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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

5

State Eagles Convene Here With 200 Delegates

The Fraternal Order of Eagles of Missouri opened its annual state convention in Tanbal with over 200 delegates and visitors. An entertainment program included a river steamer ride on the G. W. Hill and a welcome address by W. C. Cawthorn. Committees were announced for Judiciary, Credentials, and Resolutions, with members from Hannibal, Kansas City, Bevier, Canton, Louisiana, Independence, and St Louis.

Fraternal Order of Eagles of Missouri Tanbal Rebal Park G. W. Hill Ourced- Town Eagles’ Hall W. C. Cawthorn Une Hannibal Aerie J. Witten Kansasity Seston Jude B. Denean St. Teepeal Dien Naremetier Herman Ralph Emerson Kansas City Detwerler Canton J. PB Serb Kahoka Carl Fehn Kansas Ars City Jo W. Jones Bevier B. Genz Louisiana City J. M. Peter Goorens Kansas Burnett

Memorial Services By Hannibal Lodge No 13895

The Fraternal Aid Union will hold memorial services Sunday afternoon at 230 oclock in their hall on North Fourth street. Per the constitution, the service is scheduled for the next to last Sunday in May. A committee has been named to arrange the event with vocal and instrumental music and several talks.

Hannibal Lodge No North Fourth Street

Hannibal native named delegate to engineers’ convention

Fred Scheineman formerly of Hannibal and a student at the University of Illinois at Champaign is named from a class of 120 as delegate to the engineers convention in St. Louis. He is a Hannibal High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Catherine L Scheineman.

Fred Scheineman Hannibal University of Illinois At Champaign St. Louis Scheineman Hannibal High School Catherine L. Scheineman

Totsch Marries St. Louis Pair in Center Street Office

Judge J. H. W. Totsch officiated at a Wednesday morning ceremony uniting Arthur J. Camenzine and Anna M. Eichman, both of St. Louis, Mo., in his office on Center Street at 11 o'clock.

J. HW. Totsch Arthur J. Camenzine Anna M. Eichman St. Louis Center Street

CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION WITH BLACK AND WHITE TREATMENT

Dramatic ad urges readers to cleanse and apply Jack and White Ointment and Soap nightly to remove facial blemishes. Claims easy, noticeable results versus costly beauty parlors. Offers free literature and samples by mail from Box 913 Memphis Tenn.

Memphis Tenn

Admiral Coontz joins Hannibal American Legion post

Admiral Robert E. Coontz chief of naval operations has become a member of Emmett Shields Post No 55 American Legion in Hannibal He wired his membership application from Washington DC The post aims to add over 100 new members during a vigorous drive and will place Hannibal on the map with the navy’s top officer as a member

Robert E. Coontz Naval Operations Emmett J. Shields American Legion Hannibal Coontz Admiral Coont Hammler Tif South Main Street Amierican Legroom Robert Mc. Clayton Tanniband The Legion Fsamew Kansas City

Dr Tutt To Head Hannibal Venereal Clinic

Announcement states Dr HL Tutt will head a new venereal clinic in Hannibal funded by a $4000 endowment. The board includes W A Storrs Dr Thomas Chowing J F Davidson and Dr R L Russell. Clinic offices at Hannibal Trust Co room 203 open Mon Wed Fri 6 to 9 pm for free treatment. New city ordinance requires reporting of venereal cases to the health officer and bars non physicians from prescribing such medicines with fines from 5 to 10 dollars.

HL. Tutt Hannibal Hannibal Trust Company

Alvin Smiley and Miss Morris to Wed

Alvin Smiley and Miss Gretchen Morris will be united in marriage at 10:30 this morning at the bride’s parents’ home on North Fourth street. Rev. Frank J. Mapel of Park Methodist Church to perform the ceremony. Smiley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smiley. Morris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fenton B. Morris. Smiley, discharged as a lieutenant after overseas service, served with the regiment that fired the first shot in the war and was among the first Americans decorated with the Croix de Guerre by Premier Clemenceau of France. He is connected with Parker Hardware. The bride has worked at Miller Bok store on South Main street.

