Italian Cement Worker Charged With Rape in Ralls County
Frank Sheets an Italian cement worker is jailed in New London after a county charge of rape involving 13 year old Minnie Lawson. Justice Miller says Sheet’s supporters, including locals from Ilasco, seek a marriage arrangement. Sheet was bound over to the November circuit term. The judge criticized Sheriff Clark for temporarily releasing him to mingle with friends and said he may write officials to seek removal of the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sheets
Minnie Lawson
Ralls
New London
Ilasco
Justice of the Peace
C. E. Miller
Ilasca
Miller
Hannibal
Clarence Lawson
Sheets
Raualis
Lawson
Atlas Portland Cement
Thomas Clark
Ralls County
Tlasco
State of
Missouri
Clark
Grand total 221 Chamber members in Hannibal drive
Secretary H A Scheidker reported 221 memberships in the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce campaign on Friday with 41 new members. Committees led by TE McNally E A Parks W E Griswold and H K Kimmell W F Arnold added 27 and 8 members respectively, including several new members. several other committees added additional members, totaling 56 new members in Friday’s effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Scheidker
Hannibal Chamber of Commerce
Te, McNally
E. A. Parks
W. E. Griswold
H. K. Kimmell
W. PF. Arnold
W. A. Jackson
E. H. Zimmerman
S. A. Scranton
A. A. Brown
W.ll Logan
C S. Shepard
T. J. Fitzpatrick
C. A. Cruikshank
Negro youth kept away from county seat after attack attempt
A 15 or 17 year old Negro youth who allegedly attacked Mrs. William Stout near New London was moved to Hannibal to avoid mob violence. He was wounded by a gunshot and kept under guard as authorities planned transfer to Palmyra county jail. Local fear and rumors spread through Ralls county amid the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Charles Day
William Stout
Ralls County
Hannibal
Wil Mefford
Marren County
Tom Clark
Palmyra
Littl Ralls
Dav
Clark
Reouations
McMichen
DD. Mack
Wife says husband choked her in Hannibal case
Geneva Thomas accuses Tulius Thomas, a Black man, of choking during a Thursday morning altercation at their home at Eighteenth and Pleasant streets. He is jailed awaiting a 10.68 GW Clark hearing before Judge John Hf Totseh. Prosecuting witness is the wife. She unable to furnish a $100 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulius Thomas
Hannibal ‘Aid
Clark
John Hf. Totseh
Geneva Thomas
Hhe
Eighteenth
Funeral of Miss McKeenie Held
Funeral services were held for Miss McKeenie with a large attendance. The service took place at the Deterrigg church at 2:30 pm, led by the pastor. Interment followed at Crivel cemetery. Miss McKinnie had taught in Han tebai for many years and her death saddened teachers, students, and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Déterigg
Ble
Pocahontas Ladies Hold Good Meeting in Hannibal
An interesting meeting of the Degree of Pocahontas was held Thursday night in Labor Temple in Hannibal. There was a large attendance and several candidates were accepted. Refreshments were served at the close of the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Hannibal
Bond Issue 10 to be reconsidered by Marion County Court
Marion County Court plans a second special election to re-submit the 1.35 million dollar good roads bond issue. Petitions with over 4,400 names prompt action as leaders expect stiffer opposition. attorney H. Heather contends with campaign efforts in Hannibal and across the county. Vote likely late November or early December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Palmyra
Marion County
HH. Clay Heather
Hannibal
3000 People on Hannibal Rural Routes
Postmaster J R Blackwood compiled a roster listing four Hannibal rural routes serving about 3000 residents within thirteen miles of Hannibal. Distances run 27 miles on the longest route and 25 miles on the other three, with routes feeding Milton County communities including Hannibal Philadelphia Warren Palmyra Nelsonville Taylor and Ely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Blackwood
Hannibal
Washington
Milton County
Hanniibal
Philadelphia
Warren
Palmyra
Nelsonville
Taylor
Ely
Pollard Funeral Set For Sunday
Funeral services for Carl Pollard, son of Mrs. Luia Pollard of 214 North Locust Street, Tannital, will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m from the Fich Street Baptist Church. The service will be conducted by Rev Te Cox with interment in Mount Queen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Pollard
