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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1919

Page

7

Divorces Sought Over Threatening Loaded Revolver Incident

Margaret L. Scott sues Kenneth A. Scott for divorce alleging he once pointed a loaded revolver at her after she refused an operation and states they married in 1915 at Palmyra Missouri. Ruth Baine files against Charles Baine a non resident. she seeks restoration of her maiden name Ruth Richards. Both suits assigned to January term and handled by attorney Berryman Henwood.

Margaret L. Scott Kenneth A. Scott G. S. Brockerbrough Hannibal Court of Common Pleas Berryman Henwood Ruth Baine Charles Baine Hannibal Berryman Henwoods Ruth Richards

Hannibal Playhouses Show Bills Today

Star Theatre presents William Farnum in Wolves of the Night with Elmo Lincoln starring in chapter No 7 of Elmo the Mighty The Judge a Keystone comedy featuring Char Murray at Park Theatre The Silent Mystery screens at Park Theatre

Star Theatre William Farnum Elmo Lincoln Elmo the Mighty the Judge Char Murray

A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy

Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles gravel diabetes and rheumatism in men and women with universal claims including child bladder regulation. It promises mail delivery for 1.25 and a two month treatment often cures with testimonials to Dr. W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri and druggists selling the product.

Texas W. Hall Olive St. St. Louis Adv

Hannibal Brewery Stops 2:70 Beer Production

Henry Riedel, president of the Hannibal Beverage company, said the firm has halted manufacture of 2.75 percent beer ahead of wartime prohibition. He noted a large surplus on hand and questioned how they will unload the stock as the new law takes effect next Tuesday.

Henry Riedel Hannibal Beverage Company Hannibal

Oyster Supper For Hannibal Knights of Pythias

Hannibal lodge No 5 Knights of Pythias invites members and families to an oyster supper after next Thursday's regular meeting. The D O K K will be explained and a temple planned for year end with a goal of 100 members. Nearby lodges are urged to send candidates to this major local event.

Hannibal Lodge No. 5 Knights of Pythias Hannibal Knights of Pythias Hannibal

Buckeye Club Leases Quarters on Broadway

The Buckeye club of fifty Hannibal men has leased the third floor space of the Clayton Real Estate building on Broadway between South Main and Third streets. They plan to refurbish for a clubrooms and dance hall with pool and billiard tables and comfort features for a banquet and dance, aiming to move in by the first of November.

Buckeye Club Hannibal Clayton Real Estate Company Broadway South Main Third Streets Aspen

Ilasco case pits 13 year old marriage bid against justice

Ilasco, Missouri residents follow efforts to wed Minnie Lawson aged 13 to Frank Sheets 25, an Italian prisoner in Ralls County Jail on criminal assault charges. Justice C. E. Miller seeks safe placement for the girl in Hannibal as pressure mounts to secure the nuptials.

Ilasco Minnie Lawson Frank Sheets Ralls County New London Masco Clarence Lawson Atlas Portland Cement Company Justice of the Peace C. E. Miller Haseo Hannibal Miller Friends of Sheets Liasco Aslee Rails

Wife Of George Maloy Is Dead

Mrs Martha F Maloy wife of George Maloy a Hannibal barber died Saturday night in Levering hospital Funeral services were held Monday morning at Holiness Mission Market street and body sent to Barry Ill for burial She lived at 2222 Market street and was 62 years old She leaves four daughters one stepson and three sisters and two brothers

Martha F. Maloy George Maloy Hannibal Levering Hospital Holiness Mission Market Street Barry Ill Maloy Charles Irvin Claude Saunders Carmen Rosser Lawrence Joskins Charles Oliver

McChesney Named Sales Manager at Quincy Gem City

J. H. McChesney, long associated with Hannibal Garage and Machine, has accepted the sales manager post at Gem City Motor in Quincy. He was formerly connected with Reed Motor Company in Quincy.

J. H. McChesney Hannibal Garage and Machine Company Gem City Motor Company Quincy Reed Motor Company

Barrett Funeral From Church Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget Keating Barrett, 73, who died at her home on North Third Street, will be held at 8:30 this morning from the Church of Immaculate Conception with interment in St. Mary's cemetery. Survived by five children including Mrs. Dugmore, Mrs. Saltzman, Catherine Barrett, Mike Barrett, and Mrs. Stewart of California, she had lived in Hannibal 44 years and was well known locally.

