Hannibal commissioners near report on condemned Rutherford and Fisher properties
Three Hannibal commissioners Edward Peck R Stillwell and W F Trew plan to file a report on damages and benefits from condemnation of P N and J T Rutherford parcels on Market Street opposite Mare house and W H Fisher property at Market and Houston. The filing with clerk G Brockenbrough precedes Judge C T Hays at the September circuit term. Owners may file exceptions once the report is filed. City aims to raze unsightly structures and create parks to beautify the West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Peck
R. 11. Stillwell
W. F. Trew
Hannibal Prepares for June Carnival Week
Hannibal will host at least three carnival companies in June with two circuses likely in the next two months. The Riverfront Tom W. Allen shows will exhibit late June after a city permit. The Lepsey shows, formerly Great Dana, will perform at Katy roundhouse grounds. Heinz Carnival also seeks Market Street exposure pending council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Aenue of
Eagles
Tom W. Allen
City Counal
Lepsey
Dana
Katy Roundhouse
Market Street
Heinz Carnival Company
Special Tax Bills Filed by F C Exter
Fred C. Exter, a local contractor, files several special tax bills with G S Brockenbrough, clerk of the Hamilton court of common pleas, to be heard at the September term of the circuit court. Defendants include Clarence Hays et al, David R. Scyoc et al, W S Porter et al and I N Blake et al. Rendlen and White represent the plaintiff. Suits arise from curbing and guttering construction on Fulton avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Exter
G.S. Brockenbrough
Hannal Court of Common Pleas
Circuit Court
Exter
Clarence Hays
David R. Scyoc
W. 5S. Porter
I. N. Blake
Rendlen
White
Fulton Avenue
Carnival Opens With Speeches and Military Honor
Hannibal festival on North Fifth Street showcased a grand start with Mayor John K. Stitts and Attorney Berry man Henweed speaking. Joe McGee performed as a famed minstrel, entertaining beside a seven piece orchestra. Soldiers from Company FE 189th Infantry, 34th Division and returning veterans and service members were guests of honor and admitted free to the dancing through the midnight hour. The celebration honored those who served abroad, with the event organized by the central Trades & Labor assembly and supported by local unionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Trades & Labor Assembly
John K. Stitts
Berryman Henweed
Joe McGee
Hannibal
United States
Mark Twain
Company
189Th Infantry
France
St. Mihiel
Argonen
North Fifth Street
Broadway
Center Street
Central Park
Knights Templar Gather in Moberly Missouri Meeting
The Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of Missouri holds its session in Moberly on Tuesday and Wednesday. Attending from Hannibal are Past Grand Commander Ernest Fawkes, Paul Anderson, Volney Burdette, and Edward Hollyman, with likely additional local attendees.
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Knights Templar of
Missouri
Meoberly
Hannuibal Knights Templar
Ernest Fawkes
Paul Anderson
Volney Burdette
Edward Hollyman
Alderman Mahan Taken To St Louis For Specialist Advice
Alderman Charles R. Mahan of the Sixth ward has been taken to St Louis to consult a medical specialist. He was taken a few days ago and his attending physicians recommended the trip to assess the nature of his illness. He is head bookkeeper at the Emden mill and Kant Broodwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Mahan
St. Louis
Emden Milla An Kant Broodwaw
Unexpected Rains Upset Weather Predictions in Hannibal
A Whig reporter found May rainfall in Hannibal has included 14 days with precipitation of 0.01 inch or more out of 23, with 4.47 inches splashed so far. May’s normal is about 4.0 inches, and records span 27 years show 1842 had 28 inches for May, 1910 had 0.70 inch, while 1914’s 7.14 inches stands as another notable May total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Hannibal
Mannibal Weather Bureau
BL. Waldron
Ralls County Road Survey Underway for Two New Highways
A survey along two proposed roads in Ralls County is under way. Highway engineer E. Smiley said work would begin soon. The forty mile project runs from New London to the Pike county line near Frankford and to the Monroe county line via Center and Perry. Estimated cost is 160000 dollars, with 50000 raised locally and the rest to be funded by the county court and federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rallis