Luia Pollard
North Locust Street
Tannital
Fich Street Baptist Church
TE Bo Cox
Hannibal Couple Married by Dent Judge
Thrace W Simpson and Ruby Cannon, both of Hannibal, exchanged vows at 3 o clock Thursday evening in Judge A E Dent's Center street office. Dent also officiated for Threanas Johnson and Louise Hitch, both of Kansas City, at 10 o'clock Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrace W. Simpson
Ruby Cannon
Hannibal
Vna
A. E. Dent
Center Street
Judge Dent
Threanas Johnson
Louise Hitch
Kansas City
Case Against Mokwa Dismissed
The state case against Joe Mokwa was dismissed by agreement in the justice court of Thomas S. Nagan Friday afternoon. Mokwa was charged with having obtained money under false pretenses, the prosecuting witness being Albert Andris, a Hannibal contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mokwa
Justice Court
Thomas S. Nagan
Mokwa
Albert Andris
Hannibal
Tucker G L Tucker Buys Dyke Property on Market Street
G L Tucker and family acquired the Dyke property on Market Street in Hannibal from E W Dyke. The new owners plan to occupy the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
G. L. Tucker and Family
Market Street
Hannibal
E.W. Dyke
Hannibal Y M C A Notes on speaker and convention
C E Bishop, Kansas City Y M C A general secretary, urged a repeat address on Monday October 20 at noon after a Tangled luncheon at the Mark Twain hotel. The state Y M C A convention at Clots Orn runs October 21–26 with speakers like James F Halden and W W Crutchfield among others. Inter-class games new in the physical department list junior class Red Birds with captains Landau Lake Harris Link and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bishop
Kansas City
Bishop
Mark Twain
Hishop
Hannibal Cugntty
Viescurp
Young Mens Goristian Association
James F. Halden
Kansas City Southern Railway
VY. M.C. A
Warry W. White
India
A. R. Elliott
International Committee
Casper L. Rowe
E. W. Chadwick
Hugh C. Leggat
Boys’ Work For
Oklahoma
W. W. Crutchfield
M. College
George T. Coxhead
Kansas City, Mo
A. G. Knebel
International
Y. M.C. Av
J. E. Congdon
Park College
Red Birds
Daniel Landau
Robert Lake
Elliott Harris
Joe Link
Mervyn Kennedy
Tay Hirds
Raymond Palmer
HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS UPDATE FROM LOCAL COURTS
The Hannibal Court of Common Pleas petit jury is ordered to report on October 0 instead of October 20 as previously listed in The Whig. Local residents report several travels among St. Louis Denver Calo Western states including Fulton avenue residents and visitors from Moberly Frankford and Union street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
Whig
W. C. Heim
Fulton Avenue
St. Louis
John Cole
George Magness
Denver
Calo
C. M. Calvert
Moberly
J. Z. Rowland
Fulton
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CAT Tales
Ron
Pirate
Dicky Dippy
Sinnott
Earl Maddox
Wilbur Hoke
Braxton Pollard
James Clark
Robert Lewis
Waldo Jones
HH. Clay Whaley
Harry Cannery
David Seyoe
Charles Clark
Ben Schneider
Fred Brunty
George Catlett
Theodore Goch
George Davis
Warren Barrett
Dale Gillis
Leslie Boyd
Joe Hunt
Ed Nosal
Earl Shell
George Storrs
Carl Exter
John Grace
Frank Carey
John Hughes
Stanley Rubenstein
Everett Carey
Satucay
Warner Whaley
Whaley
Yom.c.a
Evmnasium
Plas
Devin
Otalec
Lewis O'Connor
Mexico
E. W. Nelson
St. Joseph
Blondy
Hannibal News
C. H. Ling
Union Street
Ilaseo Cement
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Hannibal Knights of
Pythias
Knights of Pythias
Mannibal
Hannibal Bodes
Castle Hall
Prank Crow
C. al. Ling
Penis Frank- Tin
Castoria
Hubby
Julius Thomas
Pocahontas
Dent
Hannibal Y. M. C. A
Princess
Kitty Gordon
Savoy
Fred Stone
Johnny
D. W. Griffith
Fatty Arbuckle
the Sheriff
Empire
Irons & Clamage
ALL Jazz Revue
Lou Powers
Margie Catlin Morette Sisters
Bijou Theater
Harry C. LaTier & Co
Ella
Orpheum
George Walsh
Winchell and Greene
Adams and Hickey
Song
Piano
Empire Theatre Beautiful
Aubrey Mittenthal
Book
Lymeny
Mura
Uy Unas
Kosey
Seat Sale Ovens
Klaw & Erlanger
Geo. C. Tyler
Blackstone Theater
Chicago
Tillie
Chicago Herald- Examiner
Patricia
Collinge NA
O’ Farrell
Orchestra NG
S$chumann-Heine
Galesburg Armory
Benedict-Boyce Music Store
Galesburg
Anna Groff-Bryvant
Lombard Vocal Art Studio
Ilinois
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