Nelson quits law to raise hogs on Hannibal farm
Veteran Hannibal attorney and former Marion county prosecuting attorney Eugene W. Nelson announced he will retire from law to devote full time to his Poland China hog business on his farm west of Hannibal. He plans two annual sales and already boasted a major success, signaling a full shift from law to livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene W. Nelson
Hannibal
Marion County
West Ely
Neton
Hannibal Trust Company
Nelson
Missouri
Hig Farm
Taylor
University of Missouri
B. E. Bigger
Bigger
Missouri University
Mr. Nelson
Heavy Fog Delays Hannibal Fire Truck at Oakwood Plant
A Hannibal motor fire truck from Station No. 1 was sent to the Standard Oil plant at Oakwood at 7:15 am to tackle an engine room fire. Fire crews arrived to find the blaze already extinguished, the crew noting visibility limited to two or three feet and travel had to proceed slowly due to the dense fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Station No. 1
Standard Oil Company
Oakwood
Hannibal Mathew-Columbus Hall Carnival Draws Crowd
The second night of the fall indoor carnival on Broadway drew more than 600 attendees. Jitney dance and other attractions proved popular throughout the evening. An automobile is to be presented to a lucky attendee on the final night.
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Hannibal Mathew-Columbus
Broadway
Mrs Bertha Ellis Dies in Hannibal at 22
Mrs Bertha Ellis wife of Frank Ellis died at home of her mother Mrs Minute Schumm 421 Fulton avenue South Hannibal at 445 am Wednesday age 22 She leaves two children three brothers William Charles and ant Schumm three sisters Miss Margaret Annie Schumm and Mrs Lillie Schultz three half brothers Joseph Carl and Clarence Schumm and one half sister Miss Mary Schumm Funeral services set for 230 pm Friday from the Schumm home conducted by Rev Theodore Walz pastor of St Johns Evangelical Lutheran church with burial in Mt Olivet cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Ellis
Frank Ellis
Minute Schumm
Fulton Avenue
South
Hannibal
William
Charles
Ant Schumm
Margaret
Annie Schumm
Lillie Schultz
Joseph
Carl
Clarence Schumm
Mary Schumm
Schumm
Theodore Walz
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bural
Mt. Olivet
Kelly Takes Three Youths To Quincy
Probation Officer F. L. Kelly of Hannibal escorted youths Roy Ed mond Wilburn Johnson and William Webster to Quincy on Wednesday morning. The three boys, students at the Chaddock Boys' School, were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Melton for stealing a skiff in Quincy. The whistle stop departure was reported in The Whig on Wednesday.
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F. L. Kelly
Hannibal
Quincy
Roy Edmond
Wilburn Johnson
William Webster
Melton
Chaddock Boys’ School
Whig
Today’s Program At Hannibal Playhouses
Star Theatre presents Marguerite Clark in Come out of the Kitchen a Broadway star. Five reels of first class pictures shown at Park Theatre feature Alice Joyce in The Third Degree.
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Hannibal
Star Theatre
Marguerite Clark
Park Theatre
Alice Joyce
Gem
Ham
Bud
Family Theater
Maurice Tourneaux
Burton Holmes
Star Theater
Belasco
Nazimova
The
Quincy
Neal Hart
Orpheum
Mother on Death Bed Seeks Missing Son Jake Bunker
Fort Madison assistant police chief J. E. Young travels to Hannibal to aid the feverishly worried mother of 19 year old Jake Bunker, who vanished weeks ago after leaving his job and transferring mail. Despite inquiries at Atlas Portland cement and Northern Dredge, no trace of Bunker is found. The mother, who had regular letters from him until recently, grows weaker as fear of foul play and possible death looms without a word from the son.
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J. E. Young
Fort Madison
Jake Bunker
Hannibal
Bunker
Zunker
Northern Dredge
Tasco
Atlas Portland Cement Company
Perroll
Remains Sent to Boise for Interment
The remains of Mrs. Margaret Jones who died in Chicago while visiting Hannibal have been sent to her Boise Idaho home for interment. She was a cousin of Clark and David Price and Misses Margaret and Rosie Price and Mrs. W. R. Spencer of Hannibal, and sister of Mrs. Neeley of New London. She left Hannibal for a Chicago visit about a week earlier, became ill, underwent an operation, and developed pneumonia leading to her death.
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Margaret Jones
Chicago
Hannibal
Boise
Idaho
Clark
David Price
Margaret
Rosie Price
W. R. Spencer
Tickets On Sale For Benefit Ball
Tickets are now on sale for a benefit ball hosted by the Hannibal barbers' union on Wednesday October 29 at the Labor Temple. Proceeds aid Alfred Flick Call and George Maloy, union members seriously ill for weeks. Music by the Labor Temple orchestra, donated by musicians. venue use donated by trustees.