War Camp program to aid returning soldiers in Hannibal
V P Randall, community organizer for the War Camp Community Service, spent several days in Hannibal arranging an extended local operation. The national effort extends its work into principal cities to help returning soldiers adjust after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. P. Randall
War Camp Community Service
Hannibal
Real Estate Deals Announced In Hannibal and Laen Street
Thomas P. Whalen sold a four room cottage and three acres on Central Avenue Hannibal adjoining the golf links to Hall E. Rupp. Whalen and family have lived there. An A frame cottage on Laen Street between Sixth and Seventh, owned by William F Woods and wife, was sold to Miss Elizabeth Shelvy for use as a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Whalen
Hall E. Rupp
Central Avenue
Hannibal
Golfinks
Mr. Whalen
Laen Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Witliam F Woods
Elizabeth Shelvy
Dance By Saxons Is Big Success
The Saxons held a Thursday night dance at the Satannah club drawing a large crowd. Among out of town guests were Misses Helen Eis and Mavhelle Alexander of Quinney, Louise Meyer, and Mildred Leach of St. Louis. A seven piece orchestra played as dancing lasted from nine thirty to twelve thirty. Punch was served in the ballroom and sandwiches and coffee on the lower floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satannah Club
Misees
Helen Eis
Mavhelle Alexender
Quinney
Louise Meyer
Mildred Leach
St. Loouis
Hannibal to Welcome Doctor Wawkins and Mark Twain Tire
Dr. Wawkins of Mexico Missouri arrived in Hannibal to locate and plan an office in the downtown business district. Mark Twain Tire company resumes business in Hannibal by renting space on the third floor of the Mannibal Trust building. A. M. and St John’s Judge No. 13 ALPF will hold a special communication at 4 this afternoon to discuss work in the horse show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain Tire Company
Hannibal
Mannibal Trust Company
St. John’s
Alpf
A. M
Committee 13 Named 10 Act in Road Fight
The effort to stop Junking the St. Louis & Hiannual Railroad and save a major Northeast Missouri line continued in Hannibal as a Bowling Green group formed an executive committee. They plan to file info with the Missouri Public Service Commission, retain attorneys, and oppose the railroad owners. A sign reading Railroad Shall Not Stop accompanied the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis & Hiannual Railroad
Missouri
Hannibal Fnday
Bowling Green
Chamber of Commerce
Missouri Public Service Commission
Riedel
E. L. Dildine
Hannibal
E.W. Keithley
Canter
SC. Gallet Perry
W. J. Buchanan
Echo
E Latimer
Frankford
HH. F. Childers
Troy
W. E. Williams
Silex
Perry
Will Instruct Girls in Military Training Hannibal
Physical Director Cornell of the Hannibals MC A has agreed to instruct the members of the Girls Development group in military training and physical culture. The first session will be next Thursday at the Y M C A with future meetings every two weeks. A drum corps will organize then and a dance is planned soon. The group, two weeks old, shows great interest in several projects and is expected to grow in Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Hannibals. MC. A
Fraternity Hall
Lthough
Hannibal
Foundation Collapse Injures Pike Cafe Floor on Main Street
A section of the stone foundation under the Pike Cafe on South Main Street caved in early Friday morning. The floor collapsed with a loud crash, injuring no one as only a few people were inside. Repairs will commence immediately. the building is owned by Henry Riedel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Cafe
South Main Street
Henry Riedel
Vivian Smiley Secures Illinois Highway Commission Post
Vivian Smiley son of Bo F Smiley a highway engineer from Ralls county leaves Hannibal for Springfield Indiana to take a responsible engineer position with the Illinois Highway Commission at a handsome salary. He has been in Hannibal since Navy discharge as an ensign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Smiley
Bo F. Smiley
Ralls County
Hannibal
Springfield
Inl
Hinois Highway Commission
Mr. Smiley
Navy
Graduation Exercises At South Junior High
The sixth class at South Junior High held graduation exercises at 1:30 PM Friday in the school auditorium with a large crowd present. The class advanced to the High School from the junior program.
