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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1919

Page

7

World Aflame shines in Colonial Theatre program

In the review of the current season, Sinnotts Dicky Dippys Diary presents a plot about profit sharing ending strikes, with a romance featuring the mayor's daughter. Keenan delivers a standout performance, supported by a carefully chosen cast. The big scenes depicting attackers and soldiers unfold with lavish precision, earning the verdict that The World Aflame is a top film bit, paired with Burton Holmes pictures at the Colonial Theatre. The Buried Treasure and lame Brains and Lunatics play at the Orpheum, along with vaudeville and Keenan in The World Aflame.

Keenan Reds E Judement Burton Holmes Colonial Theater Orpheum Theater Frank Keenan

Short Line Shop and Roundhouse Reduced Actions Reported

A 25 percent cut in machinists helpers and engine wipers at the Roundhouse and shops of the Short Line from Hannibal to Perry Mo is announced as Ringling family ownership takes effect. Departures include long service workers, with several others discharged amid the transition tied to ownership by Ringling brothers. An increase in rolling stock and freight cars is anticipated as the transfer becomes official, though confirmation was pending Monday.

St. Lews & Hannibal Ringing Brothers Circus Hannibal Gthuere New London Perry Feoo E. ©. Smith John Ringing Chairne Manager Brown Ringling Brothers Ringling

Doctor Heavenridge Weds Miss Galvin in Hannibal

Dr R J Heavenridge city physician and Hannibal figure marries Miss Daisy Galvin in a quiet Sunday ceremony at Judge Totseh's home. The couple, both in their early twenties, will reside at 2005 Market Street, Hannibal.

R. J. Heavenridge Hannibal John H. Totseh Daisy Uatvin Heaventideets Heavenridge Market Street

Condition Of Mr. Schwartz Improves After Accident

The condition of Peter Schwartz, superintendent of the Hannibal street car line, was improved Monday after a serious hand injury. He mashed his hand between a jack and a derailed street car. Initially it was feared his hand would be amputated, but doctors now believe they can save his hand and fingers.

Peter Schwartz Hannibal Schwartz

Hannibal Playhouses Offers Two Comedies This Week

Star Theater presents Charles Ray in Hay Foot Straw Foot. Park Theater showcases Silent Mysters in a BH comedy. Weekly world events review features Elmo Lines in Elmo the Mishty a Wis Pride and Shame. Keystone Comedy rounds out the program.

Star Theater Charles Ray Park Theater Silent Mysters” Weekly Elmo Lines Elmo Keystone

Wind Shifts Prevent Frost Across Hannibal Region

Wind change redirects cold air east and southeast. Hannibal and adjacent territory escaped frost Sunday night, with Monday morning temperatures around 30 degrees. Weather chief T. E. Firestone notes high pressure rose, then moved due east, altering the frost risk for the area.

Hannibal T. E. Firestung Firestone Main St Denver Cola

Clam Gal Walked to an Automobile in City Case

The defense for Bradley Prise tests the reckless driving charge after a collision on the West Side. Miss Lee Woods, a Hannibal teacher, was struck crossing the street but escaped serious injury. Brice, linked to Miller and Maun taxi line, awaits trial.

Bradley Prise Qoontain Polist Court Guaint Yu Door Harps

Waldron Shows Good Improvement

Waldron, Tannibal’s weather man, recovering from a fractured foot after a ladder fall in the federal building, improves at home on Couter street. He attended a Maconie Gathering and expects to join the York Rite celebration with state officers and Missouri Royal Arch Masons, where he is a known Mason.

Ol. Waldron Federal Couter Street Waldron Weather Dursau Maconie Mr. Waldron Missouri Royal Arch Masons

Child Dies. Funeral Monday For Eleven Month Old

Mr and Mrs Robert A Young of 619 Witow Street Ved our WoW Gelock Sunday morning at home. The infant had many Tete Funeral service was held at 2:30 Monday afternoon from the residence. Interment followed at the cemetery with the pastor of the church officiating.

Raven Earl Robert A Young Child Intermont

Mrs Winnie Lowe Reaches Hannibal

Mrs Winnie Lowe reaches Hannibal as alleged bystanders report a motor vehicle incident. Bevan, father of two children, was reportedly arrested on related charges amid the ongoing investigation and public concern surrounding the event.

Mrs. Winnie Lowe Hannibal Ayostret Litt Bevan

Will Entertain St. Louis Ball Players

Hannibal colored people plan a royal entertainment featuring four men from AG. The event promises lively performances by the Mules and a Jay Land Bail at UB F. Hallosa Mpa Twash the Teas.

St. Louis Hannibal Menmberg UB F. Hallosa

Police Raid Dicing youths nabbed in South Hannibal

Sunday afternoon a dice game behind Henderson & Son on Union Street drew a crowd. Nine youths were fined five dollars and costs for participating or spectating in the shoot craps incident. Police charged one spectator and another youth with riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.