David Alvin Smiley Gretchen Morris North Fourth Street Frank J. Mapel the Park Methodist Church Mr. Smiley J. W. Smiley Fenton B. Morris Smiles United States Premier Clemeneau France Parker Hardware Company Miller Bok South Main Street

Automobile Tour To Illinois Towns

Tre Hannibal Chamber of Commerce runs an automobile sociability tour today with about 1600 citizens taking part. Cars depart at 8:00 from city hall and return in the evening, visiting Hannibal, Hil, Trull, Kinderhook, N Canton, Rockport, Atlas, Summer El Hartford, and Barrys with a detailed schedule.

Tre Hannibal

Rails Court Opens Monday at New London

The May term of the Rails court will convene Monday in New London before Judge Charis J. Haws of Hannibal. Docket shows two criminal cases against Parrish charged with common assault. State represented by D. M. Steaty. Four divorce suits to hear. officials listed include Judge C. To Pays, prosecuting attorney D. M. Steaty, clerk W. E. Conn, deputy sheriff Poof Lyne, stenographer Miss Valle Utterback. Petit jury names by townships provided with alternates.

New London Charis J. Haws Hannibal Equity Thomas Parish Av Parrish EL. Alford D. Mo Stout C. To Pays D. M. Steaty W. E. Conneheriil Thomas Clark Poof. Lyne Miss Valle Utterback Saline Township T. M. Herren Brett Roland Edgar Moss Satt River Township E.R. Batley Homer Leake Laverton Township AOOW J. A. Glasccock Henry Ewing Center Township

Hannibal Y M C A Fund Drive Passes halfway mark

More than half of the goal to defray Y M C A expenses had been raised by Wednesday as Hannibal conducts its fund campaign. Major subscribers include DuPont Powder for 500 dollars and T G Dulany for 500 dollars. Duffy Trowbridge Stove Company gave 350 dollars. A follow up supper was held for workers as soliciting committees aim for 12 500 dollars this week.

Hannibal DuPont Powder Company T. G. Dulany Duffy Trowbridge Stove Company

Hog Raisers To Hold Big Sales In Hannibal

Three noted Northeast Missouri Poland China hog raisers E. W. Nelson of Hannibal W. R Cash & Son of Frankford and Burnett & Smith of Hannibal plan a three sale series in Hannibal in September expected to draw at least 300 buyers. The Nelson sale opens the first day with two days of auctions, Burnett & Smith to run the same night, Cash & Son the next morning. An automobile tour and a smoker are planned, with more than 125 head of Poland China hogs offered.

Missouri Poland Hannibal E. W. Nelson W. R Cash

Special Meeting By St. John's Lodge

St Johns Lodge No 28 of the Masons held a special meeting on Wednesday night conferring the first degree on eleven candidates.

St. John’s Lodge St. John’s Lodge No. 28 The Masons

Illinois Couple Wed In Hannibal

Judge Alban E Dent united George Ragan and Miss Rosella Nusses both of Jacksonville HL in his office on Center Street Hannibal at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon.

Alban E. Dent George Ragan Rosella Nusses Jacksonville Center Street

Iowa Couple Are Married By Moore

Miss Mabel Edmonson of Muscatine and C. A. Reids of Oakville were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon by Rev. James G. Moore pastor of the South Side Christian church in the pastor’s home on Cypress street.

Mabel Edmonson Muscatine C. A. Reids Oakville James G. Moore South Side

Judge Duncan To Speak At Hannibal Chamber Luncheon

The Hannibal Chamber of Commerce holds its regular noonday luncheon today at the Mark Twain hotel. Judge Duncan of St Joseph Missouri will be the speaker, representing the Crow San. He serves as probate judge of Tuckasey county and is a past president of the Paternal Order of Eagles.

Hannibal Chamber of Commerce Mark Twain Hotel Duncan St. Q Joseph, Mo Crowsan Pudge Duncan Tuckasey

Haeussermann Steps Down After Illness Shift

Sergeant Ro Plaewsermann led the Tan nibal recruiting station but fell ill and was confined to bed. He left the post after a brief period away from duty and is now out of the area.

Ro Plaewsermann Tannibal Tucida

Today’s Program At Hannibal Playhouses

The Hannibal Playhouses feature Anita Stewart in She Fighting Shepherdess at Star Theater. Also showing is a reel on the sea exploits of the German Raider Moewe with Broadway Star and other feature pictures.

Star Theater Anita Stewart Moewe Broadway Star

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