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Hannibal Barbers’ Union
Labor Temple
Alfred
Flick) Call
George Maloy
Williams Accepts Pharmacist Post in Hannibal
J E Williams of Macedonia Iowa has joined Frank Owens drug store on Union Street as pharmacist after 17 months overseas in the medical corps. Mr and Mrs Samuel Barkett of Fulton avenue returned from a weeklong visit to Quincy Centerville Ia Alba HI and Monmouth TH. Mr Barkett is connected with Hannibal Mercantile Company.
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J. E. Williams
Macedonia
Iowa
Frank Owen
Union Street
Samuel Barkett
Fulton Avenue
Quincy
Centerville
Alba
Hii
Monmouth
Barkett
Hannibal Mercantile Company
Hannibal Chamber Aims for 10000 Revenue by New Members
The Hannibal Chamber of Commerce reports 68 memberships added on Wednesday, including 9 new, bringing total to 300 with 58 new. Revenue target of 10000 is set, hoping to exceed the goal next week. Committees list members and new additions, with executive totals reaching 500 after prior reporting.
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Hannibal Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Parks
J. E. McNally
M. R. Mount
A. Scranton
L. J
J. M. Hackett J. W. Morley
T. J. Fitzpatrick
WE. Griswold
W. A. Storry
AL A. Brown
Illinois Couple Married By Torsch
Judge John H. H. Torsch joined Charles McGovern of Beardstown and Ruth Hall of Virginia in marriage at his Center street office. The ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The newlyweds planned to reside in Beardstown after the wedding.
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John HH. Torsch
Charles McGovern
Beardstown
Ruth Hall
Virgina, I
Center Street
Welock
Mrs Sparr Returns To Kansas City
Mrs Louis Sparr formerly of Hannibal returns to Kansas City after being called home by the death of her brother William Burrous of Oakwood. Mrs Sparr is well known in Hannibal.
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Louis Sparr
Hannibal
Kansas City
William Burrous
Oakwood
Sparr
Prosecutor Roy Hamlin Travels to St. Louis on Business
Prosecuting Attorney Roy Hamlin has left for St. Louis on a business trip and is expected to return either Friday or Saturday.
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Roy Hamlin
St. Louis
Empire Theater Schedule and The Gumps Musical Farce
Empire Theater posts its October lineup with Friday October 24 showing The Gumps, a musical farce based on Sidney Smith cartoons, and Saturday October 25 featuring Richard Carle in Sunshine. The Gumps combines cartoon wit with catchy songs like Hubbleland, while Sunshine stars Carle with songs including Love is Like This Little Wheel of Mine.
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the Gumps
Richard Carle
The
Blue Birds
Chin Chin
Sidney Smith
Norton
Bunnell
Howard McKent Barnes
Hubbleland
Quincy
Enminire Theater
Alexander Johnston
Street Car Tracks Undergo Changes in Hannibal
The Hannibal street car company is relaying rails on Fulton avenue near the South Side Christian church. Tracks are being moved to the center of the street as extensive improvements proceed on the line in South Hannibal.
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Hannibal Street Car Company
Hannibal
Fulton Avenue
Christian Church Corner
Blue Birds Burlesque at Empire Theatre Next Sunday
Quality and quantity mark the new Blue Birds burlesque at the Empire Theatre with a big scenic production. The cast includes Jack Miller Harry P. Kelly Frankie Farrel Helen Andrews Ruby Wallace Jas Daley and the Carnival Trio. It promises heightened hilarity and elaborate stage presentation.
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Empire Theater
Jack Miller
Harry P. Kelly
Frankie Farrel
Helen Andrews
Ruby Wallace
Jas. Daley
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Hood
Ly C. L Need Co
Luweil
Mass
Trip
Mathew
Columbus
Kelly
North Fifth ST
Sok
C. OF C
Illinois
Torsch
Hamlin
Princess
Pauline Frederick
Bray
Savoy
Maurice Tourneur
White Heather
FBI
William Fox
Albert Ray
Elinor Fair
Dale & Boyle
the Belle and
the Beau
Jimmy Casson
Hazel Kirk
Bijowu
Harry C. LaTier & Co
Smoky Hollow
Colonial Theater
Princess Theater
Paulie Frederick
Out of
Jas.e. Cooper Presents
Charles Dillingham
Walter Wills
Roy Binder
Clown Saxaphone
Savoy Theater
Alex
Johnstone
Alexander Johnstone
Duncan
Saintee Beautiful
Andy
Min
CAT Tales
Aleck
Dicky Dippy
Hey Alec
Sone, Guy
Hill Gwe FC
Sinnott
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