Henderson & Son Union Street South Hannibal poHceman Pete Tyrer Thomas Muthern Stalin Arin Cool Bradford James J. Carsay Starr EL R P Christan Virge Rean Fre Ouns Henry Hay Ailo Pouive Court Mon Egacn Charles Peterson Tfe Geuius Wag Mix

Tag Day Nets Hospital $910 for Levering Effort

A Saturday tag day raised 910 for Levering Hospital. Rain disrupted afternoon activities but organizers report the drive completed with funds totaling 910. No official breakdown was released Monday by the drive coordinators.

Levering Hospital

Investigation into Ilasco Girl Case in Hannibal

Justice of the Peace AC. E. Milter of Hasco presided in Hannibal regarding action against several Tasco men accused of criminal knowledge of a one year old girl. The child was brought to Hannibal by Dorothy Whitney of Barry. Whitney and others allegedly harbored fear of retaliation. The case centers on sexual abuse allegations. arrests occurred and the Whitney girl was released after testimony. Authorities consider possible criminal action given the underage victims and ongoing inquiries in multiple towns.

Justice of the Peace E. Milter Hasco Merning Astormes Mack Stout Ralls County Tasco Lannibal Dorothy Whitney Barry Harry Whitney Tanbal Sim Oto Snipe Pihipua

Hannibal Elks Hold Big Feed and Banquet

Hannibal Elks held their annual feed at the hall on Bread Way. A banquet was served at 6 50 after which the class adoption was held. A number of out of town visitors were present. the affair was a success.

Hannibal Elks

HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL WEEKLY NOTES RETURNED VISITORS

In Hannibal residents report visits from relatives and friends including Warren Mo and Chicago. One local, a former lieutenant in the engineer corps, recently returned from France to the city. The Burlington office crew opens Universal Week at the North Main Street store after remodeling, with events planned this week.

Feire Turniture Company North Main Street Universal Week

Hannibal Weddings Tie Bertha Camerys and Ray

Miss Bertha Camerys and Ray pressed, both of Hannibal, were married Saturday morning at St. Louis street Baptist church in Hannibal. The ceremony, performed by Rev PB Cox, featured a Bridal Chorus and The Sunshine of Your Smiles.

Marie Stein Joe Lock Marc. Leslie Tavernier Merc. Tavernier Atea Ee Camery Lindell Avenue Duan Ay Cleetriddan Ement Co Erhart St Lauites Mrs. Duan

Universal Combination range note lists returns from Quincy and Chivake

Miss Jessie Kendall returns from Quincy where she visited relatives and friends for several days. WOR Edgenwood returns from Chivake where he transacted business. Drafters Harvey Reynolds of Union Street went to Change Sunday to see the World Series game but the contest was postponed due to rain.

Jessie Kendall Quincy Edgenwood Chivake Harvey Reynolds Union Street Ous

Juvenile Court Session Planned for Tomorrow

Judge C. T. Hays will convene juvenile court Wednesday in the Municipal Court of Common Pleas. Several cases will be presented by Presearing Attorneys Ron Tamtin and others. The next regular court day with a petit jury is scheduled for October 13, with court likely in session much of the following week.

C. T. Hays Prin Mibal Court of Common Pleas Hays Ron Tamtin Petit Jury Lhkely Rourt

The World at the Orpheum Theater Play

The World at the Orpheum Theater is a thought provoking production featuring Frank as star. It centers on Carson Burr a millennial manufacturer who runs for mayor to fix a mis governed city and quell a looming national strike threat.

Orpheum Theater Frank Carson Burr

Fictures Today in City Theaters and Plays

The page lists multiple theater bills including Jack Perma and Josephine Hil in Pour Bre Man at Belasco Theater with Edie Lyons and Kee Moran in QO 2 Nursery, Haarold Liewd in Be My Wife, Will Rogers in Almost a Husband at Star Theater, Zara Pitt in Better Times at Gem Theater, Leute Fasenda in Treating Ein Rough at Savoy Theater, Charles Rayoun in A Nine O Nlsak Trew Family Theater, Valient So Hart and The Poppy Girls Band, Pfam and Budoon Ham's Strategy, Princess Theater, DPD, and W Grffith's True Heart Susie TM.

Quincy Theater Jack Perma Josephine Hil Edie Lyons Kee Moran Family Theater Valient Hart The Poppy Girls Tuiband Pfam Budoon “Ham Princess Theater DPD W. Griffith True Heart Susie

Texas Wonder for Kidney and Bladder Ailments Ad

The Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatic back issues in men and women with a one bottle two months’ treatment. If not sold locally it can be mailed for $1.25. Sworn testimonials available. Dr E W Wall 25926 Olive St St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.

Texas E.W. Wall Olive St. St. Louis

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