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South Junior High School
School Class Presents Noted Program by Twelve Members
A 12 member class showcased an interesting program with a varied sequence of performances and student participation. The event highlighted individual talents and collective effort during the school program.
District Meeting of Degree of Honor in Fraternity Hall
The Northeast Missouri district convention of the Degree of Honor met in Fraternity Hall on Friday with out of town delegates from St Louis Louisiana and Palmyra. Mrs. Almaretta Morgan of St Louis grand chief of honor and national VP attended as guest. A luncheon, business session, dinner at Geelong and a reception of Hannibal and Palmyra candidates followed, plus the Perils of Thunder Mountain serial at the Orpheum matinee with Antonio Moreno and Carol Holloway in a Vitagraph production written by Albert E Smith and Cyrus Townsend Brady. Each child attending matinee received a gift and showtimes were 2 3 30 7 15 and 9 4 m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Missour
Fraternity Hall
North Fourth Street
St. Louis
Louisiana
Palmyra
Almaretta Morgan
Geelock
Hannibal
Pahayra
Meates
Thunder Mountain
Sierra Madre Range
California
Nevada
Antonio Moreno
Carol Holloway
Vitagraph
Albert E. Smith
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Sequential Screen
Orpheum
Orpheum Theatre to Show The Love Hunger Picture
The Orpheum presents The Love Hunger with Lilian Walker in a dramatic screen version featuring Fran a circus girl seeking belonging. The program includes a lion tamer sequence with Samson the lion and the first three reels of The Perils of Thunder Mountain, a thriving serial, plus mysticism of the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheumn
Lilian Walker
Hamilton Gregory
Fran
Samson
Thunder Mountain
Far East
The Love Hunger and a Lineup of Stage Pictures
Orpheum Theater features John Breckeridge Ellis in The Love Hunger with Lillian Walker and debuts Pen is of Thunder Mountain. Quincy Theater presents Ruth Roland in The Tigers Traits. Teter Morrison stars in Tadnin Peer Western at Star Theater. Mabel Normand appears in Back to the Woods and Pitfalls of a Bip cite at Belasco. Gem Theater shows Hilke Weston UEe's Tn Again with Savoy Theater hosting Kitty Gordon in Adele. Family Theater offers Shirley Mason in Come On Tn and Sed Chaplin in The Beanbarders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theater
John Breckeridge Ellis
Lillian Walker
Thunder Mountain
Quincy Theater
Ruth Roland
the Tigers
Teter Morrison
Tadnin
Gem Theater
Hilke Weston Uee
Savoy Theater
Kitty Gordon
Adele
Family Theater
Shirley Mason
Sed Chaplin
Postponement of Might of the N voyage to Lisbon
Weather delays halt the voyage of the Might of the N. Commander A C Read states he will not risk the last survivor of the No Clphine until winds ease and seas calm. Lisbon awaits further clearance on the Saturday postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hive
Associated Press
Ponta Delgada
Lisbon
Saeut
A.C. Read
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Hannibal News
F.C. Exter
Knights Templar
Moberly, Mo
C. R. Mahan
Ralls CO
Dicky Dippy
CAT Tales
POP
Sone Mountains
Sinnott
Alma Squeers
Foundation
Illinois
Princess
Lila Lee
Savoy
Kitty Gordon In “Adele
Come ON
Syd Chaplin
THE
Billy West
Star Theater
Mabel Normand
Belasco Theater
Bip
John Breckenridge Ellis’ Great Story
Leah Baird
Keokuk
Nauvoo
Steamer
Quincy
LaGrange
Canton
Warsaw
Excursion Palace
Gulf OF Mexico
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Mississippi
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