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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1919

Page

5

Federal Court Opens in Hannibal for May Term

The May term of the United States District Court Eastern District of Missouri opened in Hannibal at 10 am with retiring Judge David P. Dyer presiding. Out‑of‑town officials included Walter L. Hensley and Whaley in St. Louis, inspectors, clerks, and marshals. Grand jury began Monday, reports due today, and numerous cases and naturalizations listed with dismissals, pleas, and resignations noted.

United States District Court Eastern Division Missouri Hannibal David P. Dyer Wilson United States Walter L. Hensley St. Louis Whaley W.L. Kenner Mrs. Little John Lynch John L. Kennedy J. Louis W. W. Nall B. F. Smith J. L. Meyer J. W. Thompson Philadelphia Henry Cameron Edwin Adams S. T. Pollard R. G. MccCrerry Center E. W. Schneer Monroe City H. J. Bern

Memorial services mark Hull events and diploma readings

Rev R L Jones of Hull Ili Baptist church spoke at a Sunday memorial service attended by veterans of three wars. He delivered the baccalaureate sermon for Hull High School graduates Catherine Orr Helen Arthur John Sprague William Adkins and Clarence Erkey.

R. L. Jones Hull Ili Hannibal New London Baptist Jones Catherine Orr Helen Arthur John Sprague William Adkins Clarence Erkey

South Side Stars Defeat New London 7 to 4 on Road

The South Side Brooklyn Stars traveled to New London Sunday afternoon and defeated the home team 7 to 4. Matson pitched for New London while O’Donnell Ven Pelt and Mills backed the Brooklyn squad as the batteries.

Brooklyn Stars New London Matson O'Donnell Ven Pelt Mills Hannibal

Serious Charge Plagues Against Herman Miller

Oliver Kinsey files charges in Hannibal justice court against Herman Miller his son in law and shoe factory employee alleging seven months of abuse against two Kinsey daughters aged 9 and 11. Dr Heavenridge examined the girls and found their condition deplorable. Miller, about 24, resides with the Kinseys on Collier street and may be arraigned today. The case includes a second alleged offense held in reserve.

Justice Court John Hy Sionday Oliver C. Kinsey Collier Street Herman Miller International Shoe Factory Hannibal Mabel Kinsey Veneta Kinsey Miller Totsch Geald Roy Hamlin FL. L. Kelly Thomas Garland R. S. Heavenridge Market Street Kinsey Whig Flaemilin Kelly Clarkind

Hannibal Churches Go Over Top in Drive

Postmaster Robert Blackwood announced that his affiliated enterprises exceeded expectations as Park Methodist Church raised 9140.50 dollars toward the national thirty five million dollar relief drive. Attorney W T Myers led Arch Street Methodist Church fund efforts with similar success.

Robert Blackwood Park Methodist Church W. T. Myers Arch Street Methodist Church Park Arch Street

Two Negro Women Fined for Fighting in Old Mesico

Policemen Turner and Bennett arrested Vivian MecElroy and Dell Franklin Monday for common assault following a Sunday fight in Trannibal area known as Old Mesico. Della and Vivian pled ganity. each paid a $15 fine plus costs and were jailed for failure to surrender money owed to state officials.

Turner and Bennett Vivian MecElroy Dell Franklin Trannibal Della Vivian John H. Totsch Fach Palmyra Sherff J. W. Mefford

Bull Kitt known in Hannibal police circles faces charge

John Kitt known as Bull in Hannibal police circles was arrested after a Saturday fight at a North Main street rooming house. He pleaded guilty to common assault in a Monday afternoon arraignment before Judge John H. Tetsch, paying a $10 fine and costs with a relative covering the amount. He was released and seen again on the streets afterward.

John Kitt Hannibal Bull John Harleycorn John HH. Tetsch Roy Hamlin Kitt E. W. Nelson

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