Bridget Keating Barrett North Third Street Church of Immaculate Conception St. Mary's Cemetery Barrett Hannibal John Dugmore Carl Saltzman Catherine L. Barrett

Man Who Stole Boat Is Sentenced

Wesley T. Schulse of Iowa was brought back to Hannibal by Deputy Sheriff C. V. Helton from Louisiana and arraigned before Judge J. H. Totsch. He pleaded guilty to stealing a skiff owned by Charles Wiseman and was sentenced to ninety days in the county jail. Schulse said he avoided trains due to stomach trouble and traveled south by river. he was arrested in Louisiana after authorities there were alerted by phone.

Wesley T. Schulse Iowa Hannibal C. V. Helton Louisiana J. H. Totsch Charles’ Wiseman Schulse

Benefit Ball for Hannibal Barbers

A benefit ball will be held at the Labor Temple in Hannibal on Wednesday evening October 30 by the Barbers union. Proceeds go to Alfred Fick Call and George Maloy, well known Hannibal barbers sidelined for weeks. The Labor Temple orchestra of ten pieces and trustees donate the hall and services without charge.

Labor Temple Hannibal Barbers’ Union Alfred Fick) Call George Maloy

Hannibal Men Attend St Louis Know Missouri Banquet

Attorney George A. Mahan J BR Jeffries and W E Griswold traveled to St Louis Monday to represent the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce at a Know Missouri banquet held by the St Louis Chamber of Commerce at Hotel Statler Monday evening.

George A. Mahan J. BR. Jeffries W. E. Griswold St. Louis Missouri St. Louis Chamber of Commerce

Doc Parker Fined for Petit Larceny in Hannibal Court

Edward Parker of Hannibal known as Doc Parker was arraigned before Judge Allen RB Dent on a petit larceny charge. He pled guilty, was fined five dollars and costs, paid, and released.

Edward Doc) Parker Hannibal Allen Dent Parker

Beer at 2.75 Percent Set to End Monday Night

Local saloons in Hannibal, plus nearby cities, have sold 2.75 per cent beer for weeks. If Congress passes and President Wilson signs the war time prohibition act, enforcement will begin Tuesday morning, possibly ending the practice. Saloonkeepers warn customers to buy now, foreseeing closures and a shift to soft drinks. some former owners report strong off sale demand, while few other towns in Missouri have carried this brew since the act took effect.

Congress Wilson Flanniba Flannibal Hannibal St. Louis Kansas City St. Joseph

Youth 19 Signs Affidavit That He Is Aged 21

Cecil Leonard and Miss Mollie Brashears of Hull Illinois wed by Judge Allen F. Dent at 1 30 pm Monday in his Center street office. The groom listed 21 as his age and signed an affidavit. He had earlier applied for a license claiming 19 years old but Judge John Totsch refused license due to minor consent rules.

Cecil Leonard Mollie Brashears Hull Allen F. Dent Center Street Dent John Totsch Sani Totsth

Eoha Couple Wed In Hannibal

Judge Allen E Dent married James F Sanderson and Miss Willie Meyer both of Eoha Mo at 10 o clock Monday morning in his office on Center street.

Allen E. Dent James F. Sanderson Willie Meyer Eoha Center Street

County sets Nov 25 for Marion roads bond election

The Marion county court at Palmyra named November 25 as the date for the second election on a 1 350 000 bond issue for better roads. The petition had over 400 signatures, exceeding the required 200. Precincts remain the same. Attorney H Clay Heather plans a county tour opposing the bond, arguing over the amount. The prior election failed by 28 votes. supporters expect to respond to Heather’s criticism.

Palmyra Marion County H. Clay Heather Heather Zannibal

Quincy Boat Man Has Skiff Stolen

Hannibal police received a telephone message from Quincy that a John boat owned by William Conklin had been stolen from its moorings at Quincy. Authorities were asked to watch for the thief, believed to be headed south.

Hannibal Quincy William Conklin

Damon Club Holds Regular Knights of Pythias Meeting

The Daimnon club of the Knights of Pythias lodge met Monday night in Castle hall on Broadway. A good turnout enjoyed cards and dancing followed by refreshments at a late hour.

Daimnon Club Knights of Pythias Lodge Castle Hall Kroadway

Red Cross Canteen at Hannibal Depot Closes Activities

Mrs. Thomas L. Anderson, chairman of the Red Cross canteen committee at Hannibal Union Depot, reports the local station will discontinue active service on October 20 1919. The committee submits information for the public and those who relied on its work.

Thomas L. Anderson Red Cross Hannibal Union Depot

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