Station No. 1 pet, has served with the crew for ten years. The age is uncertain, bought from a traveling salesman and given by Bert Richmond of the West Side. Firemen report another similar monkey owned by Thomas Anderson. Jocko’s life may exceed fifteen years. Once allowed loose access, he now lives in a large cage after becoming unruly. He is fond of children and does not bite unless teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocko
Hannibal
Bert Richmond
West Side
Thomas Anderson
Mrs Dorcas Stipe Funeral Held From Home
The funeral of Mrs Dorcas Stipe was held at 2 30 Sunday afternoon from the family home 310 Willow street conducted by Rev C H Wind ers pastor First Christian church. The interment was in Mount Olivet cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Stipe
Willow Street
C. H. Winders
First Christian Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Pleasant Welcome for Albert Buttz in Liberty
A reception in Liberty on May 20 honored Albert Huttz Buttz, a 40th Infantry unit member who returned from France. Guests praised his service as family and friends presented a flag, with music, readings, and a cake reception at the Buttz home.
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Liberty
C. G. Butts
Albert
Huttz
40Th Infantry
Kansas City
Missouri
France
At & Oeclock
Hurtz
St. Lowis
Floyd Carris
Hoy Nocreruss
Bushnell
Sadie Maxwell Olson
Buttz
Rosalee Waring
Irp Hunsaker
Quincy
Ruimaker
Hunsaker and
Irl Sane
WY. Barnard
Nora . Barnard
Mary Mercer
A. IT. B. Buttz
Allie
Allic
Eliza Grubb
Gertrude Clary
Ella Deege
Ruby Rusinier
Carl Linn
Loren Hessert
Niel Zehender
Rl Hunsaker
Adam Lentz
George Diehl
Harold
Barry
Mary Kuntz
Kate Graff
Harold Scott Knen
Camp Grant
Winnipeg Labor Walkout Grips City Amid Deadlock
Winnipeg faces a general strike as capital and labor fail to resolve wage hours and organizing issues. Union factions control lines while the citizen committee, military, and Mayor Gray seek peace, with reports of potential railway walkouts and broad regional impact.
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Winnipeg
Man
Citizen's Committee
Dominion
Atlantic
Pacific
H.B. Ketchen
Charles Gray
Western Labor News
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Winnipeg and District
Citizens Committee
Associated Press
United States
Canada
Winnipeg 9
Telegraphers Union
Ordered Home Washington May Release of Divisions
Washington reports Gen Pershing notified the war department that the fourth through seventh regular divisions are released for return to the United States. The divisions will sail from France in June, joining the 90th and 81st, with a probable departure order listing May and June movements for multiple divisions. In France and Germany, only the 1st, 2nd and 3rd divisions remain unreleased.
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Washington
United States
Pershing
War Department
France
Germany
Dr Brown speaks at Fresbyterian church about France service
A large crowd at the Fresbyterian church heard Dr. Brown recount trench warfare air raids medical care and field observations in France. The address lasted about forty five minutes before he returned to New York for hospital service and postgraduate study before possible Christmas return to Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
France
Margaret Ausmus
Son
Greta Cne
Vinelroy
Arnfield
Iie
New York
Heath
Clayton
Clayton Persennia
Ruth Kasiskie
Keokuk
Frank Sappington
James
Granite City
Ill
B.C. Shank
Lewis Omer
Camp Grant
Verna Patterson
Geraldine Mars
Mary
California
A. M. Gibson
Frank Campbell
J. If Shank
Josephine Shank
Iarl Bayman
Oamit
Cecil Peck
Tracey Peck
W. Alexander
Elim Grrove
Presbyterian Church
Carrie Pyle
Astoria
Bonnie Drecere
Colorito
Vera Scherer
Varrie
Kelley Alexander
Elm Grove
Fred Stover
Alumni Banquet and Local Visits Highlight Sunday
Clayton residents joined Mr. and Mrs. Staker and Mrs. Veach for weekend visits. George Smith returned home with family for a supper and Brown family gathering. The Christian church alumni banquet was hosted by the 20th century class. The high school faculty treated seniors to a breakfast at the Drews ter home. Fred Flynn survived a timewell collision with a poorly lit car, leaving Bred’s hand cut and Tip Dodd injured by glass. Florene Veach became bookkeeper for a hardware store. John Seibel bought a Studebaker Cat and Fren Dodd returns from service soon. Alumni and parents visited from Quincy. Deters plans a brick bungalow on Badgley corner. Mary Bryant visited from Mt Sterling. High school picnic at Siloam Springs. Brade pupils held events through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie
Henry
George
Sr. Brown
Christian Church
High School
Drewster
Everett Miller
Frank Miller
W. E. Brewster
Camp Point
Fred Flynn
Timewell
Garner Corner
Bred
Tip Dodd
Florene Veach
Hamil
John Seibel
Studebaker
I. T. Dodd
Fren
States
France
Roy Adair
Quincey
Dr.eters
Hamil Veuch
Badgley Corner
Misa Mary Bryant
Mt. Sterling
Siloam Springs
Brade
Van Dyke Urges Life Sentence For Kaiser
Chicago May 20 Dr Henry Van Dyke former minister to Holland called for a life sentence for William Hohenzollern and his "murderous clique" in a Sun address. He said the death sentence should be commuted and urged clemency on the former German emperor and his supporters.
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Chicago
Henry van Dyke
Holland
William Hohenzollern
Germany
Don’t Experiment With Catarrh It Leads to Consumption
Catarrh is a blood condition not cured by local sprays or douches. Delays in proper treatment allow the disease to reach the lungs, risking consumption. S. S. S. attacks the disease at its source in the blood and offers satisfactory results, with expert advice available from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta.
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Bugs
Tony
Ed Hemme
Hannibal News
Underwood
The
Whig
Mississippi
Illinois
Hannibal Central Park
Chug
Dicky Dippy
By Sinnott
Oir
Serevsi
Hannibal Firemen
Albert Butts
Liberty Boy
North Pennsylvania
Marseilles
President Wilson
First Army
Rhode Island
Boston
Michigan National Guard
Brest
Asociated
Archangel
England
Ameican
Addtean Ferapiret Co
Bernington, Lows
Clayton, III
van Dyke
Kaiser
Adys
Ek Sota
Dept. E
Canton
G. W. Hill
Morris Bros. Shoe Company
C. 1 Hood CO
Lowell, Masa
Princess
Fred Stone
Burton Holmes
Savoy
Pauline Stark
Mary Brown
Mary Pickford
Johanna
Benjamin Chapin
Under the Stars
Armory Music
O’farrell
Gents
Helen Blair
LaGrange
Warraw
Nauvoo
Ft. Madison
Dallas City
Burlington
Oquawka
Keithsburg
New Boston
Muscatine
Fairport Buffalo
Andalusia
Rock Island
Davenport
Fred Bruegge
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